Computer Basics Multiple Choice Questions For Beginners
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It is essential for one to increase their computer knowledge from time to time to be competitive in a world where most business processes are computerized. Have you been having a tough time in computer class? Take up the multiple-choice quiz on computers below for beginners and get to increase your knowledge.
- 1.The Operating System is a:
- A.
System Software
- B.
Application Software
- C.
Utility Software
- D.
Malware
- 2.Files are Organized in:
- A.
RAM
- B.
Cache
- C.
Directories
- D.
None of the above
- 3.
- A.
A medium for Data Communications
- B.
A Physical Device that driven by data
- C.
A Physical Device Driven by software
- D.
All of the Above
- 4.
- A.
WAN and LAN
- B.
WAN and LAN
- C.
TAN and CAN
- D.
All of the above
- 5.
- A.
An area that is used for viewing documents
- B.
An area that organizes your documents
- C.
An area that gives you quick access to files
- D.
All of the Above
- 6.A graphic artist would use:
- A.
Accounting Software
- B.
Word Processing Application
- C.
Graphics Presentation Software
- D.
Antivirus Software
- 7.
- A.
Reversing the files stored on the hard drive
- B.
Putting your computer in the back of the room
- C.
Storing an extra copy of data on the hard disk
- D.
Storing an extra copy on an external storage device
- 8.The process of carrying out a command is called:
- A.
Fetching
- B.
Controlling
- C.
Storing
- D.
Executing
- 9.A Database is used to:
- A.
Store and Organize data in records
- B.
Store and Organize papers
- C.
Store and Organize records in files
- D.
Store and Organize records in fields
- 10.
- A.
Communications Software
- B.
System Software
- C.
Accounting Software
- D.
Database Software
- 11.Electronic mail is best used to:
- A.
Send and Receive messages over a network
- B.
Send and Receive messages via the Internet
- C.
Send and Receive messages via radio waves.
- D.
A and B
- 12.The term Icon refers to:
- A.
A Picture of symbol that represents a command
- B.
A Photograph
- C.
A Leader
- D.
A Symbol of Power
- 13.Word Processing and Desktop Publishing are Applications
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.What does the “R” in RAM stands for?
- A.
Rewrite
- B.
Read
- C.
Readable
- D.
Random
- 15.Which of the following is a multi-user, multi-tasking Operating System?
- A.
MSDOS
- B.
Windows 95/98
- C.
UNIX
- D.
Utility Software
- 16.Which one of the following applications is used to manage non-numeric lists?
- A.
Database Management System
- B.
Spreadsheet
- C.
Graphics Software
- D.
Microsoft Disk Operating System
- 17.Raw facts such as letters, words and sounds are called:
- A.
Commands
- B.
Data
- C.
User Response
- D.
Programs
- 18.
- A.
1920’s
- B.
1940’s
- C.
1960's
- D.
1970's
- 19.Modem is short for:
- A.
Modulation Demolition
- B.
Modulator Demodulator
- C.
A and B
- D.
None of the above
- 20.The Main directory is otherwise called the _____________?
- A.
Truck Directory
- B.
C directory
- C.
Root Directory
- D.
LAN Directory
- 21.Software development is most often done by:
- A.
Analyst
- B.
Programmer
- C.
End User
- D.
None of the Above
- 22.C++ is a Programming Language
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.DVD stands for ______________
- A.
Digital video data
- B.
Direct video
- C.
Digital versatile disc
- D.
Direct vertical disc
- 24.GUI Stands for ____________________
- A.
Graphical User Interface
- B.
Greater User Interface
- C.
Graphical Utility Icon
- D.
Graphical Utility Interface
- 25.The special formatting language used to create Web Pages is called:
- A.
HTML
- B.
COBOL
- C.
Perl
- D.
JAVA
- 26.Skyquest Inc has a large science and research facility. They hope to improve their systems performance and simulations, the types of computers they are using are: I) Work Stations II) Terminals III) Main Frame IV) Super Computers
- A.
I and IV
- B.
II and III
- C.
I and III
- D.
I only
- 27.An example of an Input device is a:
- A.
Digital Camera
- B.
Plotter
- C.
Optical Disc
- D.
Monitor
- 28.An example of an Output device is a:
- A.
Scanner
- B.
Plotter
- C.
Tapes
- D.
Software
- 29.The Stages of Storage are:
- A.
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
- B.
Primary, Secondary, and Memory
- C.
Primary and Secondary
- D.
None of the above
- 30.The most popular device for computer games is called:
- A.
Track Ball
- B.
Touch Screen
- C.
Glide Pad
- D.
Joystick
- 31.Multimedia is similar to Multi-Tasking
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 32.A computer Virus is a malicious program that affects the computer
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 33.
- A.
Access to an Internet node or a service provider
- B.
Access to a LAN
- C.
Access to a mainframe computer
- D.
D) An E-mail address d) An E-mail address d) An E-mail address An Email Address
- 34.ISP Stands for Internet Service Provider
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 35.The main difference between a super computer and a main frame is
- A.
Processing speed and memory size
- B.
Architecture
- C.
Architecture
- D.
Number of users
- E.
All of the above
- 36.The WWW and the INTERNET are the same thing
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 37.1024 KB make 1MB
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 38.Diagnosis Software is used to:
- A.
Monitor activity and health of software
- B.
Heal the sick
- C.
Stop Viruses
- D.
Format a disk
- 39.The size of the computer’s memory is measured by the number of:
- A.
Memory Space
- B.
Bytes
- C.
RAM
- D.
ROM
- 40.In Spread Sheets values, formulas and Labels are stored in :
- A.
Ranges
- B.
Functions
- C.
Labels
- D.
Cells
- 41.The keyboard is output Device used to input data to the computer
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 42.
- A.
To increase the size of the font
- B.
To Render the font
- C.
To increase the outline of the font
- D.
None of the Above
- 43.Networks are always connected in the same building
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 44.ENIAC stands for:
- A.
Electronic Networks Integrated Ace Computer
- B.
Electronic Numerical Integration and Calculation
- C.
Electronic Numerical Integer And Computing
- D.
Electronic November Is A Crossing
- 45.Micro Computers are:
- A.
Devices that are only seen by a microscope
- B.
Large and Complex Machines for I/O processing
- C.
Single user devices used in Small Home Office Environment
- D.
None of the above
- 46.A Network is:
- A.
Series of communication point connected by a nodes
- B.
A Series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths
- C.
Series of nodes connecting paths and interconnections
- D.
A path on a Series of interconnecting points
- 47.The WWW is:
- A.
World Wide Wig of collections
- B.
World Wide WAN of Computers
- C.
World Wide Web
- D.
None of the above
- 48.A byte is a:
- A.
Scar that is inflicted by an animal of some kind
- B.
Single unit of a megabyte
- C.
Representation of a single character
- D.
All of the Above
- 49.When it comes to database Records are:
- A.
Devices that store music
- B.
A combination of related fields
- C.
A storage system
- D.
None of the above
- 50.The primary key is software used to open virtual doors
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 51.Which storage device is considered portable?
- A.
Hard Disk
- B.
Magnetic Tape
- C.
Flash Drive
- D.
ROM
- 52.A web portal is
- A.
A website that manage programs
- B.
A website that find information on other websites
- C.
A sports website
- D.
An all in one web resource and communication hub
- 53.Which of the following is true regarding deleted files in Windows?
- A.
Once the files have been deleted, there is no scope left for recovering them
- B.
The last 100 files that have been deleted can be recovered
- C.
The deleted files are sent to a Recycle Bin
- D.
None of the Above
- 54.You are preparing a letter in Notepad and your computer reboots without your saving the file, can you recover what you had written?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 55.Which of the following are extensions of graphics files?
- A.
.BMP
- B.
.TXT
- C.
.DOC
- D.
.EXE
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