This section contains more frequently asked Computer Architecture Fundamental Multiple Choice Questions and Answers in the various University Level and Competitive Examinations.

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1. The access method used for magnetic tape is_________

  • Direct
  • Random 
  • Sequential 
  • None of the above

2. By Processing we understand _______

  • Processing string of only words
  • String manipulation only
  • Processing string of numbers and special symbols
  • None of the above

3. The difference between memory and storage is that the memory is____ and storage is______

  • Temporary, permanent
  • Permanent, temporary
  • Slow, fast
  • None of the above

4. Which of the Following holds the ROM, CPU, RAM and expansion cards

  • Hard disk
  • Floppy disk
  • Mother board

5. The language that the computer can understand and execute is called ______

  • Machine language
  • Application software
  • System program
  • None of the above

6. Which of the following devices can be used to directly input printed text

  • OCR 
  • OMR
  • MICR
  • None of the above

7. A floppy disk contains

  •  Circular tracks only
  • Sectors only 
  • Both circular tracks and sectors
  • None of the above

8. CD-ROM is a

  • Semiconductor memory
  • Memory register
  • Magnetic memory
  • None of the above

9. Actual execution of instructions in a computer takes place in

  • ALU 
  • Control Unit
  • Storage unit
  • None of the above

10. Which of the following is used as a primary storage device

  • Magnetic tape 
  • PROM 
  • Floppy disk
  • None of the above
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