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Which of the following are considered output units of a computer?

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  1. Floppy Disk, Dat, CD Etc

  2. CPU

  3. Video Display Unit

  4. Micro-film

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A video display unit (VDU) consists of: A computer output device that uses a cathode ray tube or other technology to present visual images. One or more input devices, such as a keyboard , a mouse , or both.

Mimeograph is a _______________.

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  1. stencil duplicator

  2. method of photocopying

  3. process of electrical photography

  4. process of blue printing

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Correct Option: B

An integrated set of specialized programmes that are meant to manage the resources of a computer and also facilitate its operation is called ___________. 

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  1. application software

  2. operating system

  3. system software

  4. connectivity software

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Operating system is a software. An integrated set of specialised programmes that are meant to manage the resources of a computer and also facilitate its operation is called operating system. It creates a necessary interface that is an interactive link between the user and the computer hardware. An integrated set of specialised programmes that are meant to manage the resources of a computer and also facilitate its operation is called operating system.

Which of the following are types of software?

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  1. Operating system, language programmes, system software etc.

  2. Operating system, utility programmes, system hardware etc.

  3. Operating system, utility programmes, system software etc.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A set(s) of programmes, which is used to work with such hardware is called its software. There are six types of software: operating system, utility progarmmes, application software, language processor, system software, connectivity software.

A set(s) of programmes, which is used to work with such hardware is called its ______.

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  1. hardware

  2. software

  3. firmware

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hardware of computer consists of physical components, Software is a set(s) of programmes which is used to work with such hardware, a coded set of instructions stored in the form of circuits is called firmware.

_____ are a set of computer programmes, which are designed to perform certain supporting operations.

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  1. Operating system

  2. System software

  3. Utility programmes

  4. connectivity software

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Utility programmes is one type of software. These are a set of computer programmes, which are designed to perform certain supporting operations: such as programme to format a disk, duplicate a disk, physically reorganise stored data and programmes.

A set of programmes which create and control a connection between a computer and a server is called __________.

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  1. system software

  2. language processor

  3. operating software

  4. connectivity software

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Connectivity software is a set of programmes which create and control a connection between a computer and a server so that the computer is able to communicate and share the resources of server and other connected computers.

Which of the following statement is correct for "data"?
a. These are facts and may consist of numbers, text, etc.
b. The manner in which a particular computer system is connected to others is data.

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  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data are facts and may consist of numbers, text, etc. These are gathered and entered into a computer system. The computer system in turn stores, retrieves, classifies, organises and synthesizes the data to produce information according to pre-determined set of instructions.

The manner in which a particular computer system is connected to others say through telephone lines is the element of ______. 

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  1. connectivity

  2. data

  3. procedure

  4. software

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Connectivity is being acknowledged as a sixth element of the computer system. The manner in which a particular computer system is connected to others say through telephone lines, microwave transmission, satellite link, etc. is the element of  connectivity.

______ is the main part of computer hardware that actually processes data.

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  1. Input unit

  2. Central processing unit

  3. Output unit

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Central processing unit is the main part of the computer hardware that actually processes data according to instructions it receives. It controls the flow of data by directing the data to enter the system, places the data into its memory, retrieves the same as and when needed and directs the output of data according to a set of stored instructions.