Software Engineering Mcqs » Basic computer knowledge
What characterstic of read only memory (ROM) makes it useful ?

A. Rom information can be easily updated
B. Data in rom is non volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power
C. Rom provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage
D. Rom chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers

One nibble is equal to________________?

A. 4 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 6 bits
D. 16 bits

What are the concentric circles on floppy disks know as ?

A. Tracks
B. Cylinders
C. Sectors
D. Segments

Which one of the following computer network is built on the top of another network ?

A. Prior network
B. Chief network
C. Prime network
D. Overlay network

The ______________ translates internet domain and host names to IP address?

A. Domain name system
B. Routing information protocol
C. Network time protocol
D. Internet relay chat

Bubble memory is a_____________________?

A. Direct access device only
B. Combination of sequential and direct access devices
C. Sequential access device only
D. All of the above

HTTP client requests by establishing a ____________ connection to a particular port on the server?

A. User datagram protocol
B. Broader gateway protocol
C. Transmission control protocol
D. None of these

A data item which is not broken down into smaller units is _____________________?

A. Database management
B. Data element
C. Data entry
D. Elementary data item