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 physical arrangement in a computer that contains the basic circuitry called?

  1. Hard disk drive

  2. System bus

  3. CPU

  4. Motherboard

  5. Floppy disk
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A motherboard is the physical arrangement in a computer that contains the computer's basic circuitry and components. On the typical motherboard, the circuitry is imprinted or affixed to the surface of a firm planar surface and usually manufactured in a single step.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding a computer virus?

  1. A virus is a computer program which can copy itself and infect a computer.

  2. A virus can spread from one computer to another.

  3. A virus can be spread by removable mediums such as CD, DVD, USB.

  4. Two viruses cannot co-exist in a computer.

  5. Viruses can spread through internet.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. There can be a multiple number of viruses in a computer.

Multiple choice

_____ is a type of microprocessor design.

  1. GPU

  2. bus

  3. CISC

  4. DDR

  5. CMOS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) is a type of microprocessor design. The CISC architecture contains a large set of computer instructions that range from very simple to very complex and specialised.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not displayed in browser?

  1. Task Bar

  2. Menu Bar

  3. Status Bar

  4. Address Bar

  5. Bookmarks Bar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Task bar is not a part of browser.  The task bar is the bar that spans the bottom of the screen and contains the Start button on the left side and the system tray on the right.