Computer Fundamental 1000+ MCQ with answer for JEE Main

1. When was the world's first laptop computer introduced in the market and by whom?
A. Hewlett-Packard
B. Epson, 1981
C. Laplink traveling software In1982
D. Tandy model-2000, 1985
Answer : B

2. hat produces useful information out of data?
A. Computer
B. Processing
C. Programming
D. none of above
Answer : B

3. UNIVAC was a first generation computer. What is its full form?
A. Universal Automatic Computer
B. Universal Array Computer
C. Unique Automatic Computer
D. Unvalued Automatic Computer
Answer : A

4. The personal computer industry was started by
A. IBM
B. Apple
C. Compaq
D. HCL
Answer : A

5. 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

6. Which of the following devices can be sued to directly image printed text?
A. OCR
B. OMR
C. MICR
D. All of above
Answer : A

7. The octal equivalence of 111010 is
A. 81
B. 72
C. 71
D. None of above
Answer : B

8. Mostly which of the following device is used to carry user files?
A. Floppy Disk
B. Hard Disk
C. RAM
D. CDROM
Answer : A

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

10. When did IBM introduce the 20286 based PC/AT?
A. 1982
B. 1984
C. 1985
D. 1989
Answer : B

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

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

13. Integrated Circuits (ICs) are related to which generation of computers?
A. First generation
B. Second generation
C. Third generation
D. Fourth generation
Answer : C

14. COBOL is widely used in application s
A. Commercial
B. Scientific
C. Space
D. Mathematical
Answer : A

15. The act of retrieving existing data from memory is called
A. Read-out
B. Read from
C. Read
D. All of above
Answer : D

16. 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

17. People often call ______ as the brain of computer system
A. Control Unit
B. Arithmetic Logic Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Storage Unit
Answer : C

18. 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

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

20. Which of the following is not the classification of computers based on application?
A. Electronic Computers
B. Analog Computers
C. Digital Computers
D. Hybrid Computers
Answer : A

21. Which of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
A. Laser printer
B. Ink jet printer
C. Plotter
D. Dot matrix printer
Answer : C

22. One computer that is not considered a portable is
A. Minicomputer
B. Laptop computer
C. Notebook computer
D. All of above
Answer : A

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

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

25. When was vacuum tube invented?
A. 1900
B. 1906
C. 1910
D. 1880
Answer : B

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

27. 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

28. Select the Odd one
A. Operating system
B. Interpreter
C. Compiler
D. Assembler
Answer : A

29. When was the company named IBM?
A. 1914
B. 1924
C. 1975
D. None of above
Answer : B

30. 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

31. Computer professionals working in a computer centre are
A. Software
B. Firmware
C. Hardware
D. Humanware
Answer : D

32. How was the generation of computer classified?
A. By the device used in memory & processor
B. By the speed of computer
C. By the model of the computer
D. By the accuracy of computer
Answer : A

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

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

35. The arranging of data in a logical sequence is called
A. Sorting
B. Classifying
C. Reproducing
D. Summarizing
Answer : A

36. John Napier invented Logarithm in
A. 1614
B. 1617
C. 1620
D. None of above
Answer : A

37. ________ represents raw facts, where-as________ is data made meaningful.
A. Information, reporting
B. Data, information
C. Information, bits
D. Records, bytes
Answer : B

38. Which of the following items are examples of storage devices?
A. Floppy / hard disks
B. CD-ROMs
C. Tape devices
D. All of the above
Answer : D

39. Which device is used as the standard pointing device in a Graphical User Environment?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Joystick
D. Track ball
Answer : B

40. 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

41. What is a light pen?
A. A Mechanical Input device
B. Optical input device
C. Electronic input device
D. Optical output device
Answer : B

42. Which operation is not performed by computer
A. Inputting
B. Processing
C. Controlling
D. Understanding
Answer : D

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

44. Which computer was considered the first electronic computer until 1973 when court invalidated the patent?
A. ENIAC
B. MARK I
C. Z3
D. ABC
Answer : A

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

46. 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

47. A state. is a bi-stable electronic circuit that has
A. Multivibrator
B. Flip-flop
C. Logic gates
D. laten
Answer : B

48. Which of the following device was not invented by Babbage?
A. Pascaline
B. Difference Engine
C. Analytical Engine
D. None of above
Answer : A

49. Regarding a VDU, Which statement is more correct?
A. It is an output device
B. It is an input device
C. It is a peripheral device
D. It is hardware item
Answer : C

50. Which of the following is not a class of computers based on size?
A. Mainframe Computers
B. Mini Computers
C. Micro Computers
D. Super Computers
Answer : D