VU Midterm Past Papers
200 solved midterm past paper MCQs for CS101 (Introduction to Computing) at Virtual University, each with the correct answer marked. Use them to learn the VU question style and test your recall. An independent study tool — not affiliated with VU.
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Q1. Detailed plan, specifying the required resources and expected deliverables, is done in ________ phase.
Q2. A combination of word processing and graphic design is
Q3. ------------- is an electronic path within a Computer System along which bits are transmitted.
Q4. The key strengths of computers are
Q5. We can change the background color in HTML, using ___ attribute of <body>
Q6. ASCII WHITE is the fastest Super computer which can perform __________ calculations in one second.
Q7. _____ is the example of server-side scripts on Unix servers.
Q8. We need _____________ for memory management in computer
Q9. Data was stored and counted mechanically using ----------- decimal storage wheels, --------------------- rotary dial switches.
Q10. The first spread sheet program was invented by
Q11. In x = x + 20, x is called a __________.
Q12. The transistor is a solid state semiconductor device used for amplification and switching, and has __________ terminals.
Q13. A diode functions as the electronic version of a __________-way valve.
Q14. This element of Flow Chart is called_____________.
Q15. Choose the correct html format to create a checkbox.
Q16. --------------is the process of starting or restarting a computer.
Q17. Ada, Countess of Lovelace developed first:
Q18. Charles Babbage was a/an
Q19. A computer program that facilitates the communication between the computer and a peripheral device is called___________________
Q20. To start an ordered list from 20 instead of 1, we will write
Q21. _________ is the best known builder for supercomputers.
Q22. Using COLSPAN, number of rows of the current cell should extend itself
Q23. Interactive forms are always placed between ___ tag-set
Q24. _________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the computer system, often invisibly.
Q25. ______________ software directly interacts with the hardware.
Q26. In spreadsheet, which of the following function is used to solve the equation 0523 3 =+−xx ?
Q27. _______ is known as the best feature in word processing.
Q28. In java script objects may have Single properties.
Q29. _________ are great for showing parts of a whole that are generally expressed in percentages.
Q30. Small Computer System Interface is
Q31. Vacuum tubes were replaced by ___
Q32. Hexadecimal number system is based on -------------------- digits
Q33. Java script interact with user through______________
Q34. Which one is correct for JavaScript?
Q35. Programs that reside on Web servers and receive info that a user enters in a form, are known as:
Q36. The ______ is connected to all other modules of the microprocessor.
Q37. WWW stands for:
Q38. Supercomputers are used in:
Q39. Which one of these is NOT an example of storage devices?
Q40. To display a checkbox on the web page, we use ___ tag
Q41. OO software is all about _____________.
Q42. Web standards are being developed by
Q43. A diode is a __________terminal device
Q44. Select the attribute of the <form> tag
Q45. The impact of a digit in a number is determined by its ---------------
Q46. The default bullet for the list in HTML is
Q47. Command which saves the selected text before deleting is
Q48. PowerBuilder falls in the category of ______________.
Q49. Java script has ----------------- ability to create and draw graphics.
Q50. Which statement is true about JavaScript?
Q51. Which one of the following is Read Only property.
Q52. Which of the following memory retains its information when the power to the system is turned off?
Q53. Norton utilities are a popular ----------design for window operating system.
Q54. Form tag has two main properties namely---------- and ------------.
Q55. Shareware, ---------------------and custom-built programs are not usually available on the web for users to download.
Q56. Cray-1 was first commercial _________ computer
Q57. __________ language is very good for writing well-structured and readable programs, but it is not as flexible as the C programming language
Q58. What happens if I start a new list without closing the original one?
Q59. AutoCAD falls in the category of _________________
Q60. Tag used to make a Text Bold is __________________
Q61. Which one of these is NOT an example of embedded computers?
Q62. In which case Cache Memory is used
Q63. A set of stand alone productivity applications designed to work together known as ______________ .
Q64. File handling in java script is done ___________.
Q65. Which one of the following is a valid variable name?
Q66. An algorithm that always takes the best immediate or local solution while finding an answer is called_____________________
Q67. User interface provided by UNIX operating system is:
Q68. Today’s computers are based on the technology of _____
Q69. JavaScript consider every thing as:
Q70. A vocabulary and set of grammatical rules for instructing a computer to perform specific tasks is called
Q71. Programs that are typically started from a shell (or automatically via a scheduler) are called
Q72. In JavaScript, what will be the result of the following operation 79%3
Q73. In Spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells by using _____.
Q74. ____________ translates the High level language program, one statement at time.
Q75. When we use <INPUT type="password">, what will happen?
Q76. Which one is correct?
Q77. The grand-daddy of the today’s global Internet was
Q78. Compared to vacuum tubes, Transistors offer:
Q79. If a computer could pass the Turing test then it would be able to:
Q80. ______ is a client program that uses HTTP to make requests to Web servers throughout the internet on behalf of the user.
Q81. ______ are personal computers that are designed to be easily transported and relocated.
Q82. Structures, in which another list starts before the first list is finished, are called:
Q83. __________ maintains index of names and location of the files.
Q84. Which of the following manages the HW and SW resources of the computer system?
Q85. Web Pages developed for human as well computer understanding are called as;
Q86. _____________ is generally measured in terms of the number of steps required to execute an algorithm.
Q87. In _______________, the software developer decomposes the problem into subsystems and defines their relationships.
Q88. -------------------- Invented at the Imperial University in Tokyo by Yoshiro Nakamats
Q89. Algorithm gives us:
Q90. ---------- was known as “mill” in Analytical engine.
Q91. Which of the following application is collections of cells?
Q92. VisiCalc was the first popular _______application on PC’s.
Q93. __________ is the example of Shrink-wrapped software
Q94. Which of the following is/are the parts of Operating system components?
Q95. Spread sheet is a type of _______________.
Q96. Register is a kind of ______memory
Q97. A _________translates a high-level language (that is easy to understand for humans) into a language that the computer can understand
Q98. Web is a unique invention by humans in terms that it is:
Q99. 1 byte consists of:
Q100. Randomized algorithms are often ________ than deterministic algorithms for the same problem.
Q101. In JavaScript, a || b is interpreted as
Q102. The intersection of a row and a column is called
Q103. HTML pages are edited by _______
Q104. ______________ software directly interacts with the user.
Q105. What is the key feature of computer which is against human nature?
Q106. In flow charts, there is only one entry point in conditions while there is/are__________ exit points.
Q107. It represents the _____________ flow chart element.
Q108. What is NOT a key factor while designing a website?
Q109. __________% of the users have left websites in frustration due to poor navigation.
Q110. In JavaScript, a variable declaration is
Q111. A protocol used for receiving email messages is called ____________.
Q112. Which is correct?
Q113. Serial arrangement in which things follow logical order or a recurrent pattern, such as statements executing one by one, is called __________.
Q114. Variables allow us to manipulate data through the ___________.
Q115. Fuzzy logic is based on ____________.
Q116. Word Processor is a _________________
Q117. In the old days, databases did NOT support ____________.
Q118. In tabular storage, fields placed in a particular row are strongly ___________.
Q119. Due to working at home, lack of interaction may result in ___________ professional growth.
Q120. Distance learning has got a boost due to the ___________.
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