Introduction to Computers MCQs with Answers
What is the full form of “CPU”?
a) Central Processing Unit
b) Central Processor Unit
c) Centralized Processing Unit
d) Central Program Unit
Which of the following is an example of hardware?
a) Microsoft Word
b) Operating System
c) Keyboard
d) Internet Browser
Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes for processing?
a) First generation
b) Second generation
c) Third generation
d) Fourth generation
Which of the following is an output device?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Printer
d) Scanner
What does “RAM” stand for?
a) Randomly Accessed Memory
b) Read-Only Access Memory
c) Random Access Memory
d) Read Access Memory
Which of the following is not a type of software?
a) Word Processor
b) Database Management System
c) Operating System
d) Printer
What is the main function of the ALU in the CPU?
a) Arithmetic and Logic operations
b) Data storage
c) Communication with peripherals
d) Displaying output
Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?
a) RAM
b) Cache
c) Hard Disk
d) CPU
What is the primary function of the operating system?
a) Run software programs
b) Manage hardware and software resources
c) Store files
d) Provide security
Which of the following is the correct order of the stages in the boot process?
a) Power on → BIOS → OS loading
b) BIOS → Power on → OS loading
c) OS loading → Power on → BIOS
d) BIOS → OS loading → Power on
What does “URL” stand for?
a) Uniform Resource Locator
b) Uniform Retrieval Locator
c) Universal Resource Locator
d) Uniform Return Locator
Which type of computer memory is volatile?
a) ROM
b) RAM
c) Hard Disk
d) USB Drive
Which of the following is not a type of computer?
a) Desktop
b) Laptop
c) Mobile Phone
d) Calculator
Which is a type of input device?
a) Printer
b) Monitor
c) Mouse
d) Speaker
What is the main purpose of a computer’s memory?
a) To store data and programs
b) To perform calculations
c) To control all peripheral devices
d) To display results
What is the purpose of the motherboard in a computer?
a) To store data
b) To control the power supply
c) To connect all components of the computer
d) To manage software programs
Which part of the computer performs calculations and makes decisions?
a) Memory
b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
c) Hard Drive
d) Graphics Card
What is the primary function of an operating system?
a) Provide graphical user interface
b) Manage hardware and software resources
c) Run applications
d) Store files
What is the most common type of input device?
a) Monitor
b) Keyboard
c) Printer
d) Speaker
Which of the following is an example of a peripheral device?
a) RAM
b) CPU
c) Printer
d) Hard Disk
Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
a) Word Processor
b) Windows
c) Google Chrome
d) VLC Player
Which generation of computers used integrated circuits?
a) First generation
b) Second generation
c) Third generation
d) Fourth generation
What is the purpose of the BIOS in a computer?
a) Manage applications
b) Perform calculations
c) Initialize hardware and boot the operating system
d) Store files
What is the function of a router in a network?
a) Connect multiple networks
b) Store data
c) Display output
d) Control the power supply
What is the full form of “URL”?
a) Uniform Resource Locator
b) Universal Resource Locator
c) Universal Retrieval Locator
d) Uniform Retrieval Link
What is the main purpose of the operating system in a computer system?
a) Manage memory
b) Provide security
c) Run applications
d) Manage hardware and software resources
Which of the following is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
a) Perform logical operations
b) Control input devices
c) Store data
d) Output results
Which of the following is used for long-term storage of data?
a) RAM
b) CPU
c) Hard Disk
d) Cache
Which component is responsible for temporary storage in a computer?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Hard Disk
d) Monitor
Which of the following is the main function of an operating system?
a) To run applications
b) To manage the computer’s hardware resources
c) To display images
d) To create files
What does the term “booting” refer to in computer systems?
a) Turning off the computer
b) Starting up the computer and loading the operating system
c) Reinstalling software
d) Shutting down the system
Which of the following is a feature of the fifth generation of computers?
a) Use of vacuum tubes
b) Use of artificial intelligence
c) Use of magnetic core memory
d) Use of integrated circuits