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Paper - II (iii) — Fundamentals of Computer MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 44 Paper - II (iii) — Fundamentals of Computer questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1What is the decimal value of the binary number 1011?

A 9
B 13
C 11
D 15
Explanation

To convert 1011 from binary to decimal, multiply each bit by its place value: 8, 4, 2 and 1. The sum is 8 + 0 + 2 + 1 = 11.

Q2In a positional number system, what is the base of the binary number system used for internal representation in digital computers?

A 2
B 8
C 10
D 16
Explanation

The binary number system has only two possible digits: 0 and 1. Therefore each place value is a power of 2, making 2 the base of the system.

Q3What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number (1011)2?

A 9
B 11
C 15
D 13
Explanation

To convert 1011 from binary to decimal, multiply each bit by its positional value: 1x8 + 0x4 + 1x2 + 1x1. The sum is 11.

Q4Which number system uses only the symbols 0 and 1?

A Binary number system
B Octal number system
C Decimal number system
D Hexadecimal number system
Explanation

The binary number system is a base-2 positional system. Digital computers internally represent data using two states, conventionally written as 0 and 1.

Q5Which option correctly classifies a keyboard and a printer by their usual computer functions?

A Keyboard: output device; Printer: input device
B Keyboard: processing device; Printer: memory device
C Keyboard: storage device; Printer: processing device
D Keyboard: input device; Printer: output device
Explanation

Input devices capture data or commands for the computer, so a keyboard is an input device. Output devices present processed results, and a printer presents them on paper.

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6Which translator converts an assembly language program into machine language?

AAssembler
BCompiler
CInterpreter
DLinker

7Which unit of the CPU performs arithmetic operations such as addition and comparison-based logic operations?

AArithmetic Logic Unit
BControl Unit
CMain memory
DOutput Unit

8Which language translator converts an assembly language program into machine code?

ACompiler
BInterpreter
CAssembler
DLinker

9Which decimal value is represented by the binary number (101101)2?

A46
B51
C45
D43

10In the hexadecimal number system, why can one hexadecimal digit represent exactly four binary bits?

ABecause decimal digits are stored in groups of four
BBecause four bits can form 16 distinct combinations
CBecause one byte always equals four hexadecimal digits
DBecause hexadecimal uses only two symbols

11A hexadecimal digit is represented by how many binary bits?

A8 bits
B3 bits
C2 bits
D4 bits

12Which statement best describes a high-level programming language?

AIt is written only with 0s and 1s
BIt is always specific to one CPU instruction set
CIt is closer to human-readable notation and needs translation for execution
DIt directly controls only printer hardware

13Why is the octal number system commonly used as a compact way to write binary values?

AOne octal digit corresponds to a group of three binary bits.
BOctal uses the digits 0 to 9, so it is shorter than binary.
COne octal digit corresponds to a group of four binary bits.
DOctal directly stores characters instead of numbers.

14Which category of computer language is directly understood by the processor without translation?

AAssembly language
BMachine language
CHigh-level language
DMarkup language

15In hexadecimal notation, which symbol represents the decimal value 10?

A10
BF
CA
DB

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