1000+ Computer Fundamental Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. First generation computers used_____ for memory
A. vacuum tubes
B. silicon chips
C. magnetic drum
D. RAM
Answer : C

2. Which one of the following is NOT a computer language
A. MS-Excel
B. BASIC
C. COBOL
D. C++
Answer : A

3. Which was the world's first microcomputer that used Intel 80386 microprocessor chip?
A. IBM PS/2
B. HP-9830
C. DeskPro-386
D. IBM-360
Answer : C

4. As compared to diskettes, the hard disks are
A. More expensive
B. More portable
C. Less rigid
D. Slowly accessed
Answer : A

5. Which of the following memories allows simultaneous read and write operations?
A. ROM
B. RAM
C. EPROM
D. None of above
Answer : B

6. A computer can solve more than one kind of problem. This is related to which of the following characteristics?
A. Accuracy
B. Reliability
C. Versatility
D. Automatic
Answer : C

7. Mnemonic a memory trick is used in which of the following language?
A. Machine language
B. Assembly language
C. High level language
D. None of above
Answer : B

8. Can you tell what passes into and out from the computer via its ports?
A. Data
B. Bytes
C. Graphics
D. Pictures
Answer : A

9. Computers with 80286 microprocessor is
A. XT computer
B. AT comptuers
C. PS/2 computer
D. None of above
Answer : B

10. Who invented Analytical engine?
A. Blaise Pascal
B. George Bool
C. Charles Babbage
D. Dr. Herman Hollerith
Answer : C

11. A technique used by codes to convert an analog signal into a digital bit stream is known as
A. Pulse code modulation
B. Pulse stretcher
C. Query processing
D. Queue management
Answer : A

12. Analog computer works on the supply of
A. Continuous electrical pulses
B. Electrical pulses but not continuous
C. Magnetic strength
D. None of the above
Answer : A

13. Size of the primary memory of a PC ranges between
A. 2KB to 8KB
B. 64KB & 256KB
C. 256KB & 640KB
D. None of these
Answer : C

14. An application program that helps the user to change any number and immediately see the result of that change is
A. Desktop publishing program
B. Database
C. Spreadsheet
D. All of above
Answer : C

15. The term ________ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to Enhance its functionality.
A. digital device
B. system add-on
C. disk pack
D. peripheral device
Answer : D

16. EPROM can be used for
A. Erasing the contents of ROM
B. Reconstructing the contents of ROM
C. Erasing and reconstructing the contents of ROM
D. Duplicating ROM
Answer : C

17. In analogue computer
A. Input is first converted to digital form
B. Input is never converted to digital form
C. Output is displayed in digital form
D. All of above
Answer : B

18. Which of the following languages is more suited to a structured program?
A. PL/1
B. FORTRAN
C. BASIC
D. PASCAL
Answer : D

19. Computer system comprises of major units
A. input unit, output unit, control unit
B. input unit, output unit, control unit and storage
C. input unit, output unit, central processing unit and storage unit
D. input, output and storage units
Answer : C

20. Which of the following is not an XT microprocessor?
A. 8006
B. 8086
C. 8088
D. None of above
Answer : D

21. The output quality of a printer is measured by
A. Dots per inch
B. Dot per sq. inch
C. Dots printed per unit time
D. All of above
Answer : A

22. ________are specific to users' needs
A. System software
B. Application software
C. Assemblers
D. Compilers
Answer : B

23. A directly accessible appointment calendar is feature of a resident package
A. CPU
B. Memory
C. Buffer
D. ALU
Answer : B

24. The output quality of a printer is measured by
A. Dots per inch
B. Dot per sq. inch
C. Dots printed per unit time
D. All of above
Answer : A

25. CD-ROM stands for
A. Compactable Read Only Memory
B. Compact Data Read Only Memory
C. Compactable Disk Read Only Memory
D. Compact Disk Read Only Memory
Answer : D

26. Which is used for manufacturing chips?
A. Bus
B. Control unit
C. Semiconductors
D. A and b only
Answer : C

27. EBCDIC stands for
A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
B. Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
C. Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
D. Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Answer : A

28. Computer is free from tiresome and boardroom. We call it
A. Accuracy
B. Reliability
C. Diligence
D. Versatility
Answer : C

29. ________ is the key to close a selected drop -down list; cancel a command and close a dialog box.
A. TAB
B. SHIFT
C. ESC
D. F10
Answer : C

30. The primary advantage of key-to-tape data entry system is
A. A large percentage of editing can be performed at the time of data entry
B. Key verification is easily performed
C. The tape is reusable
D. Keying errors can be detected as they occur.
Answer : C

31. CAD stands for
A. Computer aided design
B. Computer algorithm for design
C. Computer application in design
D. Computer analogue design
Answer : A

32. Web cam is an
A. input unit device
B. output unit device
C. processing device
D. Input and Output device
Answer : A

33. Floppy disks typically in diameter
A. 3?
B. 5.25?
C. 8?
D. All of above
Answer : D

34. Which of the following is first generation of computer?
A. EDSAC
B. IBM-1401
C. CDC-1604
D. ICL-2900
Answer : A

35. What is a brand?
A. The name of companies that made computers
B. The name of product a company gives to identify its product in market
C. A name of class to indicate all similar products from different companies
D. All of above
Answer : B

36. What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention?
A. Pixel
B. Reverse video
C. Touch screen
D. Cursor
Answer : B

37. Memory unit is one part of
A. Input device
B. Control unit
C. Output device
D. Central Processing Unit
Answer : D

38. A dumb terminal has
A. an embedded microprocessor
B. extensive memory
C. independent processing capability
D. a keyboard and screen
Answer : D

39. 174. When was the X window system born?
A. 1984
B. 1989
C. 1988
D. 1990
Answer : A

40. Chief component of first generation computer was
A. Transistors
B. Integrated Circuits
C. None of above
D. Vacuum Tubes and Valves
Answer : D

41. Easily reloctable language is
A. Machine language
B. Assembly language
C. High level language
D. Medium level language
Answer : B

42. Codes consisting of light and dark marks which may be optically read is known as
A. Mnemonics
B. Bar code
C. Decoder
D. All of the above
Answer : B

43. The notable features like keyboards, monitors, GUI were developed in
A. First generation
B. Second generation
C. Third generation
D. Fourth generation
Answer : C

44. A computer system that is old and perhaps not satisfactory is referred to as a(n)
A. Ancient system
B. Historical system
C. Age old system
D. Legacy system
Answer : D

45. Where as a computer mouse moves over the table surface, the trackball is
A. Stationary
B. Difficult to move
C. Dragged
D. Moved in small steps
Answer : A

46. Programs designed to perform specific tasks is known as
A. system software
B. application software
C. utility programs
D. operating system
Answer : B

47. Which of the following statement is false?
A. Mechanical analog computers have existed for thousands of years
B. There are mechanical analog computers and electronic analog computers.
C. All electronic computers are digital computers
D. All of above are false
Answer : C

48. All modern computer operate on
A. Information
B. Floppies
C. Data
D. Word
Answer : C

49. Which one is the largest space?
A. kilobyte
B. petabyte
C. terabyte
D. gigabyte
Answer : B

50. The commonly used standard data code to represent alphabetical, numerical and punctuation characters used in electronic data processing system is called
A. ASCII
B. EBCDIC
C. BCD
D. All of above
Answer : D