Software Engineering Mcqs » Basic computer knowledge
Secondary storage ____________________?

A. Does not require constant power
B. Does not use magnetic media
C. Consists of four main types of devices
D. Does not store information for lateral retrieval

Storage which stores or retains data after power off is called_____________________?

A. Volatile storage
B. Non- volatile storage
C. Sequential storage
D. Direct storage

If a server has no clue about where to find the address for a hostname then___________________?

A. Server asks to the root server
B. Server asks to its adjcent server
C. Request is not processed
D. None of these

Which major development led to the production of microcomputers ?

A. Floppy disks
B. Magnetic disks
C. Integrated circuits
D. Logic gates

Which device can understand difference between data and programs ?

A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Memory
D. Microprocessor

The clock rate of a processor is measured in _____________________?

A. Minutes
B. Milliseconds
C. Megabytes
D. Megahertz or gigahertz

How is it possible that both programs and data can be stored on the same floppy disk ?

A. A floppy disk has two sides, one for data and one for programs
B. Programs and data are both software, and both can be stored on any memory device
C. A floppy disk has to be formatted for one or for the other
D. Floppy disks can only store data, not programs

Who is called the “grand father” of the computer ?

A. Charles babbage
B. Joseph jacquard
C. Dr. herman hollerith
D. Blaise pascal

A program used to detect overall system malfunction is___________________?

A. Utilities
B. System diagnostics
C. System analysis
D. System software