Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-14
Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-14
Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-14
Question 1
Terminal is
(a) a point at which data enters or leaves the computer
(b) a device to give power supply to the computer
(c) the last instruction in a program
(d) any input / output device
Question 2
. To keep files organised, related documents are often stored in _____ (also called directories) located on the storage medium.
(a) labels
(b) indexes
(c) folders
(d) programs
Question 3
The primary goal of a computer system is to turn data into __
(a) suggestions
(b) ideas
(c) information
(d) reports
Question 4
A key that will erase information from the computer’s memory and characters on the screen
(a) delete key
(b) edit
(c) dummy out
(d) trust key
Question 5
. A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be __
(a) wireless
(b) distributed
(c) centralised
(d) open source
Question 6
_____ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.
(a) Formatting
(b) Tracking
(c) Crashing
(d) Allotting
Question 7
A computer’s type, processor, and operating system define its
(a) size
(b) brand
(c) platform
(d) speed
Question 8
Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as
(a) laptops
(b) supercomputers
(c) minicomputers
(d) file servers
Question 9
A series of statements explaining how the data is to be processed is called
(a) compiler
(b) instruction
(c) program
(d) interpreter
Question 10
A keyboard is this kind of device
(a) black
(b) scanning
(c) output
(d) input
Question 11
Which of the following is not true ?
(a) Chatting can only be done with a single person
(b) Chatting is like e-mail
(c) Chatting can involve multiple persons
(d) Chatting is an electronic dialogue
Question 12
Arithmetic operations
(a) sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order
(b) involve matching one data item to another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item
(c) use conditions with operators such as AND, OR, and NOT
(d) include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Question 13
A disk’s content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is __
(a) write-only
(b) memory-only
(c) read-only
(d) run-only
Question 14
The copy command saves to
(a) the clipboard
(b) the desktop
(c) printer
(d) Microsoft Word
Question 15
. A _____ is often used to select or highlight.
(a) keyboard
(b) icon
(c) hard disk
(d) floppy disk
(e) mouse
Question 16
. What are the two parts of an Email address?
(a) Legal name and phone number
(b) User name and street address
(c) Initials and password
(d) User name and domain name
Question 17
. Files deleted from the hard disk are sent to the __
(a) floppy disk
(b) recycle Bin
(c) clipboard
d) motherboard
Question 18
The ____ is the brain of the computer.
(a) hard disk
(b) hardware
(c) CPU
(d) floppy disk
Question 19
. Sending an E-mail is similar to __
(a) drawing a picture
(b) writing a letter
(c) talking on the phone
(d) sending a package
Question 20
. A _____ is the general term for hardware not necessary to the basic function of the computer, connected externally.
(a) bit
(b) icon
(c) keyboard
(d) printer
Question 21
. A _____ is the general term for hardware not necessary to the basic function of the computer, connected externally.
(a) bit
(b) icon
(c) keyboard
(d) printer
Question 22
Removable disks are often called what?
(a) hard drives
(b) floppies
(c) RAM drives
d) expansion cards
Question 23
Removable disks are often called what?
(a) hard drives
(b) floppies
(c) RAM drives
d) expansion cards
Question 24
Mr. X has no printer to print his report. He wants to take it to Mr. Y’s computer because Mr. Y has a printer. Mr. X could save his report on a __
(a) piece of paper
(b) hard drive
(c) scanner
(d) monitor
(e) floppy disk
Question 25
Computer equipment itself is called __
(a) byte
(b) hardware
(c) mouse
(d) software
Question 26
This is a permanent storage device on computer
(a) monitor
(b) floppy disk
(c) RAM
(d) cache
(e) hard disk
Question 27
What does a Browser do ?
(a) Reads material really fast
(b) Looks through magazines and books in the library
(c) It wastes your time
(d) It provides help menus
(e) It is software used to view web pages
Question 28
The most frequently used piece of hardware for inputting data is the
(a) floppy disk
(b) keyboard
(c) cursor
(d) software
Question 29
If you are going to a site you use often, instead of having to type in the address every time, you should
(a) save it as a file
(b) make a copy of it
(c) memorise it
(d) bookmark it
Question 30
What part of the computer stores programs and files for later use?
(a) hard drive
(b) RAM memory
(c) mother board
(d) adapter board
Question 31
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT are known as what?
(a) domain names
(b) processors
(c) modems
(d) operating systems
Question 32
The __ of a system includes the programs or instructions.
(a) software
(b) peripheral
(c) information
(d) icon
Question 33
The _____ settings are automatic and standard.
(a) default
(b) icon
(c) CPU
(d) peripheral
Question 34
Something which has easily-understood instructions is said to be
(a) icon
(b) hyper
(c) information
(d) word processing
(e) user friendly
Question 35
. The _____ may also be called the screen or monitor.
(a) scanner
(b) printer
(c) hard disk
(d) software
(e) display
Question 36
To make a notebook act as a desktop model, the notebook can be connected to a _____ which is connected to a monitor and other devices.
(a) docking station
(b) bay
(c) port
(d) network
Question 37
The ability to find an individual item in a file immediately ____ is used.
(a) directory
(b) file allocation table
(c) sequential access
(d) direct access
Question 38
The primary purpose of software is to turn data into
(a) information
(b) Web sites
(c) programs
(d) objects
Question 39
The most important or powerful computer in a typical network is
(a) network client
(b) desktop
(c) network server
(d) network station
Question 40
What menu is selected to cut, copy, and paste ?
(a) Tools
(b) File
(c) Special
(d) Edit
Question 41
_____ is the process of finding errors in software code.
(a) Testing
(b) Compiling
(c) Running
(d) Debugging
Question 42
. Which of the following is an example of connectivity ?
(a) floppy disk
(b) Internet
(c) power cord
(d) data
Question 43
Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as
(a) non-volatile storage
(b) volatile storage
(c) sequential storage
(d) direct storage
Question 44
You can use the tab key to
(a) indent a paragraph
(b) move a cursor across the screen
(c) move the cursor down the screen
(d) Only (b) and (a)
Question 45
The ____ key will launch the start buttons.
(a) shift
(b) esc
(c) windows
(d) shortcut
Question 46
Computers use the _____ number system to store data and perform calculations.
(a) hexadecimal
(b) decimal
(c) octal
(d) binary
Question 47
. Virtual memory is
(a) in RAM
(b) memory on the hard disk that the CPU uses as an extended RAM
(c) only necessary if you do not have any RAM in your computer
(d) a back up device for floppy disks
Question 48
. Changing an existing document is called _____ the document.
(a) editing
(b) creating
(c) modifying
(d) adjusting
Question 49
A _____ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
(a) programming structure
(b) syntax
(c) programming language
(d) logic chart
Question 50
. The _____ tells the computer how to use its components.
(a) network
(b) utility
(c) operating system
(d) application program
There are 50 questions to complete.
