Objective Computer Knowledge

Q. Which of the following floppy sizes exists?
1 5.25 inches
2 4.75 inches
3 6 inches
4 8 inches
Ans: 1
Q. A characteristic of card system is
1 slowness in processing data
2 using cards as records of transactions
3 needing a larger data staff
4 All of these
Ans: 4
Q. The daily processing of corrections to customer accounts best exemplifies the processing mode of
1 batch processing
2 real-time processing
3 time-sharing
4 off-line processing
Ans: 1
Q. Which of the following terms could be used to describe the concurrent processing of computer programs via CRTs, on one computer system?
1 Time sharing
2 On-line processing
3 Interactive processing
4 All of these
Ans: 4
Q. The retrieval of information from the computer is defined as
1 collection of data
2 data retrieval operations
3 output
4 data output collection
Ans: 3
Q. An advantage of a distributed word processing network is
1 increased number of reports handled
2 less delay in inter-office communications
3 greater corporate control over outputs
4 All of these
Ans: 2
Q. The individual within the operations group who ordinarily uses a variety of keyboard devices, is the
1 Data Clerk
2 Keypunch Operator
3 Data Entry Clerk
4 Computer Operator
Ans: 3
Q. Which one of the following is not a computer language?
1 BASIC
2 COBOL
3 LOTUS
4 FORTRAN
Ans: 3
Q. Which of the following packages is used for composition in printing press?
1 Lotus
2 dBase
3 Page Maker
4 Word Perfect
Ans: 3
Q. Which one of the following is not a programming language of a computer?
1 BASIC
2 FORTRAN
3 LASER
4 PASCAL
Ans: 3