Computer Past Questions And Answers
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___ is the type of computer that is designed to operate on two states, 0 and 1.
- A. Analog computer
- B. Hybrid computer
- C. Digital computer
- D. micro computer
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The following are functions of database management system except?
- A. backup and replication.
- B. operation.
- C. rule enforcement.
- D. security
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Which program translates programs to a simpler language that the computer can execute.
- A. Compiler
- B. Interpreter
- C. Processor
- D. algorithm
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Removing a program on a computer properly requires?
- A. deleting.
- B. archiving.
- C. disabling.
- D. uninstalling.
365
Translate 2m2 + 3n- 9 as a BASIC arithmetic expression.
- A. 2 * m * 2 + 3 * n - 9
- B. 2 * m2 +3 * n - 9
- C. 2 * 2 * m + 3 * n - 9
- D. 2 * m * m * n + 3 - 9
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An advantage of sequential access over serial access is that_______
- A. Sequential file is slow
- B. Sequential file is detailed
- C. Sequential file does not use key
- D. Individual records can be located more quickly
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The term used to describe when new information replaces old information or data is
- A. file loss
- B. delete
- C. re-write
- D. overwrite
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The primary memory of the computer can be divided into?
- A. register and random access memory
- B. mass storage and read only memory
- C. volatile memory and auxiliary memory
- D. random access memory and read only memory.
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Which of the following is not a storage device?
- A) DVD
- B) Hard Disk
- C) Floppy Disk
- D) Mouse
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Which of the following formulas will display the current seconds past the minute os the clock in MS Excel?
- A. =MINUTES()
- B. =MINUTES(NOW())
- C. =MINUTE(YEAR())
- D. =MINUTES(HOUR(NOW()))

