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This section includes 192 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Computer Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
What kind of memory is both static and non -volatile? |
A. | ram |
B. | rom |
C. | bios |
D. | cache |
Answer» C. bios | |
2. |
RAM can be treated as the ......... for the computer's processor |
A. | factory |
B. | operating room |
C. | waiting room |
D. | planning room |
Answer» D. planning room | |
3. |
…………….are used to identify a user who returns to a Website |
A. | cookies |
B. | plug-ins |
C. | scripts |
D. | asps |
Answer» B. plug-ins | |
4. |
---------- computer is small general purpose micro computer, but larger than portablecomputer |
A. | hybrid |
B. | digital |
C. | desktop |
D. | laptop |
Answer» D. laptop | |
5. |
.......... is the key we use to run the selected command. |
A. | shift |
B. | tab |
C. | enter |
D. | ctrl |
Answer» D. ctrl | |
6. |
............. computer is a medium sized computer |
A. | micro |
B. | mainframe |
C. | super |
D. | mini |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
The term ‘Computer’ is derived from.......... |
A. | latin |
B. | german |
C. | french |
D. | arabic |
Answer» B. german | |
8. |
The computer abbreviation KB usually means |
A. | key block |
B. | kernel boot |
C. | kilo byte |
D. | kit bit |
Answer» D. kit bit | |
9. |
is an OOP principle |
A. | structured programming |
B. | procedural programming |
C. | inheritance |
D. | linking |
Answer» D. linking | |
10. |
Office LANS, which are scattered geographically on large scale, can be connected by the useof corporate |
A. | can |
B. | lan |
C. | dan |
D. | wan |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
The instructions that tell a computer how to carry out the processing tasks are referredto as computer......... |
A. | programs |
B. | processors |
C. | input devices |
D. | memory modules |
Answer» B. processors | |
12. |
LAN stands for............... |
A. | limited area network |
B. | logical area network |
C. | local area network |
D. | large area network |
Answer» D. large area network | |
13. |
.......... are high-end printers |
A. | inkjet |
B. | laser |
C. | thermal |
D. | dot matrix |
Answer» C. thermal | |
14. |
---------- computers operates essentially by counting |
A. | portable computer |
B. | hybrid computer |
C. | analog computer |
D. | digital computer |
Answer» E. | |
15. |
A person who used his or her expertise to gain access to other people's computers to getinformation illegally or do damage is a- |
A. | hacker |
B. | spammer |
C. | instant messenger |
D. | programmer |
Answer» B. spammer | |
16. |
..........is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the sharing of informationbetween computing devices. |
A. | network |
B. | peripheral |
C. | expansion board |
D. | digital device |
Answer» B. peripheral | |
17. |
Which of the following is/ are operating systems |
A. | windows |
B. | unix |
C. | os/2 |
D. | all of these |
Answer» E. | |
18. |
------ refers to electronic trespassing or criminal hacking. |
A. | cracking |
B. | jacking |
C. | spoofing |
D. | smarming |
Answer» B. jacking | |
19. |
Light pen and joystick are............ |
A. | algorithm |
B. | input devices |
C. | output devices |
D. | portals |
Answer» C. output devices | |
20. |
The first computers were programmed using |
A. | assembly language |
B. | machine language |
C. | source code |
D. | object code |
Answer» C. source code | |
21. |
. The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer iscalled |
A. | downloading |
B. | uploading |
C. | ftp |
D. | jpeg |
Answer» B. uploading | |
22. |
RAM is also called as |
A. | read / write memory |
B. | long memory |
C. | permanent memory |
D. | primary memory |
Answer» B. long memory | |
23. |
Which of the following is not anti- viruses’ software? |
A. | nav |
B. | f-prot |
C. | oracle |
D. | mcafee |
Answer» D. mcafee | |
24. |
To access properties of an object, the mouse technique to use is- |
A. | dragging |
B. | dropping |
C. | right-clicking |
D. | shift-clicking |
Answer» D. shift-clicking | |
25. |
The technology that stores only the essential instructions on a microprocessor chip andthus enhances its speed is referred to as |
A. | cisc |
B. | risc |
C. | cd-rom |
D. | wi-fi |
Answer» C. cd-rom | |
26. |
. ..................... Is the appearance of typed characters? |
A. | size |
B. | format |
C. | point |
D. | colour |
Answer» C. point | |
27. |
. ............... represents raw facts, where-as................. is data made meaningful. |
A. | information, reporting |
B. | data, information |
C. | information, bits |
D. | records, bytes |
Answer» C. information, bits | |
28. |
Snowbol is an/a--------- |
A. | operating system |
B. | hll |
C. | software |
D. | search engine |
Answer» C. software | |
29. |
Trackball is a........... |
A. | input device |
B. | output device |
C. | programming language |
D. | software |
Answer» B. output device | |
30. |
On-line real time systems become popular in ........... generation |
A. | first generation |
B. | second generation |
C. | third generation |
D. | fourth generation |
Answer» D. fourth generation | |
31. |
To move a copy of file from one computer to another over a communication channel iscalled? |
A. | file transfer |
B. | file encryption |
C. | file modification |
D. | file copying |
Answer» B. file encryption | |
32. |
Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is thecommon name for such boards? |
A. | daughter board |
B. | motherboard |
C. | father board |
D. | breadboard |
Answer» C. father board | |
33. |
You use a(n) ....., such as a keyboard or mouse, to input information |
A. | output device |
B. | input device |
C. | storage device |
D. | processing device |
Answer» C. storage device | |
34. |
......... are used for plotting graphs and design on papers |
A. | trackball |
B. | joystick |
C. | light pen |
D. | plotters |
Answer» E. | |
35. |
Which of the following does not store data permanently? |
A. | rom |
B. | ram |
C. | floppy disk |
D. | hard disk |
Answer» C. floppy disk | |
36. |
------Is defined as any crime completed through the use of computer technology. |
A. | computer forensics |
B. | computer crime |
C. | hacking |
D. | cracking |
Answer» C. hacking | |
37. |
.......... printer is a non-impact printer and is quite in working |
A. | inkjet |
B. | laser |
C. | thermal |
D. | dot matrix |
Answer» B. laser | |
38. |
. .......... is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors. |
A. | tracking |
B. | formatting |
C. | crashing |
D. | allotting |
Answer» C. crashing | |
39. |
A ............ is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make aselection from the main menu |
A. | dialog box |
B. | submenu |
C. | menu selection |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» B. submenu | |
40. |
A DVD is an example of a (n)- |
A. | hard disk |
B. | optical disc |
C. | output device |
D. | solid-state storage device |
Answer» C. output device | |
41. |
A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language at one timeis called a/ an |
A. | interpreter |
B. | simulator |
C. | characters |
D. | compiler |
Answer» D. compiler | |
42. |
COBOL is an acronym for............. |
A. | common business oriented language |
B. | computer business oriented language |
C. | common business operated language |
D. | common business organized language |
Answer» B. computer business oriented language | |
43. |
Daisy wheel, Drum, chain etc are the ............. |
A. | flow chart |
B. | mouse |
C. | key board |
D. | printers |
Answer» E. | |
44. |
Junk e-mail is also called |
A. | spam |
B. | spoof |
C. | sniffer script |
D. | spool |
Answer» B. spoof | |
45. |
The first electronic computer was developed by |
A. | j.v. attansoff |
B. | bill gates |
C. | simur cray |
D. | winton serf |
Answer» B. bill gates | |
46. |
The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal's computer isan example of a law enforcement speciality called: |
A. | robotics |
B. | simulation |
C. | computer forensics |
D. | animation |
Answer» D. animation | |
47. |
Who is the chief of Microsoft |
A. | babbage |
B. | bill gates |
C. | bill clinton |
D. | none of these |
Answer» C. bill clinton | |
48. |
What is embedded system? |
A. | the programme which arrives by being wrapped in box. |
B. | the programme which is the permanent part of the computer |
C. | the computer which is the part of a big computer |
D. | the computer and software system that control the machine |
Answer» E. | |
49. |
Which of the following is the smallest storage? |
A. | megabyte |
B. | gigabyte |
C. | terabyte |
D. | none of these |
Answer» E. | |
50. |
Which part of the computer is directly involved in executing the instructions of thecomputer program? |
A. | the scanner |
B. | the main storage |
C. | the secondary storage |
D. | the processor |
Answer» E. | |