SSC CGL Computer Full Forms and History Practice Test 1
15 fast-recall questions on computer abbreviations, generations, inventors, and milestone developments in computing.
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SSC CGL Computer Full Forms and History Practice Test 1
15 fast-recall questions on computer abbreviations, generations, inventors, and milestone developments in computing.
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- Full Forms
1. ROM stands for:
- A. Read Only Memory (Correct)
- B. Random Output Memory
- C. Read Output Machine
- D. Run Only Module
Explanation: ROM expands to Read Only Memory.
- Full Forms
2. USB stands for:
- A. Universal Serial Bus (Correct)
- B. United System Board
- C. Universal System Binary
- D. User Service Board
Explanation: USB stands for Universal Serial Bus.
- Computer History
3. Charles Babbage is known as the:
- A. Father of the Computer (Correct)
- B. Inventor of the mouse
- C. Founder of Linux
- D. Father of the Internet
Explanation: Charles Babbage is widely known as the Father of the Computer.
- Computer History
4. The first generation of computers mainly used:
- A. Vacuum tubes (Correct)
- B. Transistors
- C. Integrated circuits
- D. Microprocessors
Explanation: First-generation computers operated using vacuum tube technology.
- Computer History
5. Second-generation computers used:
- A. Vacuum tubes
- B. Transistors (Correct)
- C. Integrated circuits
- D. Artificial intelligence
Explanation: Transistors replaced vacuum tubes in second-generation computers.
- Computer History
6. Third-generation computers are associated with:
- A. Integrated circuits (Correct)
- B. Vacuum tubes
- C. Transistors only
- D. Abacus
Explanation: Integrated circuits were a defining feature of third-generation computers.
- Computer History
7. Modern fourth-generation computers are based mainly on:
- A. Transistors
- B. Vacuum tubes
- C. Microprocessors (Correct)
- D. Punch cards only
Explanation: Microprocessors define the fourth generation of computers.
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8. ALU stands for:
- A. Arithmetic Logic Unit (Correct)
- B. Advanced Link Utility
- C. Array Logic User
- D. Automatic Load Unit
Explanation: ALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit.
- Computer History
9. Who is associated with developing the analytical engine concept?
- A. Charles Babbage (Correct)
- B. Tim Berners-Lee
- C. Bill Gates
- D. Dennis Ritchie
Explanation: The Analytical Engine was designed by Charles Babbage.
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10. BIOS stands for:
- A. Basic Input Output System (Correct)
- B. Binary Input Operating Setup
- C. Basic Internal Output Service
- D. Boot Integration Output System
Explanation: BIOS expands to Basic Input Output System.
- Internet History
11. The World Wide Web is closely associated with:
- A. Tim Berners-Lee (Correct)
- B. Charles Babbage
- C. Ada Lovelace
- D. Steve Jobs
Explanation: Tim Berners-Lee is known for inventing the World Wide Web.
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12. PDF stands for:
- A. Portable Document Format (Correct)
- B. Printed Data File
- C. Public Document Folder
- D. Portable Data Form
Explanation: PDF stands for Portable Document Format.
- Computer History
13. Ada Lovelace is famous in computer history because she is often called:
- A. First computer programmer (Correct)
- B. First browser inventor
- C. First hardware engineer
- D. First chip designer
Explanation: Ada Lovelace is widely recognized as the first computer programmer.