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MCQS

1. What is a computer?
a) A storage device
b) An input device
c) A programmable machine
d) A network component
2. Which of the following is not a classification of computers?
a) Mainframe
b) Personal
c) Super
d) Magnetic

3. What does the block diagram in computing illustrate?

a) A specific programming language
b) Physical arrangement of components
c) The history of computing
d) Different types of software

4. Which of the following is an output device?

a) Keyboard
b) Printer
c) Scanner
d) Mouse

5. What is the purpose of storage media in a computer?

a) Input data
b) Output data
c) Store data temporarily
d) Store data permanently

6. What is software in the context of computers?

a) Physical components of a computer
b) Human users interacting with the computer
c) Programs and applications that run on a computer
d) Input devices of a computer

7. What is the primary focus of LANs (Local Area Networks)?

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a) Global connectivity
b) Regional connectivity
c) Limited geographical area connectivity
d) Interplanetary connectivity

8. What does LAN's topology refer to?

a) The arrangement of devices in a network
b) The geographical location of a network
c) The speed of data transmission
d) The type of data transmitted

9. What are the components of data communication?

a) Sender and Receiver
b) Modulation and Demodulation
c) Protocol and Medium
d) All of the above

10. What does "Transmission by Modes" refer to?

a) Sending emails
b) Encoding data into signals for transmission
c) Different methods of data transfer
d) Data encryption techniques

11. What is the OSI model?

a) A computer brand
b) An operating system
c) A networking model with seven layers
d) A programming language

12. In which field is the use of computers vital for patient record management and diagnosis?
a) Health
b) Business
c) Industry
d) Medicine

13. What role does a computer play in scientific research?

a) Cooking food
b) Controlling traffic lights
c) Storing and analyzing research data
d) Providing internet connectivity

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14. How does a computer contribute to business applications?

a) By preparing food
b) By controlling traffic lights
c) By storing and managing business transactions
d) By analyzing scientific data

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15. What is the primary purpose of a register in a computer system?

a) Permanent data storage
b) Temporary data storage during processing
c) Controlling the flow of electricity
d) Providing internet connectivity

16. How many types of registers are there in a computer?

a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

17. What does "Instructions format" refer to in computing?

a) The layout of coding languages
b) The structure of computer instructions
c) The font used in coding
d) The arrangement of input devices

18. What is the main focus of LANs (Local Area Networks)?

a) Global connectivity
b) Regional connectivity
c) Limited geographical area connectivity
d) Interplanetary connectivity

19. What does LAN's topology refer to?

a) The arrangement of devices in a network
b) The geographical location of a network
c) The speed of data transmission
d) The type of data transmitted

20. What are the components of data communication?

a) Sender and Receiver
b) Modulation and Demodulation

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c) Protocol and Medium

d) All of the above

21. What does "Transmission by Modes" refer to?

a) Sending emails
b) Encoding data into signals for transmission
c) Different methods of data transfer
d) Data encryption techniques

22. What is the OSI model?

a) A computer brand
b) An operating system
c) A networking model with seven layers
d) A programming language

23. In which field is the use of computers vital for patient record management and diagnosis?
a) Health
b) Business
c) Industry
d) Medicine

24. What role does a computer play in scientific research?

a) Cooking food
b) Controlling traffic lights
c) Storing and analyzing research data
d) Providing
25. How does a computer contribute to scientific research?
a) Conducting experiments
b) Analyzing and storing research data
c) Writing research papers
d) Creating scientific theories

26. What is the primary function of a scanner?

a) Inputting data
b) Outputting data
c) Storing data
d) Transmitting data

27. In networking, what does "Protocol" refer to?

a) A set of rules for communication
b) A type of computer

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c) An output device
d) A programming language

28. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a) Printer
b) Monitor
c) Keyboard
d) Speakers

29. What does the term "Modulation" mean in data communication?

a) The process of encoding data into signals
b) The process of decoding signals into data
c) The speed of data transmission
d) The distance between network devices

30. What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?

a) Transmitting data within the same network
b) Connecting multiple networks and directing data between them
c) Storing large amounts of data
d) Providing power to network devices

31. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for error detection and correction?
a) Data Link Layer
b) Transport Layer
c) Network Layer
d) Presentation Layer

32. How is a computer typically classified based on size and capability?

a) By color
b) By weight
c) By brand
d) By performance and capacity

33. What is the purpose of a hub in networking?

a) Connecting multiple networks
b) Directing data between networks
c) Amplifying and transmitting data to all connected devices
d) Providing security to the network

34. What is the function of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?
a) Ensuring end-to-end communication and data integrity

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b) Managing routing and addressing

c) Framing, error detection, and flow control
d) Encoding data into signals for transmission

35. What is the primary purpose of a register in a computer system?

a) Permanent data storage
b) Temporary data storage during processing
c) Controlling the flow of electricity
d) Providing internet connectivity

36. Which classification of computers is designed for personal use and general applications?
a) Supercomputers
b) Mainframe computers
c) Personal computers
d) Embedded computers

37. What does the term "software" refer to in the context of computers?
a) Physical components of a computer
b) Human users interacting with the computer
c) Programs and applications that run on a computer
d) Input devices of a computer

38. What does a block diagram in computing illustrate?

a) A specific programming language
b) Physical arrangement of components
c) The history of computing
d) Different types of software

39. In networking, what is the purpose of a hub?

a) Connecting multiple networks
b) Directing data between networks
c) Amplifying and transmitting data to all connected devices
d) Providing security to the network

40. What is the function of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?
a) Ensuring end-to-end communication and data integrity
b) Managing routing and addressing
c) Framing, error detection, and flow control
d) Encoding data into signals for transmission

41. What does the term "classification of computers" refer to?

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a) Sorting computers based on their color

b) Categorizing computers based on their performance and capabilities
c) Arranging computers based on their physical size
d) Placing computers in different locations

42. Why do programmers use compilers in C programming?

a) To execute the program
b) To convert the source code into machine code
c) To debug the program
d) To store the program permanently

43. What is the purpose of compiling the source code in C programming?

a) To execute the program
b) To convert the source code into machine code
c) To debug the program
d) To store the program permanently

44. What is the primary function of an input device in a computer system?

a) Store data permanently
b) Receive data from an external source
c) Process complex calculations
d) Control the flow of electricity

45. Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a) Keyboard
b) Printer
46. What is the purpose of a compiler in C programming?
a) To execute the program
b) To convert the source code into machine code
c) To debug the program
d) To store the program permanently

47. What does a "block diagram" in computing typically represent?

a) A specific programming language
b) Physical arrangement of components
c) The history of computing
d) Different types of software

48. In the OSI model, what does the Network Layer handle?
a) Error detection and correction
b) Routing data between networks

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c) Framing and flow control

d) Encoding data into signals for transmission

49. How does an output device differ from an input device?

a) Output devices receive data, while input devices transmit data.
b) Output devices store data permanently, while input devices store data temporarily.
c) Output devices provide information to the user, while input devices accept user input.
d) Output devices control the flow of electricity, while input devices process calculations.

50. What role does a router play in computer networking?

a) Transmitting data within the same network
b) Connecting multiple networks and directing data between them
c) Storing large amounts of data
d) Providing power to network devices

51. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for managing routing and addressing?
a) Data Link Layer
b) Transport Layer
c) Network Layer
d) Presentation Layer

52. How is a computer typically classified based on size and capability?

a) By color
b) By weight
c) By brand
d) By performance and capacity

53. What does a hub do in networking?

a) Connects multiple networks
b) Directs data between networks
c) Amplifies and transmits data to all connected devices
d) Provides security to the network

54. What function does the Data Link Layer perform in the OSI model?
a) Ensuring end-to-end communication and data integrity
b) Managing routing and addressing
c) Framing, error detection, and flow control
d) Encoding data into signals for transmission

55. What does the term "classification of computers" refer to?

a) Sorting computers based on their color

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b) Categorizing computers based on their performance and capabilities

c) Arranging computers based on their physical size
d) Placing computers in different locations

56. Why do programmers use compilers in C programming?

a) To execute the program
b) To convert the source code into machine code
c) To debug the program
d) To store the program permanently

57. What is the primary purpose of compiling the source code in C programming?
a) To execute the program
b) To convert the source code into machine code
c) To debug the program
d) To store the program permanently

58. What is the primary function of an input device in a computer system?

a) Store data permanently
b) Receive data from an external source
c) Process complex calculations
d) Control the flow of electricity

59. Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a) Keyboard
b) Printer
c) Scanner
d) USB drive

60. What does the term "LAN" stand for in networking?

a) Large Area Network
b) Local Access Node
c) Long Analog Node
d) Local Area Network

61. How is a computer typically classified based on size and capability?

a) By color
b) By weight
c) By brand
d) By performance and capacity

62. What layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing data between networks?

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a) Data Link Layer

b) Transport Layer
c) Network Layer
d) Session Layer

63. What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?

a) Transmitting data within the same network
b) Connecting multiple networks and directing data between them
c) Storing large amounts of data
d) Providing power to network devices

64. In the context of data communication, what does "transmission by signals" refer to?
a) Sending emails
b) Encoding data into signals for transmission
c) Receiving text messages
d) Data encryption

65. How does a computer contribute to medical applications?

a) Cooking food
b) Controlling traffic lights
c) Storing patient records and aiding in diagnosis
d) Managing business transactions

66. What is the primary purpose of a register in a computer system?

a) Permanent data storage
b) Temporary data storage during processing
c) Controlling the flow of electricity
d) Providing internet connectivity

67. Which classification of computers is designed for personal use and general applications?
a) Supercomputers
b) Mainframe computers
c) Personal computers
d) Embedded computers

68. What does the term "software" refer to in the context of computers?
a) Physical components of a computer
b) Human users interacting with the computer
c) Programs and applications that run on a computer
d) Input devices of a computer

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69. What does a block diagram in computing illustrate?

a) A specific programming language
b) Physical arrangement of components
c) The history of computing
d) Different types of software

70. In networking, what is the purpose of a hub?

a) Connecting multiple networks
b) Directing data between networks
c) Amplifying and transmitting data to all connected devices
d) Providing security to the network

71. What is the function of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?
a) Ensuring end-to-end communication and data integrity
b) Managing routing and addressing
c) Framing, error detection, and flow control
d) Encoding data into signals for transmission

72. What does the term "classification of computers" refer to?

a) Sorting computers based on their color
b) Categorizing computers based on their performance and capabilities
c) Arranging computers based on their physical size
d) Placing computers in different locations

73. Why do programmers use compilers in C programming?

a) To execute the program
b) To convert the source code into machine code
c) To debug the program

d) To store the program permanently

74. What is the purpose of compiling the source code in C programming?

a) To execute the program
b) To convert the source code into machine code
c) To debug the program
d) To store the program permanently

75. What is the primary function of an input device in a computer system?

a) Store data permanently
b) Receive data from an external source

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c) Process complex calculations

d) Control the flow of electricity

76. Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a) Keyboard
b) Printer
c) Scanner
d) USB drive

77. What does the term "LAN" stand for in networking?

a) Large Area Network
b) Local Access Node
c) Long Analog Node
d) Local Area Network

78. How is a computer typically classified based on size and capability?

a) By color
b) By weight
c) By brand
d) By performance and capacity

79. What layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing data between networks?
a) Data Link Layer
b) Transport Layer
c) Network Layer
d) Session Layer

80. What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?

a) Transmitting data within the same network
b) Connecting multiple networks and directing data between them
c) Storing large amounts of data
d) Providing power to network devices

81. In the context of data communication, what does "transmission by signals" refer to?
a) Sending emails
b) Encoding data into signals for transmission
c) Receiving text messages
d) Data encryption

82. How does a computer contribute to medical applications?

a) Cooking food

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b) Controlling traffic lights

c) Storing patient records and aiding in diagnosis
d) Managing business transactions

83. What is the primary purpose of a register in a computer system?

a) Permanent data storage
b) Temporary data storage during processing
c) Controlling the flow of electricity
d) Providing internet connectivity

84. Which classification of computers is designed for personal use and general applications?
a) Supercomputers
b) Mainframe computers
c) Personal computers
d) Embedded computers

85. What does the term "software" refer to in the context of computers?
a) Physical components of a computer
b) Human users interacting with the computer
c) Programs and applications that run on a computer
d) Input devices of a computer
ANSWERS
Sure, here are the answers to the questions:

1. c) A programmable machine

2. d) Magnetic

3. b) Physical arrangement of components

4. b) Printer

5. d) Store data permanently

6. c) Programs and applications that run on a computer

7. c) Limited geographical area connectivity

8. a) The arrangement of devices in a network

9. d) All of the above

10. c) Different methods of data transfer

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11. c) A networking model with seven layers

12. a) Health

13. c) Storing and analyzing research data

14. c) By storing and managing business transactions

15. b) Temporary data storage during processing

16. c) Four

17. b) The structure of computer instructions

18. c) Limited geographical area connectivity

19. a) The arrangement of devices in a network

20. d) All of the above

21. c) Different methods of data transfer

22. c) A networking model with seven layers

23. a) Health

24. c) Storing and analyzing research data

25. b) Analyzing and storing research data

26. a) Inputting data

27. a) A set of rules for communication

28. c) Keyboard

29. a) The process of encoding data into signals

30. b) Connecting multiple networks and directing data between them

31. a) Data Link Layer

32. d) By performance and capacity

33. c) Amplifying and transmitting data to all connected devices

34. c) Framing, error detection, and flow control

35. b) Temporary data storage during processing

36. c) Personal computers

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37. c) Programs and applications that run on a computer

38. b) Physical arrangement of components

39. c) Amplifying and transmitting data to all connected devices

40. c) Framing, error detection, and flow control

41. b) Categorizing computers based on their performance and capabilities

42. b) To convert the source code into machine code

43. b) To convert the source code into machine code

44. b) Receive data from an external source

45. b) Printer

46. b) To convert the source code into machine code

47. b) Physical arrangement of components

48. b) Routing data between networks

49. a) Output devices receive data, while input devices transmit data.

50. b) Connecting multiple networks and directing data between them

51. c) Network Layer

52. d) By performance and capacity

53. a) Connects multiple networks

54. c) Framing, error detection, and flow control

55. b) Categorizing computers based on their performance and capabilities

56. b) To convert the source code into machine code

57. b) To convert the source code into machine code

58. b) Receive data from an external source

59. b) Printer

60. d) Local Area Network

61. d) By performance and capacity

62. c) Network Layer

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63. b) Connecting multiple networks and directing data between them

64. b) Encoding data into signals for transmission

65. a) Storing patient records and aiding in diagnosis

66. b) Temporary data storage during processing

67. c) Personal computers

68. c) Programs and applications that run on a computer

69. b) Physical arrangement of components

70. a) Connecting multiple networks

71. c) Framing, error detection, and flow control

72. b) Categorizing computers based on their performance and capabilities

73. b) To convert the source code into machine code

74. b) To convert the source code into machine code

75. b) Receive data from an external source

76. b) Printer

77. d) Local Area Network

78. d) By performance and capacity

79. c) Network Layer

80. b) Connecting multiple networks and directing data between them

81. b) Encoding data into signals for transmission

82. a) Storing patient records and aiding in diagnosis

83. b) Temporary data storage during processing

84. c) Personal computers

85. c) Programs and applications that run on a computer

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