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This section includes 68 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The ___________is responsible for transferring data and instructions from the external environment into the computer system |
| A. | Output unit |
| B. | Program control register |
| C. | Input unit |
| D. | Memory address register |
| Answer» D. Memory address register | |
| 2. |
The _____________ processes the set of instructions along with any calculations and comparisons to complete the task. |
| A. | Keyboard |
| B. | Motherboard |
| C. | CPU |
| D. | Either (A) or (C) |
| Answer» D. Either (A) or (C) | |
| 3. |
The process of recording data and information so that it can be retrieved for use whenever required. |
| A. | Inputting |
| B. | Processing |
| C. | Storing |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Storing | |
| 4. |
Storage and retrieval of instructions and data in a computer system is the responsibility of the __________________. |
| A. | Memory |
| B. | Secondary Memory |
| C. | Primary Memory |
| D. | Both (B) and (C) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
A small set of high-speed registers placed inside a processor and used for storing temporary data while processing. |
| A. | Internal Processor Memory |
| B. | Secondary Storage Memory |
| C. | Primary Storage Memory |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Secondary Storage Memory | |
| 6. |
These types of computers are primarily involved in data processing and problem solving for specific programs. |
| A. | Compact Computers |
| B. | Digital computers |
| C. | Hybrid Computers |
| D. | Analog Computers |
| Answer» C. Hybrid Computers | |
| 7. |
Software that resides on a single computer and does not interact with any other software installed in a different computer. |
| A. | Stand- Alone Software |
| B. | Embedded Software |
| C. | Real- Time Software |
| D. | Network Software |
| Answer» B. Embedded Software | |
| 8. |
A type of OS that permits multiple programs to be run simultaneously by the same computer. |
| A. | Multithreading |
| B. | Multiuser |
| C. | Multitasking |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 9. |
A ____________is the main control program for handling all other programs in a computer. |
| A. | MS DOS |
| B. | API |
| C. | OS |
| D. | DDR4 |
| Answer» D. DDR4 | |
| 10. |
_____________ was one of the most widely used systems software for IBM compatible microcomputers. |
| A. | API |
| B. | OS |
| C. | MS DOS |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 11. |
____________________ is a presentation tool that helps create eye-catching and effective presentations in a matter of minutes. |
| A. | Spreadsheet |
| B. | Word Processing |
| C. | Bits |
| D. | PowerPoint |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
____________________ was the first high -level language developed by John Backus at IBM in 1956. |
| A. | FORTRAN |
| B. | COBOL |
| C. | BASIC |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. COBOL | |
| 13. |
This language was developed by Dennis Ritchie of Bell Laboratories in order to implement the operating system UNIX. |
| A. | C |
| B. | C++ |
| C. | Java |
| D. | LISP |
| Answer» B. C++ | |
| 14. |
In ________ topology, each device connects to a central point through cables in a network. |
| A. | Bus topology |
| B. | Star topology |
| C. | Ring topology |
| D. | Hybrid topology |
| Answer» C. Ring topology | |
| 15. |
_______refer to the LANs connected through high-speed, seamless inter-connection within a metropolitan area. |
| A. | Remote LAN |
| B. | WAN |
| C. | MAN |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 16. |
_________ is the lower part of TCP/IP whose function is to handle the address part of each packet to enable it to be delivered to the right destination. |
| A. | IP |
| B. | TCP |
| C. | FTP |
| D. | Telnet |
| Answer» B. TCP | |
| 17. |
________is the simplest and most commonly used protocol for downloading/uploading a file from/to a server. |
| A. | IP |
| B. | TCP |
| C. | FTP |
| D. | Telnet |
| Answer» D. Telnet | |
| 18. |
_________ is a unique number associated with each computer making it uniquely identifiable amongst all the computers connected to the Internet. |
| A. | IP address |
| B. | MAC address |
| C. | Inode |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. MAC address | |
| 19. |
Inserting spurious data or information into an organization s system to disrupt or overload services is called |
| A. | Interruption |
| B. | Interception |
| C. | Modification |
| D. | Fabrication |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Which of the following language processors converts a high-level language program line by line into a machine language? |
| A. | Assembler |
| B. | Interpreter |
| C. | Compiler |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 21. |
________ is a function in router that allows dumping of invalid packet for a specific network instead of forwarding. |
| A. | Forwarding |
| B. | Filtering |
| C. | Selecting |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Selecting | |
| 22. |
___________ forms the highest layer of TCP/IP and divides a message over file into smaller packets which are transmitted over the Internet. |
| A. | TCP |
| B. | IP |
| C. | Telnet |
| D. | FTP |
| Answer» B. IP | |
| 23. |
A ________ is typically a database containing information about domain names and their correspondence IP address. |
| A. | Telnet |
| B. | FTP |
| C. | TCP |
| D. | DNS |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
The ability of the computer to handle several application programs concurrently so that the idle time of the processor is reduced is called |
| A. | Multitasking |
| B. | Multiprogramming |
| C. | Batch processing |
| D. | Time sharing |
| Answer» B. Multiprogramming | |
| 25. |
__________ is a process of executing programs one after the other using a batch file program. |
| A. | Multitasking |
| B. | Multiprogramming |
| C. | Time sharing |
| D. | Batch processing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
The joystick is a ____________ stick that moves the graphic cursor in the direction the stick is moved. |
| A. | Parallel |
| B. | Horizontal |
| C. | Straight |
| D. | Vertical |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
The user moves the ball with the help of the stick that can be moved _________________________, to move and position the cursor in the desired location. |
| A. | Left |
| B. | Right |
| C. | Forward or Backward |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
________________ devices allow input into the computer system by pressing a set of keys mounted on a board, connected to the computer system |
| A. | Mouse |
| B. | Keyboard |
| C. | Pen |
| D. | Screen |
| Answer» C. Pen | |
| 29. |
The computer system is a dumb and a useless machine if it is not capable of communicating with the________________. |
| A. | Outside World |
| B. | Inside World |
| C. | Specific Locations |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Inside World | |
| 30. |
___________________ printers are the oldest print technologies still in active production. |
| A. | Impact |
| B. | Ink |
| C. | Laser |
| D. | Dot-matrix |
| Answer» B. Ink | |
| 31. |
Scanning devices are input devices used for direct data entry from the source document into the ______________________ . |
| A. | Keyboard |
| B. | Screen |
| C. | Computer System |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 32. |
_______________ contact scanners make contact as they are brushed over the printed matter to be read. |
| A. | Laser |
| B. | Digital |
| C. | Hand-held |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 33. |
Another type of impact printer somewhat similar to the daisy-wheel is the _________ printer. |
| A. | Line |
| B. | Dot-matrix |
| C. | Inkjet |
| D. | Either (A) or (B) |
| Answer» B. Dot-matrix | |
| 34. |
The function of _______ is to get the computer software operating when the power is turned on. |
| A. | Bootstrap Loader |
| B. | Cache memory |
| C. | RAM |
| D. | ROM |
| Answer» B. Cache memory | |
| 35. |
In ___________stored information is erased by exposing the chip for a while to ultraviolet light. |
| A. | EPROM |
| B. | ROM |
| C. | PROM |
| D. | UVEROM |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
________________ is ideal for a task that needs a number of lists, tables, financial calculations, analysis and graphs. |
| A. | PowerPoint |
| B. | Word |
| C. | VB |
| D. | Excel |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
If the storage unit can retain the data even after the power is turned off or interrupted, it is termed as |
| A. | Volatile storage |
| B. | Non-volatile storage |
| C. | Temporary storage |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Temporary storage | |
| 38. |
The role of semiconductor layer is to add polysilicon layer whose electron mobility is_____________times higher than that of an amorphous silicon layer. |
| A. | One-Third |
| B. | 100 |
| C. | 110 |
| D. | One-Fourth |
| Answer» C. 110 | |
| 39. |
The professionals involved in the study and prediction of weather are called ____________. |
| A. | Seer |
| B. | Doomsayer |
| C. | Meteorologists |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 40. |
_________ stores binary information in the form of electric charges that are applied to capacitors inside the chip. |
| A. | RAM |
| B. | SRAM |
| C. | DRAM |
| D. | ROM |
| Answer» D. ROM | |
| 41. |
Daisy-wheel printer comes in the category of output device and quite similar to ______________ . |
| A. | Keyboards |
| B. | Typewriters |
| C. | Lasers |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Lasers | |
| 42. |
The term __________________ is important primarily in that it distinguishes quiet printers from noisy and impact types of printers. |
| A. | Impact |
| B. | Non Impact |
| C. | Force |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Force | |
| 43. |
With the help of the _______________ you can capture your images and documents and convert it into digital formats for easy storage |
| A. | Scanner |
| B. | Web Camera |
| C. | Camera Phone |
| D. | Videography |
| Answer» B. Web Camera | |
| 44. |
The storage and rapid access to electronic medical records and its instant transmission over the Internet in large amounts is called ____________________ |
| A. | Teleconsulting |
| B. | Accumulator (AC) |
| C. | Instruction Register (IR) |
| D. | Program Counter (PC) |
| Answer» B. Accumulator (AC) | |
| 45. |
Another popular _______________ arrangement, called Dvorak system, was designed for easy learning and use. |
| A. | Key |
| B. | Line |
| C. | Group |
| D. | Numeric |
| Answer» B. Line | |
| 46. |
If there are 100 tracks on each disk surface, there are ________ cylinders in the disk pack. |
| A. | 99 |
| B. | 101 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 1000 |
| Answer» D. 1000 | |
| 47. |
Early computers like ENIAC, EDVAC, and UNIVAC I all can be classified as _____________. |
| A. | Third Generation Computers |
| B. | Second Generation Computers |
| C. | First Generation Computers |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 48. |
The primary storage also temporarily stores any intermediate result generated by the ___________. |
| A. | The CPU |
| B. | The motherboard |
| C. | The hard disk drive |
| D. | The ALU |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
________ devices are also called random-access devices because information is literally available at random or in any order. |
| A. | Direct- access |
| B. | Sequential-access |
| C. | Permanent-access |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Sequential-access | |
| 50. |
An __________ printer would be non-impact as they work through spraying ink or toner and fusing it to the paper. |
| A. | Inkjet |
| B. | Wax |
| C. | Laser or LED |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |