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Question #301
Which of the following is a component of a CPU?
A. Power supply
B. Hard disk
C. RAM
D. ALU
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
ALU is part of the CPU; RAM and hard disk are separate components.
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Question #302
What is the decimal equivalent of hexadecimal 10?
A. 19
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Hex 10 = 1*16 + 0 = 16 decimal.
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Question #303
Which generation of computers used machine language and assembly language?
A. Fourth
B. Third
C. First
D. Second
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
First-generation computers used machine language; second used assembly as well.
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Question #304
What is the purpose of a register in a CPU?
A. To store temporary data and instructions
B. To perform arithmetic
C. To manage memory
D. To control input/output
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Registers are small, fast storage locations for temporary data during processing.
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Question #305
Which of the following is a characteristic of a hybrid computer?
A. Is slower than digital
B. Uses both analog and digital signals
C. Uses only analog
D. Uses only digital
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Hybrid computers combine analog and digital processing capabilities.
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Question #306
What is the binary equivalent of decimal 15?
A. 1011
B. 1111
C. 1110
D. 1101
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
15 = 8+4+2+1 = 1111.
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Question #307
Which of the following is an example of a smart card?
A. CD-ROM
B. Hard disk
C. Credit card with chip
D. Flash drive
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Smart cards contain an embedded chip for data processing, unlike magnetic stripe cards.
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Question #308
What is the purpose of the control bus?
A. Transfers power
B. Transfers addresses
C. Transfers data
D. Transfers control signals
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The control bus carries control signals (e.g., read/write) from the CPU to other components.
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Question #309
What is the octal equivalent of decimal 50?
A. 63
B. 64
C. 65
D. 62
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
50 = 6*8 + 2 = 62 octal.
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Question #310
What is the function of the address bus?
A. Carries control signals
B. Carries power
C. Carries memory addresses
D. Carries data
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The address bus carries the address of the memory location being accessed.
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Question #311
Which of the following is a characteristic of a minicomputer?
A. Used only for scientific research
B. Single-user
C. Smaller than mainframe but larger than micro
D. Lowest cost
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Minicomputers are mid-range systems, smaller than mainframes but larger than microcomputers.
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Question #312
What is the decimal equivalent of binary 11111?
A. 30
B. 31
C. 33
D. 32
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
11111 = 16+8+4+2+1 = 31.
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Question #313
Which of the following is an example of an output device for hard copy?
A. Projector
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Speaker
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A printer produces hard copy (physical) output.
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Question #314
What is the binary equivalent of decimal 255?
A. 11111100
B. 11111110
C. 11111111
D. 11111000
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
255 = 128+64+32+16+8+4+2+1 = 11111111.
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Question #315
Which generation of computers used magnetic tape for storage?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Magnetic tape was used in first, second, and third generations for backup and storage.
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Question #316
What is the purpose of the power-on self-test (POST)?
A. Installs drivers
B. Checks hardware functionality
C. Checks for viruses
D. Loads the OS
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
POST runs diagnostics on hardware like RAM and drives to ensure they work before booting.
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Question #317
Which of the following is not a characteristic of fifth-generation computers?
A. Vacuum tubes
B. Parallel processing
C. Artificial intelligence
D. Natural language processing
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Fifth-generation computers do not use vacuum tubes; they use advanced VLSI and AI.
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Question #318
What is the octal equivalent of binary 101010?
A. 55
B. 52
C. 54
D. 53
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
101010 = 101 010 = 5 2 = 52 octal.
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Question #319
What is the decimal equivalent of hexadecimal FF?
A. 255
B. 254
C. 253
D. 256
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
FF = 15*16 + 15 = 255.
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Question #320
Which of the following is an example of an optical storage device?
A. CD-ROM
B. Flash drive
C. SSD
D. Hard disk
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
CD-ROM is an optical storage medium using laser to read data.
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