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Computer Fundamental
1. 1 byte = ? Bits.
a) 8bits b) 6bits c) 12bits d) 4bits
2. Any electronic holding place where data can be stored and retrieved later whenever
required is ____________
a) Memory b) Drive c) Disk d) Circuit
3. Brain of the Computer is ____________.
a) Control unit b) Arithmetic and Logic unit
c) Central Processing Unit d) Memory
4. CD stands for _____.
a) Computer Device b) Compact Disk c) Control Data d) Compact Drive
5. Computer for personal use is _____.
a) Super Computer b) Mainframe Computer
c) Mini Computer d) Micro Computer
6. Computer Monitor is also known as _____.
a) VDU b) Display Screen c) Output Device d) Visual Console
7. CPU stands for_____.
a) Central Programming Unit b) Computer Processing Unit
c) Central Processing Unit d) Central Process Unit
8. Date & Time are available on the desktop at _____.
a) Task bar b) Menu Bar
c) Top left corner d) Bottom left corner
9. DVD stands for _____.
a) Digital Versatile Disc b) Dynamic Video Data
c) Digital Video Disk d) Disc Video Drive
10. Examples of output devices are _____.
a) Keyboard and Mouse b) Speaker, Plotter, VDU
c) CPU and RAM d) Hard Drive and USB Drive
11. Full form of WWW is _____.
a) World Wide Web b) Worldwide Widget Warehouse
c) Western Web World d) World Wide Widget
12. I am the brain of the computer. computer is zero without me. Who am I?
a) Hard Drive b) Monitor c) Keyboard d) CPU
13. IBM stands for _____.
a) International Business Machines b) Integrated Business Models
c) Industrial Business Machines d) Internet-Based Management
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14. In which part of the processor are different types of heart operations?
a) Arithmetic and logic unit b) Motherboard
c) Control Unit d) Memory
15. Modern Computer was developed in _____.
a) 1946 b) 1955 c) 1895 d) 1982
16. Number of bits in ALU is _________.
a) 4 bits b) 8 bits c) 16 bits d) 2 bits
17. RAM is ______ Memory.
a) Secondery b) Primary c) Temporary d) Permanent
18. RAM Stands for _____.
a) Random Access Memory b) Random Automated Memory
c) Rapid Access Mode d) Read Access Memory
19. Saving data and instructions to make them readily available is the job of
__________.
a) Storage Unit b) Cache Unit c) Input Unit d) Output Unit
20. Secondary memory is also called _____.
a) CPU b) RAM
c) External memory, Auxilary memory d) Cache
21. The background of the screen is known as _____.
a) Desktop b) Theme c) Screensaver d) Wallpaper
22. The blinking point which shows your position in the text is called ___.
a) Blinker b) Pointer c) Indicator d) Cursor
23. The brain of any computer system is _____.
a) CPU b) RAM (Random Access Memory)
c) Hard Drive d) ALU
24. The computer is name _____ intelligence.
a) Logical b) Artificial c) Machine d) Virtual
25. The Father of the 5th Generation Computer is called _____.
a) Charles Babbage b) Alan Turing
c) John von Neumann d) James Martin
26. The founder of Microsoft Company is _____.
a) Steve Jobs b) Larry Page
c) Mark Zuckerberg d) Bill Gates and Paul Allen
27. The modern keyboard typically has ______ function keys.
a) 12 b) 8 c) 10 d) 15
28. The mouse has a wheel in the center which is called _______ wheel.
a) Rolling b) Spinning c) Rotating d) Scroll
29. The process of producing useful information for the user is called ___________.
a) Controlling b) Outputting c) Inputting d) Processing

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30. The three main components of computer are _____.
a) CPU, RAM, Monitor
b) Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
c) CPU, GPU, Hard Drive
d) Ram, Input / Output Devices, Central Processing Unit
31. The two basic types of memory in a computer are ________.
a) Primary and major b) Primary and Secondary
c) Minor and Major d) Main and virtual
32. VDU stands for __________.
a) Virtual Display Unit b) Visual Display Unit
c) Virtual Detection Unit d) Visual Detection Unit
33. What does "BIOS" stand for?
a) Basic Input Output System b) Binary Input Output System
c) Backup Input Output System d) Basic Integrated Output System
34. What does "WWW" stand for in the context of the internet?
a) World Web Wonders b) Wide World Web
c) World Wide Web d) World Web Wizardry
35. What does CPU stand for?
a) Central Processing Unit b) Computer Personal Unit
c) Central Peripheral Unit d) Central Printed Unit
36. What does PC stand for?
a) Program Changer b) Program Counter
c) Personal Computer d) Performance Changer
37. What does the "Insert" (Ins) key on a keyboard typically do in text editing
applications?
a) Insert a new page
b) Insert a picture
c) Overwrite text at the cursor position
d) Delete selected text
38. What does the acronym "PDF" stand for?
a) Personal Document Format b) Printable Document Format
c) Portable Document Format d) Public Data Format
39. What does the acronym "RAM" stand for?
a) Read-Only Memory b) Random Access Memory
c) Remote Access Memory d) Redundant Array Memory
40. What does the COMPUTER stand for?
a) Common Operating Machine Purposely Used for Technological and Educational
Research
b) Commonly Occupied Machines Purposely Used in Technical and Educational Research
c) Commonly Operated Machines Purposely Used in Technical and Environmental
Research
d) Commonly Oriented Machines Purposely Used in Technical and Educational Research
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41. What does the term "LAN" stand for?
a) Long Area Network b) Local Area Network
c) Large Array Network d) Limited Access Network
42. What does the term "pixel" stand for?
a) Picture element b) Pixelation element
c) Picture latitude d) Positional element
43. What does the term "ROM" stand for?
a) Random Output Memory b) Read-Only Memory
c) Randomized Operation Module d) Remote Operation Master
44. What is the aspect ratio of a standard widescreen monitor?
a) 04:03 b) 16:09 c) 01:01 d) 05:04
45. What is the clock speed of a CPU measured in?
a) Kilobytes (KB) b) Hertz (Hz) c) Megapixels (MP) d) Gigabytes (GB)
46. What is the common term used for the action of pressing and releasing the left
mouse button twice?
a) Double-click b) Right-click c) Triple-click d) Scroll
47. What is the function of the "Alt" (Alternate) key on a keyboard?
a) Creating a new document b) Deleting a file
c) Printing the current document d) Opening the application menu
48. What is the function of the "Esc" (Escape) key on a keyboard?
a) To close the current application
b) To switch between open applications
c) To cancel or exit a current operation
d) To save a document
49. What is the function of the "Windows" key on a keyboard?
a) Locking the computer b) Opening the Start menu
c) Ejecting a CD/DVD d) Restarting the computer
50. What is the function of the middle mouse button (or scroll wheel click)?
a) Copy and paste b) Open the Start menu
c) Scroll through web pages d) Close applications
51. What is the main purpose of a computer monitor?
a) To provide power to the computer
b) To store data
c) To display visual output from the computer
d) To control peripheral devices
52. What is the main purpose of an input device?
a) To process data b) To display output
c) To perform calculations d) To enter data into the computer
53. What is the primary function of a computer mouse?
a) Displaying images b) Inputting text
c) Pointing and clicking d) Playing music
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54. What is the primary purpose of a computer keyboard?
a) Inputting text and commands b) Displaying graphics
c) Controlling the mouse d) Printing documents
55. What is the purpose of the "Back" and "Forward" buttons often found on some
mice?
a) Adjust screen brightness b) Navigate web pages or documents
c) Switch between open applications d) Lock the computer
56. What is the purpose of the "Num Lock" key on a keyboard?
a) To enable or disable the numeric keypad
b) To toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters
c) To activate the calculator
d) To lock the computer
57. What is the purpose of the "Print Screen" (PrtSc) key on a keyboard?
a) To print the current document
b) To take a screenshot of the entire screen
c) To open the printer settings
d) To exit an application
58. What is the screen size of a monitor typically measured in?
a) Megapixels b) Inches c) Pixels d) Centimeters
59. What is the smallest unit of digital data?
a) Byte b) Bit c) Kilobyte d) Megabyte
60. What is the typical range for a monitor's refresh rate?
a) 1Hz - 10Hz b) 30Hz - 60Hz
c) 100Hz - 1000Hz d) 5000Hz - 10000Hz
61. What unit of measurement is used to quantify CPU performance?
a) Gigahertz(GHz) b) Gigabytes (GB) c) Megahertz (MHz) d) Kilohertz (kHz)
62. Which action involves pressing and holding the left mouse button while moving the
mouse?
a) Right-click b) Drag and drop c) Double-click d) Middle-click
63. Which button on a mouse is typically used to open context menus in Windows?
a) Left button b) Right button c) Middle button d) Scroll wheel
64. Which component of a computer is responsible for storing and executing program
instructions?
a) Hard Disk Drive b) CPU (Central Processing Unit)
c) Monitor d) Keyboard
65. Which component of the computer displays visual output?
a) Keyboard b) CPU c) Monitor d) Mouse
66. Which component of the computer is often referred to as the "brain" of the
system?
a) RAM b) Hard Disk Drive c) CPU d) Monitor

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67. Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical
operations?
a) Control Unit b) RAM (Random Access Memory)
c) ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) d) Cache Memory
68. Which component of the CPU manages the flow of data between the CPU and
other parts of the computer?
a) ALU b) Control Unit c) Cache Memory d) Register File
69. Which computer component is responsible for executing instructions and
performing calculations?
a) RAM b) Hard Drive c) CPU d) Monitor
70. Which computer component is responsible for storing data even when the
computer is turned off?
a) RAM b) Hard Disk Drive c) CPU d) Monitor
71. Which computer component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the
CPU is currently working on?
a) Hard drive b) RAM c) Motherboard d) CPU
72. Which computer component performs arithmetic and logical operations?
a) RAM b) CPU c) Monitor d) Hard Disk Drive
73. Which computer input device is used to move the cursor on the screen and make
selections?
a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Printer
74. Which computer port is used to connect a keyboard and a mouse?
a) USB b) HDMI c) VGA d) Ethernet
75. Which CPU component is responsible for fetching and decoding instructions?
a) ALU b) Cache Memory c) Control Unit d) RAM
76. Which CPU manufacturer is known for the Ryzen and Threadripper processor
lines?
a) Intel b) AMD c) NVIDIA d) Qualcomm
77. Which hand is a traditional computer mouse designed for?
a) Right hand b) Left hand
c) Both hands d) No specific hand
78. Which is not an application software?
a) Photoshop b) WinWord XP c) Page Maker d) Windows NT
79. Which key combination is often used to cut selected text or objects?
a) Ctrl + C b) Ctrl + V c) Ctrl + X d) Ctrl + Z
80. Which key is commonly used to align text to the center in word processing
software?
a) Alt key b) Ctrl key c) Tab key d) Ctrl + E
81. Which key is commonly used to move the cursor one space to the left?
a) Tab key b) Backspace key c) Left arrow key d) Enter key
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82. Which key is commonly used to navigate backward through web pages in a web
browser?
a) Ctrl key b) Alt key
c) Backspace key d) Alt + Left Arrow key
83. Which key is commonly used to open the "Find" or "Search" function in most
applications?
a) Ctrl + F b) Ctrl + S c) Ctrl + P d) Ctrl + A
84. Which key is often used to toggle between open applications in Windows?
a) Alt + Tab b) Ctrl + Alt + Del
c) Shift + Tab d) Alt + Esc
85. Which key is used to lock the letter keys in uppercase mode?
a) Shift key b) Caps Lock key c) Alt key d) Num Lock key
86. Which key is used to move the cursor to the beginning of a line of text?
a) Home key b) End key c) Page Up key d) Page Down key
87. Which key is used to open the task manager in Windows to view and manage
running applications?
a) Ctrl key b) Alt key
c) Esc key d) Ctrl + Shift + Esc
88. Which key is used to start a new line in a text document or move the cursor to the
next field in a form?
a) Enter key b) Shift key c) Spacebar d) Ctrl key
89. Which key is used to switch between uppercase and lowercase letters while typing?
a) Tab key b) Ctrl key c) Alt key d) Shift key
90. Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to undo the last action in many
applications?
a) Ctrl + V b) Ctrl + C c) Ctrl + Z d) Ctrl + S
91. Which mouse setting controls the speed at which the cursor moves across the
screen?
a) Sensitivity b) DPI c) Acceleration d) Polling rate
92. Which of the following are physical devices of a computer?
a) Hardware b) Software c) System Software d) Package
93. Which of the following devices is used to input graphical information into a
computer?
a) Printer b) Mouse c) Keyboard d) Scanner
94. Which of the following file extensions typically represents a video file?
a) .txt b) .jpg c) .mp3 d) .avi
95. Which of the following is a volatile memory component?
a) Hard Disk Drive b) USB Flash Drive c) ROM d) RAM
96. Which of the following is a volatile memory?
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a) Hard Drive b) Flash Drive c) CD-ROM d) RAM
97. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
a) Printer b) Scanner c) Speaker d) Monitor
98. Which of the following is an example of an output device?
a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Scanner
99. Which of the following is considered the "brain" of the computer?
a) RAM b) Hard Disk Drive c) CPU d) Monitor
100. Which of the following is independent of the address bus?
a) Secondary memory b) Main memory
c) Onboard memory d) Cache memory
101. Which of the following is non-volatile storage?
a) Backup b) Secondary c) Primary d) Cache
102. Which of the following is not an example of secondary storage?
a) Hard disk drive b) CD-ROM c) RAM d) USB flash drive
103. Which of the following is used to hold running program instructions?
a) Primary Storage b) Virtual Storage
c) Internal Storage d) Minor Devices
104. Which part of a mouse is responsible for detecting and tracking movement on a
surface?
a) Scroll wheel b) Right button c) Optical sensor d) Left button
105. Which part of the computer stores data and instructions temporarily for the CPU
to process?
a) RAM b) Hard Disk Drive
c) Power Supply Unit d) CPU
106. Which part of the CPU is responsible for fetching instructions from memory and
executing them?
a) ALU b) Control Unit c) Cache Memory d) Register File
107. Which term describes the difference in brightness between the brightest and
darkest parts of an image displayed on a monitor?
a) Resolution b) Refresh rate c) Contrast ratio d) Aspect ratio
108. Which term describes the number of distinct colors a monitor can display?
a) Resolution b) Refresh rate c) Color depth d) Aspect ratio
109. Which type of connector is commonly used to connect a monitor to a computer's
graphics card?
a) HDMI b) USB c) Ethernet d) Audio jack
110. Which type of memory is non-volatile and is used to store the computer's
firmware?
a) RAM b) ROM c) Cache memory d) Virtual memory
111. Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains its data even when the power is

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turned off?
a) RAM b) Cache memory c) ROM d) Virtual memory
112. Which type of mouse can be recharged through a USB cable and often comes
with a built-in battery?
a) Optical mouse b) Wired mouse c) Wireless mouse d) Ergonomic mouse
113. Which type of mouse does not have a physical ball inside but uses light to track
movement?
a) Optical mouse b) Ball mouse c) Wireless mouse d) Ergonomic mouse
114. Which type of mouse does not have a physical cable connecting it to the
computer?
a) Ball mouse b) Wired mouse c) Wireless mouse d) Optical mouse
115. Which type of mouse features customizable weight options to adjust its feel and
balance?
a) Wireless mouse b) Ball mouse c) Optical mouse d) Gaming mouse
116. Which type of software manages hardware resources, provides an interface for
user interaction, and runs applications?
a) Web Browser b) Operating System
c) Compiler d) Word Processor
117. Who is the father of Modern Computer?
a) James Gosling b) Charles Babbage
c) Dennis Ritchie d) Bjarne Stroustrup
118. _____ is the longest key on the keyboard.
a) Enter b) Shift c) Spacebar d) Backspace
119. Line Printers that print one line at a time are _________.
a) Laser Printers b) Inkjet Printers c) Drum Printers d) Chain Printers
120. 1 yottabyte = ______________.
a) 1024 TB b) 1024 EB c) 1024 ZB d) 1024 PB
121. The Functions of execution and sequencing are performed by using
______________.
a) Input Signals b) Output Signals c) Control Signals d) CPU
122. What does GUI stand for?
a) General Unifying Interface b) Graphic Unifying Interface
c) General User Interface d) Graphical User Interface
123. What does MBR stand for?
a) Main Buffer Register b) Memory Buffer Routine
c) Main Buffer Routine d) Memory Buffer Register
124. What is the function of the "Fn" (Function) key on many laptop keyboards?
a) Capitalizing letters b) Switching between open applications
c) Deleting text d) Adjusting screen brightness
125. Which computer language consists of only two characters, 0 and 1?
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a) Assembly Language b) Binary Language
c) Machine Language d) High-Level Language
126. Which keyboard layout is commonly used in many European countries, including
France and Belgium?
a) QWERTY b) AZERTY c) QWERTZ d) DVORAK
127. Which of the following storage devices typically has the highest storage capacity?
a) Floppy disk b) CD-ROM c) Hard disk drive d) USB flash drive
128. Which of the following storage devices uses a laser to read and write data?
a) Hard Disk Drive b) USB Flash Drive c) CD-ROM d) Floppy Disk
129. Which of the following storage devices uses laser technology to read and write
data?
a) Hard Disk Drive b) USB Flash Drive c) CD-ROM d) Floppy Disk
130. Which type of memory is volatile and is used to store data that is currently being
used or processed by the CPU?
a) ROM b) Cache memory c) Hard Disk Drive d) RAM
131. Which type of mouse is designed to reduce strain and discomfort during extended
use?
a) Gaming mouse b) Ergonomic mouse c) Ball mouse d) Optical mouse
132. Which type of software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious
software from a computer?
a) Operating System b) Office Suite
c) Firewall d) Antivirus
133. Which unit is responsible for converting the data received from the user into a
computer understandable format?
a) Memory Unit b) Arithmetic & Logic Unit
c) Input Unit d) Output Unit
134. What does the term "Bit" stand for?
a) Binary Transition b) Binary Information Term
c) Binary Unit d) Binary Digit
135. What is the primary function of an operating system?
a) Running applications b) Managing hardware resources
c) Editing documents d) Creating spreadsheets
136. What is the smallest unit of digital information?
a) Bit b) Byte c) Megabyte d) Kilobyte
137. Which type of software acts as an intermediary between the user and the
computer hardware?
a) Application Software b) Utility Software
c) Operating System d) Firmware
138. Which type of software is designed to detect and remove viruses and malware
from a computer?
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 a) Firewall b) Operating System
c) Antivirus d) Spreadsheet Software

Answer Key
1.A 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.B 11.A 12.D 13.A 14.A 15.A 16.C 17.B 18.A 19.A
20.C 21.A 22.D 23.A 24.B 25.A 26.D 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.D 31.B 32.B 33.A 34.C 35.A 36.C
37.C 38.C 39.B 40.A 41.B 42.A 43.B 44.B 45.B 46.A 47.D 48.C 49.B 50.C 51.C 52.D 53.C
54.A 55.B 56.A 57.B 58.B 59.B 60.B 61.A 62.B 63.B 64.B 65.C 66.C 67.C 68.B 69.C 70.B
71.B 72.B 73.C 74.A 75.C 76.B 77.A 78.D 79.C 80.D 81.C 82.D 83.A 84.A 85.B 86.A 87.D
88.A 89.D 90.C 91.A 92.A 93.B 94.D 95.D 96.D 97.B 98.B 99.C 100.A 101.B 102.C 103.A
104.C 105.A 106.B 107.C 108.C 109.A 110.B 111.C 112.C 113.A 114.C 115.D 116.B
117.B 118.C 119.C 120.C 121.C 122.D 123.D 124.D 125.C 126.B 127.C 128.C 129.C
130.D 131.B 132.D 133.C 134.D 135.B 136.A 137.C 138.C

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