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Computer Hardware

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Computer Science

Which part of the computer connects with the motherboard and gives power to different parts?

A
CPU
B
Power supply
C
RAM
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The power supply unit (PSU) connects to the motherboard and provides electrical power to various components of the computer. The CPU and RAM are components that receive power but do not supply it, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

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Programming Languages

easy
Computer Science

A computer program that translates one program instruction (one line at a time) into machine language is called____:

A
Interpreter
B
CPU
C
Compiler
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

An interpreter translates and executes a program one instruction at a time into machine language, unlike a compiler which translates the entire program at once. Therefore, the correct answer is Interpreter.

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Automation In Information Systems

easy
Computer Science

____ uses information systems to do an activity cheaper, faster, accurately, and consistently.

A
Genetics
B
Automation
C
Automatic
D
Robotics
Explanation and memory cue

Automation uses information systems to perform activities more cheaply, quickly, accurately, and consistently by reducing human intervention and errors.

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Input Devices: Keyboard & Mouse

easy
Computer Science

Numeric Pad is in ____:

A
Keyboard
B
Joystick
C
CPU
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The numeric keypad is a part of the keyboard used for entering numbers quickly. Therefore, 'Numeric Pad is in Keyboard' is correct.

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Computer Hardware And Software

easy
Computer Science

What is the name of programs that control the hardware of a computer?

A
Drivers
B
Operators
C
Connectors
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Programs that control the hardware of a computer are called drivers. They act as intermediaries between the operating system and hardware devices, enabling communication and proper functioning.

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Programming Languages

easy
Computer Science

Who discovered the Python programming language in 1991?

A
James Gosling
B
Guido van Rossum
C
Dennis Ritchie
D
Bjarne Stroustrup
Explanation and memory cue

Guido van Rossum created the Python programming language and released it in 1991. The other options are creators of different programming languages: James Gosling (Java), Dennis Ritchie (C), and Bjarne Stroustrup (C++).

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Human Vs Computer Characteristics

easy
Computer Science

Which characteristic of humans distinguishes them from computers?

A
Efficiency
B
Consistency
C
Storage
D
Intelligence
Explanation and memory cue

Intelligence is a key characteristic that distinguishes humans from computers, as humans can think, reason, and understand context, whereas computers operate based on programmed instructions without true understanding.

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Programming Languages

easy
Computer Science

Who developed the C language in 1972 at Bell Labs?

A
John McCarthy
B
Dennis Ritchie
C
Bjarne Stroustrup
D
Charles Babbage
Explanation and memory cue

Dennis Ritchie developed the C programming language in 1972 at Bell Labs, making option B the correct answer. The other options are notable figures in computing but unrelated to the creation of C.

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Computer Applications

easy
Computer Science

A computer at home can be used to perform____:

A
Record keeping
B
Watching movies and games
C
Making budgets
D
All of these
Explanation and memory cue

A computer at home can be used for multiple purposes including record keeping, watching movies and games, and making budgets, so the correct answer is 'All of these'.

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Input And Output Devices

easy
Computer Science

Which device is used to enter data into a computer?

A
Input
B
Output
C
Both A and B
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

An input device is used to enter data into a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse. Output devices display or present data from the computer, so they do not enter data.