Computer Fundamental MCQ Set 2
1
What is a computer best defined as?
A device that only performs arithmetic operations
An electronic device that accepts, processes, and outputs data
A machine used only for typing documents
A device that stores electricity
2
Which of the following is the smallest unit of data in a computer?
Byte
Bit
Nibble
Word
3
How many bits make one byte?
4
8
16
32
4
Which generation of computers introduced the use of microprocessors?
First generation
Second generation
Third generation
Fourth generation
5
Which component is regarded as the 'brain' of the computer?
RAM
Hard disk
CPU
Monitor
6
Which part of the CPU performs arithmetic and logical operations?
Control Unit
ALU
Cache memory
Register
7
What does RAM stand for?
Read Access Memory
Random Access Memory
Rapid Allocation Memory
Read Allocation Module
8
Which type of memory loses its contents when the power is turned off?
ROM
Volatile memory
Non-volatile memory
Flash memory
9
Which memory is used to permanently store the computer's startup instructions?
RAM
Cache
ROM
Register
10
Which of these is an example of secondary storage?
RAM
Cache memory
Hard disk drive
Register
11
What is the function of an input device?
To display processed data
To send data and instructions into the computer
To store data permanently
To perform calculations
12
Which of the following is an output device?
Scanner
Keyboard
Monitor
Mouse
13
Which device converts a physical document into a digital image?
Printer
Scanner
Plotter
Projector
14
What is the main function of an operating system?
To create documents
To manage hardware and software resources
To browse the internet
To compile programs only
15
Which of the following is an example of system software?
MS Word
Operating System
Photoshop
Tally
