Computer Science questions and answers

Computer Science Questions and Answers

Challenge your competence level in computers, computing, algorithms, hardware and software with these Computer science questions and answers.

171.

Which process is used by large retailers to study trends?

A.

Data mining

B.

Data selection

C.

Data conversion

D.

Pos

Correct answer is A

Data mining is used to study trends by large retailers

172.

Which of the following is not a stage of system development cycle?

A.

Design

B.

Test running

C.

Implementation

D.

Observation

Correct answer is D

Observation isn't a stage of system development cycle

173.

Which part of a processor contains the hard ware necessary to perform all the operations required by a computer?

A.

Data path

B.

Controller

C.

Registers

D.

Cache

Correct answer is A

The data path contains all hardware necessary to perform every operation. A controller tells the data path what needs to be done

174.

Computers are used majorly at offices for ____________

A.

Recreational purposes

B.

Research purposes

C.

Storage purpose

D.

Security purposes

Correct answer is C

In offices, computers are majorly used to store files and other confidential

175.

Which computer accessory is both an input and output device?

A.

Monitor

B.

Printer

C.

Network cards

D.

Scanner

Correct answer is D

Devices for communication between computers, such as modems and network cards, typically perform both input and output operations