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Basic Computer Skills- COMP104, Quiz-2, Management Year-I

(Extension)
Time Allowed: 45’ (Minutes), Max Score: 15 Points
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I. Choose the best answer from the given alternatives(0.5 Mark Each)
1. _____Software programs used in solving real world problems are classified under which type
of software?
A. Application software C. Operating systems
B. System software D. All of the above
2. _____The number of bits used to represent a hexadecimal number is_______?
A. 16 C. 2
B. 8 D. 32
3. _____The detailed set of instructions that direct the computer to perform a certain task are __
A. Computer C. Software
B. Hardware D. All of the above
4. _____Which one of the following is the computer hardware that executes the program
instruction?
A. Central processing unit (the CPU) C. Read Only Memory (ROM)
B. Random Access Memory ( RAM) D. All of the above
II. Give short answer for the questions given below;
5. Explain the major components of the computer system? [3 pts].
6. Describe the technologies used in the classification of storage devices. [3 pts].
7. Convert the hexadecimal number, 1AB into its equivalent binary number representation? Show
the steps that you followed to convert the number. [3 pts].
8. Describe the components of the central processing unit (the CPU)? [3 pts].
III. Say true if the following statements are true and false otherwise(0.5 Mark Each);
9. __________Secondary storage devices are also called the main storage device or main
memory.
10. __________The data and instruction that are required to direct the computer to do a given task
are entered into the computer system through display units.