BSC I CSE - HONOURS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Fill in the Blanks with Answers
1. The full form of CPU is ________________Central Processing Unit.
2. Input and Output devices together are called_______________. I/O devices.
3. A computer cannot work without _________________software.
4. A _________is a binary digit. bit
5. RAM stands for ___________________. Random Access Memory.
6. The brain of the computer is called the ______________. CPU.
7. The physical parts of a computer are called ____________.hardware.
8. A group of 8 bits is called a __________.byte.
9. A printer is an example of an _________ device.
10. A program is a set of ____________. instructions.
11. A device used to store data permanently is _____________. hard disk.
12. A ________ is used to connect computers over a [Link]
13. __________is an example of application software. MS Word
14. The first mechanical computer was designed by _________. Charles Babbage.
15. Computers work on the principle of ____________ Input → Process → Output.
16. The language directly understood by a computer is called ___________language.
machine
17. LAN stands for ___________________.Local Area Network.
18. The internet is an example of a _____________. wide area network.
19. Software that manages computer hardware is called __________software. system
20. A small, portable storage device is called a _________drive. pen
MCQs with Answers
1. RAM is a type of:
A) Permanent Memory
B) Temporary Memory
C) Secondary Storage
D) Output Device
✅ Answer: B
2. Which memory is non-volatile?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Register
✅ Answer: B
3. 1 Byte = ?
A) 2 bits
B) 4 bits
C) 8 bits
D) 16 bits
✅ Answer: C
4. Which of the following is used for long-term data storage?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Hard Disk
✅ Answer: D
5. Which of these is system software?
A) MS Word
B) Windows
C) Photoshop
D) Chrome
✅ Answer: B
6. Which of these is not hardware?
A) Mouse
B) Printer
C) Windows OS
D) Monitor
✅ Answer: C
7. Which of the following is a type of software?
A) System Software
B) Application Software
C) Utility Software
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D
8. Which of the following is a web browser?
A) Word
B) Excel
C) Chrome
D) Windows
✅ Answer: C
9. What is the full form of ICT?
A) Information and Communication Technology
B) Internet and Computer Technology
C) Information Coding Technique
D) Input Communication Tool
✅ Answer: A
10. Which part performs arithmetic operations in a computer?
A) CU
B) ALU
C) RAM
D) ROM
✅ Answer: B
11. Which of the following is an application software?
A) MS Excel
B) Windows
C) DOS
D) Linux
✅ Answer: A
12. Which device is used to connect a computer to a network?
A) Monitor
B) Router
C) RAM
D) Printer
✅ Answer: B
13. Which language is directly understood by the computer?
A) High-level language
B) Assembly language
C) Machine language
D) C++
✅ Answer: C
14. Which is an example of high-level programming language?
A) Binary
B) Java
C) Machine code
D) Assembly
✅ Answer: B
15. What is GUI?
A) General User Interface
B) Graphical User Interface
C) Global User Integration
D) Graphic Uniform Internet
✅ Answer: B
16. Which of these is not a type of computer?
A) Supercomputer
B) Mainframe
C) Microscope
D) Personal Computer
✅ Answer: C
17. Which one is used to take a hard copy of documents?
A) Scanner
B) Printer
C) Monitor
D) Mouse
✅ Answer: B
18. What is a file?
A) A collection of icons
B) A collection of folders
C) A collection of data or information
D) A type of virus
✅ Answer: C
19. Which of the following is an example of storage device?
A) Monitor
B) Keyboard
C) Hard Disk
D) Scanner
✅ Answer: C
20. The full form of USB is:
A) Universal Serial Bus
B) Uniform Storage Box
C) Unique Software Board
D) Universal Software Base
✅ Answer: A
Short Questions with Answers (20)
1. Q: What is a computer?
A: A computer is an electronic device that processes data to produce information.
2. Q: Name the two main types of software.
A: System software and Application software.
3. Q: What is the function of the CPU?
A: It processes instructions and manages the operations of the computer.
4. Q: What is hardware?
A: Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer.
5. : What is the full form of ROM?
A: Read Only Memory.
6. Q: What is an operating system?
A: It is system software that manages hardware and software resources.
7. Q: Give two examples of input devices.
A: Keyboard and Scanner.
8. Q: What is data?
A: Data is raw facts and figures.
9. Q: What is information?
A: Information is processed data that is meaningful.
10. Q: Who is known as the father of computers?
A: Charles Babbage.
