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Which of the following is a binary number?

  • A. 1001
  • B. 1002
  • C. 1005
  • D. 1006
Explanation:
1001 is a valid binary number (only 0s and 1s).

The capacity of a compact disk is ____.

  • A. 600 MB
  • B. 650 MB
  • C. 700 MB
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
A standard compact disc (CD) holds 650–700 MB.

The Capacity of Floppy disk is ____.

  • A. 1.22 MB
  • B. 1.33 MB
  • C. 1.44 MB
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Standard 3.5-inch floppy disk capacity is 1.44 MB.

If the custom number is “0000,” then 12 will be represented as?

  • A. 12
  • B. 1200
  • C. 2010
  • D. 120
Explanation:
The number 12 is represented directly as 12 in this context.

The accuracy of the floating-point numbers represented in 16 two-bit words of a computer is approximately ____.

  • A. 16 Digit
  • B. 6 Digit
  • C. 9 Digit
  • D. All of these
Explanation:
16-bit floating point gives approximately 6 digits of accuracy.

Which of the following is a component of data integrity?

  • A. Accuracy
  • B. Complexity
  • C. Ambiguity
  • D. Redundancy
Explanation:
Accuracy is a key component of data integrity.

The act of retrieving existing data from memory is called?

  • A. Read Out
  • B. Read Out
  • C. Read
  • D. All of these
Explanation:
Reading data from memory is called “Read”.

Circular division of a disk to store and retrieve is called?

  • A. Sector
  • B. Track
  • C. Segments
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
A sector is the circular division of a disk for data storage.

EBCDIC stands for ____.

  • A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
  • B. Expanded Bit Code, Decimal Interchange Code
  • C. Extended Case Decimal Interchange Code
  • D. Exchanged Case Decimal Interchange Code
Explanation:
EBCDIC is an 8-bit character encoding used in mainframes.

The purpose of ____ is to act as holding area, enabling the CPU to manipulate data before transferring it to a device?

  • A. ROM
  • B. Compiler
  • C. Buffer
  • D. Tabulator
Explanation:
A buffer temporarily holds data during transfer.