Selected MCQ

Current Question
A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a ____.
  • A. Computer
  • B. Microcomputer
  • C. Programmable
  • D. Sensor
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Many smart devices contain sensors.
Related Question 1
A device, which is not connected to the CPU, is called a ____.
  • A. land-line device
  • B. Online device
  • C. Off-line device
  • D. Device
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Offline devices operate independently of the CPU.
Related Question 2
The smallest unit of information about a record in a database is called a ____.
  • A. Field
  • B. Cell
  • C. Bit
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
In a database, a field (or attribute) is the smallest unit that holds a single piece of information about a record.
Related Question 3
The area that generally contains My Computer, My Document, and Recycle Bin is called ____.
  • A. Desktop
  • B. Laptop
  • C. Screen
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
These icons are located on the Windows Desktop.
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 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.