Explore topic-wise MCQs in Data Mining.

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451.

Where would you find the letters QWERTY?

A. Mouse
B. Screen
C. Numeric Keypad
D. Keyboard
Answer» E.
452.

802.11 describes ___________ networks

A. Coaxial
B. Wireless
C. Fiber Optic
D. Copper
Answer» C. Fiber Optic
453.

You can protect a floppy disk.

A. Read
B. Write
C. Read and Write
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Read and Write
454.

Printer in which output is printed by use of light beam and particles of ink infused on paper is best classified as

A. character printer
B. line printers
C. laser printer
D. beam printer
Answer» D. beam printer
455.

Sequential file organization is most appropriate for which of following applications?

A. Airline reservations
B. Payroll
C. Grocery store checkout
D. Bank checking account
Answer» C. Grocery store checkout
456.

An intermediate between computer hardware and software is

A. desktop
B. interface
C. firmware
D. system software
Answer» D. system software
457.

Telnet is a

A. Network of telephones
B. Television network
C. Remote login
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
458.

In BCD code, maximum possible characters set size is

A. character set of 64
B. character set of 84
C. character set of 94
D. character set of 104
Answer» B. character set of 84
459.

General purpose computer are those that can be adopted to countless uses simply by changing its-

A. Output device
B. Input device
C. Processor
D. Program
Answer» E.
460.

Each piece of work to be processed and treated as single batch is classified as

A. job terminal
B. job
C. function job
D. system job
Answer» C. function job
461.

Decoding and execution of instructions rapidly, one after another is called

A. AL unit
B. backup device
C. keyboard
D. control unit
Answer» E.
462.

Second step in running and preparing batch jobs is to

A. wait in the queue
B. store output
C. write on printed sheets
D. verify the work
Answer» E.
463.

Type of plotter in which paper is held stationary and paper is held by underneath section is classified as

A. drum plotter
B. flat bed plotter
C. desk jet plotter
D. ink jet plotter
Answer» C. desk jet plotter
464.

Batch processing is done on regular basis for amount of data which is

A. small
B. large
C. job programming
D. program queue
Answer» C. job programming
465.

Copying of all records in to a permanent store from main store is considered as

A. save file
B. load file
C. delete file
D. rename file
Answer» B. load file
466.

USB is a type of-

A. Processor
B. Port
C. Monitor
D. Program
Answer» C. Monitor
467.

In data sorting, building of new number set and placing into correct order is considered as

A. insertion
B. selection
C. exchange
D. change
Answer» B. selection
468.

A document supports________view.

A. One or more
B. Two
C. One
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Two
469.

Copy of file is written to some other part of disc when file is

A. loaded
B. opened
C. closed
D. saved
Answer» E.
470.

A ................... computer (also referred to as a laptop), is a small, lightweight personal computer that incorporates the screen, the keyboard, storage and processing components into a single portable unit.

A. Notebook
B. Journal
C. Diary
D. Briefcase
Answer» B. Journal
471.

A daisy wheel is a type of?

A. Storage device
B. Pointing device
C. Scaning Device
D. Printer
Answer» E.
472.

Table that shows result of logical operations conducted is called

A. truth table
B. system table
C. logic table
D. circuit table
Answer» B. system table
473.

In sequential files update, record orders of transaction file and master file must be

A. safe
B. same
C. different
D. descending order
Answer» C. different
474.

An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as

A. Trojan horse
B. Virus
C. Time bomb
D. Time related bomb sequence
Answer» C. Time bomb
475.

Type of software which is used to create slide show is

A. web design software
B. presentation software
C. word-processing software
D. spreadsheet software
Answer» C. word-processing software
476.

Some characters that are used to control printing devices and help carrying special functions are termed as

A. character sets
B. control characters
C. alphanumeric characters
D. graphic characters
Answer» C. alphanumeric characters
477.

Set of instructions given to the computer is termed as

A. program
B. software
C. application
D. command
Answer» B. software
478.

Table used to show possible combination of inputs for an output is said to be

A. logic table
B. gate table
C. system circuit table
D. truth table
Answer» E.
479.

People who operates the computer are known as

A. operator
B. programmer
C. user
D. professional
Answer» D. professional
480.

___________ folder contains the recently viewed Web pages content

A. Explorer
B. History
C. Windows
D. Temporary Internet Files
Answer» E.
481.

Jobs waiting in a line to be processed as per instructions are classified as

A. function jobs
B. system jobs
C. jobs queue
D. jobs
Answer» D. jobs
482.

Single disc which is held in protective jacket and has a magnetized surface is available to read or write data is

A. floppy disc
B. fixed disc
C. magnetized disc
D. hard disc
Answer» B. fixed disc
483.

If any instruction consist of any arithmetic operation, data is transferred to

A. quantitative unit
B. qualitative unit
C. arithmetic and logical unit
D. central processing unit
Answer» D. central processing unit
484.

During processing of operations, actual executions of instructions takes place at

A. Control Unit
B. Logic Unit
C. Arithmetic Logic Unit
D. Central Processing Unit
Answer» D. Central Processing Unit
485.

Where does a computer add and compare data?

A. Memory chip
B. CPU chip
C. Hard disk
D. Floppy disk
Answer» C. Hard disk
486.

Which of the following processors use RISC technology?

A. Power PC
B. 6340
C. 486dx
D. 486sx
Answer» B. 6340
487.

Programs stored in main memory, are obtained and interpreted for execution by

A. Logic Unit
B. Storage Unit
C. System Unit
D. Control unit
Answer» E.
488.

What is the default value of accumulator in booth’s multiplication of two 4-bit binary numbers?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 0000
D. 00000
Answer» E.
489.

The expression of a NAND gate is_______

A. A.B
B. A’B+AB’
C. (A.B)’
D. (A+B)’
Answer» D. (A+B)’
490.

RISC processors are mostly used in

A. Supercomputers
B. Personal Computers
C. Workstations
D. Minicomputers
Answer» D. Minicomputers
491.

In a computer, most processing takes place in

A. Memory
B. RAM
C. motherboard
D. CPU
Answer» E.
492.

When a computer is switched on, the booting process performs

A. Integrity Test
B. Power-On Self-Test
C. Correct Functioning Test
D. Reliability Test
Answer» C. Correct Functioning Test
493.

A stack pointer is

A. A 16-bit register in the microprocessor that indicate the beginning of the stack memory.
B. A register in which flag bits are stored
C. A register that decodes and executes 16-bit arithmetic expression.
D. The first memory location where a subroutine address is stored.
Answer» B. A register in which flag bits are stored
494.

………… Store data or information temporarily and pass it on as directed by the control unit.

A. Address
B. Register
C. Number
D. Memory
Answer» C. Number
495.

Computers process data into information by working exclusively with :

A. multimedia
B. word
C. numbers
D. characters
Answer» D. characters
496.

Booth’s Algorithm is applied on _____________

A. decimal numbers
B. binary numbers
C. hexadecimal numbers
D. octal Numbers
Answer» C. hexadecimal numbers
497.

Compiler and processor incase of an EPIC processor are said to be

A. Loosely coupled
B. Tightly-coupled
C. Not coupled
D. Multi-coupled
Answer» C. Not coupled
498.

The 10’s complement of 562 is __________

A. 4
B. 3
C. 7
D. 8
Answer» C. 7
499.

The process of division on memory spaces is called ______________

A. Paging
B. Segmentation
C. Bifurcation
D. Dynamic Division
Answer» C. Bifurcation
500.

The complement term for X’.Y’.Z + X.Y will be _____________

A. XYZ’+X’Y’
B. (X+Y+Z’)(X’+Y’)
C. (X+Y+Z’)(X’+Y)
D. (X+Y+Z’)(X’+Y)
Answer» C. (X+Y+Z’)(X’+Y)