Selected MCQ

Current Question
____ is a silicon chip which carries out a set of instructions and processes the data efficiently and accurately.
  • A. RAM
  • B. Modem
  • C. Processor
  • D. Hard disk
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The processor (CPU) is a silicon chip that executes instructions.
Related Question 1
When does the following hold data and the processing instructions temporarily until the CPU needs it?
  • A. ROM
  • B. Control Unit
  • C. Main memory
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Main memory (RAM) temporarily holds data and instructions for the CPU.
Related Question 2
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 3
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.
Related Question 4
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 5
Computer spreadsheet capability to allow a pie chart to be generated from data in spreadsheet cells is termed as ____.
  • A. Decoration
  • B. Data appearance
  • C. Functions
  • D. Charting
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The feature is called charting or chart creation.