Marathon - Unit 1

Which of the following flowchart symbols represents a process or operation?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Circle

• Parallelogram

Which of the following is an example of a compiled language?

• Python

• Javascript

• C++

• PHP

Which type of computer is used primarily for real-time processing and complex simulations?

• Microcomputer

• Supercomputer

• Workstation

• Mainframe

Which of the following is true about ROM?

• It is volatile and stores temporary data

• It can be easily rewritten by the user

• It retains data even when power is turned off

• It is used for running applications

Which of the following is NOT a valid function of an operating system?

• Memory Management

• Process Management

• Program Compilation

• Device Management

Which type of memory is used to store the operating system's firmware and boot instructions?

• RAM

• Cache

• ROM

• Flash Memory

Which of the following is a characteristic of an algorithm?

• It is not guaranteed to terminate

• It must have unambiguous steps

• It requires a large amount of time

• It should be hard to implement

Which of the following is true about machine language?

• It is high-level and easy to understand

• It is a low-level language understood directly by the computer’s CPU

• It is portable across different platforms

• It uses English-like commands