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

What is the term used to describe a malicious software program that is designed to steal sensitive information from a user's computer?

  1. Virus

  2. Trojan horse

  3. Spyware

  4. Malware
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Spyware is a malicious software program that is designed to steal sensitive information from a user's computer.

Multiple choice

What discovery paved the way for the development of computers?

  1. Transistor

  2. Integrated circuit

  3. Microprocessor

  4. Computer program
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The transistor, invented by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley in 1947, replaced vacuum tubes, leading to the miniaturization of electronic devices and the development of computers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of malware?

  1. Virus

  2. Trojan Horse

  3. Worm

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

Adware is not a common type of malware.

Multiple choice

Which supercomputer was used to simulate the early universe in the Millennium Simulation?

  1. Cray T3E

  2. IBM Blue Gene/L

  3. Cray XT4

  4. Sunway TaihuLight
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Millennium Simulation was run on the Cray T3E supercomputer at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

What discovery led to the development of modern computer science?

  1. Turing Machine

  2. Von Neumann Architecture

  3. Transistor

  4. Integrated Circuit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Turing machine, proposed by Alan Turing in the 1930s, laid the foundation for modern computer science.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?

  1. Worm

  2. Trojan Horse

  3. Spyware

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

Adware is a type of software that displays unwanted advertisements on a user's computer. It is not a virus, as it does not replicate itself or cause damage to the system.

Multiple choice

What is the primary function of an operating system (OS) in a computer system?

  1. To manage hardware resources and provide basic services to applications

  2. To run application programs

  3. To store and retrieve data

  4. To connect to other computers over a network
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

An operating system (OS) is a software that manages computer hardware resources and provides basic services to application programs. It acts as an interface between the hardware and the application software, enabling efficient utilization of resources and smooth execution of programs.

Multiple choice

What is the etymology of the word "computer"?

  1. Latin

  2. Greek

  3. French

  4. English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The word "computer" comes from the Latin word "computare", which means "to calculate".

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of engineering system that processes personal data?

  1. Healthcare systems

  2. Financial systems

  3. Transportation systems

  4. Manufacturing systems
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Manufacturing systems are not a common type of engineering system that processes personal data. Healthcare systems, financial systems, and transportation systems are more common types of engineering systems that process personal data.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of malware that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another?

  1. Virus

  2. Worm

  3. Trojan horse

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

A worm is a type of malware that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another without the need for human interaction.

Multiple choice

What is the Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'computer'?

  1. ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰਲ਼੍ਮ

  2. ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰ਴੍ਮ

  3. ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰਵ੍ਮ

  4. ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰਸ਼੍ਮ
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gurmukhi equivalent of the English word 'computer' is ੈ੎ਯਵ੆ਰਲ਼੍ਮ.

Multiple choice

What is malware?

  1. A type of online crime

  2. A type of computer virus

  3. A type of spam

  4. A type of identity theft
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Malware is a type of computer virus that can infect computers and cause damage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a complex system?

  1. A clock.

  2. A computer.

  3. A human brain.

  4. A solar system.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A human brain is an example of a complex system due to its intricate network of neurons and the complex interactions that occur within it.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the computer facility at the Centre for Theoretical Studies (CTS)?

  1. CTS Computer Center

  2. CTS Computing Facility

  3. CTS IT Center

  4. CTS Data Center
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The computer facility at the Centre for Theoretical Studies (CTS) is called the CTS Computer Center.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

  1. Virus

  2. Worm

  3. Trojan horse

  4. Antivirus software
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Antivirus software is a program designed to protect computers from malware. It is not a type of malware itself.