Computer Quiz 109

1. A prescribed set of well-defined instructions for solving mathematical problems is called
a. A compiler
b. A code
c. A description
d. An algorithm

2. A record is related to a file as a statement is related to a
a. Procedure
b. File
c. Program
d. Data

3. The part of a computer that coordinates all its functions is called its
a. ROM program
b. System board
c. Arithmetic logic unit
d. Control unit

4. The most common input devices are the --- and the ---
a. Microphone, printer
b. Scanner, monitor
c. Digital camera, speakers
d. Keyboard, mouse

5. To save an existing file with a new name or to a new location, you should use the --- command
a. Save
b. Save and Replace
c. Save As
d. New file

6. Which of the following is a common extension used in the file names for application programs
a. EXE
b. DIR
c. TXT
d. DOC

7. Which of the following is not true about passwords
a. A password should be a combination of mixed case alphanumeric characters
b. Password should be maximum 6 characters in length
c. A password that can be memorized easily should be used, so that it need not be noted down
d. A password that can be typed quickly without much effort should be used

8. Which one is easy to use
a. User-friendly
b. Select
c. Helpful
d. Ever-ready

9. When your computer stops working suddenly, it is referred to as a
a. Crash
b. Die
c. Death
d. Penalty

10. A program that converts a high-level language source file into a machine-language file is called a
a. Translator
b. Assembler
c. Compiler
d. Linker

ANSWERS

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