1000+ Computer Fundamental Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. When was the first electro-mechanical computer developed?
A. 1880
B. 1990
C. 1944
D. None of above
Answer : C

2. A term used to describe interconnected computer configuration is
A. Multiprogramming
B. Modulation
C. Multiprocessing
D. Micro program sequence
Answer : A

3. Which of the following is used for manufacturing chips?
A. Control bus
B. Control unit
C. Parity unit
D. Semiconductor
Answer : D

4. ASCII stands for
A. American standard code for information interchange
B. All purpose scientific code for information interchange
C. American security code for information interchange
D. American Scientific code for information interchange
Answer : A

5. A high quality CAD system uses the following for printing drawing and graphs
A. Dot matrix printer
B. Digital plotter
C. Line printer
D. All of the above
Answer : B

6. When was the first electro-mechanical computer developed?
A. 1880
B. 1990
C. 1944
D. None of above
Answer : C

7. The report card and merit list forms the
A. Output data
B. Data processing
C. Central Processing
D. Input data
Answer : A

8. MICR stands for
A. Magnetic Ink Character Reader
B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Case Reader
D. None of the above
Answer : A

9. What kind of memory is both static and non -volatile?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. BIOS
D. CACHE
Answer : B

10. Which is the largest computer?
A. Mainframe Computer
B. Mini Computers
C. Micro Computers
D. Super Computers
Answer : A

11. A register organized to allow to move left or right operations is called a
A. Counter
B. Loader
C. Adder
D. Shift register
Answer : D

12. If in a computer, 16 bits are used to specify address in a RAM, the number of addresses will be
A. 216
B. 65536
C. 64K
D. Any of the above
Answer : B

13. Which of the following is a feature of fifth generation computers?
A. Use of natural language
B. artificial intelligence
C. bio-chips
D. All of above
Answer : D

14. Instruction in computer languages consists of
A. OPCODE
B. OPERAND
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : C

15. Office LANS, which are scattered geographically on large scale, can be connected by the use of corporate
A. CAN
B. LAN
C. DAN
D. WAN
Answer : D

16. Programs are executed on the basis of a priority number in a
A. Batch processing system
B. Multiprogramming
C. Time sharing
D. None of these
Answer : B

17. An example of a digital device can be
A. Digital clock
B. Automobile speed meter
C. Clock with a dial and two hands
D. All of the above
Answer : A

18. The symbols used in an assembly language are
A. Codes
B. Mnemonics
C. Assembler
D. All of the above
Answer : B

19. An approach that permits the computer to work on several programs instead of one is
A. On-line thesaurus
B. Multiprogramming
C. Over lapped processing
D. Outline processor
Answer : C

20. ENIAC uses
A. Decimal Numbering System
B. Octal Numbering System
C. Binary Numbering System
D. Hexadecimal Numbering System
Answer : A

21. Computer instructions written with the use of English words instead of binary machine code is called
A. Mnemonics
B. Symbolic code
C. Gray codes
D. Opcode
Answer : B

22. A disadvantage of the laser printer is
A. It is quieter than an impact printer
B. It is very slow
C. The output is of a lower quality
D. None of the above
Answer : D

23. The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is
A. Architecture
B. Networks
C. Graphics
D. Designing
Answer : A

24. On-line real time systems become popular in ________ generation
A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
Answer : C

25. Is an OOP principle
A. Structured programming
B. Procedural programming
C. Inheritance
D. Linking
Answer : C

26. Trackball is A________
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Programming language
D. Software
Answer : A

27. What is the date when Babbage conceived Analytical engine
A. 1642
B. 1837
C. 1880
D. 1850
Answer : B

28. What is the date when Babbage conceived Analytical engine
A. 1850
B. 1880
C. 1642
D. 1837
Answer : D

29. The Second Generation Computer was based on ________.
A. Vacuum Tube
B. Silicon Chips
C. Transistor
D. Bio Chips
Answer : C

30. A systems programming language for microcomputers in the Intel family is
A. PL/C
B. PL/CT
C. PL/M
D. PLA
Answer : C

31. Which is the limitation of high level language?
A. Lower efficiency
B. Machine dependence
C. Machine level coding
D. none of above
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. The most common type of storage devices are-
A. Steel
B. optical
C. magnetic
D. flash
Answer : B

34. A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is
A. Worm.
B. Trojan horse.
C. Virus.
D. Macro virus.
Answer : B

35. An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
A. Leech
B. Squid
C. Slug
D. Glitch
Answer : D

36. Who designed the first electronics computer ? ENIAC/
A. Von Neumann
B. Joseph M Jacquard
C. J. P. Eckert and J. W. Mauchly
D. All of above
Answer : D

37. 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

38. A self replicating program, similar to a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the Shockwave Rider is
A. Bug
B. Vice
C. Lice
D. Worm
Answer : D

39. What was the computer invented by Attanasoff and Clifford?
A. None of above
B. Mark I
C. Z3
D. ABC
Answer : D

40. ________ computer is a medium sized computer
A. Micro
B. Mainframe
C. Super
D. Mini
Answer : D

41. Any type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing is
A. CPU
B. Primary storage
C. Intermediate storage
D. Internal storage
Answer : C

42. Which of the printers used in conjunction with computers uses dry ink powder?
A. Daisy wheel printer
B. Line printer
C. Laser printer
D. Thermal printer
Answer : C

43. Which converts the user data into machine readable form?
A. Input unit, output unit, control unit
B. Central processing unit
C. Output unit
D. Decoder unit
Answer : A

44. Which is not a basic function of a computer?
A. Store data
B. Accept input
C. Process data
D. Copy text
Answer : D

45. The advantage of COM are its __ and __
A. Compact size; speed readability
B. Compact size, speed
C. Readability; speed
D. Low cost; readability
Answer : A

46. A logic bomb that was created to erupt on Michelangelos birthday is an example of a:
A. Time-related bomb sequence.
B. Virus.
C. Time bomb.
D. Trojan horse.
Answer : C

47. A term associated with the comparison of processing speeds of different computer system is:
A. EFTS
B. MPG
C. MIPS
D. CPS
Answer : C

48. The ________ is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the Computer per second
A. data migration rate
B. data digitizing rate
C. data transfer rate
D. data access rate
Answer : C

49. 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

50. Which of the following are the cheapest memory devices in terms of Cost/Bit?
A. Semiconductor memories
B. Manetic Disks
C. Compact Disks
D. Magnetic Tapes
Answer : C