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Computer Basics

Test your knowledge of fundamental computer concepts including hardware components, software applications, storage devices, input/output systems, and computer history.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which magnetic disk is enclosed in a plastic cover that is used to store the data for personal computer?

  1. Floppy disk
  2. Compact disk
  3. Zip disk
  4. Chin disk
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which part of the computer is called as the “brain of the computer”?

  1. RAM
  2. ROM
  3. Microprocessor
  4. Mouse
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A computer calculates the numbers in _____ system.

  1. hexagonal
  2. binary
  3. decimal
  4. octal
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following devices helps in the conversion of the text and images into the digital format and stored in the computer?

  1. Scanner
  2. Printer
  3. Memory card
  4. Sound card
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The memory bus and processor bus are the synonyms of

  1. Front side bus
  2. AGP bus
  3. ADF bus
  4. Pie bus
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the main advantage of storing all the files in the file server?

  1. They are easier to share
  2. They are easier to manage
  3. They are easier to protect
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the other name of the firewire?

  1. IEEE 1394
  2. ERO 009
  3. VIC 567
  4. EEL 509
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The “modem” stands for __________

  1. modern ultra technology
  2. modulate demodulate
  3. moderation equilibrium
  4. modern net help
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the removable magnetic disk that stores the information and is rarely used today?

  1. Floppy disk
  2. Scanner
  3. RAM
  4. Hard disk
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Some hardware devices are not the parts of the computer, but later added to the computer main system. They are called as

  1. peripherals
  2. additionals
  3. supplements
  4. softwares
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which primary device is used to store the information in a computer?

  1. Hard disk
  2. Compact disk
  3. RAM
  4. Floppy disk
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a not related to memory?

  1. Hard disk
  2. Compact disk
  3. RAM
  4. CPU
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which program is used to destroy the data of a computer and can infect the other computers as well?

  1. Virus
  2. Firewall
  3. Opera
  4. Google chrome
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which device is used to enter the commands and information to the computer?

  1. Output device
  2. Input device
  3. Search engine
  4. Bluetooth
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which input device is used to read the text and bar codes or a device to input pictures into a computer?

  1. Scanner
  2. Printer
  3. Web cam
  4. Speaker
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an input device?

  1. CPU
  2. Monitor
  3. Speaker
  4. Microphone
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which term is used for creating, formating, editing, storing, retrieving and printing a text document?

  1. Spreadsheet design
  2. Web design
  3. Database management
  4. Word processing
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which among the following is the main circuit board?

  1. Sound card
  2. Mother board
  3. Memory chip
  4. Graphic card
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which software helps to link the sites around the world by typing a URL or clicking a hyper link?

  1. Browser
  2. Winamp
  3. Nero
  4. Application software
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following terms is not related to computer database?

  1. Sort
  2. Field
  3. Search
  4. Recoding
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

BASIC was developed by ______

  1. Thomaz Kurtz and John Kemeny
  2. Thomaz Jones and John Richard
  3. Alex Frank and James Rod
  4. Donald Kruth and Elvin John
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following helped in the formation of “ENIAC”?

  1. John Mauchly
  2. Ronald George
  3. John Newman
  4. Charles Babbage
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Integrated circuits were first used in

  1. 1958
  2. 1987
  3. 1945
  4. 1934
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does COBOL stand for?

  1. Common business oriented language
  2. Computer oriented basic origin language
  3. Communication in business oracle language
  4. Commerce office basics of Linux
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who discovered the first computer “bug”?

  1. Charles Babbage
  2. Grace Murray Hopper
  3. Blaise Pascal
  4. Ronald George
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