Quiz  /  Computer Fundamentals MCQ Quiz Questions and answers

  • 1. 
    Every computer has a(n) ____; many also have ___

  • operating system; a client system
  • operating system; instruction sets
  • application programs; an operating system
  • operating system; application programs

  • 2. 
    A _______ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

  • Minicomputers
  • Tablet computer
  • Mainframe computer
  • Super computer

  • 3. 
    A _______ is a small hand-held computer that helps you surf the Web and perform simple tasks.

  • Minicomputer
  • Notebook computer
  • Mobile phone
  • Desktop computer

  • 4. 
    A central computer that holds collections programs for many PCs, workstations computers is a(n)

  • Laptop
  • Server
  • Minicomputer
  • Supercomputer

  • 5. 
    All computers must have

  • an operating system
  • an attached printer
  • a virus checking program
  • a word processing software

  • 6. 
    Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as

  • Minicomputers
  • Server
  • Laptops
  • Super computer

  • 7. 
    The computer's capability of distinguishing spoken words is called

  • Voice recognition
  • Speech interpretation
  • Vocalization
  • Voice analysis

  • 8. 
    The benefit of using computers is that

  • Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect
  • Computers are designed to be inflexible
  • Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of correct
  • All of the above

  • 9. 
    Microprocessor was introduced in which generation of computer?

  • First Generation
  • Second Generation
  • Third Generation
  • Fourth Generation

  • 10. 
    A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations and other computers is a(n)

  • Laptop
  • Server
  • Mini computer
  • Super computer

  • 11. 
    General purpose computer are used for

  • creating a small database
  • performs calculation
  • accounting
  • All of the above

  • 12. 
    Compatibility in regard to computers refers to

  • the software doing the right job for the user
  • it being versatile enough to handle the job
  • the software being able to run on the computer
  • software running with other previously installed software

  • 13. 
    A desktop computer is also known as

  • Laptop
  • PC
  • Mainframe
  • Palm Pilot

  • 14. 
    Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called

  • utilizing
  • batching
  • processing
  • downloading

  • 15. 
    A computer system

  • Peripheral devices
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • All of these

  • 16. 
    Which of the following refers to the fastest, biggest and most expensive computers?

  • Personal Computers
  • Super computers
  • Notebooks
  • Laptops

  • 17. 
    Computers gather data, which means they allow users to _______ data.

  • present
  • store
  • input
  • output

  • 18. 
    Portable computer, also known as laptop computer, weighing between 4 and 10 pounds is called

  • Scanner
  • Printer
  • Notebook computer
  • Internet

  • 19. 
    Microcomputer hardware consists of three basic categories of physical equipment _____

  • system unit, input/output, memory
  • system unit, primary storage, secondary storage
  • keyboard, monitor, hard drive
  • system unit, input/output, secondary storage

  • 20. 
    Which of the following are computers that can be carried around easily?

  • Mini computers
  • Super computers
  • PCs
  • Laptops

  • 21. 
    Which is not a basic function of a computer?

  • Accept input
  • Accept and process data
  • Scan data
  • Store data

  • 22. 
    Ctrl, shift and alt are called _____ keys.

  • Function
  • Modifier
  • Alpha numeric
  • Adjustment

  • 23. 
    A ____ is an electronic device that process data, converting it into information.

  • Stylus
  • Case
  • Processor
  • Computer

  • 24. 
    Super computers _______

  • contain thousands of microprocessors
  • are rarely used by researchers due to their lack of computing capacity
  • are of the same size as laptops
  • are common in majority of households

  • 25. 
    Which of the following is not the major function of a computer?

  • Analyzing data or information
  • Storing data or information
  • Gathering data
  • Processing data into information

  • 26. 
    Which of the following is NOT associated with Computers?

  • Mouse
  • Screen
  • Pencil
  • Bit

  • 27. 
    In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed

  • Sequentially only
  • Parallel only
  • Both sequentially and parallel
  • None of these

  • 28. 
    Palmtop computer is also known as

  • Tablet PC
  • Handled computer
  • Notebook computer
  • Personal computer

  • 29. 
    The first computer which provides storage is

  • EDSAC
  • EDBAC
  • MARK-I
  • ACE

  • 30. 
    Personal computers can be connected together to form a

  • Server
  • Enterprise
  • Network
  • Supercomputer

  • 31. 
    The basic goal of computer process is to convert data into

  • Files
  • Graphs
  • Tables
  • Information

  • 32. 
    A personal computer is designed to meet the computing needs of a(n)

  • Individual
  • Department
  • Company
  • City

  • 33. 
    A portable, personal computer, small enough to fit on your lap, is called a

  • Handheld computer
  • Notebook computer
  • Mainframe computer
  • Desktop computer

  • 34. 
    The first computers were programmed using

  • Assembly language
  • Machine language
  • Source code
  • Spaghetti code

  • 35. 
    ____ is not a microcomputer.

  • Mainframe computer
  • Laptop
  • Tablet PC
  • Desktop computer

  • 36. 
    Analog computer works on the supply of

  • Continuous electrical pulses
  • Electrical pulses but not continuous
  • Magnetic strength
  • Physical strength

  • 37. 
    Which of the following is the fastest type of computer?

  • Super computer
  • Laptop
  • Personal computer
  • Notebook

  • 38. 
    Super computer developed by Indian scientists

  • Param
  • Super301
  • Compaq Presario
  • Cray YMP

  • 39. 
    A desktop computer is also known as a

  • PC
  • Palm pilot
  • Mainframe
  • Laptop

  • 40. 
    First super computer developed in India is

  • BUDDHA
  • ARYA BHATT
  • PARAM
  • SHIVA
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