--- type: Quiz title: Computer Fundamental Part 1 canonical: "https://www.easy2crack.com/mcqs/computer-miscellaneous/computer-fundamental-part-1" subject: computer-miscellaneous questions: 106 free: true updated: null tags: ["mcq", "practice", "computer-miscellaneous"] --- # Computer Fundamental Part 1 106 multiple-choice questions with answers. ## Q1. In hard disk, which part is a pie-shaped wedge on the track? A. Sector B. Platter C. Spindle D. Sensor **Answer:** a ## Q2. What is a computer ? A. Electronic machine B. Power machine C. Electric machine D. All of these **Answer:** a ## Q3. A ____ card is a circuit board that provides additional capabilities to the computer system. A. expansion B. hybrid C. portable D. parallel **Answer:** a ## Q4. A _________ is an electronic device that processes data and converts it into information. A. Computer B. Processor C. Case D. Styles **Answer:** a ## Q5. Which of the following is a command for Data Definition Language in structured Query Language? A. CREATE B. SELECT C. DELETE D. MAKE **Answer:** a ## Q6. ________ is processed in information by computer processor ? A. Number B. Processor C. Input D. Data **Answer:** d ## Q7. In MS-Excel 365, which of the following statements is/are correct about the COUNT function? (I) If an argument is an array or reference, only numbers in that array or reference are counted. (II). Empty cells, logical values, text or error values in the array or reference are not counted. A. Only II B. Only I C. Neither I nor II D. Both I and II **Answer:** d ## Q8. What is ATM? A. Branch of bank B. Staff counter of bank C. Withdrawal of cash without staff D. All of these **Answer:** c ## Q9. In networking device MODEM, the process of converting digital data into analog data is called ______. A. Demodulation B. modulation C. transmission D. iteration **Answer:** b ## Q10. Meaning of data processing is- A. Collection of data B. Working of computer C. Doing calculation D. Preparing information for business use **Answer:** d ## Q11. What is the purpose of the CONCATENATE function in MS-Excel 2016? A. To calculate percentages B. To split text into separate cells. C. To count the nuber of cells that contains text. **Answer:** d ## Q12. Part of CPU which coordinates all functions of computer and other components- A. Mother board B. Coordination board C. Control unit D. ALU **Answer:** c ## Q13. Data going to computer is called- A. Operate B. Algorithm C. Input D. Calculation **Answer:** c ## Q14. Input is modified into output by- A. Peripherals B. Memory C. Storage D. CPU **Answer:** d ## Q15. Which one of these is not a characteristic or a function of computer- A. Data collection B. Data storage C. Data processing D. Data copy **Answer:** d ## Q16. Which is called data in computer? A. Number B. Symbol C. Information provided D. Information containing number and symbol **Answer:** d ## Q17. Information in computer is called- A. Data B. Number C. Symbol D. Stored data **Answer:** d ## Q18. Which is a part of CPU? A. Key board B. Printer C. Tape D. ALU **Answer:** d ## Q19. What is E.D.P.? A. Electronic data part B. Electronic date personal C. Electronic data power D. Electronic data processing **Answer:** d ## Q20. CPU Stands for- A. Cover processing unit B. Control processing unit C. Central processing unit D. All **Answer:** c ## Q21. ALU Stands for- A. Arithmetic logic unit B. Arithmetic large unit C. Arithmetic long unit D. All **Answer:** a ## Q22. Which of these is CPU? A. Chip B. C. Circuit D. Peripheral **Answer:** a ## Q23. Basic operation done by computer is- A. Arithmetic operation B. Logical operation C. Data storage D. All **Answer:** d ## Q24. _________ is called brain of computer- A. CPU B. Monitor C. Modem D. Software **Answer:** a ## Q25. Which of these establishes link between V.D.U. and Keyboard? A. Printer B. Mouse C. C.P.U D. Terminal **Answer:** c ## Q26. Whcih part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing ? A. ALU B. Control unit C. Disk unit D. Modem **Answer:** a ## Q27. Function of CPU is A. Arithmetic calculation B. Comparison between the value of two objects C. Search of desired data in artificial memory D. None of these **Answer:** d ## Q28. Which unit controls the movement of signals between CPU and I/O ? A. ALU B. Control unit C. Memory unit D. Secondary storage **Answer:** b ## Q29. Computer is named as ________ intelligence A. pure B. human C. artificial D. all **Answer:** c ## Q30. The three main parts of the processor are ________ A. ALU, Control unit and Registers B. ALU, Control unit and RAM C. Cache, Control unit and Registers D. Control unit, Registers and RAM **Answer:** a ## Q31. What is the function of the Central Processing Unit of a computer? A. Creates invoices B. Performs calculations and processing C. Deletes Data D. Corrupts the data **Answer:** b ## Q32. Capacity of computer is – A. Limited B. Unlimited C. High D. Low **Answer:** a ## Q33. Controlling part of computer is- A. Printer B. Keyboard C. C.P.U. D. None of these **Answer:** d ## Q34. Computer:- 1. A device which is able to store data 2. A device which is able to analyse data 3. A device which is able to maintain full security 4. Sometime attacked by virus Select a correct answer- A. 1 and 2 B. 1, 2, and 3 C. 1, 2 and 4 D. All **Answer:** d ## Q35. The basic computer processing cycle consists of _______ A. Input, processing and ouptut B. Systems and application C. Data, information and applications D. Hardware, software and storage **Answer:** a ## Q36. Compare is – A. Arithmetic function of ALU B. Logical function of ALU C. Input and output of ALU D. All **Answer:** b ## Q37. Theory for working of computer is- A. Input B. Output C. Process D. All **Answer:** c ## Q38. Main component of CPU is- A. Control unit B. Memory C. ALU D. All **Answer:** d ## Q39. Processed data of computer is called- A. Input B. Output C. Process D. All **Answer:** b ## Q40. Function of CPU is- A. Control input an output device B. Immediate storage of data C. Read the instruction and give command D. All **Answer:** d ## Q41. What is output? A. Which is taken by user to processor B. Which is get to processer by user C. Which is get to user from processor D. Which is get to processor by user **Answer:** c ## Q42. Part of computer which does addition, subtraction, multiplication, [SBI] division and comparison- A. ALU B. Memory C. CPU D. Control **Answer:** a ## Q43. General mathematical operation performs for CPU is – A. ALU B. DIMM C. BUS D. Register **Answer:** a ## Q44. The basic goal of computer process is to convert data into- A. Files B. Tables C. Information D. Graphs **Answer:** c ## Q45. The information you put into the computer is called- A. Facts B. Data C. Files D. Directory **Answer:** b ## Q46. Arithmatic operation- A. Involve matching one data item with another to determine if the first item is greater than or equal to or less than the other item B. Sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order C. Use conditions with operator such as AND, OR and NOT D. Include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division **Answer:** d ## Q47. Processing involves- A. Inputing data into a computer system B. Transforming input into output C. Displaying output is a useful manner D. Providing relevant answer **Answer:** b ## Q48. Input, output and processing devices grouped together represent- A. Mobile device B. Information processing cycle C. Circuit board D. Computer system **Answer:** d ## Q49. The name of the location of a particular piece of data is its- A. Address B. Memory name C. Storage sits D. Data location **Answer:** a ## Q50. __________ is the part of the computer that does the arithmetical A. Memory B. OS C. CPU D. ALU **Answer:** d ## Q51. A CPU contains A. A card reader and a printing device B. An analytical engine and a control unit C. A control unit and an arithmetic logic unit D. An arithmetic logic unit and a card reader **Answer:** c ## Q52. The benefit of using computer is that- A. Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of data. B. Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect. C. Computers are designed to be inflexible. D. All of these **Answer:** a ## Q53. Computations and logical operations are performed by the......... A. RAM B. ALU C. Register D. Control unit **Answer:** b ## Q54. The function of CPU is ……….. A. To provide external storage of text B. To communicate with the operator C. To read, interpret and process the information and instruction D. Assembler **Answer:** c ## Q55. Example of non-numeric data is....... A. directory B. facts C. data D. files **Answer:** c ## Q56. ______ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningtul fashion. A. A process B. Storage C. Software D. Information **Answer:** d ## Q57. The part of a computer that coordinates all its functions is called its.... A. ROM program B. System board C. Arithmetic logic unit D. Control unit **Answer:** d ## Q58. In an information system, alphanumeric data normally takes the form of ………….. A. Sentences and paragraphs B. Numbers and alphabetical characters C. Graphic shapes and figures D. Human voices and other sounds **Answer:** b ## Q59. Memory unit is one part of ... A. Control unit B. Central Processing Unit C. Input device D. Output device **Answer:** b ## Q60. Computer ………….. is whatever is typed, submitted, or transmitted to a computer system- A. input B. output C. data D. circuitry **Answer:** a ## Q61. Manipulating data to create information is known as A. feedback B. programming C. processing D. analysis **Answer:** c ## Q62. _________ represents raw facts, whereas _______ is data made meaningful. A. Information, reporting B. Data, information C. Information, bits D. Records, bytes **Answer:** b ## Q63. Hardware used to translate words, sounds, images, and actions that people understand into a form that the system unit can process is known as ........... A. device drivers B. device readers C. input devices D. output devices **Answer:** b ## Q64. The ……….. tells instructions. A. ALU B. control unit C. system unit D. motherboard **Answer:** b ## Q65. The information processing cycle includes the following process A. input, processing, output, storage B. input, output, manipulation, arithmetic C. data, processing, printing, editing D. storage, display, data, information **Answer:** a ## Q66. The arithmetic/logic unit performs the following A. checks data for accuracy B. does calculations using division C. does logical comparisons, such as equal to, greater than, less than D. does both calculations and logical comparisons **Answer:** d ## Q67. The computer’s processor consists of the following parts .......... A. CPU and Main Memory B. Hard Disk and Floppy Drive C. Main Memory and storage D. Control Unit and ALU **Answer:** d ## Q68. A microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called a(n) …………. A. microchip B. macrochip C. macroprocessor D. calculator **Answer:** a ## Q69. Main memory works in conjunction with A. special function cards B. RAM C. CPU D. Intel **Answer:** c ## Q70. The main job of a CPU is to ....... A. carry out program instructions B. store data/information for future use C. process data and information D. both (a) and (c) **Answer:** d ## Q71. When speaking of computer input and output, input refers to ......... A. any data processing that occurs from new data input into the computer B. retrieval of data or information that has been input into the computer C. data or information that has been entered into the computer D. Both (c) and (d) above **Answer:** d ## Q72. All of the logic and mathematical calculations done by the computer happen in / on the ......... A. system board B. central control unit C. central processing unit D. mother board **Answer:** c ## Q73. The primary goal of a computer system is to turn data into ...... A. ideas B. suggestions C. information D. reports **Answer:** c ## Q74. Arithmetic operations A. involve matching one data item to another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item B. sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or decending order C. use conditions with operators such as AND, OR and NOT D. include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division **Answer:** d ## Q75. Once information is input into a computer it becomes ...... A. objects B. data C. ideas D. facts **Answer:** b ## Q76. Input, output, and processing devices grouped together represent a(n) …………. A. mobile device B. information processing cycle C. circuit board D. computer system **Answer:** d ## Q77. An electronic device, operating under the control of information, that can accept data, process the data, produce output and store the results for future use ………. A. Input B. Computer C. Software D. Hardware **Answer:** b ## Q78. The CPU comprises of Control Memory, and ………… Units. A. Microprocessor B. Arithmetic/Logic C. Output D. ROM **Answer:** b ## Q79. To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer you should- A. Click on it B. Collapse it C. Name it D. Give it a password **Answer:** a ## Q80. ’C’ in CPU denotes A. Central B. Common C. Convenient D. Computer **Answer:** a ## Q81. ………. devices convert human-understandable data and programs into a form that the computer. A. Printing B. Output C. Solid state D. Input **Answer:** d ## Q82. The three main components of a computer are A. RAM. Imput/Output Devices, Central Processing Unit B. Tape. Floppy disk, Monitor C. Central Processing Unit, Floppy disk, Monitor D. Central Processing Unit Monitor, Printer **Answer:** a ## Q83. The octal equivalent of the Binary number (101001100) is .... A. **Answer:** b ## Q84. Arithmetic & Logic Unit-(I) Perform Arithmetic operations (II) Store data (III) Perform Comparisions (IV) Comm devices (Which of the following is true) A. I only B. III devices Which of the following is true? C. I & II D. I & III **Answer:** d ## Q85. In a silicon chip of complete electronic circuit with transistors and other the electronic devices is called- A. Work station B. CPU C. Integrated circuit D. Magnetic disk **Answer:** c ## Q86. The digital computer is worked on the theory of- A. Calculation B. Measurement C. None of these D. Logical **Answer:** a ## Q87. The super computer is distinguish from other computers by- A. High cost B. Problem of airconditiones C. Large memory and calculating power D. Many uses **Answer:** c ## Q88. A modem digital computer uses ………….. number system- A. Binary B. decimal C. hexadecimal D. all these **Answer:** a ## Q89. PARAM was developed by ........ A. C-DAC B. IIT Kanpur C. BARC D. IIT Delhi **Answer:** a ## Q90. Which generation was developed by the discovery of I.C. – A. First generation B. Second generation C. Third generation D. Fourth generation **Answer:** c ## Q91. The main characteristic of 4 th generation was- A. Transistor B. VLSI C. IC D. Vacuum Tube **Answer:** b ## Q92. CRAY is a- A. Mini computer B. Micro computer C. Mainframe computer D. Super computer **Answer:** d ## Q93. Which of following refers to the fastest, biggest and most expansive computer? A. Personal computer B. Super computer C. Laptop D. Note book **Answer:** b ## Q94. Which type of computer could be found in a digital watch ? A. Mainframe B. Super computer C. Embedded computer D. Notebook computer **Answer:** c ## Q95. The first computer was programmed using …………. A. Assembly language B. Machine language C. Spaghetti code D. Source code **Answer:** b ## Q96. Digital computers use a …………. A. semiconductor B. decimal C. binary D. RAM **Answer:** c ## Q97. Acomputer falls into the ……… category if it is, at the time of construction one of the fastest computers in the world. A. Mini computer B. Super computer C. microcomputer D. a and b both **Answer:** b ## Q98. Microcomputer hardware consists of three basic categories of physical equipment- A. Keyboard, monitor, hard drive B. System unit, input/output, memory C. System unit, input/output, secondary storage D. System unit, primary storage, secondary storage **Answer:** b ## Q99. A ……….. is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. A. handheld computer B. mainframe computer C. personal computer D. tablet computer **Answer:** b ## Q100. Which is the smallest of the following computers? A. Notelook B. Iaptop C. Desktop D. Workstation **Answer:** a ## Q101. A …… computer (also referred to as a laptop), is a small, lightweight perconal computer that incorporates the screen, the keyboard, storage, and processing components into a single portable unit. A. notebook B. journal C. diary D. brictcase **Answer:** a ## Q102. A personal computer is designed to meet the computing needs of ...... A. individual B. department C. company D. None of these **Answer:** a ## Q103. Which device uses a handheld operation system ? A. APDA B. A personal computer C. A laptop D. A mainframe **Answer:** a ## Q104. Supercomputers ……….. A. are smaller in size and processing capability than mainframe computers B. are common in majority of households C. contain thousands of microprocessors D. are rarely used by researchers due to their lack of computing capacity **Answer:** c ## Q105. Of the following, which is the fastest? A. CD-ROM B. RAM C. Registers D. Cache **Answer:** c ## Q106. Who designed the first electronic computer-ENIAC? A. Van Nuemann B. 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