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Q261.What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?
Correct Answer: C
The primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is to perform arithmetic and logical operations. ALU is a core part of the CPU. It handles calculations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also performs logical operations like AND, OR, NOT, comparisons.
Q262.What is the best way to enforce text to start from the new page?
Correct Answer: A
To manually start text from a new page, a Page Break is used. It does not disturb or change the rest of the document layout.
Q263.Which computer unit is mainly responsible for accepting raw data and instructions from the user?
Correct Answer: B
The Input Unit (e.g. keyboard, mouse) accepts raw data and commands from the user.
Q264.Which unit interprets instructions and directs operations?
Correct Answer: C
The Control Unit (CU) interprets instructions and coordinates operations within the computer.
Q265.The component responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in the CPU is called ______?
Correct Answer: A
The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) executes calculations and logical comparisons.
Q266.A normal CD-ROM usually can store up to data is ______ MB.
Correct Answer: B
The standard storage capacity of a typical CD-ROM is 680 MB.
Q267.Which component executes instructions and processes data?
Correct Answer: B
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the main processor that executes instructions and runs programs.
Q268.Which component supplies the processed result of computer operations to the user?
Correct Answer: A
The Output Unit (e.g., monitor, printer) converts digital results into human-understandable output.
Q269.Which device converts digital signals into human-readable form?
Correct Answer: B
The Output Unit converts binary processor output into human-readable text, images, or audio.
Q270.Which part of the computer stores instructions and data for immediate use during processing?
Correct Answer: C
RAM (Random Access Memory) is the primary volatile memory that stores active programs and data for the CPU.
Q271.Address of information is registered in?
Correct Answer: C
The Memory Address Register (MAR) stores the address of the data to be fetched from or written to memory.
Q272.Which internal temporary location of the computer is used to process and store data?
Correct Answer: C
RAM serves as the main internal temporary location used to store and process active instructions.
Q273.If you need to double underline a word, how will you do that?
Correct Answer: D
In MS Word, you can apply a double underline to text by navigating to Format -> Font, and selecting Double Underline under the Underline Style option.
Q274.A processor unit that controls, coordinates and directs all operations performed by the computer is ______?
Correct Answer: C
The Control Unit (CU) coordinates and directs all the tasks executed by the computer system.
Q275.Among the following, which one is the purpose of using frames in HTML?
Correct Answer: A
HTML frames are used to divide a webpage into sections displaying separate HTML documents.
Q276.To represent the type of relationship between entities in an ER diagram, which of the following symbols is used?
Correct Answer: B
In ER diagrams, rectangles represent entities, ovals represent attributes, and diamonds represent relationships.
Q277.The number system used by digital computers to process quantitative information is?
Correct Answer: C
Digital systems represent and process all quantitative data in binary (0s and 1s).
Q278.If you are asked to classify computers based on their size, which of the following options correctly represents this classification?
Correct Answer: C
Computers are classified by size into Microcomputers, Minicomputers, Mainframes, and Supercomputers.
Q279.A program should be?
Correct Answer: B
A standard computer program is a set of logical, sequential instructions.
Q280.Data arranged in intelligible form is called?
Correct Answer: C
Information is structured, interpreted, and processed data that has meaning.