Computer Fundamental

note!Answer: B) Direct Memory Access
DMA stands for Direct Memory Access, a method that lets devices transfer data to and from memory without continuous CPU involvement.

note!Answer: D) Joy Stick
A joystick is primarily used for playing games and controlling movement in simulations. Scanner, light pen, and mouse can be used as input devices for working with MS Office applications.

note!Answer: B) Menu bar
The menu bar sits below the title bar and holds categorized options like File and Edit.

note!Answer: B) Alt + F4
Alt+F4 closes the active window or application. Ctrl+F4 only closes the current document.

note!Answer: D) All of the above
A word processor can create documents containing text, numbers and graphics.

note!Answer: D) Text editor
Notepad is a simple text editor for plain text files.

note!Answer: B) Object linking and embedding
OLE stands for Object Linking and Embedding, a Windows technology for sharing objects between applications.

note!Answer: D) All of the above
In older versions of Microsoft Office, the Office Assistant could appear when starting an Office program, offer tips related to your current task, and help you find information about using Office applications.

note!Answer: B) Office components like templates and fonts
n older versions of Microsoft Office, the Detect and Repair feature diagnosed and repaired problems with Office application files and components, such as templates and fonts. It was not intended to diagnose operating system or internet connection problems.

note!Answer: D) None of the above
In older versions of Microsoft Outlook, you typically attach a file by choosing Insert → File or clicking the Attach File button. However, option B says only “File,” and option A refers to an attachment button on the standard toolbar, which may not match the intended interface. The question appears to be version-specific, so D is likely the expected exam answer.

note!Answer: D) All of the above
Small business tools (such as office suites, CRM software, word processors with mail-merge features, and marketing platforms) can help with all of the listed tasks:

A. Draft a business plan — Using templates, word processors, or specialized planning software.
B. Track interaction with customers — Through Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools that log contacts, emails, calls, and history.
C. Produce mass direct mailings — Via mail-merge features or email/direct-mail marketing tools that generate personalized bulk correspondence.

Therefore the correct choice is D.

note!Answer: D) 4bit
A nibble is 4 bits, which is half a byte (8 bits).

note!Answer: C) 8bits
One byte is equal to 8 bits.

note!Answer: D) All of the above
By working principle, computers are classified as analog, digital, and hybrid.

note!Answer: B) Modulator and demodulator
A modem is a modulator-demodulator that converts digital signals to analog and back for transmission.

note!Answer: A) 1024MB
1 GB equals 1024 MB.

note!Answer: C) Hard disk
Before booting, the operating system files are stored on the hard disk (secondary storage), and are loaded into RAM during boot.

note!Answer: A) AI
Fifth-generation computers are associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), including technologies such as expert systems, natural language processing, and knowledge-based systems. AI is the intended answer among the given options.

note!Answer: A) DPI
Printing resolution and print quality are measured in dots per inch (DPI).

note!Answer: D) Based on optical and magnetic technology
A magneto-optical (MO) disk combines optical and magnetic technologies.