⭐ 100 Objective Questions (MCQs)

BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS + FULL UNIT COVERED

A. Basic Computer Concepts (1–20)

1. A computer processes data into _______.
a) Information
b) Instructions
c) Output
d) Storage
Ans: a
2. A computer is a _______ machine.
a) Mechanical
b) Electronic
c) Manual
d) Chemical
Ans: b
3. The term “Computer” is derived from the word “Compute” which means ______.
a) To think
b) To calculate
c) To store
d) To print
Ans: b
4. A computer follows __________.
a) Human instructions
b) Logical instructions
c) Random instructions
d) No instructions
Ans: b
5. Data means:
a) Processed facts
b) Unprocessed facts
c) Organized information
d) Meaningful facts
Ans: b
6. Information means:
a) Raw facts
b) Processed data
c) Deleted data
d) Rejected facts
Ans: b
7. Computer works on the principle of __________.
a) IPO cycle
b) CPU cycle
c) Program cycle
 d) Data cycle
Ans: a
8. Full form of IPO is:
a) Input-Processing-Output
b) Input-Power-Operation
c) Internal-Processing-Output
d) Input-Program-Operation
Ans: a
9. The physical components of a computer are known as _______.
a) Software
b) Hardware
c) Firmware
d) Shareware
Ans: b
10. A set of instructions given to the computer is called:
a) Data
b) Program
c) File
d) Storage
Ans: b
11. Which one is software?
a) Mouse
b) Keyboard
c) Windows
d) Monitor
Ans: c
12. Which is the fastest computer?
a) PC
b) Laptop
c) Supercomputer
d) Mini Computer
Ans: c
13. Which among these is NOT a computer type?
a) Micro Computer
b) Mobile Computer
c) Laptop
d) Water Computer
Ans: d
14. A computer performs calculation with the help of:
a) ALU
b) CU
c) RAM
d) ROM
Ans: a
15. The computer cannot work without ________.
a) Keyboard
b) Software
c) Mouse
d) Printer
Ans: b
 16. The capability of a computer to operate without errors is:
a) Accuracy
b) Versatility
c) Diligence
d) Automation
Ans: a
17. Computer works continuously without getting tired. This is called:
a) Accuracy
b) Diligence
c) Versatility
d) Speed
Ans: b
18. Ability of a computer to perform different types of tasks:
a) Accuracy
b) Diligence
c) Versatility
d) Speed
Ans: c
19. Computer processes data at a very high ________.
a) Cost
b) Speed
c) Temperature
d) Break
Ans: b
20. A computer can store large amounts of data. This feature is:
a) Storage
b) Automation
c) Speed
d) Versatility
Ans: a

B. Characteristics of Computers (21–35)

21. Which is NOT a characteristic of a computer?
a) Speed
b) Accuracy
c) Intelligence
d) Diligence
Ans: c
22. Computer does not have ________.
a) Emotions
b) Speed
c) Memory
d) Logic
Ans: a
23. Computers follow instructions given by _______.
a) Animals
b) People
 c) Nature
d) Weather
Ans: b
24. Computer can operate for long hours because of ______.
a) Accuracy
b) Diligence
c) Memory
d) Speed
Ans: b
25. Computer performs tasks with very high _______.
a) Heat
b) Electricity
c) Accuracy
d) Emotions
Ans: c
26. A computer cannot take its own ________.
a) Data
b) Memory
c) Decisions
d) Programs
Ans: c
27. Computer is free from:
a) Errors
b) Tiredness
c) Data
d) Programs
Ans: b
28. Memory of computer is:
a) Unlimited
b) Short
c) Large
d) Human-like
Ans: c
29. Which is NOT a limitation of computer?
a) No intelligence
b) No emotions
c) High speed
d) No self-decision
Ans: c
30. Computer requires _______ to work.
a) Electricity
b) Food
c) Water
d) Air
Ans: a
31. Computer is very ______ in calculations.
a) Slow
b) Tired
c) Fast
 d) Confused
Ans: c
32. Computer can perform _______ tasks at a time.
a) One
b) Many
c) Two
d) None
Ans: b
33. The ability to perform repetitive tasks is:
a) Versatility
b) Accuracy
c) Diligence
d) Automation
Ans: c
34. Computer starts processing only when we:
a) Sleep
b) Give instructions
c) Give emotions
d) Disconnect power
Ans: b
35. Computer cannot understand _______.
a) Binary language
b) Natural language
c) Machine language
d) Codes
Ans: b

C. Input & Output Devices (36–60)

36. Which is an input device?
a) Monitor
b) Keyboard
c) Printer
d) Speaker
Ans: b
37. Which is an output device?
a) Mouse
b) Keyboard
c) Scanner
d) Printer
Ans: d
38. Mouse is a ______ device.
a) Input
b) Output
c) Storage
d) None
Ans: a
39. Monitor is a ______ device.
a) Input
b) Output
c) Storage
d) Processing
Ans: b
40. Which of the following is NOT an input device?
a) Joystick
b) Light Pen
c) Printer
d) Keyboard
Ans: c
41. OCR stands for:
a) Optical Character Reader
b) Output Character Reader
c) Optical Code Receiver
d) Optical Computer Resource
Ans: a
42. MICR is used by:
a) Schools
b) Banks
c) Hospitals
d) Libraries
Ans: b
43. Barcode reader is used in:
a) Supermarkets
b) Houses
c) Hospitals
d) Banks
Ans: a
44. Speaker is an example of ________.
a) Input device
b) Output device
c) Storage
d) Processing
Ans: b
45. A device that converts digital data to printed form:
a) Keyboard
b) Printer
c) Mouse
d) Router
Ans: b
46. Scanner converts:
a) Soft copy to hard copy
b) Hard copy to soft copy
c) Text to image
d) None
Ans: b
47. Keyboard has keys of:
a) Only alphabets
 b) Only numbers
c) Alphanumeric keys
d) None
Ans: c
48. Touch screen is:
a) Input
b) Output
c) Both
d) None
Ans: c
49. Light pen works on:
a) Touch
b) Light
c) Sound
d) Heat
Ans: b
50. Plotter is used for:
a) Documents
b) Photos
c) Large drawings
d) Audio
Ans: c
51. Microphone is used to input:
a) Audio
b) Videos
c) Images
d) Graphics
Ans: a
52. Webcam is used to input:
a) Text
b) Images + videos
c) Music
d) None
Ans: b
53. Output produced by monitor is called:
a) Hard copy
b) Soft copy
c) Binary output
d) Digital copy
Ans: b
54. Which one is NOT an output device?
a) Speaker
b) Projector
c) Monitor
d) Mouse
Ans: d
55. Joystick is mainly used in:
a) Schools
b) Banking
c) Gaming
 d) Hospitals
Ans: c
56. Braille keyboard is used by ________.
a) Children
b) Blind users
c) Teachers
d) Gamers
Ans: b
57. A projector displays output on:
a) Screen
b) Keyboard
c) CPU
d) Memory
Ans: a
58. Printer that prints line-by-line:
a) Dot matrix
b) Inkjet
c) Laser
d) Line printer
Ans: d
59. Which device shows visual output?
a) Monitor
b) Mouse
c) Keyboard
d) Scanner
Ans: a
60. Touchpad is used in:
a) Desktop
b) Laptop
c) Printer
d) Scanner
Ans: b

D. Storage Units (61–75)

61. Primary memory is also called:
a) Permanent memory
b) Temporary memory
c) External memory
d) Slow memory
Ans: b
62. RAM stands for:
a) Random Access Memory
b) Read A Memory
c) Read Access Memory
d) Random Active Memory
Ans: a
63. ROM stands for:
a) Random Only Memory
b) Read Only Memory
c) Read Open Memory
d) Read Operation Mode
Ans: b
64. Hard disk is:
a) Primary memory
b) Secondary memory
c) Cache memory
d) None
Ans: b
65. Which is volatile memory?
a) ROM
b) RAM
c) Hard Disk
d) CD
Ans: b
66. Which is non-volatile memory?
a) RAM
b) Cache
c) ROM
d) Register
Ans: c
67. 1 Byte =
a) 2 bits
b) 4 bits
c) 8 bits
d) 16 bits
Ans: c
68. 1024 MB =
a) 1 KB
b) 1 GB
c) 1 TB
d) 1 MB
Ans: b
69. 1024 GB =
a) 1 MB
b) 1 KB
c) 1 TB
d) 1 GB
Ans: c
70. CD stands for:
a) Compact Disk
b) Computer Disk
c) Compact Drive
d) Control Disk
Ans: a
71. Which is optical storage?
a) Hard disk
 b) Pen drive
c) CD
d) RAM
Ans: c
72. Pen drive uses ______ technology.
a) Magnetic
b) Optical
c) Flash
d) None
Ans: c
73. Cache memory is located between:
a) CPU & Keyboard
b) CPU & RAM
c) RAM & Hard disk
d) CPU & Monitor
Ans: b
74. Secondary memory is used for:
a) Temporary storage
b) Permanent storage
c) Arithmetic operations
d) Display
Ans: b
75. DVD stands for:
a) Direct Video Disk
b) Digital Versatile Disk
c) Digital Video Drive
d) Direct Virtual Disk
Ans: b

E. CPU & Processing (76–90)

76. CPU stands for:
a) Central Processing Unit
b) Computer Processing Unit
c) Control Processing Unit
d) Central Program Unit
Ans: a
77. CPU is also known as the:
a) Heart of computer
b) Brain of computer
c) Hand of computer
d) Body of computer
Ans: b
78. CPU has _______ units.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
 Ans: c
(ALU, CU, MU)
79. ALU stands for:
a) Arithmetic Logic Unit
b) Application Logic Unit
c) Automatic Logic Unit
d) Arithmetic Level Unit
Ans: a
80. CU stands for:
a) Control Unit
b) Central Unit
c) Composite Unit
d) Computer Unit
Ans: a
81. ALU performs _______.
a) Calculations
b) Printing
c) Display
d) Storage
Ans: a
82. CU controls _______.
a) Input
b) Output
c) All operations
d) Storage
Ans: c
83. The memory unit is located inside:
a) CPU
b) Monitor
c) Keyboard
d) Mouse
Ans: a
84. Machine language is in:
a) English
b) Hindi
c) Binary
d) Assembly
Ans: c
85. Processing speed of CPU is measured in:
a) MB
b) GHz
c) KB
d) Mbps
Ans: b
86. Register is a small amount of:
a) Secondary memory
b) Primary memory
c) Cache memory
d) None
Ans: b
 87. CPU processes data in:
a) Binary digits
b) Decimal digits
c) Hex digits
d) Octal digits
Ans: a
88. The component that interprets instructions is:
a) ALU
b) CU
c) Register
d) Monitor
Ans: b
89. CPU + Memory + Input/Output =
a) Software
b) Hardware
c) Computer system
d) Processor
Ans: c
90. Which part of CPU does comparison?
a) CU
b) RAM
c) ALU
d) ROM
Ans: c

F. Computer System (91–100)

91. A computer system includes:
a) Hardware only
b) Software only
c) Hardware + Software
d) Keyboard only
Ans: c
92. Hardware is the _______ part of a computer.
a) Visible
b) Invisible
c) Logical
d) Program
Ans: a
93. Software is the _______ part of a computer.
a) Visible
b) Physical
c) Program
d) Solid
Ans: c
94. Operating system is:
a) Hardware
b) Application software
 c) System software
d) None
Ans: c
95. Computer system requires ______ to start.
a) Booting
b) Scanning
c) Printing
d) Formatting
Ans: a
96. File is a collection of ______.
a) Data
b) Drawings
c) Commands
d) Memory
Ans: a
97. Folder stores one or more ______.
a) Files
b) CPU
c) Devices
d) Screens
Ans: a
98. GUI stands for:
a) General User Interface
b) Graphical User Interface
c) Graphical Utility Input
d) General Utility Interface
Ans: b
99. In a computer system, keyboard is a:
a) Processing unit
b) Input device
c) Output device
d) Storage
Ans: b
100. Computer system works on the principle of:
a) IPO cycle
b) IoT
c) RAM cycle
d) Internet cycle