1000+ Computer Fundamental Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
A. Primary memory
B. Control section
C. External memory
D. Cache memory
Answer : B

2. The two major types of computer chips are
A. External memory chip
B. Primary memory chip
C. Microprocessor chip
D. Both b and c
Answer : D

3. 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

4. RJ45 UTP cable has _____ Cables.
A. 2 pair
B. 3 pair
C. 4 pair
D. 5 pair
Answer : C

5. A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
A. Doing quick mathematical calculations
B. Input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
C. Electronic data processing
D. Performing repetitive tasks accurately
Answer : B

6. The first general purpose electronic digital computer in the world was
A. UNIVAC
B. EDVAC
C. ENIAC
D. All of above
Answer : A

7. 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

8. Most of the first generation computers were
A. Special purpose computers
B. General purpose computers
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : A

9. Which of the following is used as a primary storage device?
A. Magnetic drum
B. Hard Disks
C. Floppy
D. All of above
Answer : A

10. What is a compiler?
A. A compiler does a conversion line by line as the program is run
B. A compiler converts the whole of a higher level program code into machine code in one step
C. A compiler is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution
D. None of the above
Answer : B

11. Which of the following contains permanent data and gets updated during the processing of transactions?
A. Operating System File
B. Transaction file
C. Software File
D. Master file
Answer : D

12. Which of the following is called low level languages?
A. Machine language
B. Assembly language
C. Both of the above
D. None of above
Answer : C

13. EBCDIC can code up to how many different characters?
A. 256
B. 16
C. 32
D. 64
Answer : A

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. What is the other name for programmed chip?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. LSIC
D. PROM
Answer : C

16. Which of the following is associated with error detector?
A. Odd parity bit
B. Even parity bit
C. Both of the above
D. None of above
Answer : C

17. Which is a device that changes information into digital form?
A. Modem
B. Digitizer
C. Mouse
D. Light pen
Answer : B

18. Symbolic logic was discovered by
A. George Boole
B. Herman Hollerith
C. Van Neumann
D. Basic Pascal
Answer : A

19. The basic operations performed by a computer are
A. Arithmetic operation
B. Logical operation
C. Storage and relative
D. All the above
Answer : D

20. BIOS stands for
A. Basic Input Output system
B. Binary Input output system
C. Basic Input Off system
D. all the above
Answer : A

21. 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

22. Which method is used to connect a remote computer?
A. Device
B. Dialup
C. Diagnostic
D. Logic circuit
Answer : B

23. A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a
A. Computer
B. Microcomputer
C. Programmable
D. Sensor
Answer : D

24. Which 8-bit chip was used in many of today's TRS-80 computers?
A. Z-8000
B. Motorola 6809
C. Z-8808
D. Z-80
Answer : D

25. Basic is _____ language.
A. a procedural
B. an object oriented
C. both A and B
D. none of the above
Answer : A

26. IBM System/360 is
A. Mainframe Computer
B. Mini Computers
C. Micro Computers
D. None of above
Answer : A

27. The BIOS is the abbreviation of ________.
A. Basic Input Output System
B. Best Input Output System
C. Basic Input Output Symbol
D. Base Input Output System
Answer : A

28. ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does ASCII stand for?
A. American Stable Code for International Interchange
B. American Standard Case for Institutional Interchange
C. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
D. American Standard Code for Interchange Information
Answer : C

29. One computer that is not considered a portable computer is
A. Minicomputer
B. A laptop computer
C. Tablet PC
D. All of the above
Answer : A

30. ________is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the sharing of information between computing devices.
A. network
B. peripheral
C. expansion board
D. digital device
Answer : A

31. Which of the following file organization is most efficient for a file with a high degree of file activity?
A. Sequential
B. ISAM
C. VSAM
D. B-Tree Index
Answer : A

32. 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

33. Before a disk drive can access any sector record, a computer program has to provide the records disk address. What information does this address specify?
A. Track number
B. All of above
C. Sector number
D. Surface number
Answer : B

34. Most of the first generation computers were
A. Special purpose computers
B. General purpose computers
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : A

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

36. Which of the following are the functions of a operating system
A. Allocates resources
B. Monitors Activities
C. Manages disks and files
D. All of the above
Answer : D

37. Which American computer company is called Big Blue?
A. Microsoft
B. Compaq Corp
C. IBM
D. Tandy Svenson
Answer : C

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

39. Which programming language is based on Algol 60.
A. PILOT
B. SNOBOL
C. ADA
D. SIMULA
Answer : D

40. Which of the following is not a third generation computer?
A. IBM 360
B. IBM 1401
C. PDP-8
D. HP2115
Answer : B

41. 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

42. Who is the father of Computer science?
A. Allen Turing
B. Charles Babbage
C. Simur Cray
D. Augusta Adaming
Answer : A

43. Which is considered a direct entry input device?
A. Optical scanner
B. Mouse and digitizer
C. Light pen
D. All of the above
Answer : D

44. Which of the following are the two main components of the CPU?
A. Control Unit and Registers
B. Registers and Main Memory
C. Control unit and ALU
D. ALU and bus
Answer : C

45. The list of coded instructions is called
A. Computer program
B. Algorithm
C. Flowchart
D. Utility programs
Answer : A

46. A normal CD-ROM usually can store up to data?
A. 680 KB
B. 680 Bytes
C. 680 MB
D. 680 GB
Answer : C

47. Which of the following helps to protect floppy disks from data getting accidentally erased?
A. Access notch
B. Write-protect notch
C. Entry notch
D. Input notch
Answer : B

48. A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process is
A. Process control
B. ALU
C. Register Unit
D. Process description
Answer : D

49. The first Macintosh computer was from
A. First generation
B. Second generation
C. Third generation
D. Fourth generatio
Answer : D

50. Seek time is
A. Time to position the head over proper track
B. Time to position the head over proper sector
C. Time to position the head over proper cylinder
D. None of above
Answer : A