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What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?

A. Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
B. Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
C. Supercompute rs are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently
D. Supercomputer s are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.
Correct answer is: C. Supercompute rs are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently

What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer Network?

A. Printers
B. Speakers
C. Floppy disk drives
D. Keyboards
Correct answer is: A. Printers

which statement describe “Hackers”?

A. all have the same motive
B. break into other people’s computers
C. may legally break into computers as long as they do not do any damage
D. are people who are allergic to computers
Correct answer is: B. break into other people’s computers

What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and their causes?

A. operating system
B. cookies
C. diagnostic software
D. boot diskettes
Correct answer is: C. diagnostic software

Chief component of first generation computer was                      ?

A. Transistors
B. Vacuum Tubes and
C. Integrated Circuits
D. None of above
Correct answer is: B. Vacuum Tubes and

Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer equipment refers to                      ?

A. Console- operator
B. Programmer
C. Peopleware
D. System Analyst
Correct answer is: C. Peopleware

A self replicating program, similar to a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the Shockwave Rider is                      ?

A. Bug
B. Vice
C. Lice
D. Worm
Correct answer is: D. Worm

The device used to carry digital data on analogue lines is called as                    ?

A. Modem
B. Multiplexer
C. Modulator
D. Demodulator
Correct answer is: A. Modem

A                            is a microprocessor -based computing device?

A. personal
B. mainframe
C. workstation
D. server
Correct answer is: A. personal

On-line real time systems become popular in                               generation?

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Correct answer is: C. Third

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