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One attribute of the Read Only Memory is that it?      

  • A. can be modified.
  • B. is volatile.
  • C. stores the BIOS.
  • D. stores the POST.
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44

A company known as CIBITO has the following memory modules in four of its computers as shown in Table 1.

Which memory module will be appropriate for graphic design?

   

Table 1

Memory Module

Memory Type

Number of Pins

P SIMM 30
Q SIMM 72
R SO DIMM 72
S DIMM 168

 

  • A. P
  • B. Q
  • C. R
  • D. S
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45

Which of the following memory types are nonvolatile?

I. PROM II. SRAM II. EEPROM IV. DRAM

 

  • A. I and lll only
  • B. I and IV only
  • C. Il and ll only
  • D. IIl and IV only
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46

A data bus that is capable of transferring 8 bytes of data at once can be rated as?   

 

  • A. a 16-bit data bus.
  • B. a 32-bit data bus.
  • C. a 64-bit data bus.
  • D. an 8- bit data bus.
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47

In Figure 1, the value of Z when X = 1 and Y=0 is?     

 

 

 

 

  • A. 0.
  • B. 1.
  • C. 10.
  • D. 11.
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48

In Figure 1, the value of Z when X = 1 and Y=0 is?   

 

 

  • A. 0.
  • B. 1.
  • C. 10.
  • D. 11.
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49

which of the following logic operations would select a record when at least one condition is satisfied?        

 

  • A. AND
  • B. NOR
  • C. NOT
  • D. OR
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50

Handwritten letters, typeset documents or printout Characters can be read into the computer by?       

  • A. Barcode Reader.
  • B. Magnetic Ink Character Recognition.
  • C. Optical Character Recognition.
  • D. Optical Mark Reader.
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51

Arrange the following inventions in chronological order.

I. Slide Rule ll. Pascaline llI. Analytical Engine IV. Difference Engine

 

  • A. I, II, IV and IIl
  • B. I, IV, III and Il
  • C. III, IV, II and I
  • D. I, II, III and IV
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52

Pascal’s calculating machine was useful in?    

  • A. addition and subtraction only.
  • B. division only.
  • C. multiplication and division only.
  • D. multiplication only.
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53

Under classification by data representation. computers can be?      

  • A. analogue, digital and hybrid.
  • B. hybrid, mainframes and analogue.
  • C. mini- computers, digital and supercomputers.
  • D. supercomputers and mini-computers.
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54

Choose the incorrect statement about microcomputers?   

  • A. A microcomputer can be placed on a single silicon chip.
  • B. A microcomputer can have more processing capability than a mainframe model.
  • C. ROM chips may be used in micros to permanently store program instruction.
  • D. Most micros use rigid disk storage devices rather than floppy disk drives.
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55

The equivalent of the decimal number 89 in base 4 is?    

  • A. 1021.
  • B. 1201.
  • C. 1211.
  • D. 1121.
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56

The communication of knowledge, concepts and ideas is referred to as?    

  • A. information processing.
  • B. information transmission.
  • C. telecasting.
  • D. webcasting.
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57

Which of the following is not a step involved in data conversion?

 

  • A. Input
  • B. Output
  • C. Process
  • D. Transfer
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