GAT Subject Computer Science Online Test Preparation for Pakistani Students

Question # 1

The abacus emerged in _______________

Asia Minor A
Central Asia B
Europe C
America D

Question # 2

What is pioneer in the field of computer languages who played an important role in the development of COBOL.

Grace M. Hopper A
Howard H. Aiken B
John Von Neumann C
Thomas J. Watson D

Question # 3

___________ is an external example of hardware.

Monitor A
Sound card B
Modem C
None of these D

Question # 4

The Mark-I was built by

Thomas Watson A
Dr. John Mauchly B
John V. Atanasoff C
Howard Aiken D

Question # 5

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 # 6

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 # 7

___________ 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 # 8

A data arranged in intelligible form is called.

Processed data A
Program B
Sofware C
Information D

Question # 9

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

Storing A
Sorting B
Processing C
Classifying D

Question # 10

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 # 11

Analog computers are_____ accurate as compared to digital computer is.

More A
Less B
Nearly same C
Unpredictable D

Question # 12

Who is regarded as the Father of computers.

John Napier A
Pascal B
Charles Babbage C
Hollerith D

Question # 13

The basic operation performed by a computer is.

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

Question # 14

Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company eventually became _________

IBM A
AT 7 T B
APPLE C
General Electric D

Question # 15

The first computer to use electrical power was developed by

Herman Hollerith A
Thomas J. Watson B
John V. Atanasoff C
Howard Aiken D

Question # 16

A digital computer performs its computations by___________

Mechanical means A
Analogy B
guessing C
Counting D

Question # 17

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

Nearly same A
Less B
Upredictable C
More D

Question # 18

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

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

Question # 19

The ENIAC, using ABC principes, wea designed by

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

Question # 20

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 # 21

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 # 22

Rearranging of data in a sequence is called.

updating A
Editing B
Batching C
Sorting D

Question # 23

Most mainframe computers are basically_______ machine.

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

Question # 24

Primary storage for the UNIVAC was via

Punched cards A
Transistors B
Magnetic cores C
Disk packs D

Question # 25

Charles Babbage worked closely with__ to develop his device.

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

Question # 26

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 # 27

A computer can't do anything without

Program A
Input Device B
Output Device C
VDU D

Question # 28

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

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

Question # 29

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 # 30

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

ENIAC A
Microprocessor B
Pocket calculator C
Microprocessor D

Question # 31

Raw data is processed by the computer into

Number sheets A
Updates B
Paragraph C
Information D

Question # 32

The general purpose processor on chip is otherwise known as the

ENIAC A
Microcomputer B
Pocket calculator C
Microprocessor D

Question # 33

An analog computer produces its results int he form of .

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

Question # 34

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

Hardware A
Instruction B
Software C
Sorting D

Question # 35

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 # 36

Charles Babbage workd closely with ______ to develop his device.

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

Question # 37

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

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

Question # 38

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

More A
Upredictable B
Less C
Nearly same D

Question # 39

Second generation computers belong to.

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

Question # 40

Historically , the first computers were used for.

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

Question # 41

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the .

Microprocessor A
Vacuum tube B
Transistor C
Integrated circuit D

Question # 42

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 # 43

The history of first generation computers extends from 1945 to.

1953 A
1954 B
1955 C
1956 D

Question # 44

Which is not a professional computer job?

Systems analyst A
Programmer B
User C
Data entry operator D

Question # 45

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 # 46

Historically, the first computer were used or.

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

Question # 47

A basic operation performed by a computer is.

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

Question # 48

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 # 49

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 # 50

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

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

Question # 51

A digital computer performs its computations by.

Mechanical means A
Analogy B
Pressing C
Counting D

Question # 52

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 # 53

the abacus emerged about__________ years ago in Asia Minor.

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

Question # 54

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 # 55

The ENIAC, using ABC principles was designed by.

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

Question # 56

The most powerful computers are.

Super minis A
Super Micros B
Super mainframe C
Super Computers D

Question # 57

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 # 58

The analog computer deals directly with.

Number of pulses A
Measured values of continuous physical magnitudes B
Signal in the form of 0 or 1 C
Signal in discrete values from 0 to 9 D

Question # 59

The computer process Raw data into______

Number sheets A
Updates B
Paragraphs C
Information D

Question # 60

Computers that deal with discreae data are called.

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

Question # 61

The first digital computer to work electrically was the

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

Question # 62

Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company eventually became .

IBM A
AT & T B
Apple C
General Electric D

Question # 63

Pick up the wrong statement in the analogy of mechanical and electrical devices.

Resistance is analog of damping A
Inductance is analog of mass B
Capacitance is analog of spring constant C
Charge is analog of displacement. D

Question # 64

The focus of the fifth generation is .

Connectivity A
Symbolic languages B
Silicon C
Memory chips D

Question # 65

___________ is are the most powerful computers.

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

Question # 66

Binary coded decimal numbers express each decimal digit as .

Binary digits A
Nibble B
Word C
Byte D

Question # 67

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the______

Microprocessor A
Vacuum tube B
Transister C
Integrated circuit D

Question # 68

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 # 69

Most mainframe computers are basically.

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

Question # 70

Which one of the following statements is wrong in the analogy of mechanical and electrical devices?

Resistance is analog of damping A
Inductance is analog of mass B
Capacities is analog of spring constant C
Charge is analog of displacement D

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Pick out the wrong statement about computers.	A. It is logical machine B. It can access any piece of information that it hs in store. C. It is devoid of emotion, has no feelings or instincts D. It approaches its information is unrestricted manner.
2	The history of first generation computers extends from 1945 to.	A. 1953 B. 1954 C. 1955 D. 1956
3	A computer is very high speed, accuracy and reliability .Its intelligent quotient could be of the order of.	A. 0 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20
4	Second generation computers belong to.	A. 1956-1963 B. 1945-1956 C. 1964-1971 D. 1971 - Present
5	A digital computer performs its computations by___________	A. Mechanical means B. Analogy C. guessing D. Counting
6	Analog computers are_____ accurate as compared to digital computer is.	A. More B. Less C. Nearly same D. Unpredictable
7	the general purpose processor on chip is otherwise known as the .	A. ENIAC B. Microprocessor C. Pocket calculator D. Microprocessor
8	A computer is very high speed, accuracy and reliability. Its intelligent quotient could be of the order of.	A. 0 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20
9	Pick up the correct statement	A. Most mainframe sare 48 -bit machines B. Thousands of super computer are currently being built C. Supercomputers are usually designed to process accounting applications D. Mainframes my have multiprocessor components that permit several tasks to be processed at the same instant is time.
10	The major operational problem of the early firs generation computers was.	A. Inaccurate results B. Poor reliability C. Delayed results D. Limited capabilities

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The abacus emerged in _______________

What is pioneer in the field of computer languages who played an important role in the development of COBOL.

___________ is an external example of hardware.

The Mark-I was built by

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

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

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

A data arranged in intelligible form is called.

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

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

Analog computers are_____ accurate as compared to digital computer is.

Who is regarded as the Father of computers.

The basic operation performed by a computer is.

Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company eventually became _________

The first computer to use electrical power was developed by

A digital computer performs its computations by___________

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

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

The ENIAC, using ABC principes, wea designed by

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

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

Rearranging of data in a sequence is called.

Most mainframe computers are basically_______ machine.

Primary storage for the UNIVAC was via

Charles Babbage worked closely with__ to develop his device.

Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator belongs to the.

A computer can't do anything without

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

Time scaling in analog computers is done to make them

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

Raw data is processed by the computer into

The general purpose processor on chip is otherwise known as the

An analog computer produces its results int he form of .

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

Which of the following is associated with second generation computer.

Charles Babbage workd closely with ______ to develop his device.

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

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

Second generation computers belong to.

Historically , the first computers were used for.

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the .

Which of the following is associated with second generation computers.

The history of first generation computers extends from 1945 to.

Which is not a professional computer job?

Pick out the wrong statement about computers.

Historically, the first computer were used or.

A basic operation performed by a computer is.

A Hybrid computer is the one having combined properties of.

A hybrid computer is the one having combined properties of.

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

A digital computer performs its computations by.

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

the abacus emerged about__________ years ago in Asia Minor.

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

The ENIAC, using ABC principles was designed by.

The most powerful computers are.

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

The analog computer deals directly with.

The computer process Raw data into______

Computers that deal with discreae data are called.

The first digital computer to work electrically was the

Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company eventually became .

Pick up the wrong statement in the analogy of mechanical and electrical devices.

The focus of the fifth generation is .

___________ is are the most powerful computers.

Binary coded decimal numbers express each decimal digit as .

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the______

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

Most mainframe computers are basically.

Which one of the following statements is wrong in the analogy of mechanical and electrical devices?