1000+ Computer Fundamental Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. Which of the following memories must be refreshed many times per second?
A. Static RAM
B. Dynamic RAM
C. EPROM
D. ROM
Answer : B

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

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

4. A DVD is an example of a (n)-
A. hard disk
B. optical disc
C. output device
D. solid-state storage device
Answer : B

5. Which term is used to describe RAM?
A. Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
B. Static RAM (SRAM)
C. Video RAM (VRAM)
D. All of the above
Answer : D

6. Which of the following is input device?
A. scanner
B. speaker
C. monitor
D. projector
Answer : A

7. The personnel who deals with the computer & its management put together are called
A. Software
B. Human ware
C. Firmware
D. Hardware
Answer : B

8. Which number system is usually followed in a typical 32-bit computer?
A. Binary
B. Decimal
C. Hexadecimal
D. Octal
Answer : A

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

10. RAM stands for
A. Random origin money
B. Random only memory
C. Read only memory
D. Random access memory
Answer : D

11. Memory is made up of
A. Set of wires
B. Set of circuits
C. Large number of cells
D. All of these
Answer : C

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

13. 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

14. Which of the following is the coding of data so that is can't be easily understood if intercepted.
A. Barcode
B. Decoder
C. Encryption
D. Mnemonics
Answer : C

15. Operating system, editors, and debuggers comes under?
A. System Software
B. Application Software
C. Utilities
D. None of the above
Answer : A

16. Which of the following is not a type of Software?
A. System Software
B. Application Software
C. Utility Software
D. Entertainment Software
Answer : D

17. In 1830, Charles Babbage designed a machine called the Analytical Engine which he showed at the Paris Exhibition. In which year was it exhibition?
A. 1820
B. 1860
C. 1855
D. 1870
Answer : C

18. Identify the true statement
A. Computers are 100% accurate but it can suffer from GIGO
B. Computers are reliable because they use electronic component which have very low failure rate
C. Computer is never tired and does not suffer from boredom
D. All of above
Answer : D

19. Personnel who design, program, operates and maintains computer equipment refers to
A. Console-operator
B. Programmer
C. Peopleware
D. System Analyst
Answer : C

20. What was the main disadvantage of vacuum tubes?
A. They were larger in size
B. They consumed a lot of electricity
C. They produced heat and often burned out
D. The operation cost was high
Answer : C

21. The complete picture of data stored in database is known as
A. Record
B. Schema
C. System flowchart
D. DBMS
Answer : B

22. First page of Website is termed as-
A. Homepage
B. Index
C. JAVA script
D. Bookmark
Answer : A

23. ENIAC uses
A. Decimal Numbering System
B. Octal Numbering System
C. Binary Numbering System
D. Hexadecial Numbering System
Answer : A

24. Different components of the motherboard of a PC unit are linked together by sets of parallel electrical conducting lines. What are these lines called?
A. Conductors
B. Buses
C. Connectors
D. Consecutives
Answer : B

25. The first digital computer built with IC chips was known as
A. IBM 7090
B. Apple ? 1
C. IBM System / 360
D. VAX-10
Answer : C

26. The first electronic computer was developed by
A. J.V. Attansoff
B. Bill Gates
C. Simur Cray
D. Winton Serf
Answer : A

27. Which of the following is not an electronic computer?
A. ENIAC
B. ABC
C. UNIVAC
D. EDVAC
Answer : B

28. In most IBM PCs, the CPU, the device drives, memory expansion slots and active components are mounted on a single board. What is the name of this board?
A. Motherboard
B. Breadboard
C. Daughter board
D. Grandmother board
Answer : A

29. IBM 1401 is the first computer to enter in Nepal. It belonged to
A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Froth Generation
Answer : B

30. In the IBM PC-At, what do the words AT stand for
A. Additional Terminals
B. Advance technology
C. Applied technology
D. Advanced terminology
Answer : B

31. Charles Babbage was awarded by Royal Society for his
A. Difference Engine
B. Analytic Engine
C. Binary System in Analytic Engine
D. His concept of input, mill, output and storage
Answer : A

32. Which unit converts computer data into human readable form?
A. Input unit
B. Output unit
C. ALU
D. Control Unit
Answer : B

33. 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

34. When did arch rivals IBM and Apple Computers Inc. decide to join hands?
A. 1978
B. 1984
C. 1990
D. 1991
Answer : D

35. Which electronic component was made out of semiconductor material?
A. Vacuum tubes
B. Transistors
C. ICs
D. All of above
Answer : C

36. Daisy wheel printer is a type of
A. Matrix printer
B. Impact printer
C. Laser printer
D. Manual printer
Answer : B

37. A computer has very low failure rate because it uses electronic components. It produces very consistent results. This is highlighted by which of the feature of computer?
A. Accuracy
B. Reliability
C. Versatility
D. Automatic
Answer : B

38. An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as a:
A. Trojan horse.
B. Virus.
C. Time bomb.
D. Time-related bomb sequence.
Answer : B

39. Which statement is valid?
A. 1KB = 1024 bytes
B. 1 MB=2048 bytes
C. 1 MB = 1000 kilobytes
D. 1 KB = 1000 bytes
Answer : A

40. An integrated circuit is
A. A complicated circuit
B. An integrating device
C. Much costlier than a single transistor
D. Fabricated on a tiny silicon chip
Answer : D

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

42. A modem is connected to
A. a telephone line
B. a keyboard
C. a printer
D. a monitor
Answer : A

43. The most important advantage of a video disk is
A. Compactness
B. Potential capacity
C. Durability
D. Cost effectiveness
Answer : B

44. 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

45. in which year was UKs premier computing event called ?The which computer? started?
A. 1980
B. 1985
C. 1986
D. 1987
Answer : A

46. Which of the following is the 1's complement of 10?
A. 1
B. 110
C. 11
D. 10
Answer : A

47. What is the responsibility of the logical unit in the CPU of a computer?
A. To produce result
B. To compare numbers
C. To control flow of information
D. To do maths works
Answer : B

48. Which of the following computer language is used for artificial intelligence?
A. FORTRAN
B. PROLOG
C. C
D. COBOL
Answer : B

49. ________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.
A. Tracking
B. Formatting
C. Crashing
D. Allotting
Answer : B

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