Correct Answer:
B. Scientific computing
FORTRAN (Formula Translation) was specifically developed by IBM in the 1950s to perform complex numerical computations, making it ideal for scientific and engineering applications.
Related MCQs
Which is storage device?
A.
RAM
B.
CPU
C.
Hard disk
D.
Monitor
Correct answer is:
C. Hard disk
What do you mean by vertical separation between columns?
A.
(A) Index
B.
(B) Gutter
C.
(C) Margin
D.
(D) None of these
Correct answer is:
B. (B) Gutter
Which is the fastest memory in a computer?
A.
RAM
B.
Hard Disk
C.
Registers
D.
SSD
Correct answer is:
C. Registers
Which of the following is a private IP address?
A.
12.0.0.1
B.
192.168.1.1
C.
172.33.0.1
D.
200.1.1.1
Correct answer is:
B. 192.168.1.1
The small green square used to copy formulas to adjacent cells is the:
A.
Copy handle
B.
Fill Handle
C.
Drag handle
D.
Insert handle
Correct answer is:
B. Fill Handle
Which statement best explains why SRAM is used for cache memory while DRAM is used for main memory?
A.
SRAM is slower but cheaper than DRAM
B.
SRAM does not require constant refreshing, making it faster but more expensive
C.
DRAM retains data even when power is off
D.
SRAM has higher storage density than DRAM
Correct answer is:
B. SRAM does not require constant refreshing, making it faster but more expensive