Basics of Information Technology MCQs

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MCQ: Guns of color present in a computer color screen are

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

MCQ: Semiconductor memory device in which stored data will remain

permanently stored as long as power is supplied is

A. dynamic memory device

B. storage device
C. flash device
D. static memory device

MCQ: Computer word size is a multiple of

A. 16 bits
B. 4 bits
C. 1024 bits
D. 10 bits

MCQ: In computer terminology, OCR stands for

A. Optical Character Reader

B. Optical Card Reader
C. Office Cash Receiver
D. Online Computer Retrieval

MCQ: Type of computer memory in which access time is not constant but
varies depending on address location is known as

A. RAM
B. RWM
C. ROM
D. SAM
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MCQ: Device that takes data from user and convert it into form that can be
easily understandable by computer is

A. storage device
B. output device
C. input device
D. pointing device

MCQ: In computer terminology IME stands for

A. Infinite Memory Engine

B. Input Method Editor
C. Inside MicroSoft Excel
D. Immedia

MCQ: Computer chain printer consist of a chain of

A. lines
B. words
C. characters
D. pages

MCQ: Computer general-purpose software is basically a

A. system software
B. data base software
C. package software
D. application software

MCQ: In computer, testing of a program's component is called

A. pilot testing
B. isolation testing
C. system testing
D. unit testing

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MCQ: Computer software which is required to match sound uttered by user

with a vocabulary of sound signals stored in a computer is

A. speech-recognition
B. solaris
C. NetWare
D. sound tracker
MCQ: Types of plotter are

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

MCQ: Data entered into computer through keyboard and mouse is an

example of

A. instruction
B. command
C. indirect input
D. direct input

MCQ: Components of a computer that are tangible are

A. output
B. hardware
C. storage device
D. peripheral device

MCQ: Computer device which is able to capture image of any type including
solid objects is known as

A. web cam
B. video cam
C. scanner
D. image viewer

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MCQ: An intermediate between computer hardware and software is

A. desktop
B. interface
C. firmware
D. system software

MCQ: Computer device which enables user to input text and numerical data
by hand writing on pressure sensitive surface using a special pen is called

A. stylus pen
B. character-recognition device
C. mouse
D. sensor
MCQ: Colors that are contained by color guns of computer screen are

A. red, green and blue

B. yellow, red and green
C. orange, red and green
D. black, blue and green

MCQ: Information in computer read only memory is stored by

A. user
B. programmer
C. manufacturer
D. engineer

MCQ: Form of information which is written as a phrase or sentence is

termed as

A. message
B. data
C. text
D. character

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MCQ: In computer, LCD monitor screen shape is

A. flat
B. oval
C. cylinder
D. cone

MCQ: Computer device which detects each spot of image on a paper

is

A. video cam
B. web cam
C. scanner
D. printer

Answer
MCQ: Group of bits in a memory which is used to represent
information or data of some type is known as

A. byte
 B. memory word
C. SRAM
D. PROM

Answer
MCQ: In computer, method of input which requires intermediate
handling of data is

A. direct input method

B. indirect input method
C. source data input method
D. input method editor

MCQ: Computer hardware consists of

A. I/O devices
B. CPU
C. storage devices
D. all of these
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MCQ: Scanner incorporates a special sort of camera which is made

up of

A. sensor
B. chip
C. laser light
D. charged coupled device

MCQ: Computer memory is measured in terms of

A. bits
B. bytes
C. cells
D. units

Answer
MCQ: Memory of a computer which is volatile is

A. RAM
B. ROM
 C. EEPROM
D. CMOS

MCQ: Computer operation in which new word replaced old one in a

particular memory location is termed as

A. save operation
B. fetch operation
C. control operation
D. write operation

MCQ: Computer memory in which user cannot write new

information or instructions is

A. RWM
B. RAM
C. ROM
D. CMOS
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MCQ: Computer mouse is used for

A. drawing
B. creating lines
C. selecting options
D. all of these

MCQ: Example of computer sequential access memory is

A. magnetic tape
B. DVD
C. memory card
D. hard disk

MCQ: Key of keyboard which is used to get back to beginning of a

document is called

A. ESC key
B. End key
C. F12 key
D. Home key
MCQ: A part of a computer system that consists of data or computer
instructions is called

A. software
B. chip
C. hardware
D. DOS

MCQ: Output device used to produce high quality graphics in a variety of

colors is called

A. plotter
B. printer
C. typewriter
D. scanner

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MCQ: Computer device which is similar to mouse is

A. joystick
B. keyboard
C. trackball
D. barcode reader

MCQ: Computer device which is used to displays output on a screen is

A. monitor
B. LCD
C. LED
D. projector

MCQ: Types of computer impact printer are

A. dot matrix printers

B. daisy wheel printers
C. line printers
D. all of these

MCQ: Interconnection of computer is possible only with help of

A. cables
B. information technology
C. communication links
D. processing

MCQ: Fastest impact printer is

 A. dot matrix printer
B. line printer
C. daisy wheel printer
D. drum printer

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MCQ: In information technology, LCD stands for

A. Liquid Crystal Display

B. Low Cost Display
C. Local Current Directory
D. Liquid Cathode Display

MCQ: Computer mouse is an essential part of

A. software
B. hardware
C. CPU
D. motherboard

MCQ: Computer input devices examples are

A. keyboard
B. pointing devices
C. source data-entry devices
D. all of these

MCQ: Key of keyboard which enable a user to escape from currently

selected option or task on a computer is termed as

A. ESC key
B. Home key
C. F4 key
D. F7

MCQ: Computer firmware is present in

A. volatile memory
B. non-volatile memory
C. cache memory
D. RAM

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MCQ: Computer programs are known as

 A. operating systems
B. softwares
C. applications
D. icons

MCQ: In computer, LPT stands for

A. line printer
B. laser printer
C. Low Print Typewriter
D. Line Per Text

MCQ: Computer line printer can prints lines at rate of

A. 2000 lines per minute

B. 1000 lines per minute
C. 500 lines per minute
D. 3000 lines per minute

MCQ: Modern computers are based on

A. microprocessor
B. micro chip
C. both A and B
D. I\O Devices

MCQ: Special purpose software are

A. application softwares
B. system softwares
C. utility softwares
D. Bespoke softwares

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MCQ: In computer, measure of memory device's operating speed is termed

as

A. access time
B. write time
C. store time
D. input time

MCQ: Scanner with a resolution of 600 dots per inch can split image into

A. 600x600 areas
B. 600x100 areas
 C. 600x1200 areas
D. 600x300 areas

MCQ: In computers, operating system and utility programs are examples of

A. system software
B. device drivers
C. application software
D. customized software

MCQ: Before development of microprocessors, computers are operated and

accessed by

A. particular person
B. two persons
C. any one
D. no one

MCQ: Memory word size in modern computers typically ranges from

A. 4 to 64 bits
B. 8 to 40 bits
C. 5 to 50 bits
D. 3 to 36 bits

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MCQ: Device which is used to produce hard copy of computer output is

known as

A. typewriter
B. printer
C. scanner
D. plotter

MCQ: Computer that uses microprocessor as its central processing unit is

known as

A. personal computer
B. micro computer
C. mini computer
D. both A and B

MCQ: Data in a computer which can been processed into useful information
is called

A. input
 B. output
C. information
D. data processing

MCQ: Two main types of a computer software are

A. system software and application software

B. LINUX and UNIX
C. windows and Mac OS
D. disk drive and anti virus

MCQ: In computer, volatile and non-volatile are two types of

A. memory
B. storage device
C. optical device
D. floppy disk

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MCQ: Control, usage and allocation of different hardware components of

computer is done by

A. address bus
B. system software
C. application software
D. data bus

MCQ: Direction keys which are present on a keyboard are

A. 5
B. 2
C. 4
D. 3

MCQ: Anything or signal given to computer by user is termed as

A. input
B. data
C. instructions
D. command

MCQ: Computer software which is designed only for use of particular

customer or organization is called

A. program
B. application
 C. customized software
D. system software

MCQ: Computer system which uses drum plotter are

A. mainframe computer
B. mini computer
C. both A and B
D. super computer

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MCQ: Memory of a computer which stores data and instructions

permanently is

A. RAM
B. ROM
C. RWM
D. CMOS

MCQ: Each word which is stored in a memory device or system contains

A. same address
B. replicate address
C. unique address
D. 10010 address

MCQ: Function keys which are present in keyboard are of number

A. 12
B. 10
C. 7
D. 15

MCQ: Term which is used in a computer to represent 8-bit is

A. memory cell
B. byte
C. unit
D. bus

MCQ: Computer hardware can't perform any task without

A. processing
B. software
C. DOS
D. operating system
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MCQ: Read operation is also known as

A. fetch operation
B. access operation
C. store operation
D. control operation

MCQ: Main purpose of computer software is to make computer's work

A. effective
B. speedy
C. up-to-date
D. error less

MCQ: Computer memory in which each individual byte can be accessed

directly is known as

A. ROM
B. RAM
C. DRAM
D. EPROM

MCQ: World has become a global village because of

A. information technology
B. networking
C. chatting
D. transferring information

MCQ: Hand-held device which is used to pick options that are displayed on
a computer screen is known as

A. keyboard
B. mouse
C. joystick
D. stylus pen

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MCQ: In computer, amount of time required by memory to perform read or

write operation and then return to its original state to ready for next operation
is termed as

A. access time
B. cycle time
 C. store time
D. read and write time

MCQ: How many users can use a microprocessor at a time?

A. single user
B. multi users
C. particular user
D. only professional user

MCQ: In computer, direct and indirect are two methods of

A. input
B. output
C. print
D. scan

MCQ: Pins that are present in a computer dot matrix printer are

A. 9 or 24
B. 20 or 30
C. 8 or 13
D. 5 or 10

MCQ: Computer process of training personnel to use new system is

accomplished during

A. analysis
B. design
C. development
D. implementation

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MCQ: Computer software designed for use of sale to general public is called

A. package software
B. application software
C. system software
D. customized software

MCQ: Device which is used to convert spoken words into digital signals is
termed as

A. speaker
B. microphone
C. head phone
 D. voice-recognition device

MCQ: Computer's information which is represented by spoken phrases or

sentences is termed as

A. sound
B. voice
C. music
D. output

MCQ: In computers, application software executes

A. all the time

B. when required
C. any time
D. for few hours

MCQ: Computer memory which is also known as direct access memory is

A. RAM
B. ROM
C. PROM
D. SRAM

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MCQ: Physical parts of a computer are known as

A. hardware
B. software
C. disk drive
D. interface

MCQ: Colors that can be supported by extended graphic array with a

resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels are

A. 102400
B. 7680
C. 10000
D. 65000

MCQ: In computer system, key which is used to delete character on screen is

A. DEL key
B. backspace key
 C. left arrow key
D. ESC key

MCQ: Collection of raw facts and figures in a computer is termed as

A. information technology
B. application
C. data
D. input

MCQ: Laser and ink jet printer are categorized as

A. high speed printers

B. non impact printers
C. both A and B
D. impact printers

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MCQ: Output device of a computer which is used by applications that

include drawing graphics, making maps, plotting civil engineering drawings
and machine components is

A. printer
B. display device
C. plotter
D. monitor

MCQ: Memory of a computer which can both read and write is

A. CMOS
B. PROM
C. RAM
D. DRAM

MCQ: Which of following is nonimpact printer?

A. laser printer
B. ink jet printer
C. thermal printer
D. all of these

MCQ: Rays emitted by cathode ray tube are

A. light
B. radiations
C. signals
 D. electrons

MCQ: Examples of package softwares are

A. word processor
B. MS word
C. data base software
D. all of these

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MCQ: Computer output which can be represent on screen and is not tangible
is called

A. software
B. window
C. softcopy
D. desktop

MCQ: In Computer, set of instructions used to solve particular problems are

termed as

A. program
B. software
C. both A and B
D. data

MCQ: Hardware components which are used by user to enter data and
instructions into computer are termed as

A. input devices
B. output devices
C. printer
D. scanner

MCQ: Computer memory which is non-volatile is

A. RAM
B. ROM
C. DRAM
D. SRAM

MCQ: Original document or piece of paper which is used to record data is

termed as

A. source data
B. primary document
 C. secondary document
D. input

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MCQ: Type of ways to enter data into computer are

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 6

MCQ: Semiconductor memory device in which stored data will not remain
permanently stored even when power is supplied is called

A. dynamic memory device

B. static memory device
C. flash device
D. storage device

MCQ: Computer's information which can be represented as pictorial or

graphical form is

A. chart
B. drawing
C. graph
D. image

MCQ: In computer, BIOS stands for

A. binary interrupt output service

B. basic input/output system
C. binary input output support
D. basic inside outside storage

MCQ: ROM contains small set of instructions known as

A. BIOS
B. PROM
C. EPROM
D. EEPROM

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MCQ: Inventor of computer QWERTY keyboard is

A. Henry Mill
 B. Carlos Glidden
C. Alexander Graham Bell
D. Christopher Latham Sholes

MCQ: In information technology processed form of data is called

A. data processing
B. system
C. information
D. instruction

MCQ: To perform specific tasks or calculations in computer we use

A. system software
B. application software
C. customized software
D. package software

MCQ: Primary device which is used to input data or information into

computer is

A. mouse
B. printer
C. keyboard
D. joystick

MCQ: Main difference between different types of computer printer depends

upon

A. quality output
B. ability to print graphics
C. printing speed
D. all of these

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MCQ: Computer output which is printed on paper and is tangible is known

as

A. hardware
B. hard copy
C. document
D. result

MCQ: In computer, flatbed and drum are two types of

A. printer
 B. plotter
C. projector
D. scanner

MCQ: In computer, device or electrical circuit which is used to store a single

bit is known as

A. memory word
B. memory cell
C. byte
D. RAM

MCQ: Computer hardwares and softwares are logically

A. different
B. equivalent
C. bit similar
D. bit different

MCQ: In computer, RAM is also called

A. main memory
B. primary memory
C. temporary memory
D. all of these

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MCQ: Computer device which is used for direct input purpose is termed as

A. transmitter
B. keyboard
C. microphone
D. source data input device

MCQ: In computer, customized and package softwares are type of

A. application softwares
B. system softwares
C. utility programs
D. operating systems

MCQ: Instructions that prepares computer for particular use are present in

A. RAM
B. ROM
C. CMOS
 D. SAM

MCQ: Operations of a computer which are controlled by microprocessor are

A. all operations
B. logic operations
C. arithmetic operations
D. processing operations

MCQ: Computer line printer is faster than

A. daisy wheel printer

B. dot matrix printer
C. character printer
D. chain printer

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MCQ: In computer terminology, CRT stands for

A. Cathode Ray Tube

B. Computer Remote Terminal
C. Combat Result Table
D. Computerized regular Thermography

MCQ: Computer mouse is also known as

A. clicking device
B. moving device
C. picking device
D. pointing device

MCQ: In computer, 1 kilobyte is equals to

A. 1024 bytes
B. 1048576 bytes
C. 102400 bytes
D. 1048 bytes

MCQ: In 1940, first electronic computer was invented by

A. Clifford Bery
B. George Boole
C. Atanasoff and Berry
D. John V.Atanasoff

MCQ: Organized set of related components is referred as

 A. system development life cycle
B. network
C. processing
D. system

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MCQ: In computer, number which is used to identifies location of a word in

memory is called

A. code
B. address
C. binary number
D. location

MCQ: Characters that are printed by character printer at a single default time
is

A. 1 character
B. 10 characters
C. 50 characters
D. 6 characters

MCQ: Computer operation in which binary word stored in a specific

memory location is sensed then transferred to another location is known as

A. write operation
B. read and write operation
C. read operation
D. access operation

MCQ: Sensor used in a computer system for detection of mouse operation is

A. optical sensor
B. rollers on the bottom of mouse
C. both A and B
D. sensor

MCQ: Process of modifying information system to meet changing needs is

called

A. system upkeep
B. system maintenance
C. system modification
D. system management
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MCQ: Cars, washing machines and cameras are controlled by

A. microprocessors
B. humans
C. robots
D. satellites

MCQ: In computer, write operation is also known as

A. process operation
B. input operation
C. store operation
D. output operation

MCQ: In computer, amount of time required to perform a read operation is

known as

A. read time
B. write time
C. access time
D. command time

MCQ: In computer dot matrix, daisy wheel, ink jet and laser are types of

A. scanner
B. plotter
C. printer
D. typewriter

MCQ: Phase of information development which is concerned with

specification of system's goal is known as

A. system analysis
B. system design
C. system development
D. system implementation

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MCQ: Common type of diagram in most project management software is

A. Gantt chart
B. CASE tool
C. system flowchart
D. data flowchart
MCQ: Movement and selection of pen in computer flatbed plotter is
controlled by

A. microprocessor
B. CPU
C. software
D. operating system

MCQ: Component of computer which is used to store instructions and data is

called

A. storage device
B. memory
C. hard disk
D. USB

MCQ: Buttons present on most conventional kind of mouse are

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

MCQ: Computer can run without

A. application software
B. system software
C. operating system
D. windows

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MCQ: In computer, plotter draws pictures on paper by using

A. brush
B. pencil
C. pen
D. highlighter

MCQ: Computer microphone converts audio signals into the

A. electrical waves
B. electromagnetic waves
C. digital signals
D. analog signals

MCQ: Form of energy which is used by information technology is

 A. electric
B. electromagnetic
C. both A and B
D. none of these

MCQ: Replacement of computer keyboard is

A. character-recognition device
B. mouse
C. typewriter
D. printer

MCQ: Modern information systems are used by

A. professionals
B. beginners
C. engineers
D. programmers

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MCQ: Laser printer mechanism is consists of

A. laser light
B. roller
C. toner
D. all of these

MCQ: System analysis produces results which are based on

A. review of existing system

B. design constraints
C. requirements definition
D. all of these

MCQ: Keys which are used to issue command to computer are

A. CTRL and ALT

B. Shift and Caps lock
C. CTRL and backspace
D. ALT and Shift

MCQ: Exhaustive data gathering is accomplished during

A. preliminary investigation
B. analysis
C. design
 D. development

MCQ: Computer software which is also known as Off-the-shelf software is

A. customized software
B. package software
C. system software
D. utility program