Selected MCQ

Current Question
Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ____.
  • A. Upgrading
  • B. Processing
  • C. Batching
  • D. Utilizing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Data manipulation by a computer is called processing.
Related Question 1
Computers that are used in large organizations such as insurance companies and banks, where many people frequently need to use same data, are ____.
  • A. Mainframe computers
  • B. Supercomputers
  • C. Hybrid computers
  • D. Desktop computers
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Mainframe computers are designed for high-volume data processing in large organizations.
Related Question 2
A network which is used for sharing data, software and hardware among several users owning microcomputers is called ____.
  • A. WAN
  • B. MAN
  • C. LAN
  • D. VAN
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
LAN (Local Area Network) is used for local sharing.
Related Question 3
Computers that process both analog and digital data are called what type of computers?
  • A. Analog
  • B. Hybrid
  • C. Digital
  • D. Algorithm
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Hybrid computers process both analog and digital signals.
Related Question 4
Computers, which combine both measuring and counting, are called ____.
  • A. Analog
  • B. Digital
  • C. Hybrid
  • D. All of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Hybrid computers combine features of both analog and digital computers.
Related Question 5
Computers process data into information by working exclusively with ____.
  • A. Multimedia
  • B. Word
  • C. Numbers
  • D. Characters
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
At the hardware level, computers work with binary numbers.