ASSIGNMENT
MCQ
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer System
40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. A computer is an electronic device that can:
(a) Only store data
(b) Process data and produce information
(c) Only print documents
(d) Only perform calculations
Answer: (b) Process data and produce information
2. Which of the following is known as the brain of the computer?
(a) RAM
(b) Hard Disk
(c) CPU
(d) Monitor
Answer: (c) CPU
3. CPU stands for:
(a) Central Processing Unit
(b) Central Program Unit
(c) Computer Processing Unit
(d) Computer Program Unit
Answer: (a) Central Processing Unit
4. Which unit performs arithmetic and logical operations?
(a) Control Unit
(b) Memory Unit
(c) ALU
(d) Input Unit
Answer: (c) ALU
5. ALU stands for:
(a) Arithmetic Logic Unit
(b) Arithmetic Language Unit
(c) Advanced Logic Unit
(d) Automatic Logic Unit
Answer: (a) Arithmetic Logic Unit
6. Which memory is temporary in nature?
(a) ROM
(b) Hard Disk
(c) RAM
(d) CD-ROM
Answer: (c) RAM
7. RAM stands for:
(a) Random Access Memory
(b) Read Access Memory
(c) Random Available Memory
(d) Read Available Memory
Answer: (a) Random Access Memory
8. Which memory is non-volatile?
(a) RAM
(b) Cache
(c) ROM
(d) Register
Answer: (c) ROM
9. ROM stands for:
(a) Read Only Memory
(b) Random Only Memory
(c) Read Open Memory
(d) Random Open Memory
Answer: (a) Read Only Memory
10. Which of the following is an input device?
(a) Monitor
(b) Printer
(c) Keyboard
(d) Speaker
Answer: (c) Keyboard
11. Which device is used to display output?
(a) Scanner
(b) Monitor
(c) Mouse
(d) Keyboard
Answer: (b) Monitor
12. Which of the following is an output device?
(a) Joystick
(b) Scanner
(c) Printer
(d) Microphone
Answer: (c) Printer
13. A scanner is used to:
(a) Print documents
(b) Convert hard copy into digital form
(c) Play music
(d) Store files
Answer: (b) Convert hard copy into digital form
14. The physical parts of a computer are called:
(a) Software
(b) Hardware
(c) Firmware
(d) Malware
Answer: (b) Hardware
15. A set of instructions given to a computer is called:
(a) Hardware
(b) Software
(c) Data
(d) Memory
Answer: (b) Software
16. Which of the following is system software?
(a) MS Word
(b) Windows
(c) Paint
(d) Excel
Answer: (b) Windows
17. Which software manages computer resources?
(a) Application Software
(b) Utility Software
(c) Operating System
(d) Antivirus
Answer: (c) Operating System
18. Which of the following is application software?
(a) Linux
(b) Windows
(c) MS PowerPoint
(d) Android
Answer: (c) MS PowerPoint
19. Which of the following is not an operating system?
(a) Linux
(b) Windows
(c) Android
(d) MS Excel
Answer: (d) MS Excel
20. Data processing converts:
(a) Information into Data
(b) Data into Information
(c) Programs into Data
(d) Hardware into Software
Answer: (b) Data into Information
21. The smallest unit of data in a computer is:
(a) Byte
(b) Bit
(c) KB
(d) MB
Answer: (b) Bit
22. One byte is equal to:
(a) 4 bits
(b) 8 bits
(c) 16 bits
(d) 32 bits
Answer: (b) 8 bits
23. 1 Kilobyte (KB) equals:
(a) 1000 Bytes
(b) 1024 Bytes
(c) 100 Bytes
(d) 2048 Bytes
Answer: (b) 1024 Bytes
24. Which number system is used by computers?
(a) Decimal
(b) Octal
(c) Binary
(d) Hexadecimal
Answer: (c) Binary
25. Binary number system consists of:
(a) 0-7
(b) 0-9
(c) 0 and 1
(d) A-F
Answer: (c) 0 and 1
26. Which generation of computers used Vacuum Tubes?
(a) First Generation
(b) Second Generation
(c) Third Generation
(d) Fourth Generation
Answer: (a) First Generation
27. Which generation used Transistors?
(a) First Generation
(b) Second Generation
(c) Third Generation
(d) Fifth Generation
Answer: (b) Second Generation
28. Integrated Circuits (ICs) were used in:
(a) First Generation
(b) Second Generation
(c) Third Generation
(d) Fifth Generation
Answer: (c) Third Generation
29. Microprocessors were introduced in:
(a) First Generation
(b) Second Generation
(c) Third Generation
(d) Fourth Generation
Answer: (d) Fourth Generation
30. Artificial Intelligence is associated with:
(a) First Generation
(b) Third Generation
(c) Fourth Generation
(d) Fifth Generation
Answer: (d) Fifth Generation
31. Which memory is fastest?
(a) Hard Disk
(b) RAM
(c) Cache Memory
(d) DVD
Answer: (c) Cache Memory
32. Which storage device has the largest capacity?
(a) CD
(b) DVD
(c) Blu-ray Disc
(d) Floppy Disk
Answer: (c) Blu-ray Disc
33. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?
(a) RAM
(b) Cache
(c) Hard Disk
(d) Register
Answer: (c) Hard Disk
34. The main function of the Control Unit is:
(a) Perform calculations
(b) Store data
(c) Control all operations of the computer
(d) Display output
Answer: (c) Control all operations of the computer
35. Which device is used to point and select items on the screen?
(a) Keyboard
(b) Mouse
(c) Printer
(d) Scanner
Answer: (b) Mouse
36. Which of the following is not a storage device?
(a) Hard Disk
(b) Pen Drive
(c) RAM
(d) Monitor
Answer: (d) Monitor
37. Which characteristic of a computer means producing accurate results?
(a) Speed
(b) Storage
(c) Accuracy
(d) Diligence
Answer: (c) Accuracy
38. Which characteristic means a computer can work continuously without getting tired?
(a) Versatility
(b) Accuracy
(c) Diligence
(d) Reliability
Answer: (c) Diligence
39. The term IPO stands for:
(a) Input Process Output
(b) Input Program Output
(c) Internal Process Output
(d) Input Process Operation
Answer: (a) Input Process Output
40. Which of the following is an example of utility software?
(a) MS Word
(b) Paint
(c) Antivirus
(d) PowerPoint
Answer: (c) Antivirus
