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Computer MCQ

UNIT-1,2,3,4&5
1. What is true about supercomputers

(a) they can fit on a single small chip

(b) they are found at thousands of places around the world

(c) they cost only few thousand rupee

(d) they can process billions of operations in a second

ANS: d

2. A computer programming language often used by children is

(a) LOGO
(b) PILOT
(c) BASIC
(d) PASCAL

ANS: a

3. The linking of computers with a communication system is called

(a) networking

(b) pairing

(c) interfacing

(d) assembling

ANS: a
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4. Distributed data entry means that data can be

(a) entered at different locations where it originates

(b) sent to different locations from a central place

(c) accessed from different places know as distribution points

(d) distributed through a network

ANS: a

5. Software documentation refers to

(a) anything written about how the software is designed or functions

(b) the documents which, the user has to sign before using the software legally

(c) the compatibility of the software with IBM-PC

(d) None of the above.

ANS: a

6. Which of the following functions of a computer is wrong?

(a) it obtains data from an input device

(b) it processes the data and delivers the final results to an output device

(c) it takes processing steps from the list of instructions called program

(d) It generates the program on its own.

ANS: d

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7. The heart of a computer is

(a) CPU
(b) Memory
(c) I/O Unit
(d) Disks

ANS: a

8. A computer consists of

(a) a central processing unit

(b) a memory

(c) input and output units

(d) All the above.

ANS: d

9. Which of the following is responsible for coordinating various operations using timing
signals?

(a) Arithmetic-logic unit

(b) Control unit

(c) Memory unit

(b) I/O unit

ANS: b

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10. Which of the following is the fastest?

(a) CPU
(b) Magnetic tapes and disks
(c) Video terminal
(d) Sensors, mechanical controller

ANS: a
11. A computer can be defined as an electronic device that can (choose the most precise
definition)

(a) carry out arithmetical operations

(b) carry out logical functions
(c) Present information to the operator on a visual display unit
(d) accept and process data by implementing sequentially a set of stored instructions.

ANS: d

12. Stored instructions and data in digital computers consists of

(a) Alphabets
(b) numerals
(c) characters
(d) bits

ANS: d

13. A digital computer performs its computations by

(a) mechanical means
(b) analogy
(c) guessing
(d) counting

ANS: d

14. The basic operation performed by a computer is

(a) arithmetic operations

(b) logic operations
(c) storage and retrieval operations ..
(d) all the above

ANS: d

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15. Transistor was invented in

(a) 1945

(b) 1946

(c) 1947

(d) 1948

ANS: d

16. Integrated circuits are classified according to the

(a) no. of chips

(b) no. of vacuum tube

(c) no. of gates

(d) no. of transistor

ANS: c

17. 1 K bits equals to the

(a) 1000 bits

(b) 100 bits
(c) 1024 bits
(d) 10 bits

ANS: c

18. The first microprocessor was introduced in

(a) 1971

(b) 1972

(c) 1973

(d) 1974

ANS: a

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19. In terms of processing power there is a class of computers between minicomputers and
microcomputers known as

(a) Supercomputer
(b) Mainframe
(c) Personal computer
(d) Workstation

ANS: d

20. Networking is a connection of two or more

(a) Computer System

(b) Man

(c) Place

(d) Business

ANS: a

21. If you want to improve the performance of your PC, you need to upgrade the

(a) CPU
(b) Monitor
(c) Keyboard
(d) Printer

ANS: a

22. Which unit is responsible for converting the data received from the user into computer
understandable format?
a) Memory Unit
b) Arithmetic & Logic Unit
c) Input Unit
d) Output Unit
Answer: c

23. The only language which the computer understands is

a) Assembly Language
b) Binary Language
c) BASIC
d) C Language
Answer: b
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24. The smallest unit of data in computer is
a) Byte
b) Nibble
c) Bit
d) KB
Answer: c

25. What does the COMPUTER stands for?

a) Commonly Operated Machines Used in Technical and Educational Research
b) Commonly Occupied Machines Used in Technical and Educational Research
c) Commonly Operated Machines Used in Technical and Environmental Research
d) Commonly Oriented Machines Used in Technical and Educational Research
Answer: a

26. VDU stands for

a) Virtual Display Unit
b) Visual Display Unit
c) Virtual Detection Unit
d) Visual Detection Unit
Answer: b

27. Which of the following is not a function of the Output Unit?

a) It produces results that can be easily understood by the user
b) It accepts the results produced by the computer
c) It supplies the data and instructions to the outside world
d) It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing
Answer: d

28. Saving data and instructions to make them readily available is the job of
a) Storage Unit
b) Cache Unit
c) Input Unit
d) Output Unit
Answer: a

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29. The ‘heart’ of the processor which performs many different operations

a) Arithmetic and logic unit

b) Motherboard
c) Control Unit
d) Memory
Answer: a

30. The software designed to perform a specific task:

a) Synchronous Software
b) Package Software
c) Application Software
d) System Software
Answer: c

31. The physical devices of a computer:

a) Software
b) Package
c) Hardware
d) System Software
Answer: c

32. Which of the following is not an example of system software?

a) Language Translator
b) Utility Software
c) Communication Software
d) Word Processors
Answer: d

33. The term ‘Computer’ is derived from..........

a) Latin
b) German
c) French
d) Arabic
Answer: a

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34. A CPU contains
a) a card reader and a printing device
b) an analytical engine and a control unit
c) a control unit and an arithmetic logic unit
d) an arithmetic logic unit and a card reader
Answer: c

35. You organize files by storing them in

a) Archives
b) Folders
c) Indexes
d) lists

36. UNIVAC is
a) Universal Automatic Computer
b) Universal Array Computer
c) Unique Automatic Computer
d) Unvalued Automatic Computer

37. In world today, most of the computers are :

a) Digital
b) Hybrid
c) Analog
d) Complex
38. Physical structure of computer is called :
a) Software
b) Hardware
c) Human ware
d) All of these

39. In which type of computer, data are represented as discrete signals.

a) Analog computer
b) Digital computer
c) Both
d) Hybrid Computer

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40. LAN stands for...............
a) Limited Area Network
b) Logical Area Network
c) Local Area Network
d) Large Area Network
41. The first web browser is
a) Mosaic
b) Netscape
c) Internet explorer
d) Collabra
42. Note book, laptop,palm,hand-held computers are coming under the category of.........
computer
a) Digital computer
b) Mainframe computer
c) Portable computer
d) Hybrid computer
43. Light pen and joystick are............
a) Algorithm
b) Input devices
c) Output devices
d) Portals
44. Touch Screen is............
a) Input device
b) Output device
c) Both a & b above
d) None of these
45. The computer abbreviation KB usually means
a) Key Block
b) Kernel Boot
c) Kilo Byte
d) Kit Bit
46. Which of the following is not a binary number?
a) 001
b) 101
c) 202
d) 110

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47. Which of the following does not store data permanently?
a) ROM
b) RAM
c) Floppy Disk
d) Hard Disk
48. Which of the following is the smallest storage?
a) Megabyte
b) Gigabyte
c) Terabyte
d) None of these
49. The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer is called
a) Downloading
b) Uploading
c) FTP
d) JPEG
50. A DVD is an example of a (n)-
a) hard disk
b) optical disc
c) output device
d) solid-state storage device
51. The most common type of storage devices are-
a) Steel
b) Optical
c) Magnetic
d) flash
52. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with :
a) Multimedia
b) Word
c) Numbers
d) characters
53. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those without this
access is known as the :
a) digital divide
b) Internet divide
c) Web divide
d) E-illiteracy
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54. Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called......
a) Upgrading
b) Processing
c) Batching
d) utilizing
55. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal's computer is an example of
a law enforcement speciality called:
a) Robotics
b) Simulation
c) computer forensics
d) animation
56. Where does most data go first with in a computer memory hierarchy ?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) BIOS
d) CACHE
57. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT :
a) hard disk drives
b) printers
c) floppy disk drives
d) CD drives
58. Which one of the following is NOT a computer language
a) MS-Excel
b) BASIC
c) COBOL
d) C++
59. RAM is also called as
a) Read / Write Memory
b) Long Memory
c) Permanent Memory
d) Primary Memory
60. The primary function of the is to set up the hardware and load and start an
operating system
a) System Programs
b) BIOS
c) CP
d) Memory

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61. What kind of memory is both static and non -volatile?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) BIOS
d) CACHE
62. ______is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide
platform for running application software
a) Application software
b) System software
c) Software
d) Operating system
63. To move a copy of file from one computer to another over a communication channel is called?
a) File transfer
b) File encryption
c) File modification
d) File copying
64. Data becomes when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use
a) processed
b) graphs
c) information
d) presentation
65. An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is..........
a) CPU
b) Memory
c) Storage
d) File
66. is the key to close a selected drop -down list; cancel a command and close a
dialog box.
a) TAB
b) SHIFT
c) ESC
d) F10
67. _______is the key we use to run the selected command.
a) SHIFT
b) TAB
c) ENTER

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d) CTRL
68. Is the functional key to display save-as box.
a) F5
b) F6
c) F9
d) F12
69. RAM stands for
a) Random origin money
b) Random only memory
c) Read only memory
d) Random access memory
70. 1 Byte =?
a) 8 bits
b) 4 bits
c) 2 bits
d) 9 bits
71. SMPS stands for
a) Switched mode Power Supply
b) Start mode power supply
c) Store mode power supply
d) Single mode power supply
72. The device used to carry digital data on analogue lines is called as
a) Modem
b) Multiplexer
c) Modulator
d) Demodulator
73. VDU is also called
a) Screen
b) Monitor
c) Both 1 & 2
d) printer
74. BIOS stands for
a) Basic Input Output system
b) Binary Input output system
c) Basic Input Off system
d) All the above
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75. Who is the chief of Microsoft
a) Babbage
b) Bill Gates
c) Bill Clinton
d) none of these
Answer: b

76. Which of the following are input devices?

a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Card reader
d) Any of these
Answer: d

77. Examples of output devices are

a) Screen
b) Printer
c) Speaker
d) All of these
Answer: d

78. Which of the following is also known as brain of computer

a) Control unit
b) Central Processing unit
c) Arithmetic and language unit
d) Monitor
Answer: b

79. IBM stands for

a) Internal Business Management
b) International Business Management
c) International Business Machines
d) Internal Business Machines
Answer: c
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80. Second Generation computers were developed during
a) 1949 to 1955
b) 1956 to 1965
c) 1965 to 1970
d) 1970 to 1990
Answer: b

81. The computer size was very large in

a) First Generation
b) Second Generation
c) Third Generation
d) Fourth Generation

Answer: a

82. Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers

a) First Generation
b) Second Generation
c) Third Generation
d) Fourth Generation
Answer: d

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