Soal English For Computer Application

TUGAS MANDIRI

ENGLISH FOR COMPUTER APPLICATION

(PRIS4438)

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1.   What is meant by byte is that it related to

A.   a character of data.

B.   a group of digits.

C.   a character of data and a group of digits.

D.   a group of data.

2.   Which of the following is TRUE?

A.   counter, producing marks at reguler intervals.

B.   register, temporarily holds the instruction from the memory while it is being executed.

C.   decoder, selects the instructions from the memory.

D.   clock, takes the coded instruction and breaks it down into individual command.

     

3.   The following are  true about computer, EXCEPT

A.   Computers are made up of millions of electronic divices capable of storing data or moving them.

B.   Computer work at enormous speed, through complex circuits with different functions.

C.   Computer are assigned to handle or manipulate the information.

D.   Computer are machines designed merely to do calculation and addition.

4.   Which one is NOT the characteristics of a computer:

A.   that it is made up of millions of electronic devices.

B.   that its function is to collect data.

C.   that it is assigned to add, calculate, subtract, divide.

D.   that its function is to store and manipulate data.

5.   Below are the components of a computer, EXCEPT:

A.   print-out.

B.   input.

C.   CPU.

D.   output.

6.   Input is the information in the form of instructions and data, while the output is:

A.   the internal manipulative operations.

B.   the external manipulative operations.

C.   the processing of the information.

D.   the return of the instruction based on the processing.

7.   Computer operates in the following manners. Choose one which is NOT relevant to the computer operation.

A.   A number of instructions are given to the computer.

B.   The computer processes the instructions.

C.   The computer process the output in the form of instructions.

D.   The computer returns the instructions in the form of print.

8.   Computer has been developed into what  it is now. Computer machine was developed for the first time in:

A.   the late 1900s and early 1920s.

B.   the late 1940s and early 1950s.

C.   the late 1950s and early 1960s.

D.   the early 1950s and late 1960s.

9.   A computer is made up of:

A.   Central Processing Unit.

B.   electronic devices.

C.   memory devices and storage devices.

D.   card readers.

10.   Which of the following shows the correct diagram of the three components of the computer?

A.   Input ® CPU ® Output.

B.   CPU ® Input ® Output.

C.   Output ® CPU ® Input.

D.   CPU ® Output ® Input.

11.   A computer works on the basis of:

A.   its speed.

B.   its calculating power.

C.   its programmer and users.

D.   its complex circuits with different functios.

12.   Computer has a number of capabilities as follows, EXCEPT:

A.   it can do repetitive operations.

B.   it can process information at rapid speed.

C.   it can calculate data with high accuracy.

D.   it can solve every problem at high flexibility.

13.   Despite its high capabilities, a computer has some limitation, one of them is....

A.   it cannot do calculation.

B.   it cannot make programs on its own.

C.   it cannot store information.

D.   it cannot make deductions with given data.

14.   Determine which of the following is an example of a computer capabilities.

A.   producing a university payroll printout.

B.   counting the wage rates.

C.   calculating the average work hours.

D.   predicting one’s life expection.

15.   You can the “magic” of your computer when you need to:

A.   make copies of document with layout at high precision.

B.   write a letter using standard fonts.

C.   send a facsimile to an office.

D.   do all of the above.

16.   The work of computer system is exemplified as follows, EXCEPT:

A.   operations are performed on the hardware.

B.   instruction are packed as software.

C.   actual execution of programs are stored in internal memory.

D.   software operates with the absence of the hardware.

17.   “Hardware” is thought of as the part which is:

A.   physical, electromechanical devices.

B.   the program of the computer.

C.   the central processing unit.

D.   secondary to the memory devices.

18.   “Software” is taken as the part which is:

A.   the monitor.

B.   the program.

C.   the CPU.

D.   the keyboard.

19.   A computer system consists of such operations as follow, EXCEPT:

A.   inputting instuction, manipulating data, returning the result of the processing.

B.   manipulating data, inputing instruction, returning the result of the processing.

C.   returning the result of the processing, inputting instruction, manipulating data.

D.   inputing instruction, returning  the result of the processing, manipulating data.

20.   The CPU  stands for:

A.   Central Processing Unit.

B.   Central Programming Unit.

C.   Centre for Pre-Unification.

D.   Centre Producing Unit.

21.   Internal memory  can be said as the device where data and instructions are stored:

A.   after the actual execution of programs.

B.   before the actual execution of programs.

C.   during the actual execution of programs.

D.   after and before the actual execution of programs.

22.   Computer software are divided into two categories, one of them is....

A.   direct and indirect software.

B.   internal and external software.

C.   system and application software.

D.   pre-programmed and programmed software.

23.   Which of the following is true related to computer software?

A.   System software direct the computer to perform the tasks.

B.   Application software direct the computer to perform the tasks.

C.   System software designed to answer a specific need in certain area.

D.   Application and system software are designed to answer a specific need in certain area.

24.   The microfloppy disk and the standard             -inch disk are differentiated on the basis of the following, EXCEPT:

A.   the size.

B.   flimsiness.

C.   spindle.

D.   reading access.

25.   Two advantages of the microfloppy disk compared to the standard -inch disk are, among others:

A.   microfloppy disk is more durable.

B.   microfloppy disk is flimsy.

C.   standard -inch disk has stronger plastic case.

D.   standard -inch disk is smaller in size.

26.   Spindle is used:

A.   to rotate the disk within the drive.

B.   for timing.

C.   to seat the itself on notch.

D.   to open access for reading.

27.   DOS  is the abbreviation for:

A.   Disk Opening Set.

B.   Disk Operant Sign.

C.   Disk Operating System.

D.   Disk Operation System.

28.   A collection of the programs that manage system resources and aid in the development of execution of application programs is called:

A.   DOS.

B.   PC.

C.   shutter.

D.   programming language.

29.   PC-DOS and MS-DOS differ in that:

A.   PC-DOS is the microsoft version of the DOS.

B.   MS-DOS is of lower capabilities than PC-DOS.

C.   PC-DOS is the IBM implementation of DOS.

D.   MS-DOS is better than PC-DOS.

30.   The following are examples of the operating system other than DOS, EXCEPT:

A.   XENIX.

B.   UNIX.

C.   CP/M.

D.   Microsoft DOS.

31.   What is called by mainframe refers to the computer system with:

A.   immense amount of data, large repertoire of complex instructions, but and low speed.

B.   immense amount of data, high speed, and large repertoire of complex instructions.

C.   immense amount of data, high speed, and simple instructions.

D.   none of the above.

32.   Compared to many other type of computer, mainframe  is superior in the sense that the mainframe meets the characteristics, EXCEPT:

A.   it is capable of manipulating much large amount of data.

B.   it is of high-speed main memories.

C.   it performs the program execution very quickly.

D.   it becomes absolete very quickly.

33.   One advantage of mainframe compared  to other types of computer are:

A.   more steps for the programs execution, hence more time needed.

B.   more memories accommodated, hence more data processed.

C.   better design, hence more money required.

D.   better memories for programs.

34.   Mainframe computer  that is made up of single-character number is called:

A.   digital.

B.   non-digital.

C.   analog.

D.   calculus.

35.   Mainframe computer  that involves solving measurement is called:

A.   digital.

B.   non-digital.

C.   analog.

D.   calculus.

36.   A computer is called a hibrid computer because it is:

A.   different from any other type computer.

B.   the combination  of digital and analog.

C.   used mostly for measurement.

D.   used mostly for word processing.

37.   One of the reasons why minicomputer has been developed is that a minicomputer:

A.   has large memory storage.

B.   has rapid data processing.

C.   is physically small in size.

D.   has a small phisic in size.

38.   A minicomputer can be said as a computer that is ....

A.   physically small.

B.   8 and 32 bits in word length.

C.   32 to 512 K bytes in primary storage.

D.   far from practical.

39.   A type of computer whose range of memory capacity is about half a thousand bytes is called:

A.   mainframe.

B.   minicomputer.

C.   microcomputer.

D.   monocomputer.

40.   Minicomputer is devised to be used for:

A.   a large number of  users.

B.   a non fixed application.

C.   variety of programs.

D.   single program.

41.   The microcomputer was developed for the first time in:

A.   the early 1950s.

B.   the early 1960s.

C.   the early 1970s.

D.   the early 1980s.

42.   A micro-processor is NOT composed of the following:

A.   peripheral equipment.

B.   manufacture.

C.   memory.

D.   microprocessor.

43.   An advantage of the microcomputer is as follows:

A.   its speed.

B.   its power.

C.   its price.

D.   its complexity.

44.   What is meant by Central Processing Unit is a part of the computer that

A.   performs the arithmetic and logical operation.

B.   supports the actual processing of data.

C.   directs the operation of the computer.

D.   performs the accuracy of counting.

45.   The Central Processing Unit  is made up of the following, EXCEPT:

A.   Central Processing Unit.

B.   Control Unit.

C.   Arithmetic Logic Unit.

D.   Primary Storage Unit.

46.   The control unit functions as a part of the computer that

A.   performs the arithmetic and logical operation.

B.   supports the actual processing of data.

C.   directs the operation of the computer.

D.   directs the processing data.

47.   Arithmetic logic unit is said as a part of the computer that

A.   performs the arithmetic and logical operation.

B.   supports the actual processing of data.

C.   directs the operation of the computer.

D.   counts the number accurately.

48.   Part of the computer that serve to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentation is:

A.   Control Unit.

B.   Arithmetic Logic Unit.

C.   Primary Storage Unit.

D.   microcomputer.

49.   Arithmetic logic unit operates as follows, EXCEPT:

A.   addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentiation.

B.   doing logical operation.

C.   transferring data to between storage location.

D.   comparing two values.

50.   Control unit is thought of as a part of the computer that

A.   performs the arithmetic and logical operation.

B.   supports the actual processing of data.

C.   directs the operation of the computer.

D.   transfers data in the computer.

51.   Components of the control unit include the following, EXCEPT:

A.   counter.

B.   register.

C.   encoder.

D.   clock.

52.   Counter is taken as the part that ....

        A.   produces marks at reguler intervals.

B.   temporarily holds the instruction from the memory while it is being executed.

C.   selects the instructions from the memory.

D.   takes the coded instruction and breaks it down into individual command.

53.   Register is conceived of as the part that ....

A.   produces marks at reguler intervals.

B.   temporarily holds the instruction from the memory while it is being executed.

C.   selects the instruction from the memory.

D.   takes the coded instruction and breaks it down into individual command.

54.   A decoder is the part that ....

A.   produces marks at reguler intervals.

B.   temporarily holds the instruction from the memory while it is being executed.

C.   selects the instructions from the memory.

D.   takes the coded instruction and breaks it down into individual command.

55.   The counter and  the register work hand in hand in that:

A.   counter selects the instructions form the memory and register temporarily holds the instruction from the memory while it is being executed.

B.   counter takes the coded instruction and breaks it down into individual command and register selects the instructions from the memory.

C.   counter selects the instructions from the memory and register selects the instruction from the memory.

D.   counter temporarily holds the instruction from the memory while it is being executed and register produces marks at reguler intervals.

56.   The clock is the part that ....

A.   produces marks at reguler intervals.

B.   temporarily holds the instruction from the memory while it is being executed.

C.   selects the instructions form the memory.

D.   takes the coded instruction and breaks it down into individual command.

57.   ...... is operated by reading one instruction at a time and from memory and taking the action called for by each instruction.

A.   ALU

B.   CU

C.   CPU

D.   MS-DOS

58.   The primary components of Arithmetic Logical Unit is/are ....

A.   banks of bi-stable devices.

B.   CPU.

C.   decoder.

D.   encoder.

59.   The Premary Storage Unit is related to the  CPU in that:

A.   Primary Storage Unit is the storage capacity of the CPU.

B.   The storage capacity of the CPU is located out of the Primary Storage Unit.

C.   Primary Storage Unit is stored in the CPU.

D.   Primary Storage Unit is the memory capacity of the CPU.

60.   Storing the input data, the statements from programs, data resulting from processing, and data in preparation for input is managed by:

A.   Register.

B.   ALU.

C.   Primary Storage Unit.

D.   CPU.

61.   The Primary Storage Unit is used with the reason that it:

A.   accommodates the storing of the input data.

B.   is the program instruction.

C.   determines the amount of data to be processed.

D.   is responsible for the speed of executing the program.

62.   The Primary Storage Unit works in one of the following manner:

A.   Returning the processed data.

B.   Processing the Programmed data input.

C.   Storing the input data, the statements from programs, data resulting from processing, and data in preparation for input.

D.   Combining the input data, the statements from programs, data resulting from processing, and data in preparation.

63.   The Primary Storage Unit  is composed of the following:

A.   a series of storage areas in which data are held.

B.   a series of storage areas in which programs are executed.

C.   a series of storage areas in which numbers are calculated.

D.   a series of storage areas in which data are managed.

64.   Each storage area can be identified by:

A.   type of instruction.

B.   model of the chip.

C.   storage number.

D.   language of the programming.

65.   Byte-oriented system refers to:

A.   a character of data.

B.   a group of digits.

C.   a character of data and a group of digits.

D.   a group of data.

66.   Word is considered as:

A.   a character of data.

B.   a group of digits.

C.   a character of data and a group of digits.

D.   a group of data.

67.   Word-oriented  system is related to:

A.   a character of data.

B.   a group of digits.

C.   a character of data and a group of digits.

D.   digits.

68.   Whether a system is byte- or word-oriented can be looked upon in the sense that byte is treated:

A.   as group.

B.   a single character.

C.   as group and a single character.

D.   as group of character.

69.   A system orientation can be classified as word if the number is always treated as:

A.   as group.

B.   a single character.

C.   as group and a single character.

D.   as single data.

70.   One the instructions  are  input and stored in memory:

A.   instructions are restored.

B.   instructions are printed-out.

C.   instructions are into programs.

D.   instructions are retrieved to complete the processing.