This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Technology > It > Computer Fundamentals – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Computer Fundamentals Quiz 18 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the Desktop? A) The main screen of the OS. B) Where you throw things away. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The main screen of the OS. 2. The shape of the mouse pointer in a Word 2010 document ..... A) Depends on where the pointer is positioned. B) Is a right-pointing arrow. C) Resembles the letter I. D) Is a left-pointing arrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Depends on where the pointer is positioned. 3. What is the full form of DRAM? A) Dynamic Remote Access Memory. B) Dependent Remote Access Memory. C) Dependent Random-Access Memory. D) Dynamic Random-Access Memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dynamic Random-Access Memory. 4. A program whose purpose is to damage or destroy computer data, cause a computer to behave in unexpected ways, or interfere with the operation of a network, all while concealing and replicating itself is called a ..... A) USB. B) Server. C) SD Card. D) Virus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Virus. 5. Notebooks and tablets are examples of which major type of computer system? A) Embedded device. B) Mobile devices. C) Desktop. D) Game consoles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mobile devices. 6. What is the main function of hardware in a computer system? A) To provide the physical components necessary for processing and storing data. B) To create and edit documents and files. C) To connect to the internet and browse websites. D) To provide software programs for the computer system. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide the physical components necessary for processing and storing data. 7. An electronic document in which data is arranged in the rows and columns of a grid and can be manipulated and used in calculations. A) Presentation Software. B) Databases. C) Applications. D) Spreadsheets. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Spreadsheets. 8. You can change the color of the value of a cell or the background color of the cell, but not both. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 9. The special IP that is booted is A) 255.255.255.0. B) 255.0.0.0. C) 255.255.0.0. D) 0.0.0.0. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 0.0.0.0. 10. Processor or Clock speed is usually measured in ..... A) Kilometer (Km). B) Gigabytes (GB). C) Gigahertz (GHz). D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gigahertz (GHz). 11. High-level languages developed in the fourth generation are: A) COBOL. B) PASCAL. C) All A, B and D. D) C Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All A, B and D. 12. What type of computer is a one-piece handheld computer that typically includes a touchscreen? A) Laptop Computers. B) Desktop Computers. C) Tablet Computers. D) Smartphones. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tablet Computers. 13. Microphones can be used by visually impaired people to read out information on a screen A) FALSE. B) TRUE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FALSE. 14. What is the purpose of file compression? A) To encrypt files. B) To decrease file size. C) To delete files. D) To increase file size. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To decrease file size. 15. The basic operations performed by a computer are A) Arithmetic operation. B) Logical operation. C) Storage and relative. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 16. Which of the following is the correct definition of Computer? A) Computer is a machine or device that can be programmed to perform arithmetical or logic operation sequences automatically. B) Computer understands only binary language which is written in the form of 0s & 1s. C) Computer is a programmable electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes the data. D) All of the mentioned. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the mentioned. 17. Where can primary data be sourced from? A) Existing records and publications. B) Surveys and experiments. C) Government reports. D) Internet searches. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Surveys and experiments. 18. You want to keep where you are private, what setting should you change on your mobile device? A) Delete the GPS app. B) Turn off your phone. C) Turn off your location services. D) Download a privacy app. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Turn off your location services. 19. What is computer? A) Software. B) Machine. C) Device. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Device. 20. What separates the name of the file and extension? A) Exclamation mark. B) Dash. C) Hashtag. D) Dot. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dot. 21. A computer that is designed to be used on a desk or table. A) Tablet. B) Netbook. C) Desktop computer. D) Laptop. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Desktop computer. 22. This device was designed to use two types of cards-one, called operation cards, to indicate thespecific functions to be performs, and the other, called variable cards, to specify the actual data. A) Leibniz Calculator. B) Difference Engine. C) Slide Rule. D) Analytical Engine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Analytical Engine. 23. Which of the follow statement correctly describe INPUT operation? A) The computer communicates the information to theuser. B) The computer accepts data or instructions from a user. C) The computer performs manipulation or calculationson the data to produce useful information. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The computer accepts data or instructions from a user. 24. Which of the following would NOT be plugged into a USB port? A) Monitor. B) Printer. C) Keyboard. D) Mouse. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Monitor. 25. Certain computing projects in education and science are free and maintained by a diverse community of people. Their software is usually distributed as: A) Open source. B) Charity. C) Off the shelf. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Open source. 26. A row of buttons that act as shortcuts to the commands and options in the program menu A) Toolbar. B) File structure. C) Programs. D) Solid state memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Toolbar. 27. What is the function of a memory chip in a computer system? A) It holds many of the components including CPU, memory and connectors. B) It is a hardware that carries out instructions to perform calculations. C) It stores data temporarily or permanently. D) It stores software that boots up the computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It stores data temporarily or permanently. 28. It is a type of RAM that is usually used for main memory. A) HDD. B) DRAM. C) SDD. D) SRAM. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DRAM. 29. After arriving at work, you turn on your computer to begin your day. Instantly, you see smoke and smell a strange odor coming from the computer.Which of the following would be the MOST important action to take? A) Call the IT director. B) Open the computer case and look for dust buildup. C) Log in and check the event viewer. D) Shut off and unplug the system immediately. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shut off and unplug the system immediately. 30. MAR stands as ..... A) Main Address Register. B) Memory Adhoc Register. C) Memory Avail Register. D) Memory Address Register. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Memory Address Register. 31. One drawback of streaming movies and music from the cloud is that ..... A) Cloud services are expensive. B) Most songs and movies are not on the cloud yet. C) The cloud is not open to the public. D) You can't keep the media on your device. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You can't keep the media on your device. 32. Statement that performs a calculation. A) Label. B) Value. C) Formula. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formula. 33. One kilobyte (KB) is equivalent to ..... A) 1, 024 gigabyte (GB). B) 1, 024 terabyte (TB). C) 1, 024 bytes. D) 1, 024 megabyte (MB). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1, 024 bytes. 34. Which of the following key components is found on the motherboard? A) Solid state drive. B) Flash drive. C) Hard disk drive. D) Central Processing Unit (CPU). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Central Processing Unit (CPU). 35. A small picture linked to a file or program? A) Icon. B) Hardware Hardware. C) Software. D) Gui. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Icon. 36. What is an example of an output peripheral? A) Mouse. B) Keyboard. C) Controller. D) Speakers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Speakers. 37. A modem can be installed inside a computer. A) NO. B) YES. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) YES. 38. Set of instruction given to the computer is called A) Information. B) Software. C) Output. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Software. 39. ..... is programs that tell a computer what do and how to do it. A) CPU. B) Hardware. C) Operating System. D) Software. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Software. 40. Joystick, gamepad, and steering wheel are examples of what input device? A) Pointing Device. B) Game Controller. C) Audio Input Device. D) Visual and Imaging Device. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Game Controller. 41. One nibble is equivalent to how many bits? A) 2. B) 1. C) 4. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4. 42. ..... has Slow and less storage capacity A) Micro computer. B) Main frame computer. C) Super computer. D) Mini computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mini computer. 43. Process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it A) Encryption. B) Layering. C) Phishing. D) Securing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Encryption. 44. What is an example of a solid state storage? A) DVD. B) USB Flash Drive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) USB Flash Drive. 45. A desktop computer is more portable than a laptop. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 46. It is a special type of computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen or also called stylus. A) Pascaline. B) Abacus. C) Tablet PC. D) Desktop. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tablet PC. 47. Which type of cable has 3-row, 15-pin connector? A) Parallel Port. B) HDMI. C) VGA. D) USB. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) VGA. 48. This is a program that enables the operating system to interact and communicate with hardware devices. A) System Settings. B) Task Manager. C) Driver. D) Monitor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Driver. 49. The computer's ..... memory (ex. thumb drives, hard drives, cloud storage:ie. Dropbox) A) External. B) Internal. C) Temporary. D) Important. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) External. 50. How much information can a CD (Compact Disk) usually store? A) 700 Mb. B) 150 Mb. C) 1.4 Mb. D) 10 Mb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 700 Mb. 51. Which of the following is the best approach for browsing files and folders on yourhard drive? A) The Run command. B) Control Panel. C) Windows Explorer. D) Internet Explorer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Windows Explorer. 52. Which of the following is not a portable computer? A) Laptop. B) Tablet. C) Desktop. D) Netbook. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Desktop. 53. A Personal Computer is generally a ..... A) Minicomputers. B) Microcomputers. C) Supercomputers. D) Mainframe computers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Microcomputers. 54. ..... is used to show hierarchy in a pseudo code A) Curly Braces. B) Semicolon. C) Round Brackets. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of the above. 55. What happens if you don't have enough RAM? A) Your computer will speed up. B) Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the Hard Drive. C) You won't get much wool from your sheep. D) Your computer will run out of Hard Drive Space. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the Hard Drive. 56. The brain of the computer, it performs the arithmetic, logical, and input/output operations of the system A) To. RAN. B) D. HARD DRIVE. C) C. CPU. D) B. MOTHERBOARD. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. CPU. 57. What windows utility tool can you use to update a new driver? A) Network and Sharing. B) Task Manager. C) Device Manager. D) This PC. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Device Manager. 58. The abacus was invented in 3000 BC in A) Babylonia. B) Mesopotamia. C) Alexandria. D) Somewhat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Babylonia. 59. Touch screen is ..... A) Input devices. B) Output devices. C) Both input and output devices. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both input and output devices. 60. What is the difference between a file and a folder? 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