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

A computer virus is _____.

  1. a chemical that attacks silicon

  2. a micro - organism that destroys integrated circuits

  3. data that the computer fails to handle

  4. a special kind of computer programme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A computer virus is a type of malicious software (malware) that replicates itself by inserting copies into other programs or documents. It is not a chemical or biological organism - those first two options are common misconceptions playing on the word 'virus'. Option C is incorrect because viruses are specifically designed code, not random data the computer can't handle.

Multiple choice

The expression PARAM is related to

  1. computerization

  2. missiles

  3. system of medicine

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

PARAM refers to computerization and automated data processing. In banking and administrative contexts, PARAM systems (Programmed Automatic Machine) represented early computerization efforts for handling large-scale data processing tasks, particularly in government and financial sectors.

Multiple choice

Which of the following instruction sets in Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) consists of a variety of expert instructions and may just not be used in practical programs?

  1. RISC(Reduced Instruction Set Computer)

  2. CISC(Complex Instruction Set Computer)

  3. VLIM(Very Long Instruction Word)

  4. Multithreading

  5. Multitasking
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This instruction set in Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) consists of a variety of expert instructions and may not just be used in practical programs.

Multiple choice

A computer cannot work without which of the following?

  1. MS Office

  2. Antivirus

  3. Mouse

  4. Operating System

  5. All of the above except option 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

An operating system (OS) is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is an essential component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating system to function. The operating system and application software are essential and co-related to each other and are required to run a computer efficiently. The computer can work without a mouse as in case of laptops, notebooks, tablets, etc. which is an external input device in which touch pad is inbuilt.