GAT Subject Computer Science Online Test Preparation for Pakistani Students

Question # 1

Which of the following is associated with second generation computers.

Transistors A
Magnetic core memory B
High level procedural language C
All of above D

Question # 2

A fast and accurate electronic data manipulation system that can accept and store data, process it, and provide output results as per the instructions of stored progrm is called.

Calculator A
Manipulator B
Information machine C
Computer D

Question # 3

Who is responsible for introducing the concept of stored program.

Blaise Pascal A
Herman Hollerith B
Charles Bababage C
John von Neumann D

Question # 4

the general purpose processor on chip is otherwise known as the .

ENIAC A
Microprocessor B
Pocket calculator C
Microprocessor D

Question # 5

A Hybrid computer is the one having combined properties of.

Super and microcomputers A
Mini and microcomputers B
Analog and digital computers C
None of the above D

Question # 6

The accuracy of analog computers as compared to digital computer is.,

More A
Upredictable B
Less C
Nearly same D

Question # 7

Time scaling in analog computers is done to make them

Operate fast A
Operate slowly B
Operate in time delay mode C
Either operate fast or operate slowly D

Question # 8

Pick out the wrong statement about modern computer systems.

These are simple and easy to take care of A
Even beginners, untrained persons can safely handle them B
They requre a highly disciplined approach C
It is important to understand the proper handling of each element and proper overall procedures must be followed D

Question # 9

___________ are used for translating high language instructions in to machines code or an object code.

Interpreters A
Assemblers B
Compiler C
None of these D

Question # 10

Historically , the first computers were used for.

Text processing A
Data storage B
Simulation and modelling C
Arithmetic calculations D

Question # 11

A computer is capable of performing almost any task, provided that it can be.

Coded A
Memorized B
Analyzed C
Reduced to a series of logical steps D

Question # 12

Who developed the first automatic electronic digital computer prototype between 1935 and 1942

John Atanasoff A
J. Presper Eckert B
William Shockley C
Thomas J. Watson D

Question # 13

Charles Babbage set out to create a device that could carry out any calculation to twenty digits of accuracy called a.

Computer A
Analytical engine B
Calculator C
Mainframe D

Question # 14

Arranging classified data in a predetermined sequence to facilitate processing is called.

Storing A
Sorting B
Processing C
Classifying D

Question # 15

A computer can't do anything without

Program A
Input Device B
Output Device C
VDU D

Question # 16

The first digital computer to work electrically was the

UNIVAC A
Atanasoff Berry Computer B
Mark -I C
Analytical Machine D

Question # 17

IBM-1401, CD(C) 6600, IBM-7030 ect. belong to the

First Generation computer A
Second generation computer B
Third generation computers C
Fourth generation computers D

Question # 18

The computer process Raw data into______

Number sheets A
Updates B
Paragraphs C
Information D

Question # 19

The ENIAC, using ABC principles was designed by.

Charles Babbage A
Bell Laboratories B
John V. Atanasoff C
Mauchly and Echert D

Question # 20

Desirable features of analog and digital computers are combined to make __________ computers.

Mini computer A
Hybrid computer B
Micro computer C
None of these D

Question # 21

A hybrid computer is the one having combined properties of.

Super and microcompuers A
Mini and microcomputers B
Analog and digital computers C
None of the above D

Question # 22

A microprocessor has memory location from 0000 to 3 FFF, each storing one byte. The number of bytes, the memory can stored is.

8,192 A
16,384 B
32,768 C
4,096 D

Question # 23

The disadvantages of analog computer over the digital computer lies in its.

Set up being closely resembling the physical system A
Having parallel struc B
Being readily tied up with a physical system without uinsg expensive inter phase. C
Need for scaling, limited number of units, limited accuracy D

Question # 24

Primary storage for the UNIVAC was via

Punched cards A
Transistors B
Magnetic cores C
Disk packs D

Question # 25

_____________ are programs which are written to cause computers to function in a desired way.

Hardware A
Instruction B
Software C
Sorting D

Question # 26

The main advantage of analog computers compared to digital computes is that they are more.

Efficient in continuous calculations such as differentiation and integration A
Efficient in handling vast data B
Accurate and precise C
Reliable. D

Question # 27

The differential equations are solved by.

analog computers. A
Digital computers B
Differenctial machine C
Both analog and digital computers. D

Question # 28

_________ are the computers designed for complex scientific job.

Mainframe computers A
Mini computers B
Micro computer C
Super computers D

Question # 29

The major operational problem of the early first generation computers was.

Inaccurate results A
Poor reliability B
delayed results C
Limited capabilities D

Question # 30

A computer devices its basic strength from

Speed A
Accuracy B
Memory C
All of above D

Question # 31

A digital computer is also called._________computer.

Mini computer A
Micro compuer B
Mechanical computer C
None of these D

Question # 32

The ENIAC, using ABC principes, wea designed by

Charles Babbage A
Bell Laboratories B
John V. Atanasoff C
Mauchly and Eckert D

Question # 33

The general purpose processor on chip is otherwise known as the

ENIAC A
Microcomputer B
Pocket calculator C
Microprocessor D

Question # 34

Which of the following is associated with second generation computer.

Transistor A
Magnetic core memory B
High level procedural language C
All of above D

Question # 35

IBM's system family of computers was introduced during the .

First generation A
Second generation B
Third generation C
Forth generation D

Question # 36

PDP-5,PDP-9,IBM-360 series and IBM-370 series belong to the

First generation computers A
Second generation computers B
Third generation computers C
Fourth generation computers D

Question # 37

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the .

Microprocessor A
Vacuum tube B
Transistor C
Integrated circuit D

Question # 38

___________ means rearranging of data in a sequence.

Editing A
Updating B
Batching C
Sorting D

Question # 39

A computer can be defined as an electronic device that can .

Carry out arithmetic operation A
Carry out logical operation B
Do complicated calculation C
Accept and process data by implementing sequentially a set of stored instructions. D

Question # 40

A computer is very high speed, accuracy and reliability. Its intelligent quotient could be of the order of.

0 A
10 B
15 C
20 D

Question # 41

Computers that deal with discreae data are called.

Discrete computers A
Digital computers B
Analog computers C
Micro computers D

Question # 42

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the______

Microprocessor A
Vacuum tube B
Transister C
Integrated circuit D

Question # 43

Rearranging of data in a sequence is called.

updating A
Editing B
Batching C
Sorting D

Question # 44

The first commercial computer, delivered in 1951, is called.

Mark -1 A
Analytical machine B
Atanasoff Berry Computer C
UNIACI D

Question # 45

The major operational problem of the early firs generation computers was.

Inaccurate results A
Poor reliability B
Delayed results C
Limited capabilities D

Question # 46

An analog computer produces its results inthe form of .

Numbers A
Codes of '0' s and '1' s B
Log format C
Graphs D

Question # 47

The concurrent processing of computer program via terminals on one computer system is an example.of.

Realtime processing A
Time sharing B
Interactive processing C
All of the above D

Question # 48

Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator belongs to the.

First Generation digital computer A
Second generation computer B
Third generation computer C
Fourth generation computers D

Question # 49

Historically, the first computer were used or.

Text processing. A
Data storage, B
Simulation and modeling C
Arithmetic calculations. D

Question # 50

One particular use for the abacus is teaching children simple mathematics and especially.

Addition A
Subtraction B
Multiplication C
Division D

Question # 51

_________ computers are special purpose computers.

Digital A
Hybrid B
Microcomputer C
Supper Computer D

Question # 52

___________ is are the most powerful computers.

Super minis A
Supere micros B
Super mainframe C
Super computers D

Question # 53

Pick out the wrong statement about computers.

It is logical machine A
It can access any piece of information that it hs in store. B
It is devoid of emotion, has no feelings or instincts C
It approaches its information is unrestricted manner. D

Question # 54

Relevant knowledge produced as output of data processing operations and acquired to enhance understanding and to achieve specific purpose ins called.

Data A
Fact B
Source C
Information D

Question # 55

The binary information contained in a computer is referred to as.

Hard ware A
Memory B
Program C
Instruction D

Question # 56

IBM's System/360 family of computers was introduced during the .

1950s A
Third generation B
Second generation C
1990s D

Question # 57

_________ are used for translating assembly language code to machine code.

Interpreters. A
Assemblers B
Compiler C
None of these D

Question # 58

the abacus emerged about__________ years ago in Asia Minor.

4,000 A
5,000 B
6,000 C
7,000 D

Question # 59

Most mainframe computers are basically_______ machine.

4 bit A
8 bit B
16 bit C
32 bit D

Question # 60

A computer can be defined as an electronic device that can

Carry out arithmetic operation A
Carry out logical operation B
Do complicated calculation C
Accept and process data by implementing sequentially a set of stored instructions. D

Question # 61

Charles Babbage workd closely with ______ to develop his device.

Ada Lovelace A
Joseph Marie Charles B
Herman Hollerith Jacquard C
Lord Byron. D

Question # 62

The type of computer that counts the number directly that represents numerals, letters, or other special symbols is called.

Analog computer A
Digital computer B
Hybrid computer C
None of these D

Question # 63

Machine language is a ........... language,

Low level A
High level B
Middle level C
None of these D

Question # 64

Which is not a professional computer job?

Systems analyst A
Programmer B
User C
Data entry operator D

Question # 65

Second generation computers belong to.

1956-1963 A
1945-1956 B
1964-1971 C
1971 - Present D

Question # 66

The accuracy of analog computers as compared to digital computer is.,

Nearly same A
Less B
Upredictable C
More D

Question # 67

Binary coded decimal numbers express each decimal digit as .

Binary digits A
Nibble B
Word C
Byte D

Question # 68

The basic operation performed by a computer is.

Arithmetic operations A
Logic operations B
Storage and retrieval operations C
All of above D

Question # 69

CD(C) 6600, IBM-1401, IBM-7030 etc. belong to the

First generation of computer A
Second generation computer B
Third generation computer C
Fourth generation computer D

Question # 70

An integrated circuit is.

A complex circuit A
An integrating device B
Fabricated on a tiny silicon chip C
Another name for chip D

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	The Mark-I was built by	A. Thomas Watson B. Dr. John Mauchly C. John V. Atanasoff D. Howard Aiken
2	Who is responsible for introducing the concept of stored program.	A. Blaise Pascal B. Herman Hollerith C. Charles Bababage D. John von Neumann
3	Pick out the wrong statement about modern computer systems.	A. These are simple and easy to take care of B. Even beginners, untrained persons can safely handle them C. They requre a highly disciplined approach D. It is important to understand the proper handling of each element and proper overall procedures must be followed
4	Which is not a professional computer job?	A. Systems analyst B. Programmer C. User D. Data entry operator
5	A computer is capable of performing almost any task, provided that it cab be	A. Coded B. Memorized C. Analyzed D. Reduced to a series of logical steps.
6	Analog computers are_____ accurate as compared to digital computer is.	A. More B. Less C. Nearly same D. Unpredictable
7	Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company eventually became .	A. IBM B. AT & T C. Apple D. General Electric
8	The ENIAC, using ABC principes, wea designed by	A. Charles Babbage B. Bell Laboratories C. John V. Atanasoff D. Mauchly and Eckert
9	Most mainframe computers are basically.	A. 4 bit machines B. 8 bit machines C. 16 bit machines D. 32 bit machines
10	_________ are used for translating assembly language code to machine code.	A. Interpreters. B. Assemblers C. Compiler D. None of these

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Which of the following is associated with second generation computers.

A fast and accurate electronic data manipulation system that can accept and store data, process it, and provide output results as per the instructions of stored progrm is called.

Who is responsible for introducing the concept of stored program.

the general purpose processor on chip is otherwise known as the .

A Hybrid computer is the one having combined properties of.

The accuracy of analog computers as compared to digital computer is.,

Time scaling in analog computers is done to make them

Pick out the wrong statement about modern computer systems.

___________ are used for translating high language instructions in to machines code or an object code.

Historically , the first computers were used for.

A computer is capable of performing almost any task, provided that it can be.

Who developed the first automatic electronic digital computer prototype between 1935 and 1942

Charles Babbage set out to create a device that could carry out any calculation to twenty digits of accuracy called a.

Arranging classified data in a predetermined sequence to facilitate processing is called.

A computer can't do anything without

The first digital computer to work electrically was the

IBM-1401, CD(C) 6600, IBM-7030 ect. belong to the

The computer process Raw data into______

The ENIAC, using ABC principles was designed by.

Desirable features of analog and digital computers are combined to make __________ computers.

A hybrid computer is the one having combined properties of.

A microprocessor has memory location from 0000 to 3 FFF, each storing one byte. The number of bytes, the memory can stored is.

The disadvantages of analog computer over the digital computer lies in its.

Primary storage for the UNIVAC was via

_____________ are programs which are written to cause computers to function in a desired way.

The main advantage of analog computers compared to digital computes is that they are more.

The differential equations are solved by.

_________ are the computers designed for complex scientific job.

The major operational problem of the early first generation computers was.

A computer devices its basic strength from

A digital computer is also called._________computer.

The ENIAC, using ABC principes, wea designed by

The general purpose processor on chip is otherwise known as the

Which of the following is associated with second generation computer.

IBM's system family of computers was introduced during the .

PDP-5,PDP-9,IBM-360 series and IBM-370 series belong to the

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the .

___________ means rearranging of data in a sequence.

A computer can be defined as an electronic device that can .

A computer is very high speed, accuracy and reliability. Its intelligent quotient could be of the order of.

Computers that deal with discreae data are called.

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the______

Rearranging of data in a sequence is called.

The first commercial computer, delivered in 1951, is called.

The major operational problem of the early firs generation computers was.

An analog computer produces its results inthe form of .

The concurrent processing of computer program via terminals on one computer system is an example.of.

Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator belongs to the.

Historically, the first computer were used or.

One particular use for the abacus is teaching children simple mathematics and especially.

_________ computers are special purpose computers.

___________ is are the most powerful computers.

Pick out the wrong statement about computers.

Relevant knowledge produced as output of data processing operations and acquired to enhance understanding and to achieve specific purpose ins called.

The binary information contained in a computer is referred to as.

IBM's System/360 family of computers was introduced during the .

_________ are used for translating assembly language code to machine code.

the abacus emerged about__________ years ago in Asia Minor.

Most mainframe computers are basically_______ machine.

A computer can be defined as an electronic device that can

Charles Babbage workd closely with ______ to develop his device.

The type of computer that counts the number directly that represents numerals, letters, or other special symbols is called.

Machine language is a ........... language,

Which is not a professional computer job?

Second generation computers belong to.

The accuracy of analog computers as compared to digital computer is.,

Binary coded decimal numbers express each decimal digit as .

The basic operation performed by a computer is.

CD(C) 6600, IBM-1401, IBM-7030 etc. belong to the

An integrated circuit is.