Selected MCQ

Current Question
Circular division of a disk to store and retrieve is called?
  • A. Sector
  • B. Track
  • C. Segments
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A sector is the circular division of a disk for data storage.
Related Question 1
In computer disk storage is a subdivision on a magnetic disk or optical disk called ____.
  • A. Track
  • B. ROM
  • C. Sector
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A sector is the smallest subdivision of a disk for storing data.
Related Question 2
An electronic copy of data such as a file stored on a computer’s display is called ____.
  • A. Soft copy
  • B. Gold copy
  • C. Hard copy
  • D. Premium copy
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A soft copy is the digital version displayed on screen.
Related Question 3
DOS cannot retrieve any data from a disk if a computer virus corrupts its ____.
  • A. Directory Area
  • B. Data Area
  • C. BAT Files
  • D. File Allocation Table (FAT)
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Corruption of the File Allocation Table prevents data retrieval.
Related Question 4
Programs stored in ROM are called ____.
  • A. Fireware
  • B. Form ware
  • C. From ware
  • D. Firmware
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Firmware is software permanently stored in ROM.
Related Question 5
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.