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WorksheetsCategory (IX to XII) – Computer Basics MCQs
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Which of the following is considered the father of the computer?
Charles Babbage
Alan Turing
John Napier
Blaise Pascal
Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
The main component introduced in the second generation of computers was:
ICs
Vacuum tubes
Transistors
Microprocessors
ICs (Integrated Circuits) were used in which generation?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Which one of these is an output device?
Keyboard
Scanner
Monitor
Joystick
What does CPU stand for?
Central Print Unit
Central Process Unit
Central Processing Unit
Central Peripheral Unit
Which part of the computer performs calculations and comparisons?
CU
ALU
RAM
ROM
Which memory is volatile?
ROM
RAM
Hard Disk
CD-ROM
The control unit is a part of:
ALU
CPU
Monitor
Input devices
Which is a type of software that controls hardware?
Utility
Application
System Software
Programming Language
Which of the following is an example of application software?
MS Word
DOS
Windows
BIOS
What is the function of storage devices?
Input data
Process data
Store data
Output data
A computer is an electronic device that:
Stores data
Processes data
Performs logical operations
All of the above
The word “Computer” is derived from:
Latin
French
Greek
Arabic
The data that is entered into the computer is called:
Output
Process
Input
Program
Computers operate on the principle of:
Artificial Intelligence
Automation
Manual Operation
Error Introduction
The brain of the computer is:
RAM
Monitor
CPU
Hard Disk
Which part of the computer displays the output?
CPU
Printer
Monitor
Mouse
A set of instructions given to the computer is called:
Program
Output
Input
Processing
Computers perform tasks without:
Electricity
Repetition
Fatigue
Speed
The physical parts of a computer are called:
Software
Hardware
Operating System
Programs
Software that manages the computer hardware is:
Application Software
Utility Software
System Software
Multimedia Software
The computer performs which basic operations?
Input, Process, Output, Storage
Input, Save, Print
Output, Type, Delete
Open, Close, Exit
Which of the following is an example of hardware?
MS Word
Paint
Scanner
Excel
Which part of the CPU manages all operations in the computer system?
Arithmetic Unit
Control Unit
Monitor
Keyboard
The Control Unit and ALU together form the:
Operating System
Memory Unit
CPU
RAM
Which component stores data temporarily while the computer is running?
ROM
CD-ROM
RAM
Hard Disk
Which type of memory is non-volatile and cannot be changed easily?
RAM
ROM
Cache
Registers
Which memory is used to increase the speed of data access by the CPU?
Cache Memory
Secondary Memory
ROM
Flash Memory
Registers are located in:
RAM
ROM
CPU
Hard Drive
What is an operating system?
Application software
Utility software
System software
Word processor
The main function of an operating system is to:
Play games
Manage hardware and software resources
Type letters
Connect to the internet
Which one of the following is an example of system software?
MS Word
Windows
Photoshop
Notepad++
Operating system acts as an interface between:
User and printer
Hardware and software
User and hardware
User and application
Which of these is a commonly used operating system?
Android
Adobe
Google Chrome
MS Excel
Which term refers to the ability of an OS to run more than one task at the same time?
Single-tasking
Multi-tasking
Formatting
Virtualization
Which interface is more user-friendly?
CLI
TUI
GUI
BIOS
Which is a multi-user OS?
MS DOS
Windows 3.1
Unix
Calculator
Real-time operating systems are used in:
Video games
Word processing
Embedded systems
Browsing the web
Which OS is most suitable for ATMs or traffic lights?
Real-time OS
Multi-user OS
Network OS
Time-sharing OS
Which of these is NOT a function of the OS?
Process management
Spreadsheet editing
File management
Memory management
Which of the following is an example of office automation software?
VLC Media Player
MS Word
Google Chrome
Adobe Photoshop
Word processing software is used for:
Creating drawings
Composing and editing text documents
Making slideshows
Compiling code
MS PowerPoint is used to create:
Reports
Letters
Presentations
Databases
The file extension of a Microsoft Word document is:
.xls
.ppt
.docx
.mdb
Which of the following is not a word processor?
MS Word
WordPad
MS Excel
Google Docs
In MS Excel, formulas begin with:
=
+
–
$
In a database, data is organized in:
Slides
Folders
Tables
Charts
Which key combination is used to copy text?
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + X
Ctrl + P
What is a template in office automation?
A computer virus
A pre-designed document layout
A screen saver
A hardware tool
Database management software example is:
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Access
MS Paint
Which of the following allows creating visual effects in a presentation?
Transition
Spreadsheet
Slide Sorter
Mail Merge
Which type of software helps in managing day-to-day office work?
System Software
Utility Software
Office Automation Software
Compiler
Which application is mainly used to process numeric data?
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Access
Which tab in MS Word contains font settings?
View
Home
Insert
Layout
What is MS Access used for?
Writing reports
Designing presentations
Managing databases
Drawing graphics
What is data communication?
Storage of data
Processing of data
Transmission of data between devices
Encryption of data
Which of the following is the source of data in data communication?
Modem
Sender
Receiver
Channel
Which device receives the transmitted data?
Sender
Channel
Receiver
Modem
A medium used to transmit data from sender to receiver is called:
Protocol
Path
Channel
Frequency
Which of the following represents the actual information to be communicated?
Channel
Protocol
Message
Medium
What is used to establish rules for data communication?
Sender
Modem
Channel
Protocol
Which one is an example of unguided transmission media?
Coaxial cable
Optical fiber
Microwave
Twisted pair
Which device is used to convert digital signals into analog?
Router
Modem
Switch
Hub
Modem is a combination of:
Modulator and Encoder
Modulator and Demodulator
Decoder and Switch
Switch and Transmitter
What is the function of a switch in a network?
Converts signals
Connects different networks
Directs data packets to devices
Encodes data
A device that forwards data based on IP addresses is called:
Hub
Switch
Router
Bridge
Which device is considered less intelligent in a network?
Router
Switch
Hub
Modem
Which device operates only in broadcast mode?
Hub
Switch
Router
Repeater
A device used to connect two different networks is called:
Hub
Repeater
Router
Switch
Which device operates at the physical layer only?
Router
Repeater
Switch
Bridge
The most expensive type of network to establish is:
LAN
WAN
MAN
PAN
A network confined to a room is called:
LAN
WAN
PAN
MAN
The Internet is an example of:
LAN
PAN
MAN
WAN
Data can be transmitted in how many directions in simplex mode?
One
Two (alternate)
Two (simultaneous)
Four
In half duplex mode, communication is:
One-way only
Two-way at the same time
Two-way but not simultaneously
None of these
Which of the following is an example of full duplex?
Television
Walkie-talkie
Telephone
Radio
Which transmission mode is used in keyboards?
Full duplex
Simplex
Half duplex
None
HTTP is a protocol used for:
File transfer
Web browsing
Security
FTP stands for:
File Transfer Program
File Transfer Protocol
Fast Transfer Protocol
File Tracking Protocol
Which protocol is used to send emails?
HTTP
SMTP
FTP
SNMP
Which protocol is used for secure communication over a network?
FTP
SMTP
HTTPS
POP3
A person who gains unauthorized access to a computer system is called a:
Programmer
User
Hacker
Engineer
What should you do to protect your online accounts?
Use simple passwords
Share your password
Use strong and unique passwords
Write password on paper
Computer ethics refers to:
Rules of computer design
Laws of programming
Proper use of computers
Computer games
Which tool can help prevent data loss in case of computer failure?
Firewall
Antivirus
Backup
Malware
A strong password should contain:
Only letters
Only numbers
Combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
Your name
Copyright protects:
Hardware
Electricity
Original creative works
Operating systems only
A common way to protect computers from hackers is to:
Turn off the monitor
Use strong passwords and firewalls
Avoid updating software
Allow pop-ups
Spyware is used to:
Protect computers
Increase system speed
Secretly collect user information
Design software
What does HTML stand for?
HighText Machine Language
HyperText and Markup Language
HyperText Markup Language
High Transfer Markup Language
Which tag is used to display an image in HTML?
A web page is a part of:
Web browser
Website
HTML
Server
HTML is a type of:
Programming language
Scripting language
Markup language
None of these
What is the file extension of an HTML file?
.htm or .html
.web
.doc
.exe
Which tag is used to start an HTML document?
What does a web browser do?
Creates websites
Displays web pages
Stores web data
Edits HTML
Which tag is used to insert a line break in HTML?
Which tag is used for headings in HTML?
to
Which of the following is a correct HTML element for inserting a paragraph?
The tag is used to:
Insert a break
Make text italic
Make text bold
Create buttons
The tag in HTML is used to:
Display image
Add italics to text
Insert input box
None of these
Which HTML tag is used to create an ordered list?
Unordered lists use the tag:
Which tag is used to create a table row?
| tag? a) Table data b) Table description c) Table definition d) Table document 108. The tag contains:a) Main content b) Title and meta data c) Footer d) Paragraphs 109. Which HTML element defines the document title shown in the browser tab? a) b) c) d) 110. What does CSS stand for? a) Color Style System b) Creative Style Sheet c) Cascading Style Sheets d) Computer Style Sheet 111. Which HTML tag is used to link CSS with HTML? a) b) c) d) 112. Which attribute is used in a) href b) src c) file d) link 113. The default alignment of a paragraph in HTML is: a) Right b) Center c) Justify d) Left 114. Which tag is used to display a horizontal line? a) b) c) d) 115. What does the a) Displays tables b) Creates web forms c) Adds images d) Writes paragraph 116. Which tag is used to create input fields? a) b) c) d) 117. To create a submit button in HTML, which tag is used? a) b) c) d) 118. Which tag is used to define a drop-down list? a) b) c) d) 119. Which of the following is a valid HTML comment? a) b) // Comment // c) /* Comment */ d) # Comment 120. Which tag is used to define the main visible part of a web page? a) b) c) d) 121. What is a database? a) A spreadsheet b) A collection of programs c) A collection of related data d) A file manager 122. The main purpose of a database is to: a) Format text b) Store and manage data c) Draw images d) Play music 123. Which of the following is a type of database? a) Flat-file b) Relational c) Object-oriented d) All of the above 124. A DBMS stands for: a) Digital Binary Machine Storage b) Database Management System c) Data Base Main Storage d) Device Base Media System 125. Which of these is a database software? a) MS Word b) MS Excel c) MS Access d) MS PowerPoint 126. The smallest unit of data in a database is called: a) Field b) Record c) Table d) File 127. A row in a database table is called a: a) Field b) Table c) Record d) Form 128. A column in a table is called a: a) Row b) Field c) File d) Record 129. A group of related fields is called a: a) Table b) Record c) File d) Sheet 130. Which of the following is a feature of DBMS? a) Data storage b) Data security c) Data sharing d) All of the above 131. Which database model is based on tables? a) Hierarchical b) Network c) Relational d) Object-oriented 132. In a database table, a field is defined by: a) Row b) Column c) Record d) Page 133. Which key uniquely identifies a record in a table? a) Foreign key b) Candidate key c) Primary key d) Super key 134. What is used to interact with the database? a) Keyboard b) Query c) Monitor d) Mouse 135. Which language is used to manage and manipulate databases? a) HTML b) SQL c) C++ d) Java 136. The process of organizing data to avoid duplication is called: a) Joining b) Sorting c) Normalization d) Querying 137. Which database object is used to display specific data? a) Table b) Form c) Query d) Report 138. Which object is used to print results in a formatted way? a) Form b) Table c) Query d) Report 139. A DBMS ensures that data is stored: a) In files b) Randomly c) In an organized manner d) Without structure 140. In a relational database, tables are linked using: a) Rows b) Columns c) Keys d) Pages 141. Data Redundancy means: a) Missing data b) Duplicate data c) Structured data d) Secure data 142. Which of these helps prevent data redundancy? a) Flat file b) DBMS c) Spreadsheet d) Word Processor 143. Which part of the database contains actual data? a) Query b) Report c) Table d) Form 144. The user interface to input data easily in a database is: a) Table b) Query c) Report d) Form 145. Which of the following stores multiple records? a) Field b) Table c) Form d) Query 146. What is the full form of SQL? a) Structured Question Language b) Sequential Query Language c) Structured Query Language d) System Query Language 147. A foreign key is used to: a) Create duplicate tables b) Link two tables c) Store images d) Define records 148. The core feature of computers is: a) Playing games b) Solving problems c) Drawing pictures d) Watching videos 149. Who is responsible for analyzing problems? a) Monitor b) Mouse c) Programmer d) Printer 150. In simple words, a problem is: a) A question with no answer b) A fun puzzle c) A question that requires a solution d) A computer error Reset Similar Resources on Wayground155 questions HTML 1 - Dhony - SMA Xaverius 3 Palembang Worksheet • 11th Grade 151 questions Web Design Test Worksheet • 9th - 12th Grade 150 questions ADMINISTRASI INFRASTRUKTUR JARINGAN Worksheet • 11th Grade 145 questions Evaluación de Concimientos BBR Mantenimiento y Redes Worksheet • 11th Grade 154 questions Bài 1. Hệ điều hành Worksheet • 11th Grade 150 questions Untitled Quiz Worksheet • 11th Grade 153 questions XI COMPUTER SCIENCE Worksheet • 11th Grade |
