--- type: Quiz title: Computer Fundamental Part 6 canonical: "https://www.easy2crack.com/mcqs/computer-miscellaneous/computer-fundamental-part-6" subject: computer-miscellaneous questions: 100 free: true updated: null tags: ["mcq", "practice", "computer-miscellaneous"] --- # Computer Fundamental Part 6 100 multiple-choice questions with answers. ## Q1. A (n) converts and executes one statement at a time. A. compiler B. interpreter C. converter D. instructions **Answer:** b ## Q2. The term (e) None of these system ...... designates equipment that might be added to a computer A. digits enhance its functionality B. system add-on C. disk pack D. digital device **Answer:** d ## Q3. Wh peripheral device …………. A. An is the best definition of a software package? B. An add-on for your computer such as additional memory processing C. A protection you can buy for a computer D. the box, manual and license agreement that accompany commerial software **Answer:** b ## Q4. If a new device is attached to a computer, such as a printer or scanner, its ……… must be installed before the device can be used. A. buffer B. driver C. pager D. server **Answer:** b ## Q5. Compiling creates a(n) A. program specification B. algorithm C. Diagnostic disk D. Program disk **Answer:** a ## Q6. The process of writing out computer instructions is knowns as........ A. assembling B. compiling C. executing D. coding **Answer:** d ## Q7. The general term "peripheral equipment" is used for ....... . A. any device that is attached to a computer system B. large-scale computer systems C. a program collection D. other office equipment not associated with a desktop computer **Answer:** a ## Q8. Which process checks to ensure the components of the computer are operating and connected properly? A. Booting B. Processing C. Saving D. Editing **Answer:** a ## Q9. What happens when you boot upa PC? A. Portions of the operating system are copied from disk into memory B. Portions of the operating system are copied from memory onto disk C. Portions of the operating system are compiled D. Portions of the operating system are emulated **Answer:** a ## Q10. Hardware includes ....... . A. all devices used to input data into a computer B. sets of instructions that a computer runs or executes C. the computer and all the devices connected to it that are used input and output data D. all devices involved in processing information including the centr processing unit, memory, and storage **Answer:** c ## Q11. A(n) …......... is a program that makes the computer easier to use. A. application B. utility C. network D. operating system **Answer:** b ## Q12. The ...... manual tells you how to use a software program. A. documentation B. programming C. technical D. user **Answer:** d ## Q13. A computer cannot "boot" if it does not have the A. Compiler B. Loader C. Operating System D. Assembler **Answer:** c ## Q14. The combination of operating system and processor in a computer is referred to as a computers’ ......... . A. firmware B. specifications C. minimum requirements D. platform **Answer:** d ## Q15. What is software? A. A type of computer code B. A computer language C. A set of instructions for your computer D. A cover for the computer **Answer:** c ## Q16. What are two example of freeware? A. WinZip and Linux B. Shareware and file sharing C. Microsoft Word and the Google toolbar D. Instant messaging and the Google toolbar **Answer:** d ## Q17. Vendor-created program modifications are called ........... A. patches B. antiviruses C. holes D. fixes **Answer:** a ## Q18. Every computer has a(n) ........; many also have .......... A. Operating system; a client system B. Operating system; instruction sets C. application programs; an operating system D. operating system; application programs **Answer:** d ## Q19. Which of the following is not a type of computer software whcih can be bought? A. Off-the-shelf B. Tailor-made C. Custom-developed D. All of these can be purchased **Answer:** d ## Q20. Computer software can be defined as ......... . A. the computer and its associated equipment B. the instructions that tell the computer what to do C. computer components that act to accomplilsh a goal D. an interface between the computer and the network **Answer:** b ## Q21. Computer equipment itself is called ....... . A. hardware B. byte C. mouse D. software **Answer:** a ## Q22. A is the general term for hardware not necessary to the basic function of the computer, connected extemally. A. icon B. bit C. keyboard D. peripheral **Answer:** d ## Q23. The of a system includes the programs or instructions. A. peripheral B. software C. information D. icon **Answer:** b ## Q24. A(n) ..... backup contains a copy of every program, data, and system file on a computer. A. restoration B. bootstrap C. differential D. full **Answer:** d ## Q25. Every component of your computer is either ......... A. application software or system software B. software or CPU / RAM C. hardware or software D. input devices or output devices **Answer:** c ## Q26. All the characters that a device can use is called is ? A. Skill set B. Character alphabet C. Characters codes D. Character set **Answer:** d ## Q27. "Booting the System" means- A. Loading the operating system B. Dismissing the computer C. Running an application program called ’Booting’ D. Physically kicking the computer **Answer:** a ## Q28. A compiler is- A. A program which translates an assembly language program into machine language B. Any program written in machine language C. A program which translates a high level language into machine language D. A program which translates a program written in a high level language to another high level language **Answer:** c ## Q29. In MS-DOS, the command that is used to clear the screen is: A. Cls B. Clear C. Clear screen D. Wipe **Answer:** a ## Q30. Pick the odd man out. A. UNIX B. MS-DOS C. WINDOWS D. ACCESS 98 **Answer:** d ## Q31. Related to computers, what is meant by ’software’ ? A. Computer programs B. Computer circuitry C. Human brain D. Floppy discs **Answer:** a ## Q32. Which of the following is not of the same group? A. Internet B. Apple talk C. Bus D. Ring **Answer:** b ## Q33. WAN is not useful for- A. Ministry of Foreign affair B. Foreign banks C. Municipality D. Airport department **Answer:** c ## Q34. ……….is a central computer which is concerned with collections of data and programs for PCs workstation and other computers. A. Super computer B. Minicomputer C. Laptop D. Server **Answer:** d ## Q35. A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be ......... A. distributed B. wireless C. centralised D. open Source **Answer:** b ## Q36. Several computers linked to a server to share programs and storage space- A. Network B. Grouping C. Library D. Integrated system **Answer:** a ## Q37. Computers connected to a LAN (local area network) can ........... A. run faster B. go on line C. share information and/or share peripheral equipment D. e-mail **Answer:** c ## Q38. What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer network? A. Keyboards B. Speakers C. Floppy disk drives D. Printers **Answer:** a ## Q39. The enables your computer to connect to other computers. A. Video card B. Sound card C. Network interface card (NIC) D. Controller card **Answer:** c ## Q40. A(n) …....... is a small group of computers and peripherals linked together in a small geographic area. A. MAN B. PAN C. CAN D. LAN **Answer:** d ## Q41. To access a mainframe or supercomputer, users often use a A. terminal B. node C. desktop D. hand held **Answer:** a ## Q42. A word in a web page that, when clicked, opens another document. A. Anchor B. Hyperlink C. Reference D. URL **Answer:** b ## Q43. Dumb terminals have terminals and ............ . A. mouse B. speakers C. keyboard D. mouse or speakers **Answer:** c ## Q44. A ...... typically connects personal computers within a very limited geographical area, usually within a single building. A. LAN B. BAN C. TAN D. NAN **Answer:** a ## Q45. Computers connected to a LAN can ........ . A. run faster B. share-information and/or share peripheral equipment C. e-mail D. go online **Answer:** b ## Q46. The most important or powerful computer in a typical network. A. desktop B. network station C. network client D. network server **Answer:** d ## Q47. Which of the following refers to a small, single-site network? A. LAN B. DSL C. RAM D. USB **Answer:** d ## Q48. What type of resoruce is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer network? A. printers B. speakers C. floppy disk drives D. keyboards **Answer:** a ## Q49. A (n) ...... is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the sharing of information between computing devices. A. network B. peripheral C. expansion board D. digital device **Answer:** a ## Q50. A is a set of rules. A. resource locator B. domain C. hypertext D. protocol **Answer:** d ## Q51. Terminal is A. a device to give power supply to the computer B. a point at which data enters or leaves the computer C. the last instruction in a program D. any input/output device **Answer:** b ## Q52. A device that connect to a network without the use of cables is said to be .......... . A. distributed B. wireless C. centralized D. open source **Answer:** b ## Q53. A computer that are connected consists of two or more computers and other devices A. network B. system (c) and programs. C. workstation D. device **Answer:** a ## Q54. The method of internet access that requires a phone line, but offers faster access speeds that dial-up is the connection. A. Cable access B. Satellite access C. Fiber-optic service D. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) **Answer:** d ## Q55. Which of the following items is not used in Local Area Networks (LANs)? A. Computer B. Modem C. Interface card D. Cable **Answer:** b ## Q56. Which is the name of the network topology in which there are bidirectional links between each possible node? A. Ring B. Star C. Tree D. Mesh **Answer:** d ## Q57. LAN stands for A. Local Area Nodes B. Large Area Network C. Large Area Nodes D. Local Area Network **Answer:** d ## Q58. An alternate name for the completely interconnected network topology is: A. Mesh B. Star C. Tree D. Ring **Answer:** a ## Q59. ......is the most important/powerful computer in a typical network- A. Desktop B. Network client C. Network server D. Network station **Answer:** c ## Q60. A word on a web page which opens other document when clicks on it is a ........... . A. Anchor B. Hyper link C. Reference D. URL **Answer:** b ## Q61. Internet banking means .................. . A. Meeting of banks on internet B. Net practice C. Banking from internet D. All of these **Answer:** c ## Q62. Which of following is a example of continuity ? A. Internet B. Floppy disk C. Power cord D. Data **Answer:** a ## Q63. When sending an e-mail, the line describes the contents of the message. A. Subject B. To C. Contents D. CC **Answer:** a ## Q64. ………is a device which uses for data transmission through telecommunication line. A. Drives B. Modem C. Platform D. All of these **Answer:** b ## Q65. Specialized programs that assist users in locating information on the Web are called ................ A. Information engines B. Locator engines C. Web browsers D. Search engines **Answer:** d ## Q66. Unsolicited e-mail is called a A. Newsgroup B. Usenet C. Backbane D. Spam **Answer:** d ## Q67. A code of webpage has been written by using .............. A. Hyper text markup language B. 5th generation language C. Winzip D. Perl **Answer:** a ## Q68. Small application program which runs on webpage and sores that forms completed correctly of provide animation is called ........... . A. Flask B. Spiders C. Corkies D. Applets **Answer:** a ## Q69. When pointer points A. Grammar error then pointer appears like a hand. B. Hyperlink C. Screen tip D. Spelling error **Answer:** b ## Q70. What is an E-mail attachment? A. A receipt sent by the recipient B. A separate document from another program sent along with and E-mail message C. A malicious parasite that feeds off of your messages and destroys the contents D. A list of CC : or BCC : recipients **Answer:** b ## Q71. The first political party of India which created its own web-site on internet is .............. A. Bhartiya Janata Party B. Lok Janshakti Party C. Rastriya Janta Dal D. Samajwadi Party **Answer:** a ## Q72. Which of the following is not termof of information technology ? A. Cyber space B. Upload C. Eight storage D. Modem **Answer:** c ## Q73. Spam is related to ....... A. Computer B. Art C. Music D. Game **Answer:** a ## Q74. Which of the following is not defined in information technology? A. Login B. Modem C. Password D. Pinaca **Answer:** d ## Q75. The first computer virus seen in India is – A. C-Brain B. Calambus C. Mac bug D. None of these **Answer:** d ## Q76. When internet is used to send a message then this facility is called..... A. Cyber space B. Nicknet C. E-mail D. I-net **Answer:** c ## Q77. Which of the following is not a computer virus? A. Wanhaff B. Monkey C. Change mange D. Manoj **Answer:** d ## Q78. In ……… Michel Angelo virus was subject of thinking in world. A. 1999 B. 1992 C. 1994 D. 1993 **Answer:** d ## Q79. Passwords enables users to A. Get into the system quickly B. Make efficient use of time C. Retain confidentiality of files D. Simplify file structure **Answer:** c ## Q80. What is an e-mail? A. An internet standard, which allow users to upload and download files B. An online area on which a user can converse in written form about any special subject C. Transmission of files and messages through computer network D. None of these **Answer:** c ## Q81. A chat is- A. An internet standard, which all users use to upload and download files B. An online area on which a user can converse in written form about any subject C. Transmission of files and messages through computer network D. A real time typed conversation **Answer:** d ## Q82. Secret code that restricts entry in the same programs is A. Password B. Passport C. Entry code D. Access code **Answer:** a ## Q83. Sending an e-mail is like a A. Creating an image of any event B. Telling a story C. Writing a letter D. Creating an image **Answer:** c ## Q84. The process of a computer receiving information from a server on the internet is known as- A. Pulling B. Pasting C. Downloading D. Transforming **Answer:** c ## Q85. IT stands for- A. Information technology B. Integrated technology C. Intelligent technology D. Interesting technology **Answer:** c ## Q86. Sending an e-mail is similar to- A. Petering an event B. Narrating a store C. Writing a letter D. Creating a drawing **Answer:** c ## Q87. E-commerce allowes companies to A. Issue important business reports B. Conduct business over the internet C. Support decision making processes D. Keep track of paper based transaction **Answer:** b ## Q88. Junk e-mail is also called- A. Spam B. Spoof C. Sniffer script D. Spool **Answer:** a ## Q89. The internet allows you to- A. Send e-mail B. View web pages C. Connect to servers all around the world D. All of the above **Answer:** d ## Q90. A program designed to destroy data on your computer which can travel to infect other computers is called a- A. Disease B. Tarpedo C. Hurricave D. Virus **Answer:** d ## Q91. What is the most common way to get a virus in your computers hard disk? A. By installing games from CD ROMs B. By opening e-mails C. By uploading pictures from mobile to the computers D. By sending e-mails **Answer:** b ## Q92. Marketing of internet banking means- A. Meeting of banks on the net B. Net Practice C. Marketing the usage of banking transactions through internet D. Transactions with forcing countries **Answer:** c ## Q93. are devices used to transmit data over telecommunications lines. A. Drives B. Drive bays C. Modems D. Platform **Answer:** c ## Q94. Most websites have a main page, the which acts as a doorway to the rest of the website pages. A. Search engine B. Home page C. Browser D. URL **Answer:** b ## Q95. If you are going to a site you use often, instead of having to type in the address every time, you should ............ A. Save it as a file B. Make a copy of it C. Bookmark it D. Delete it **Answer:** c ## Q96. Output which is made A. COM B. Hard copy and video is call Graphics C. Graphics D. Multimedia **Answer:** d ## Q97. WWW stands for ………. A. World Work Web B. Wide Work Web C. Wide World Web D. World Wide Web **Answer:** d ## Q98. The vast network of computers that connects millions of people all over the world is called A. LAN B. Web C. Hypertext D. Internet **Answer:** d ## Q99. Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer system are called .............. A. Entry codes B. Passwords C. Security commands D. Codewords **Answer:** b ## Q100. The "home page" of a website is ............ A. The largest page B. The last page C. The first page D. The most colorful page **Answer:** c --- Source: https://www.easy2crack.com/mcqs/computer-miscellaneous/computer-fundamental-part-6 Site: https://www.easy2crack.com · Machine index: https://www.easy2crack.com/llms.txt · MCP: https://www.easy2crack.com/mcp