Computer Mcqs

A computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language is called a/an___________?

A. Interpreter
B. CPU
C. Compiler
D. Simulator

A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called a/an

A. Interpreter
B. Simulator
C. Compiler
D. Commander

The system unit of a personal computer typically contains all of the following except:

A. Microprocessor
B. Disk controller
C. Serial interface
D. Modem

What is meant by a dedicated computer?

A. Which is used by one person only
B. Which is assigned one and only one task
C. Which uses one kind of software
D. Which is meant for application software

Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common name for such boards?

A. Daughter board
B. Motherboard
C. Father board
D. Breadboard

Modern Computer are very reliable but they are not___________?

A. Fast
B. Powerful
C. Infallible
D. Cheap

An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?

A. Leech
B. Squid
C. Slug
D. Glitch

Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer equipment refers to__________?

A. Console-operator
B. Programmer
C. Peopleware
D. System Analyst

Who invented the high level language “C”?

A. Dennis M. Ritchie
B. Niklaus Writh
C. Seymour Papert
D. Donald Kunth

Who designed the first electronics computer – ENIAC?

A. Van-Neumann
B. Joseph M. Jacquard
C. J. Presper Eckert and John W Mauchly
D. All of above