Computer Course
Computer Fundamental
Computer Fundamental
1. Any electronic holding place where data can be stored and retrieved later whenever required is
a) Memory b) Drive c) Disk d) Circuit
2. Brain of the Computer is .
a) Control unit b) Arithmetic and Logic unit
c) Central Processing Unit d) Memory
3. Computer for personal use is .
a) Super Computer b) Mainframe Computer
c) Mini Computer d) Micro Computer
4. Computer Monitor is also known as .
a) VDU b) Display Screen c) Output Device d) Visual Console
5. Date & Time are available on the desktop at .
a) Task bar b) Menu Bar
c) Top left corner d) Bottom left corner
6. Examples of output devices are .
a) Keyboard and Mouse b) Speaker, Plotter, VDU
c) CPU and RAM d) Hard Drive and USB Drive
7. Full form of WWW is .
a) World Wide Web b) Worldwide Widget Warehouse
c) Western Web World d) World Wide Widget
8. I am the brain of the computer. computer is zero without me. Who am I?
a) Hard Drive b) Monitor c) Keyboard d) CPU
9. In which part of the processor are different types of heart operations?
a) Arithmetic and logic unit b) Motherboard
c) Control Unit d) Memory
10. Modern Computer was developed in .
a) 1946 b) 1955 c) 1895 d) 1982
11. Number of bits in ALU is .
a) 4 bits b) 8 bits c) 16 bits d) 2 bits
12. Saving data and instructions to make them readily available is the job of
.
a) Storage Unit b) Cache Unit c) Input Unit d) Output Unit
13. Secondary memory is also called .
a) CPU b) RAM
c) External memory, Auxilary memory d) Cache
14. The background of the screen is known as .
a) Desktop b) Theme c) Screensaver d) Wallpaper
15. The blinking point which shows your position in the text is called .
a) Blinker b) Pointer c) Indicator d) Cursor
16. The founder of Microsoft Company is .
a) Steve Jobs b) Larry Page
c) Mark Zuckerberg d) Bill Gates and Paul Allen
17. The modern keyboard typically has function keys.
a) 12 b) 8 c) 10 d) 15
18. The mouse has a wheel in the center which is called wheel.
a) Rolling b) Spinning c) Rotating d) Scroll
19. The process of producing useful information for the user is called .
a) Controlling b) Outputting c) Inputting d) Processing
20. The three main components of computer are .
a) CPU, RAM, Monitor
b) Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
c) CPU, GPU, Hard Drive
d) Ram, Input / Output Devices, Central Processing Unit
21. The two basic types of memory in a computer are .
a) Primary and major b) Primary and Secondary
c) Minor and Major d) Main and virtual
22. VDU stands for .
a) Virtual Display Unit b) Visual Display Unit
c) Virtual Detection Unit d) Visual Detection Unit
23. What does “BIOS” stand for?
a) Basic Input Output System b) Binary Input Output System
c) Backup Input Output System d) Basic Integrated Output System
24. What does “WWW” stand for in the context of the internet?
a) World Web Wonders b) Wide World Web
c) World Wide Web d) World Web Wizardry
25. What does CPU stand for?
a) Central Processing Unit b) Computer Personal Unit
c) Central Peripheral Unit d) Central Printed Unit
26. What does PC stand for?
a) Program Changer b) Program Counter
c) Personal Computer d) Performance Changer
27. What does the “Insert” (Ins) key on a keyboard typically do in text editing applications?
a) Insert a new page
b) Insert a picture
c) Overwrite text at the cursor position
d) Delete selected text
28. What does the acronym “PDF” stand for?
a) Personal Document Format b) Printable Document Format
c) Portable Document Format d) Public Data Format
29. What does the acronym “RAM” stand for?
a) Read-Only Memory b) Random Access Memory
c) Remote Access Memory d) Redundant Array Memory
30. What does the COMPUTER stand for?
a) Common Operating Machine Purposely Used for Technological and Educational Research
b) Commonly Occupied Machines Purposely Used in Technical and Educational Research
c) Commonly Operated Machines Purposely Used in Technical and Environmental Research
d) Commonly Oriented Machines Purposely Used in Technical and Educational Research
31. What does the term “LAN” stand for?
a) Long Area Network b) Local Area Network
c) Large Array Network d) Limited Access Network
32. What does the term “ROM” stand for?
a) Random Output Memory b) Read-Only Memory
c) Randomized Operation Module d) Remote Operation Master
33. What is the aspect ratio of a standard widescreen monitor?
a) 04:03 b) 16:09 c) 01:01 d) 05:04
34. What is the common term used for the action of pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice?
a) Double-click b) Right-click c) Triple-click d) Scroll
35. What is the function of the “Esc” (Escape) key on a keyboard?
a) To close the current application
b) To switch between open applications
c) To cancel or exit a current operation
d) To save a document
36. What is the function of the “Windows” key on a keyboard?
a) Locking the computer b) Opening the Start menu
c) Ejecting a CD/DVD d) Restarting the computer
37. What is the main purpose of an input device?
a) To process data b) To display output
c) To perform calculations d) To enter data into the computer
38. What is the primary function of a computer mouse?
a) Displaying images b) Inputting text
c) Pointing and clicking d) Playing music
39. What is the primary purpose of a computer keyboard?
a) Inputting text and commands b) Displaying graphics
c) Controlling the mouse d) Printing documents
40. What is the purpose of the “Num Lock” key on a keyboard?
a) To enable or disable the numeric keypad
b) To toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters
c) To activate the calculator
d) To lock the computer
41. What is the purpose of the “Print Screen” (PrtSc) key on a keyboard?
a) To print the current document
b) To take a screenshot of the entire screen
c) To open the printer settings
d) To exit an application
42. What is the smallest unit of digital data?
a) Byte b) Bit c) Kilobyte d) Megabyte
43. Which action involves pressing and holding the left mouse button while moving the mouse?
a) Right-click b) Drag and drop c) Double-click d) Middle-click
44. Which component of a computer is responsible for storing and executing program instructions?
a) Hard Disk Drive b) CPU (Central Processing Unit)
c) Monitor d) Keyboard
45. Which component of the computer displays visual output?
a) Keyboard b) CPU c) Monitor d) Mouse
46. Which component of the computer is often referred to as the “brain” of the system?
a) RAM b) Hard Disk Drive c) CPU d) Monitor
47. Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
a) Control Unit b) RAM (Random Access Memory)
c) ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) d) Cache Memory
48. Which component of the CPU manages the flow of data between the CPU and other parts of the computer?
a) ALU b) Control Unit c) Cache Memory d) Register File
49. Which computer component is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?
a) RAM b) Hard Drive c) CPU d) Monitor
50. Which computer component is responsible for storing data even when the computer is turned off?
a) RAM b) Hard Disk Drive c) CPU d) Monitor
51. Which computer component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU is currently working on?
a) Hard drive b) RAM c) Motherboard d) CPU
52. Which computer component performs arithmetic and logical operations?
a) RAM b) CPU c) Monitor d) Hard Disk Drive
53. Which computer input device is used to move the cursor on the screen and make selections?
a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Printer
54. Which computer port is used to connect a keyboard and a mouse?
a) USB b) HDMI c) VGA d) Ethernet
55. Which CPU component is responsible for fetching and decoding instructions?
a) ALU b) Cache Memory c) Control Unit d) RAM
56. Which hand is a traditional computer mouse designed for?
a) Right hand b) Left hand
c) Both hands d) No specific hand
57. Which is not an application software?
a) Photoshop b) WinWord XP c) Page Maker d) Windows NT
58. Which key combination is often used to cut selected text or objects?
a) Ctrl + C b) Ctrl + V c) Ctrl + X d) Ctrl + Z
59. Which key is commonly used to align text to the center in word processing software?
a) Alt key b) Ctrl key c) Tab key d) Ctrl + E
60. Which key is commonly used to move the cursor one space to the left?
a) Tab key b) Backspace key c) Left arrow key d) Enter key
61. Which key is commonly used to open the “Find” or “Search” function in most applications?
a) Ctrl + F b) Ctrl + S c) Ctrl + P d) Ctrl + A
62. Which key is often used to toggle between open applications in Windows?
a) Alt + Tab b) Ctrl + Alt + Del
c) Shift + Tab d) Alt + Esc
63. Which key is used to lock the letter keys in uppercase mode?
a) Shift key b) Caps Lock key c) Alt key d) Num Lock key
64. Which key is used to move the cursor to the beginning of a line of text?
a) Home key b) End key c) Page Up key d) Page Down key
65. Which key is used to open the task manager in Windows to view and manage running applications?
a) Ctrl key b) Alt key
c) Esc key d) Ctrl + Shift + Esc
66. Which key is used to start a new line in a text document or move the cursor to the next field in a form?
a) Enter key b) Shift key c) Spacebar d) Ctrl key
67. Which key is used to switch between uppercase and lowercase letters while typing?
a) Tab key b) Ctrl key c) Alt key d) Shift key
68. Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to undo the last action in many applications?
a) Ctrl + V b) Ctrl + C c) Ctrl + Z d) Ctrl + S
69. Which of the following are physical devices of a computer?
a) Hardware b) Software c) System Software d) Package
70. Which of the following devices is used to input graphical information into a computer?
a) Printer b) Mouse c) Keyboard d) Scanner
71. Which of the following file extensions typically represents a video file?
a) .txt b) .jpg c) .mp3 d) .avi
72. Which of the following is a volatile memory component?
a) Hard Disk Drive b) USB Flash Drive c) ROM d) RAM
73. Which of the following is a volatile memory?
a) Hard Drive b) Flash Drive c) CD-ROM d) RAM
74. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
a) Printer b) Scanner c) Speaker d) Monitor
75. Which of the following is an example of an output device?
a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Scanner
76. Which of the following is considered the “brain” of the computer?
a) RAM b) Hard Disk Drive c) CPU d) Monitor
77. Which of the following is independent of the address bus?
a) Secondary memory b) Main memory
c) Onboard memory d) Cache memory
78. Which of the following is non-volatile storage?
a) Backup b) Secondary c) Primary d) Cache
79. Which of the following is not an example of secondary storage?
a) Hard disk drive b) CD-ROM c) RAM d) USB flash drive
80. Which of the following is used to hold running program instructions?
a) Primary Storage b) Virtual Storage
c) Internal Storage d) Minor Devices
81. Which part of the computer stores data and instructions temporarily for the CPU to process?
a) RAM b) Hard Disk Drive
c) Power Supply Unit d) CPU
82. Which part of the CPU is responsible for fetching instructions from memory and executing them?
a) ALU b) Control Unit c) Cache Memory d) Register File
83. Which type of connector is commonly used to connect a monitor to a computer’s
graphics card?
a) HDMI b) USB c) Ethernet d) Audio jack
84. Which type of memory is non-volatile and is used to store the computer’s firmware?
a) RAM b) ROM c) Cache memory d) Virtual memory
85. Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains its data even when the power is turned off?
a) RAM b) Cache memory c) ROM d) Virtual memory
86. Which type of software manages hardware resources, provides an interface for user interaction, and runs applications?
a) Web Browser b) Operating System
c) Compiler d) Word Processor
87. Who is the father of Modern Computer?
a) James Gosling b) Charles Babbage
c) Dennis Ritchie d) Bjarne Stroustrup
88. is the longest key on the keyboard.
a) Enter b) Shift c) Spacebar d) Backspace
89. 1 yottabyte = .
a) 1024 TB b) 1024 EB c) 1024 ZB d) 1024 PB
90. What does GUI stand for?
a) General Unifying Interface b) Graphic Unifying Interface
c) General User Interface d) Graphical User Interface
91. Which type of software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer?
a) Operating System b) Office Suite
c) Firewall d) Antivirus