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ENG 101 Lesson 10 MCQs 30 May 2024 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 ENG 101 Lesson 10 MCQs 1 / 25 What is a mainframe computer? a) A small computer that can sit on a desk b) A large computer system found in installations processing immense amounts of data c) A type of laptop d) A handheld device Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the definition of a mainframe computer. Explanation: The text defines mainframes as large computer systems used in significant data processing installations. 2 / 25 Select the correct article to complete the sentence:He needs (a/an/the) new disk for the computer. a) a b) an c) the Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the correct article required for the sentence. Explanation: “A” is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. 3 / 25 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:By next month, they (upgrade) the system. a) upgrade b) upgraded c) will upgrade d) will have upgraded Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the correct verb tense required for the sentence. Explanation: Future perfect tense “will have upgraded” indicates an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future. 4 / 25 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:The digital computer (perform) calculations very rapidly. a) perform b) performed c) performing d) performs Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the subject-verb agreement or tense required for the sentence. Explanation: “Performs” is the correct present simple tense for the singular subject “computer.” 5 / 25 What is a hybrid computer? a) A combination of analog and digital computers b) A small desktop computer c) A portable computer d) A type of gaming console Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the definition of a hybrid computer. Explanation: The text states that hybrid computers combine the features of both analog and digital computers. 6 / 25 Which type of computer is most commonly used for electronic data processing? a) Analog computer b) Digital computer c) Hybrid computer d) Mainframe computer Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the type of computer commonly used for electronic data processing. Explanation: The text mentions that digital computers are most commonly used for electronic data processing. 7 / 25 Identify the adverb in the following sentence:The system updates automatically. a) system b) updates c) data d) quickly Explanation: The incorrect options do not correctly identify the adverb in the sentence. Explanation: “Automatically” is an adverb describing how the system updates. 8 / 25 Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:The engineers who designed the system were proud of (their/theirs) work. a) their b) theirs Explanation: The incorrect option does not match the possessive pronoun required for the sentence. Explanation: “Their” is the possessive pronoun used before a noun. 9 / 25 Identify the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:The analog computer was expensive, ______ it was accurate. a) so b) but c) or d) yet Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the conjunction required for the sentence. Explanation: “But” introduces a contrast. 10 / 25 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:She (complete) the report by the deadline. a) completes b) completing c) completed d) will complete Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the correct verb tense required for the sentence. Explanation: Future simple tense “will complete” indicates an action that will be completed in the future. 11 / 25 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:If they (use) more efficient components, the system will perform better. a) use b) uses c) using d) used Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the correct verb tense required for the conditional sentence. Explanation: Present simple tense “use” is used after “if” in conditional sentences. 12 / 25 Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:The analog computer is used mainly ______ problems involving measurements. a) with b) in c) on d) for Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the correct preposition needed for the sentence. Explanation: “For” is used to indicate purpose. 13 / 25 Select the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:He needs to save his work, ______ he might lose it. a) but b) so c) or d) yet Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the conjunction required to connect the clauses. Explanation: “Or” is used to present an alternative outcome. 14 / 25 Choose the correct form of the adjective:This program is (complex) than the previous one. a) complex b) more complex c) most complex d) the most complex Explanation: The incorrect options do not provide the comparative form of the adjective required for the sentence. Explanation: “More complex” is the comparative form of “complex.” 15 / 25 Identify the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:The team presented (its/their) findings to the committee. a) its b) their Explanation: The incorrect option does not match the pronoun needed for the sentence. Explanation: “Team” is a collective noun treated as singular, so “its” is the correct pronoun. 16 / 25 Select the correct preposition to complete the sentence:The data is stored ______ a secure server. a) in b) on c) at d) for Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the correct preposition required for the sentence. Explanation: “In” is used to indicate the data is stored within a secure server. 17 / 25 Identify the adverb in the following sentence:The system processes data quickly. a) system b) processes c) data d) quickly Explanation: The incorrect options do not correctly identify the adverb in the sentence. Explanation: “Quickly” is an adverb describing how the system processes data. 18 / 25 Identify the adjective in the following sentence:These powerful computers have high-speed memories. a) These b) powerful c) have d) memories Explanation: The incorrect options do not correctly identify the adjective in the sentence. Explanation: “Powerful” is an adjective describing the computers. 19 / 25 Select the correct form of the adjective:This is the (large) computer installation we have ever seen. a) large b) larger c) largest d) the largest Explanation: The incorrect options do not provide the superlative form required for the sentence. Explanation: “The largest” is the superlative form of “large.” 20 / 25 Select the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:They bought the new software, ______ they didn’t install it. a) so b) but c) and d) or Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the conjunction required to connect the clauses. Explanation: “But” is used to introduce a contrast. 21 / 25 What is one characteristic of analog computers? a) They use digits to process data b) They continuously work out calculations c) They are primarily used for gaming d) They are easier to program than digital computers Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the characteristics of analog computers. Explanation: The text compares the analog computer to a car speedometer, continuously working out calculations. 22 / 25 Why are mainframes considered expensive to buy and operate? a) They use a lot of electricity b) They require special provisions for housing and cooling c) They are outdated d) They are portable Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the reasons for the high cost of mainframes. Explanation: The text states that powerful computers require special housing, refrigeration, air filtration, and power supplies, making them expensive. 23 / 25 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:They (install) the new system last week. a) install b) installed c) installing d) installs Explanation: The incorrect options do not match the correct verb tense required for the sentence. Explanation: “Installed” is the past tense indicating a completed action. 24 / 25 Identify the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:Everyone should update (their/his) software regularly. a) their b) his Explanation: The incorrect option does not match the pronoun needed for the sentence. Explanation: “Their” is used as a singular pronoun to be gender-neutral. 25 / 25 Choose the correct form of the adjective:This algorithm is (efficient) than the previous one. a) efficient b) more efficient c) most efficient d) the most efficient Explanation: The incorrect options do not provide the comparative form of the adjective required for the sentence. Explanation: “More efficient” is the comparative form of “efficient.” Your score is
