Question 1

Word length of a personal computer is

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Word length refers to the number of bits processed by a computer's CPU in one go. These days, typically 32 bits or 64 bits are used. Data bus size, instruction size, address size are usually multiples of the word size.

Question 2

10 examples of computer hardware?

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A computer system consists of two major elements: hardware and software Computer hardware is the collection of all the parts you can physically touch Computer software, on the other hand, is not something you can touch Software is a set of instructions for a computer to perform specific operations You need both hardware and software for a computer system to work 10 examples of computer hardware are :: 1 Monitor 2 Motherboard 3 CPU(Microprocessor) 4 Main memory(RAM) 5 Expansion cards 6 Power supply unit 7 Optical disc drive 8 Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 Keyboard 10 Mouse

Question 3

The term computer is derived from

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The term computer is derivrd from the latin keyword 'computare' which means to calculate or to compute.

Question 4

A single packet on a data link is known as

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In the OSI model of computer networking, a frame is the protocol data unit at the data link layer. Frames are the result of the final layer of encapsulation before the data is transmitted over the physical layer. A single packet on a data link is known as Frame.

Question 5

Which of the following is a storage device?

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All of the above

Question 6

A homepage is

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A homepage is a main or starting page of a website from where we can go to the individual pages by clicking the urls in it.

Question 7

A group of eight bits is called

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A group of eight bits is called as a byte and that of 4 bits is called as a nibble.

Question 8

Which language is used to create macros in excel?

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The language that is used to create macros in excel is Visual Basic for Applications. It is an implementation of Microsoft's event-driven programming language Visual Basic 6.

Question 9

Drop Cap means

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None of above

Question 10

In Microsoft Word, ____________ are small dots, squares, dashes or graphics that are often seen before the text.

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Bullets

Question 11

Who Invented the computer mouse?

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Douglas Engelbart

Question 12

A CD-ROM disk _______

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cannot be erased and rewritten

Question 13

Digitized information can be used by computers.

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TRUE. The computers and electronic devices use digitized information which is easily understood by them. Digitization is the process of converting analog signals or information of any form into a digital format that can be understood by computer systems or electronic devices. The term is used when converting information, like text, images or voices, and sounds, into binary code.

Question 14

Programs stored in ROM are called

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ROM stands for read-only-memory. It's used to store the start-up instructions for a computer, also known as the firmware. Most modern computers use flash-based ROM. It is part of the BIOS chip, which is located on the motherboard.

Question 15

Which technology is used in compact disc or disks?

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Laser

Question 16

GUI stands for

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GUI stands for Graphical User Interface. A Graphical User Interface is a computer interface that allows users to interact with a device through graphical elements such as pictures and animations, as opposed to text-based commands.

Question 17

CPU speed of a personal computer is

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Instructions per second (IPS) is a measure of a computer's processor speed. CPU speed of a personal computer is 32 KIPS (Kilo Instructions per second).

Question 18

Which unit holds data temporarily?

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Memory is the part of the computer that temporarily holds data and instructions before and after they are processed by the ALU. Memory is also known as primary storage, primary memory, main storage, internal storage, and main memory. Manufacturers often use the term RAM, which stands for random-access memory.

Question 19

Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers?

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Microprocessors are used in the computers of fourth generation computers. Personal microcomputers were possible due to the microprocessors. Microprocessors further revolutionized the development of computers. The first microprocessor called Intel 4004 was developed by American Intel Corporation in 1971.

Question 20

MS-EXCEL is based on

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Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.

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