IT &computer MCQ section 2 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Answer: (c)

A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building using network media.

The defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to wide area networks (WANs), include their usually higher data-transfer rates, smaller geographic area, and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines.

Answer: (a)

A spreadsheet is an interactive computer application program for the organization and analysis of information in tabular form. Spreadsheets developed as computerized simulations of paper accounting worksheets.

The program operates on data represented as cells of an array, organized in rows and columns. Each cell of the array is a model–view–controller element that can contain either numeric or text data, or the results of formulas that automatically calculate and display a value based on the contents of other cells. It is more useful in Statistics.

Answer: (a)

A microcomputer is a small, relatively inexpensive computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit (CPU).

It is most commonly associated with the first wave of all-in-one 8-bit home computers and small business microcomputers (such as the Apple II, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, and TRS 80).

Answer: (c)

Assembler is a computer program which is used to translate program written in Assembly Language in to machine language. The translated program is called as object program.

Answer: (a)

Programs stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) are called Firmware.