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Computer : Fundamental - Computer Awareness
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Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(11) Constant is a value written into a program instruction?

  • A. that does not change during the execution of the program
  • B. that can change during the execution of the program
  • C. that can vary during the execution of the program
  • D. none of these
(a) that does not change during the execution of the program

(12) A removable direct-access storage medium containing multiple magnetic disks mounted vertically on a single-shaft is referred as?

  • A. Tape pack
  • B. Disk pack
  • C. Cylinder
  • D. None of these
(b) Disk pack

(13) Diskette is a?

  • A. A low-cost, thin flexible magnetic disk storage device
  • B. High volume storage device
  • C. Primary storage device
  • D. None of these
(a) A low-cost, thin flexible magnetic disk storage device

(14) An optical input device that is used to read documents printed in a special type font is known as?

  • A. Document reader
  • B. Documentation
  • C. Printer
  • D. None of these
(a) Document reader

(15) For checking spelling one uses?

  • A. Dictionary Disk
  • B. Index disk
  • C. Directory
  • D. None of these
(a) Dictionary Disk

(16) Process of finding/ correcting program errors is?

  • A. Bugs
  • B. Debugging
  • C. Hacking
  • D. Cracking
(b) Debugging

(17) Diagnostic routines is a?

  • A. Programs used to print error messages
  • B. Indicates system problems and improper program instructions
  • C. Both A & B are true
  • D. None of these
(c) Both A & B are true

(18) The term DBMS is referred to?

  • A. Data Base Management system
  • B. The software used for the management, maintenance and retrieval of the data stored in a data base
  • C. Both A & B are true
  • D. None of these
(c) Both A & B are true

(19) The speed at which data is transferred from the main memory to another medium on which data are recorded is referred as?

  • A. Data transfer rate
  • B. Byte
  • C. Buds
  • D. None of these
(a) Data transfer rate

(20) The time period during which a computer is malfunctioning or not operating correctly due to machine failures is referred as?

  • A. Downtime
  • B. Uptime
  • C. Runtime
  • D. None of the above
(a) Downtime
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