Free MCQs & Online Quiz Practice for Exams

Q: Which of the following device is considered to be the first computer?

A) Difference Engine

B) ABACUS

C) Tabulating Machine

D) Marks 1

Q: Which of the following is the process of storing the data, information and instruction?

A) Input Operation

B) Processing Operation

C) Output Operation

D) Storage Operation

Q: Computers are the second powerful and expensive computers than supercomputers.

A) Microcomputers

B) Mini Computers

C) Mainframe Computers

D) Laptops

Q: Which of the following are set of programs that operate and control the computer system?

A) Freeware

B) Shareware

C) System Software

D) Application Software

Q: Which of the following is not a portable computer?

A) Laptop

B) PDA

C) Notebook

D) Mainframe

Q: Which of the following is a program that controls a particular type of device attached to the computer?

A) Operating System

B) Device Driver

C) Utility Software

D) Language Processor

Q: Which software is used to analyze, optimize and maintain the computer?

A) Operating System

B) Device Driver

C) Utility Software

D) Language Processor

Q: Which of the following translates a high-level language program line-by-line?

A) Interpreter

B) Compiler

C) Assembler

D) Processor

Q: Which of the following is not an input device?

A) Mouse

B) Scanner

C) Digital Camera

D) Speaker

Q: Which software is delivered to the user without payment for trial use with limited functionality and for a specific period of time?

A) Open Source

B) Firmware

C) Shareware

D) Freeware

Q: Which term is often used for the fixed, small programs that control various electronic devices?

A) Open Source

B) Firmware

C) Shareware

D) Freeware

Q: The number of pixels (or dots) per square inch area of a monitor is called

A) Size

B) Resolution

C) Dot Pitch

D) Refresh Rate

Q: The distance between the pixels on the monitor is called

A) Size

B) Resolution

C) Dot Pitch

D) Refresh Rate

Q: The output produced by printers is called

A) Hardcopy Output

B) Softcopy Output

C) Plain Output

D) Rough Output

Q: Which printer creates an image by pressing an inked ribbon against the paper?

A) LaserJet Printer

B) Plotter

C) Laser Printer

D) Dot-Matrix Printer

Q: ______ memory holds data and programs not currently in use and provides long-term storage.

A) Primary

B) Secondary

C) Main

D) Internal

Q: Which is the smallest amount of memory a computer can hold?

A) Byte

B) KB

C) Bit

D) MB

Q: Which of the following is the fastest memory?

A) RAM

B) ROM

C) Cache Memory

D) PROM

Q: How much 1 megabyte memory is equal to?

A) 1024 K Bytes

B) 1000 K Bytes

C) 1024 K Bits

D) 1024 G Bytes

Q: Which material is used to make memory chips?

A) Iron

B) Gold

C) Silver

D) Silicon