Basic Computer

Basic Computer Knowledge Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) section covers objective questions on Application software, applications of computers, basics of information technology, computer architecture, computer networks, data communication, data protection and copyrights, data storage, displaying and printing data, interacting with computer, internet fundamentals, internet technology, introduction to computer systems, operating systems, processing data, spreadsheet programs, windows operating system, word processing for competitive examinations conducted by various public and private sector testing agencies like FPSC, NTS, SIBA STS, KPPSC, PPSC, SPSC, BPSC, OTS, UTS, PTS, CTS, ATS, ITS, CSS and PMS etc.

    Basic Computer
    The minimum time delay required between the initiation of two successive memory operations is known as
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    Who is credited with the idea of using punch cards to control patterns in a weaving machine?
    The Jacquard machine is a device fitted to a power loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing textiles with such complex patterns as brocade, damask and matelasse. The loom was controlled by a “chain of cards”; a number of punched cards laced together into a continuous sequence.
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    Dot-matrix is a type of
    A dot matrix printer (DMP) is a type of printer which uses pins impacting an ink ribbon to print. These printers are generally considered outdated, as they cannot create high-quality prints and are costly as well. However, they have a certain specialty that other printers like inkjet and laser printers do not have: as they use impact for printing, they can be used to print multiple copies of text at the same time with the help of carbon copying. Therefore, they are mostly used in places where multipart forms are required.
    A dot matrix printer is also known as an impact matrix printer.
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    In magnetic disks, data is organized on the platter in a concentric sets of rings called
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    The bubbles in a bubble memory pack are created with the help of?
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    Arithmetic logic unit
    An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a combinational digital electronic circuit that performs arithmetic and bitwise operations on integer binary numbers.
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    In virtual storage, program segments stored on disk during processing are called:
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    _______ software allows users to perform calculation on rows and columns of data.
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    The _____ becomes different shapes depending on the task you are performing.
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    Conversion of an octal number 208 to its binary number is
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