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This section includes 1439 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Data Mining knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 901. |
A memory that contains a fine pattern of data permanently defined is |
| A. | EPROM |
| B. | RAM |
| C. | ROM |
| D. | PROM |
| Answer» D. PROM | |
| 902. |
In computer terminology a compiler means- |
| A. | the same thing as a programmer |
| B. | a program which translates source program into object program |
| C. | key punch operator |
| D. | a person who computes source programs |
| Answer» C. key punch operator | |
| 903. |
In digital computer, all the expressions are coded into |
| A. | Octal digits |
| B. | Binary digits |
| C. | Hexadecimal digits |
| D. | Decimal digits |
| Answer» C. Hexadecimal digits | |
| 904. |
The CPU is made up of control unit ALU and |
| A. | Memory |
| B. | Input-Output |
| C. | Register unit |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Input-Output | |
| 905. |
A file that includes an index directory to facilitate random access is |
| A. | Sequential file |
| B. | Indexed file |
| C. | Random file |
| D. | Serial file |
| Answer» C. Random file | |
| 906. |
The proper definition of a modern digital computer is |
| A. | an electronic automated machine that can solve problems involving words and numbers |
| B. | a more sophisticated and modified electronic pocket calculator |
| C. | any machine that can perform mathematical operations |
| D. | a machine that works on binary code |
| Answer» B. a more sophisticated and modified electronic pocket calculator | |
| 907. |
A software package to implement a data base is |
| A. | System analysis |
| B. | DBMS |
| C. | Database |
| D. | DASD |
| Answer» C. Database | |
| 908. |
The primary memory of a personal computer consists of: |
| A. | ROM only |
| B. | RAM only |
| C. | Both ROM and RAM |
| D. | Memory module |
| Answer» D. Memory module | |
| 909. |
The term MIPS refers to _____ |
| A. | millions of instructions per second |
| B. | multiple instructions per second |
| C. | megabytes of instructions per seconds |
| D. | millions input processor set |
| Answer» B. multiple instructions per second | |
| 910. |
What characterstic of read only memory (ROM) makes it useful? |
| A. | ROM information can be easily updated |
| B. | Data in ROM is non volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power |
| C. | ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage |
| D. | ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers |
| Answer» C. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage | |
| 911. |
If a memory chip is volatile, it will ....................... . |
| A. | explode if exposed to high temperatures |
| B. | lose its contents if currents it turned off |
| C. | be used for data storage only |
| D. | be used to both read and write data |
| Answer» C. be used for data storage only | |
| 912. |
Which of the following is the storage area within the computer itself which holds data only temporarily as the computer processes instruction? |
| A. | the hard disk |
| B. | main memory |
| C. | the control unit |
| D. | read only memory |
| Answer» C. the control unit | |
| 913. |
Which of the following devices have a limitation that we can only read it but can not erase or modify it? |
| A. | Tape drive |
| B. | Hard disk |
| C. | Compact disk |
| D. | Floppy disk |
| Answer» D. Floppy disk | |
| 914. |
Which device can understand difference between data and programs? |
| A. | Input device |
| B. | Output device |
| C. | Memory |
| D. | Microprocessor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 915. |
A CD-RW disk .................. . |
| A. | has a faster access than an internal disk |
| B. | is a form or optical disk, so it can only be written once |
| C. | holds less data than a floppy disk |
| D. | can be erased and rewritten |
| Answer» E. | |
| 916. |
When you save to ..................., your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off. |
| A. | RAM |
| B. | mother board |
| C. | secondary storage device |
| D. | primary storage device |
| Answer» D. primary storage device | |
| 917. |
Which of the following can only have sequential access? |
| A. | Disk |
| B. | Tape |
| C. | CD-ROM |
| D. | DVD-ROM |
| Answer» C. CD-ROM | |
| 918. |
.................... is the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a storage medium. |
| A. | Magnetic storage |
| B. | Optical storage |
| C. | Solid-state storage |
| D. | Storage capacity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 919. |
The term ..................... refers to data storage systems that make it possible for a computer or electronic device to store and retrieve data. |
| A. | retrieval technology |
| B. | input technology |
| C. | output technology |
| D. | storage technology |
| Answer» E. | |
| 920. |
Saving is the process of- |
| A. | Copying a document from memory to a storage medium |
| B. | Making changes to a document's existing content |
| C. | Changing the appearance, or overall look, of a document |
| D. | Developing a document by entering text using a keyboard |
| Answer» B. Making changes to a document's existing content | |
| 921. |
..................... is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors. |
| A. | Tracking |
| B. | Formatting |
| C. | Crashing |
| D. | Allotting |
| Answer» C. Crashing | |
| 922. |
All of the following storage media have read and write capabilities except ........................ . |
| A. | Flash memory cards |
| B. | CD-ROMs |
| C. | Hard disk drives |
| D. | Floppy disks |
| Answer» C. Hard disk drives | |
| 923. |
The primary device that a computer uses to store information ..................... . |
| A. | TV |
| B. | Storehouse |
| C. | Desk |
| D. | Hard drive |
| Answer» E. | |
| 924. |
Which device uses a handheld operation system? |
| A. | APDA |
| B. | A personal computer |
| C. | A laptop |
| D. | A mainframe |
| Answer» B. A personal computer | |
| 925. |
A personal computer is designed to meet the computing needs of a(n) ........................... |
| A. | individual |
| B. | department |
| C. | company |
| D. | city |
| Answer» B. department | |
| 926. |
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 por |
| A. | Notebook |
| B. | Journal |
| C. | Diary |
| D. | Briefcase |
| Answer» B. Journal | |
| 927. |
Which is the smallest of the following computers? |
| A. | Notebook |
| B. | Laptop |
| C. | Desktop |
| D. | Workstation |
| Answer» B. Laptop | |
| 928. |
A ....................... is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. |
| A. | handheld computer |
| B. | mainframe computer |
| C. | personal computer |
| D. | tablet computer |
| Answer» C. personal computer | |
| 929. |
A removable magnetic disc that holds information ........................ . |
| A. | Floppy disk |
| B. | Hard drive |
| C. | Monitor |
| D. | Portable |
| Answer» B. Hard drive | |
| 930. |
A place in the computer system where data and programs are temporarily stored ........................ . |
| A. | Paste |
| B. | Open |
| C. | Memory |
| D. | |
| Answer» D. Pocket | |
| 931. |
To put information in a file on a magnetic disk, or in a computer's memory, so that it can be used later ...................... . |
| A. | Store |
| B. | Ship |
| C. | Shift |
| D. | Centre |
| Answer» B. Ship | |
| 932. |
What characterstics of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful? |
| A. | ROM information can be easily updated |
| B. | Data in ROM is non volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrial power |
| C. | ROM provides very large amounts or inexpensive data storage |
| D. | ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers |
| Answer» C. ROM provides very large amounts or inexpensive data storage | |
| 933. |
Which type of memory holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing? |
| A. | CMOS |
| B. | ROM |
| C. | RAM |
| D. | ASCII |
| Answer» D. ASCII | |
| 934. |
A flat metallic disk that contains a large amount of permanently stored information read optically is called a ........................ . |
| A. | Monitor |
| B. | ALU |
| C. | CD-ROM |
| D. | RAM |
| Answer» D. RAM | |
| 935. |
During processing data, programs, and processed information are held temporality in ........................... . |
| A. | Secondary storage |
| B. | ROM |
| C. | RAM |
| D. | CPU |
| Answer» D. CPU | |
| 936. |
The place where the computer stores programs and data is called ....................... . |
| A. | Memory |
| B. | Storehouse |
| C. | Storage unit |
| D. | Backup |
| Answer» D. Backup | |
| 937. |
Secondary storage ..................... . |
| A. | does not require constant power |
| B. | does not use magnetic media |
| C. | consists of four main types of devices |
| D. | does not store information for lateral retrieval |
| Answer» B. does not use magnetic media | |
| 938. |
How is it possible that both programs and data can be stored on the same floppy disk? |
| A. | A floppy disk has two sides, one for data and one for programs |
| B. | Programs and data are both software, and both can be stored on any memory device |
| C. | A floppy disk has to be formatted for one or for the other |
| D. | Floppy disks can only store data, not programs |
| Answer» C. A floppy disk has to be formatted for one or for the other | |
| 939. |
A CD-ROM disk ....................... . |
| A. | cannot be erased and rewritten |
| B. | has more storage capacity than CD-R |
| C. | holds less data than a floppy disk |
| D. | can be written only once |
| Answer» B. has more storage capacity than CD-R | |
| 940. |
RAM is ..................... and .................... . |
| A. | volatile, temporary |
| B. | non volatile, permanent |
| C. | non volatile, temporary |
| D. | volatile, permanent |
| Answer» B. non volatile, permanent | |
| 941. |
A(n) ...................... uses laser technology to store large amount of information. |
| A. | Floppy disk |
| B. | CD-ROM |
| C. | Hard disk |
| D. | ED-ROM |
| Answer» C. Hard disk | |
| 942. |
Where is data saved permanently? |
| A. | Memory |
| B. | Storage |
| C. | CPU |
| D. | Printer |
| Answer» C. CPU | |
| 943. |
The instructions for starting the computer are housed in- |
| A. | RAM |
| B. | CD-ROM |
| C. | ROM chip |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 944. |
With a CD you can .................... . |
| A. | read |
| B. | write |
| C. | read and write |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. write | |
| 945. |
When you save to this, your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off- |
| A. | RAM |
| B. | Mother board |
| C. | Secondary storgae device |
| D. | Primary storgae device |
| Answer» D. Primary storgae device | |
| 946. |
A permanent memory, which halls data and instruction for start-up the computer and does not erase data after power off. |
| A. | Network interface card |
| B. | CPU |
| C. | RAM |
| D. | ROM |
| Answer» E. | |
| 947. |
Data gathering in computer means, they allow to use ............................ data. |
| A. | Present |
| B. | Input |
| C. | Output |
| D. | Store |
| Answer» E. | |
| 948. |
Storage which stores or retains data after power off is called- |
| A. | Volatile storage |
| B. | Non- volatile storage |
| C. | Sequential storage |
| D. | Direct storage |
| Answer» C. Sequential storage | |
| 949. |
CDs are of which shape? |
| A. | Square |
| B. | Rectangular |
| C. | Round |
| D. | Information |
| Answer» C. Round | |
| 950. |
Any data or instructions naturel into memory of a computer is considered as .......................... . |
| A. | Storage |
| B. | Output |
| C. | Input |
| D. | Information |
| Answer» B. Output | |