Computer interview questions – page 108

Which one of the following indicates the solution method?

1. A.Algorithm
2. B.Program
3. C.Flow chart
4. D.All the above

Which of the following is an intermediate language?

1. A.Pseudo code
2. B.Basic
3. C.FORTRAN
4. D.Computer language

Each element in a structure has a

1. A.Unique variable
2. B.Unique name
3. C.Name
4. D.Space

For two-dimensional arrays data are usually entered

1. A.Array wise
2. B.Element wise
3. C.Row-wise
4. D.Column-wise

The memory closest to the processor is known as

1. A.Cache
2. B.Internal
3. C.External
4. D.Primary

Linux is a type of software.

1. A.Proprietary
2. B.Open source
3. C.Commercial
4. D.Shareware

The method of checking the pseudo codes is called ___

1. A.Sequencing
2. B.Walk through
3. C.Branching
4. D.Iteration

Keywords cannot be used as ____

1. A.Variables
2. B.Variables or constant names
3. C.Constant names
4. D.None of the above

Which of the following are called white space characters?

1. A.The blank space
2. B.New line character
3. C.Blank space & new line character
4. D.None of the above

____ are declared within the body of a function.

1. A.Variables
2. B.Local variables
3. C.Main functions
4. D.Arrays

____ is an effective tool for programming scientific, mathematical and engineering computations.

1. A.Parameter
2. B.Main function
3. C.Recursion
4. D.Local variable

By using ____ the speed of the process can be increased.

1. A.Integer
2. B.Unsigned integer
3. C.Short integer
4. D.Long integer

A variable is an algebraic expression that temporarily assumes the properties of a constant is called

1. A.Function
2. B.Dummy parameter
3. C.Parameter
4. D.Operator

A function can return

1. A.Two values
2. B.No value
3. C.Only one value
4. D.Many values

____ have no meaning outside the body of a function.

1. A.Variables
2. B.Main functions
3. C.Global variables
4. D.Local variables

____ groups a number of program statements into a single unit.

1. A.Array
2. B.Structure
3. C.Variable
4. D.Function

When one loop is constructed within another loop it is called a

1. A.For loop
2. B.Do loop
3. C.Do-while loop
4. D.Nested loop

By pressing ___ key, the user can exit the turbo C environment.

1. A.Ctrl + X
2. B.Alt + X
3. C.Ctrl + A
4. D.Enter

In programming, repeating some code is usually called ___

1. A.Looping
2. B.Compiling
3. C.Structure
4. D.Control structure

The first character of the variable name

1. A.May be a number
2. B.Must be an alphabet
3. C.Must be an underscore
4. D.Must be an alphabet or underscore

In which header file are the library functions used for I/O purpose kept?

1. A.stdio.h
2. B.math.h
3. C.stdio.h or math.h
4. D.none of these

Which of the following is not a common feature of software applications?

1. A.Search
2. B.Help
3. C.Windows
4. D.Menus

Which of the following is not a binary number?

1. A.001
2. B.101
3. C.110
4. D.202

Each location in a memory has a unique number called its ____ address.

1. A.Bus
2. B.Local
3. C.Register
4. D.Memory

The main memory is also known as ____ memory.

1. A.Auxiliary
2. B.Permanent
3. C.Secondary 
4. D.Primary

The digital camera is an input device mainly used to ___ images.

1. A.Capture
2. B.Convert
3. C.Connect
4. D.None

_____ is called the father of today’s computer.

1. A.John Napier
2. B.Blaise Pascal
3. C.William Oughtred
4. D.Charles Babbage

The Napier’s Bone was invented by

1. A.J.L. Baird
2. B.Thomson
3. C.Pascal
4. D.John Napier

Which purpose computers are used for any type of application?

1. A.Specific
2. B.Special
3. C.General
4. D.All

The KIPS is used to measure the speed of ___

1. A.Tape drive
2. B.Printer
3. C.Disk Drive
4. D.Processor