GAT Subject Computer Science Online Test Preparation for Pakistani Students

Question # 1

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 # 2

_________ are the computers designed for complex scientific job.

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

Question # 3

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 # 4

First generation computers were characterized by the use of the______

Microprocessor A
Vacuum tube B
Transister C
Integrated circuit D

Question # 5

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 # 6

The analog computer deals directly with

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

Question # 7

The basic operation performed by a computer is.

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

Question # 8

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 # 9

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 # 10

The abacus emerged in _______________

Asia Minor A
Central Asia B
Europe C
America D

Question # 11

The differential equations are solved by.

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

Question # 12

___________ is are the most powerful computers.

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

Question # 13

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 # 14

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

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

Question # 15

A physical system can be modeled by a set of

Boolean equations A
Logic equations B
Differential equations C
Linear algebraic equations D

Question # 16

The ENIAC, using ABC principes, wea designed by

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

Question # 17

The history of computer is divided into the following generations.

Two A
Three B
Four C
Five D

Question # 18

A computer devices its basic strength from

Speed A
Accuracy B
Memory C
All of above D

Question # 19

___________ is an external example of hardware.

Monitor A
Sound card B
Modem C
None of these D

Question # 20

Primary storage for the UNIVAC was via

Punched cards A
Transistors B
Magnetic cores C
Disk packs D

Question # 21

Pick up the correct statement

Most mainframe sare 48 -bit machines A
Thousands of super computer are currently being built B
Supercomputers are usually designed to process accounting applications C
Mainframes my have multiprocessor components that permit several tasks to be processed at the same instant is time. D

Question # 22

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 # 23

___________ means rearranging of data in a sequence.

Editing A
Updating B
Batching C
Sorting D

Question # 24

The first digital computer to work electrically was the

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

Question # 25

_________ computers are special purpose computers.

Digital A
Hybrid B
Microcomputer C
Supper Computer D

Question # 26

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 # 27

Binary coded decimal numbers express each decimal digit as .

Binary digits A
Nibble B
Word C
Byte D

Question # 28

___________ 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 # 29

The Mark-I was built by

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

Question # 30

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

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

Question # 31

The ENIAC, using ABC principles was designed by.

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

Question # 32

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

Storing A
Sorting B
Processing C
Classifying D

Question # 33

Charles Babbage worked closely with__ to develop his device.

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

Question # 34

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 # 35

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

ENIAC A
Microprocessor B
Pocket calculator C
Microprocessor D

Question # 36

An integrated circuit is.

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

Question # 37

The main characteristic of fifth generation computers is.

Artificial intelligence. A
Windows operation B
All of the above C
None of these D

Question # 38

The focus of the fifth generation is .

Connectivity A
Symbolic languages B
Silicon C
Memory chips D

Question # 39

A floppy disk is a __________ generation computer invention.

1st A
2nd B
3rd C
4th D

Question # 40

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 # 41

Most mainframe computers are basically.

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

Question # 42

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

Interpreters. A
Assemblers B
Compiler C
None of these D

Question # 43

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 # 44

A digital computer performs its computations by.

Mechanical means A
Analogy B
Pressing C
Counting D

Question # 45

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 # 46

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 # 47

An analog computer can be worked directly with

Magnetic tapes A
Punched card B
Magnetic disk C
None of the above D

Question # 48

Who is responsible for introducing the concept of stored program.

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

Question # 49

Second generation computers belong to.

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

Question # 50

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

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

Question # 51

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

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

Question # 52

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

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

Question # 53

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 # 54

The history of first generation computers extends from 1945 to.

1953 A
1954 B
1955 C
1956 D

Question # 55

Computers that deal with discreae data are called.

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

Question # 56

Analog computers are_____ accurate as compared to digital computer is.

More A
Less B
Nearly same C
Unpredictable D

Question # 57

Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company eventually became _________

IBM A
AT 7 T B
APPLE C
General Electric D

Question # 58

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 # 59

Raw data is processed by the computer into

Number sheets A
Updates B
Paragraph C
Information D

Question # 60

A Computer devices its basic strength from

Speed A
Accuracy B
Memory C
All of the above D

Question # 61

Who is regarded as the Father of computers.

John Napier A
Pascal B
Charles Babbage C
Hollerith D

Question # 62

the abacus emerged about__________ years ago in Asia Minor.

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

Question # 63

Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company eventually became .

IBM A
AT & T B
Apple C
General Electric D

Question # 64

A data arranged in intelligible form is called.

Processed data A
Program B
Sofware C
Information D

Question # 65

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

Hardware A
Instruction B
Software C
Sorting 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

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 # 68

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

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

Question # 69

Charles Babbage workd closely with ______ to develop his device.

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

Question # 70

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

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Who is responsible for introducing the concept of stored program.	A. Blaise Pascal B. Herman Hollerith C. Charles Bababage D. John von Neumann
2	Second generation computers belong to.	A. 1956-1963 B. 1945-1956 C. 1964-1971 D. 1971 - Present
3	The concurrent processing of computer program via terminals on one computer system is an example.of.	A. Realtime processing B. Time sharing C. Interactive processing D. All of the above
4	Charles Babbage set out to create a device that could carry out any calculation to twenty digits of accuracy called a.	A. Computer B. Analytical engine C. Calculator D. Mainframe
5	A computer is capable of performing almost any task, provided that it can be.	A. Coded B. Memorized C. Analyzed D. Reduced to a series of logical steps
6	_________ are used for translating assembly language code to machine code.	A. Interpreters. B. Assemblers C. Compiler D. None of these
7	Which one of the following statements is wrong in the analogy of mechanical and electrical devices?	A. Resistance is analog of damping B. Inductance is analog of mass C. Capacities is analog of spring constant D. Charge is analog of displacement
8	The differential equations are solved by.	A. analog computers. B. Digital computers C. Differenctial machine D. Both analog and digital computers.
9	Most mainframe computers are basically.	A. 4 bit machines B. 8 bit machines C. 16 bit machines D. 32 bit machines
10	In analog computers time scaling is done to make them operator .	A. fast B. Slowly C. In time delay mode D. Either fasts or slow
11	A microprocessor has memory location from 0000 to 3 FFF, each storing one byte. The number of bytes, the memory can stored is.	A. 8,192 B. 16,384 C. 32,768 D. 4,096
12	IBM's System/360 family of computers was introduced during the .	A. 1950s B. Third generation C. Second generation D. 1990s
13	PDP-5,PDP-9,IBM-360 series and IBM-370 series belong to the	A. First generation computers B. Second generation computers C. Third generation computers D. Fourth generation computers
14	_________ are the computers designed for complex scientific job.	A. Mainframe computers B. Mini computers C. Micro computer D. Super computers
15	The computer process Raw data into______	A. Number sheets B. Updates C. Paragraphs D. Information
16	The type of computer that counts the number directly that represents numerals, letters, or other special symbols is called.	A. Analog computer B. Digital computer C. Hybrid computer D. None of these
17	Historically, the first computer were used or.	A. Text processing. B. Data storage, C. Simulation and modeling D. Arithmetic calculations.
18	The history of computer is divided into the following generations.	A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
19	Who is regarded as the Father of computers.	A. John Napier B. Pascal C. Charles Babbage D. Hollerith
20	An analog computer produces its results int he form of .	A. Codes '0' and '1' s B. Numbers C. Log format D. Graphs
21	Relevant knowledge produced as output of data processing operations and acquired to enhance understanding and to achieve specific purpose ins called.	A. Data B. Fact C. Source D. Information
22	The analog computer deals directly with	A. Number of pulses B. Measured values of continuous physical magnitudes C. Signals in the form of 0 or 1 D. Signals in discrete values from 0 to 9
23	A computer devices its basic strength from	A. Speed B. Accuracy C. Memory D. All of above
24	the abacus emerged about__________ years ago in Asia Minor.	A. 4,000 B. 5,000 C. 6,000 D. 7,000
25	A digital computer performs its computations by___________	A. Mechanical means B. Analogy C. guessing D. Counting
26	___________ are used for translating high language instructions in to machines code or an object code.	A. Interpreters B. Assemblers C. Compiler D. None of these
27	Data and stored instructions in a digital computer consists of .	A. Numerals B. Alphabets C. Characters D. Bits
28	___________ is are the most powerful computers.	A. Super minis B. Supere micros C. Super mainframe D. Super computers
29	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.
30	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
31	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
32	___________ is an external example of hardware.	A. Monitor B. Sound card C. Modem D. None of these
33	An integrated circuit is.	A. A complex circuit B. An integrating device C. Fabricated on a tiny silicon chip D. Another name for chip
34	Pick up the wrong statement in the analogy of mechanical and electrical devices.	A. Resistance is analog of damping B. Inductance is analog of mass C. Capacitance is analog of spring constant D. Charge is analog of displacement.
35	A digital computer is also called._________computer.	A. Mini computer B. Micro compuer C. Mechanical computer D. None of these
36	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.	A. Calculator B. Manipulator C. Information machine D. Computer
37	Hollerith's Tabulating Machine Company eventually became _________	A. IBM B. AT 7 T C. APPLE D. General Electric
38	The first computer to use electrical power was developed by	A. Herman Hollerith B. Thomas J. Watson C. John V. Atanasoff D. Howard Aiken
39	Charles Babbage workd closely with ______ to develop his device.	A. Ada Lovelace B. Joseph Marie Charles C. Herman Hollerith Jacquard D. Lord Byron.
40	What is pioneer in the field of computer languages who played an important role in the development of COBOL.	A. Grace M. Hopper B. Howard H. Aiken C. John Von Neumann D. Thomas J. Watson
41	_____________ are programs which are written to cause computers to function in a desired way.	A. Hardware B. Instruction C. Software D. Sorting

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