Computer Knowledge

Computer Fundamentals and System Concepts

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Computer fundamentals and system concepts questions cover core hardware components, operating systems, and historical computer milestones. Topics include the kernel, central processing unit, and basic computing terminology. These foundational questions are strictly essential for scoring well in computer knowledge sections.

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Computer Fundamentals and System Concepts Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'VISTA' which was launched by the Microsoft a few months back?

  1. It is a new computer programme used for the analysis of data received from Space Centre/ Satellites

  2. It is a new operating system useful for personal computers

  3. It is the Brand Name of the new Computers launched specially for use in schools and adult education centres in India

  4. It is a new software developed by Microsoft to be used for medical purposes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Windows Vista was a major operating system released by Microsoft in early 2007. It succeeded Windows XP and was designed for personal computers.

Multiple choice

Which is not a portable computer?

  1. Mini computer

  2. Notebook computer

  3. Laptop computer

  4. All the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mini computers are generally mid-sized systems designed for multi-user environments and are not considered portable, unlike laptops or notebooks.

Multiple choice

Find the odd one out.

  1. Micro computer

  2. Digital computer

  3. Mini computer

  4. Super computer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Micro, mini, and super computers are classifications based on size and power. Digital computer is a classification based on the method of data processing (analog vs. digital), making it the odd one out.

Multiple choice

The example of ______ is UNIVAC.

  1. Mini computer

  2. First generation computer

  3. Second generation computer

  4. Super computer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer) was one of the earliest commercial computers, developed in the early 1950s, placing it in the first generation of computers.

Multiple choice

CPU is the ____ section of the computer system.

  1. main

  2. administrative

  3. memory

  4. hardware
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) acts as the brain or administrative center of the computer, coordinating and executing instructions.

Multiple choice

UNIVAC is an example of

  1. First generation computer

  2. Second generation computer

  3. Third generation computer

  4. Fourth generation computer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer) is widely recognized as one of the first commercial electronic computers, belonging to the first generation of computers that used vacuum tubes.

Multiple choice

Choose the odd one out

  1. Micro computer

  2. Mini computer

  3. Super computer

  4. Digital computer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer is (4). 

Multiple choice

Which of the following computers is not considered as a portable computer?

  1. Laptop

  2. Notebook

  3. Mini computer

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A mini computer is a class of multi-user computers that lie in the middle range of the computing spectrum, between the smallest mainframe computers and the largest microcomputers. They are not portable like laptops or notebooks.

Multiple choice

The number system on which the modern computers operate

  1. Decimal number system

  2. Octal number system

  3. Binary number system

  4. Hexadecimal number system
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Modern computers are built using digital logic circuits that represent data as two states, on or off, which corresponds to the binary number system (0 and 1).