This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Technology > It > Computer Fundamentals – Quiz 42 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Computer Fundamentals Quiz 42 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. One classification of a personal computer which is a portable computer with an integrated screen and keyboard. It is battery powered and more portable than a desktop computer. A) Tablet Computer. B) Smartphone. C) Desktop Computer. D) Laptop Computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Laptop Computer. 2. The Control Unit A) Controls the flow of data around the CPU and also decodes instructions. B) Only controls the flow of data around the CPU. C) Only decodes instructions. D) Controls how much power is directed to all components within the computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Controls the flow of data around the CPU and also decodes instructions. 3. Which two main components make up a CPU A) Control unit and Processing unit. B) Control unit and RAM. C) Control unit and Arithmetic Logic unit. D) Flash storage and Arithmetic Logic unit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Control unit and Arithmetic Logic unit. 4. What are the basic functions of a network protocol? A) The basic functions of a network protocol are to facilitate communication, ensure data integrity, and manage network resources. B) To overload network resources. C) To compromise data integrity. D) To cause communication errors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The basic functions of a network protocol are to facilitate communication, ensure data integrity, and manage network resources. 5. The following are examples of Application Software except for. A) AutoCAD. B) Adobe Photoshop. C) Windows 10. D) Microsoft Word. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Windows 10. 6. Which of the following is NOT a feature of secondary storage media? A) It is located internally only. B) Data is not directly accessible byprocessor. C) Memory is non-volatile. D) Larger capacity and less expensive . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is located internally only. 7. Device invented by William Oughtred that can quickly multiply and divide. A) Slide Rule. B) Pascal Calculator. C) Napier's Bone. D) Abacus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slide Rule. 8. When is a computer considered online? A) When it shows the desktop. B) When it is turned on. C) When it is connected to a network. D) When it is shared with more than one person. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When it is connected to a network. 9. The main circuit board in the system unit is also called the A) Busboard. B) Chipboard. C) Motherboard. D) RAM. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Motherboard. 10. Having files copied to multiple devices using a cloud service is referred to as ..... A) Duplication. B) Back-up. C) Copying. D) Syncing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Syncing. 11. A ..... is a small, portable computing device designed for basic computer use. A) Laptop. B) PC. C) Netbook. D) Notepad. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Netbook. 12. Which of the technologies is NOT type of wireless communication? A) Bluetooth. B) Wired network. C) Mobile Technology(i.n., 3G, 4G, 5G). D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mobile Technology(i.n., 3G, 4G, 5G). 13. Step by Step representation to solve any problem is called ..... A) Algorithm. B) Flowchart. C) HTML. D) Program Code. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Algorithm. 14. ..... contain predesigned formats and colour schemes you can apply to any presentation to give it a particular look. A) Design templates. B) Content Templates. C) Both. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Design templates. 15. Traces data route (hops) between routers A) Tracert. B) IFConfig. C) NSLookup. D) Ping. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tracert. 16. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system? A) OF THE. B) Windows 10. C) Android. D) Google Apps. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Google Apps. 17. During the input-processing-output-storage(IPOS)cycle, a two-way flow of data takes place between. A) Input and output devices. B) The processor and primary memory. C) Primary memory and output devices. D) Output devices and processor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The processor and primary memory. 18. ..... is the action carried out on the data by the computer. A) Input. B) Output. C) Process. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Process. 19. Which of the following part of the CPU controls the sequence of the instructions?CPU નો નીચેનામાંથી કયો ભાગ સૂચનાઓના ક્રમને નિયંત્રિત કરે છે? A) LULU. B) CUCU. C) AU AU. D) ALULU. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) CUCU. 20. Contains electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. A) Storage Device. B) System Unit. C) Communication Device. D) None of the choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) System Unit. 21. What type of storage device is a USB drive? A) Primary. B) Secondary. C) Both. D) No one. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Secondary. 22. You have many windows open on your computer. How would you move the top window to another spot on your computer? A) Drag the menu. B) Drag the operating system. C) Drag the tool bar. D) Drag the title bar. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Drag the title bar. 23. It is also known as read/write memory and its contents are lost as the power is switched off A) RAM. B) IN. C) CPU. D) ROM. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) RAM. 24. Identify the following computer peripheral:Compact Disk A) Input Device. B) Output Device. C) Storage Device. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Storage Device. 25. The default extension of Ms-Access file is ..... A) .acbdc. B) .abccd. C) .accdb. D) .acccdb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) .accdb. 26. What does Anti-Virus software do to your files and emails? A) Manages. B) Scans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Scans. 27. Which of the following is an operating system software? (this is for your general knowledge as well) A) Windows 10. B) Office 2016. C) Trojan horse. D) Google Chrome. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Windows 10. 28. What are the stages of the data processing cycle? A) Process, Input, Output. B) Input, Output, Process. C) Output, Process, Input. D) Input, Process, Output. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Input, Process, Output. 29. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions A) ALU. B) ALU. C) Memory. D) Memory. E) Memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Memory. 30. Wire map testing can test 5 states of network wire cabling. Select the test condition of the cable. A) Open, shorts, reversed pairs, crossed pairs and split pairs. B) Open, shorts, reversed pairs, crossed pairs and crossed wire. C) Open, shorts, open pairs, crossed pairs and split pairs. D) Open, shorts, crossed wire, crossed pairs and split pairs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Open, shorts, reversed pairs, crossed pairs and split pairs. 31. Micro Computers are also called: A) Hand Held Computers. B) Microcontroller. C) Personal Computers. D) Enterprise Servers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal Computers. 32. These devices provide a means of communication between a computer and the outer world. A) O/O. B) Compact. C) Storage. D) Drivers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) O/O. 33. A ..... give results on the paper A) Printer. B) Mouse. C) Monitor. D) Scanner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Printer. 34. Memory chips that run the programs on your machine such as Word and Powerpoint A) RAM. B) Storage Device. C) Computer. D) Hardware. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) RAM. 35. What does WAN stand for? A) Wide Area Network. B) World Wide Network. C) Wonder Wide Network. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wide Area Network. 36. Is any hardware component that allows a user to enter data A) Hardware-OUTPUT. B) Hardware-INPUT. C) Hardware-STORAGE. D) Hardware-SYSTEM UNIT. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hardware-INPUT. 37. You are searching for this on the internet, if you put quotation marks around it? A) To synonym. B) An exact phrase. C) A similar phrase. D) An opposite phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An exact phrase. 38. It is the capability of the computer to perform the same operations tirelessly and repeatedly. A) Accuracy. B) Speed. C) Logical Operations. D) Repetitiveness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetitiveness. 39. The CPU would not work without the following component A) Graphics card. B) USB memory stick. C) RAM. D) Hard drive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) RAM. 40. Analog computer works on the supply of: A) Physical strength. B) Continuous electrical pulses. C) Natural strength. D) Magnetic strength. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Continuous electrical pulses. 41. The acronym for hyper text transfer protoco A) Html. B) Https. C) Http. D) Pdf. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Http. 42. The main circuit board that holds and connects main parts of the computer A) Ethernet. B) Motherboard. C) CPU. D) RAM. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Motherboard. 43. ..... type of memory that retains its contents until it is exposed to ultraviolet light. A) Flash Memory. B) EEPROM. C) PROM. D) EPROM. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) EPROM. 44. What is unallocated space on a disk? A) Needed space. B) Unused space. C) Used space. D) Deleted space. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unused space. 45. In this data processing operation, a collection of data is condensed and certain conclusions from thedata are represented in a meaningful format. A) Retrieving. B) Feedback. C) Summarizing. D) Merging. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Summarizing. 46. An image or picture on the computer screen that represents a program or window, etc. A) Peripherals. B) Icons. C) Software. D) File Extensions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Icons. 47. ASCII stands for A) American Standard Currency for International Interchange. B) American Standard Code for Information Interchange. C) American Standard Codecs for Information Interchange. D) American Standard Code for International Interchange. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) American Standard Code for Information Interchange. 48. Which one of the following when used as a central computer holds collection of data and programs for many PC's workstations and other computers?निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा एक केंद्रीय कंप्यूटर के रूप में उपयोग किया जाता है जो कई पीसी वर्कस्टेशन और अन्य कंप्यूटरों के लिए डेटा और प्रोग्राम का संग्रह रखता है? A) Server. B) Super computer. C) Laptop. D) Mini computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Server. 49. You work in social media marketing for an established online purse company. The company uses many simultaneous social media campaigns to encourage current and potential customers to purchase the latest fashion trends. During which stage of these social media campaigns should you define your audience's positions in the social media funnel? A) Planning. B) Implementation and measurement. C) Development. D) Preparation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Planning. 50. The common size for PCs made before 1987 is ..... A) 5¼ inch. B) 6¼ inch. C) 2¼ inch. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5¼ inch. 51. John wants to slide his fingers across the surface of an area to make selections on the computer. Which of the following devices should he use? A) Scanner. B) Mouse. C) Keyboard. D) Touchpad. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Touchpad. 52. Storing data for later use A) Open. B) Files. C) Hard drive. D) Save. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Save. 53. This is an input device that is a two-dimensional barcode with a larger storage capacity than the standard UPC (i.e. barcode). A) Game Controller. B) QR (Quick Response) Code. C) Touchscreen. D) Image Scanner. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) QR (Quick Response) Code. 54. Which component is found on the motherboard? A) Keyboard. B) Monitor. C) Hard disk. D) Processor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Processor. 55. What is the significance of input and output devices in a computer? A) Input and output devices have no significance in a computer. B) Input devices are only used for display purposes. C) Input devices allow users to input data into the computer, while output devices produce the results of the computer's processing. D) Output devices are only used for input purposes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Input devices allow users to input data into the computer, while output devices produce the results of the computer's processing. 56. What is a tool you can use to clean up information on your hard drive? A) Storage Space. B) Disk Clean Up. C) Task Manager. D) Network Settings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Disk Clean Up. 57. Is there a shortcut to shut down the computer? A) Alt + F. B) Ctrl+F4. C) Alt + F4. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alt + F4. 58. In order to protect one's computer data from being stolen illegally, one should ..... A) Install a firewall and ensure only authorised access to the data. B) Move the computer data physically to a secured location. C) Create copyright rules on the data. D) Regularly scan the computer data. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Install a firewall and ensure only authorised access to the data. 59. In Windows machines, which dialog box is used to view and manage drivers? A) Manage Services. B) Device Manager. C) Power Options. D) Change drivers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Device Manager. 60. The ability of the computer to store data, information and programs is called A) Storage. B) Accuracy. C) Versatility. D) Speed. 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