Computer Past Questions And Answers
141
What type of device is a 3 1/2 inch floppy disk?
- A) input
- B) processing
- C) storage
- D) output
142
EDVAC was produced using which of these concepts ?
- A. packet routing
- B. stored program
- C. circuit switching
- D. packet switching
143
What is Windows XP?
- A) storage device
- B) processor
- C) operating system
- D) input device
144
Which of the following factors limits access to computerized file system? it
- A. occupies less space
- B. requires regular supply of power
- C. is highly efficient in processing information
- D. provides easy and fast access to information
145
System software has which major function?
- A. Giving utility
- B. making navigation easier for user
- C. controlling the computer system
- D. maintain the system
146
Which of the following methods is not suitable for securing files?
- A. Use of backup
- B. Use of antivirus
- C. Saving documents without a password
- D. Proper labelling of storage devices
147
Modern computers compared to earlier computers are?
- A. faster and larger.
- B. faster and smaller.
- C. larger and stronger.
- D. Iess reliable
148
Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?
- A. Cursor
- B. Keyboard
- C. mouse
- D. Scanner
149
The part labelled X in the figure above is called?
- A. auxiliary memory
- B. output unit
- C. secondary memory
- D. storage unit
150
A common communication pathway shared by hard- ware components in the computer is called?
- A. bus
- B. channel
- C. firmware
- D. register.