CET 12th Level — Characteristics of Computer MCQs
Practice 20 free characteristics of computer multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.
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CET 12th Level — Computer Fundamentals — Characteristics of Computer
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Question 1 of 20
Match List-I (Specific Failure / Degradation Type) with List-II (Affected Component Classification): List-I a. Heat Degradation b. Compatibility Issues c. Mechanical Wear and Tear d. Malicious Viruses List-II 1. Exclusive to Software Failure 2. Exclusive to Hardware Failure
Question 2 of 20
Which specific hardware register operates simultaneously alongside the ALU to temporarily catch its highly volatile, immediate computation results?
Question 3 of 20
A massive, comprehensive database system used for maintaining large-scale corporate inventory would be classified as what specific type of software?
Question 4 of 20
If the heated rollers unit completely malfunctions in a functioning Laser Printer, what will be the direct, immediate consequence on the physical printed output?
Question 5 of 20
Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Input Device Technology) a. OMR b. MICR c. OCR d. BCR List-II (Primary Application/Mechanism) 1. Uses laser beams to read printed vertical lines 2. Scans text and converts it to machine-encoded editable document 3. Reads magnetically charged ink on bank cheques 4. Rapidly evaluates darkened bubbles on multiple-choice sheets Choose the correct code:
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following descriptions accurately matches the historical significance of the Pascaline?
Question 7 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the history of computing devices: 1. The Pascaline was invented in 1642 and used interconnected gears and dials. 2. The Abacus was designed by Charles Babbage as the first general-purpose machine. 3. Charles Babbage is recognized as the Father of the Modern Computer due to his design of the Analytical Engine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 8 of 20
Match List-I (Computer Component) with List-II (Core Category / Classification): List-I a. Microphone b. RAM chip c. Google Chrome d. Visual Monitor List-II 1. Output Device 2. Primary Hardware Example 3. Input Device 4. Application Software
Question 9 of 20
Assuming standard computer architecture encoding where exactly one basic operational unit is required to store a single alphanumeric character, how many individual 'Bits' are required to store the word 'COMPUTER'?
Question 10 of 20
What does the acronym MIPS stand for in the context of computer processing speeds?
Question 11 of 20
Why do competitive exams emphasize that 1 Kilobyte is exactly 1,024 Bytes, rather than the decimal approximation of 1,000 Bytes?
Question 12 of 20
Under the ambitious National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) in September 2024, indigenous PARAM Rudra supercomputers were deployed at premier institutes. Which specific academic institute was explicitly targeted for this deployment to boost regional research?
Question 13 of 20
What is the basic operational unit required to store a single alphanumeric character, such as the letter 'A'?
Question 14 of 20
What is the key technological advantage that differentiates Optical Character Recognition (OCR) from a standard optical scanner?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following elements houses the system buses and chipset?
Question 16 of 20
What does the abbreviation 'b' (lowercase) typically represent in computer memory architecture?
Question 17 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding Thermal Printers: 1. They require constant replacement of dry toner powder to function. 2. They operate by using heated pins on a specialized print head. 3. They utilize special paper embedded with heat-sensitive chemicals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 18 of 20
Identify the technological generation that correctly corresponds to the introduction of Assembly Language and Magnetic core memory.
Question 19 of 20
Assertion (A): The Analytical Engine fundamentally differed from the Abacus by incorporating a working memory and an ALU. Reason (R): The Abacus relied merely on sliding beads on wires for simple arithmetic operations, lacking complex logic or flow control.
Question 20 of 20