Computer Science - IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science - IT
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1891
Which item would NOT be used with a flatbed plotter?
Answer:
Eraser
Flatbed plotters use pens on paper, and erasers are not involved.
1892
A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process is called:
Answer:
Process description
Process description includes all information that specifies the current state and resource usage for a process.
1893
A flip-flop is also called:
Answer:
Bistable
Flip-flops have two stable states, making them bistable devices.
1894
Data coded in 8-bit units is called a:
Answer:
Byte
A byte typically consists of 8 bits and is a standard unit of data.
1895
Which statement about an interpreter is NOT true?
Answer:
It generates an object program from the source program
Interpreters translate and execute code line-by-line without producing a separate object program.
1896
Devices used to convert one number system into another are:
Answer:
Encoder
Encoders convert data from one code or number system to another.
1897
Which of the following is not a type of memory?
Answer:
NIC
NIC (Network Interface Card) is a networking device, not a memory type.
1898
The decimal number system has base:
Answer:
10
Decimal uses ten digits (0-9).
1899
Which is used as a primary storage device?
Answer:
PROM
PROM is a type of read-only memory used as primary storage in some contexts.
1900
What type of device is a light pen?
Answer:
Optical input device
A light pen detects light from a screen, allowing direct interaction with display elements.