Chapter 1

Fundamentals Basic Concepts of Computers General Learning,

Knowledge And Fluency With Computer Terms And Usage
1. What does the term 'computer' derive from?
A) Compute B) Comprehend C) Communication D) Calculation
2. Which of the following best describes a computer?
A) A machine that only performs calculations
B) A device that accepts data, processes it, and produces results
C) A tool used for manual data entry D) An electrical appliance that doesn't require programming
3. What are the four basic functions of a computer known as?
A) Information Processing Cycle B) Data Handling Process
C) Input-Output Framework D) Processing Sequence
4. Which function of a computer involves gathering data?
A) Process B) Input C) Output D) Storage
5. During which function is data converted into information?
A) Input B) Process C) Output D) Storage
6. What is the output function of a computer?
A) Storing data for future use B) Displaying the result of processed data
C) Accepting data from users D) Performing calculations
7. What is meant by the storage function of a computer?
A) It refers to the input of data only B) It involves displaying information on a monitor
C) It is the ability to keep data or information for future use D) It processes data into various
formats
8. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic functions of a computer?
A) Input B) Process C) Analysis D) Output
9. What type of device is used to input data into a computer?
A) Output device B) Storage device C) Input device D) Processing unit
10. Which of the following is an example of an output device?
A) Keyboard B) Mouse C) Monitor D) Hard drive
11. What does the process function of a computer primarily do?
 A) Collect data from the internet B) Convert data into usable information
- C) Print documents D) Save files
12. Which statement best describes the storage function of a computer?
A) It only saves processed data temporarily. B) It allows for data input from the user.
C) It retains data for future access and use. D) It displays information on the screen.
13. In the information processing cycle, which step comes immediately after input?
A) Output B) Storage C) Processing D) Retrieval
14. What is the primary purpose of the output function?
A) To collect user data B) To convert information into data
C) To display or produce results after processing D) To save data for future reference
15. What best describes the term 'data'?
A) Information processed by a computer B) Raw facts and figures that can be processed
C) Instructions given to a computer D) The end results of a computer's processing
16. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding computers?
A) Computers can only store information temporarily.
B) Computers can process data but cannot input or output.
C) Computers execute instructions to perform tasks.
D) Computers only work with numerical data.
17. What does it mean when data is stored in a disk?
A) The data is printed out. B) The data is saved for later retrieval.
C) The data is erased permanently. D) The data is processed immediately.
18. Which of the following is NOT a function of a computer in the information processing cycle?
A) Input B) Programming C) Processing D) Output
Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the information about the types of computers:
19. Which type of computer is primarily used by large organizations for critical applications?
A) Microcomputer B) Server C) Mainframe Computer D) Supercomputer
20. What is a key feature of mainframe computers?
A) Designed for individual use B) Limited memory and storage
C) Support simultaneous access by thousands of users
D) Smaller in size compared to microcomputers
22. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of mainframe computers?
A) Bulk data processing B) Financial transaction processing
C) Gaming and entertainment D) Industry and consumer statistics
23. What is the primary function of a server?
A) To process data for individual users B) To manage networks and serve multiple users
C) To perform complex scientific calculations D) To store large amounts of data
24. Which type of computer is designed for personal use and includes desktop and notebook computers?
A) Mainframe Computer B) Supercomputer C) Server D) Microcomputer
25. Supercomputers are characterized by which of the following features?
A) They can run many programs simultaneously. B) They are designed for individual users.
C) They perform specialized tasks very quickly. D) They are the smallest type of computer.
26. Which of the following statements is TRUE about servers?
A) They are larger than mainframe computers. B) They can typically serve up to 300 users.
C) They are primarily used for personal computing. D) They are only used in large organizations.
27. Which of the following is NOT a type of microcomputer?
A) Desktop computer B) Supercomputer C) Notebook computer D) Tablet computer
28. Mainframe and server computers are considered the backbone of what type of systems?
A) Personal systems B) Gaming systems C) Information systems D) Mobile systems
29. Which type of computer is most suitable for running complex simulations and scientific calculations?
A) Microcomputer B) Mainframe Computer C) Server D) Supercomputer
30. What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?
A) To store data B) To process data C) To display images D) To connect to the
internet
32. Which of the following is NOT considered a primary input device?
A) Keyboard B) Mouse C) Monitor D) Microphone
33. What type of storage medium is a floppy disk?
A) Solid state B) Magnetic C) Optical D) Cloud-based
34. Which of the following devices can be classified as both an input and output device?
A) Monitor B) Keyboard C) CD RW D) Printer
35. What is the maximum capacity of a CD RW?
 A) 650 MB B) 700 MB C) 4.7 GB D) 17 GB
36. Which device is primarily used for video chatting?
A) Joystick B) Light pen C) Digital camera D) Floppy disk
37. What is the primary role of a scanner?
A) To capture sound B) To print documents
C) To convert printed images into electronic format D) To store large amounts of data
38. Bluetooth and infrared devices are mainly used for which of the following tasks?
A) Writing code B) Data transfer between devices
C) Video conferencing D) Web browsing
39. Which part of the computer provides power to other components?
A) Motherboard B) CPU C) Power supply D) Hard drive
40. What type of software includes programs like MS Office and Corel Draw?
A) System software B) Application software C) Firmware D) Operating system
41. Which of the following is a component of the computer that manages all other hardware?
A) Hard Drive B) Motherboard C) Video Graphics Card D) Power Supply
42. What is the main function of a sound card in a computer?
A) To process video B) To enhance audio output C) To store data D) To manage memory
43. What is the capacity of a standard DVD?
A) 650 MB B) 700 MB C) 4.7 GB D) 17 GB
44. Which of the following is an example of an input device used for capturing voice?
A) Speaker B) Microphone C) Monitor D) Scanner
45. What is the primary use of a USB hub?
A) To provide additional storage B) To connect multiple USB devices
C) To boost internet speed D) To enhance video output
46. Which type of device is a printer considered?
A) Input device B) Output device C) Both input and output device D) Storage device
47. What does the acronym CD stand for in the context of data storage?
A) Compact Data B) Compact Disk C) Compact Drive D) Compact Digital
48. What does a joystick primarily control?
A) Sound settings B) Video playback C) Games and simulations D) Document
editing
49. Which of the following describes a light pen?
A) A type of microphone B) An input device used for drawing on screens
C) A storage device D) A printer
50. What type of software helps in managing computer hardware and system resources?
A) Application software B) Utility software C) System software D) Programming
software
Here’s a comprehensive set of more than 30 multiple-choice questions based on the provided text about
the applications of computers:
51. Which sector has seen significant computer use for analyzing and testing data?
A) Hospitality B) Science C) Agriculture D) Retail
52. What is one way computers have changed the education sector?
A) Reduced the need for teachers B) Increased the length of school days
C) Made education more interactive and interesting D) Eliminated the use of textbooks
53. How do doctors use computers in surgery?
A) To write prescriptions B) To monitor patients' status
C) To perform surgeries themselves D) To provide post-surgery care
54. Which technology allows doctors to view internal organs?
A) CT scans and MRI scans B) Blood tests C) Ultrasound D) Endoscopy
55. What is a cochlear implant?
A) A type of medical scanner B) A special kind of hearing aid
C) A surgical tool D) A computer program
56. In what field are computers used to create three-dimensional designs?
A) Agriculture B) Engineering/Architecture/Manufacturing C) Retail D)
Communication
57. Which of the following uses computers for entertainment?
A) Medical imaging B) Financial analysis
C) Video games and animation D) Weather forecasting
58. What is the primary benefit of e-mail?
A) It requires physical delivery B) It allows for instant messaging
C) It saves time and paper D) It can only be read in real time
59. How do businesses utilize computers for operations?
A) To hire more employees B) For business forecasting and data storage
C) To eliminate all paperwork D) To increase customer complaints
60. What does desktop publishing (DTP) involve?
A) Manual typesetting of documents B) Using computers for publishing documents
C) Selling books online D) Writing articles for newspapers
61. Which type of disk is described as being 3.5 inches in size and can hold 1.44 MB of data?
A) Compact Disk (CD) B) Floppy Disk C) Hard Disk D) USB Drive
62. What is the storage capacity of a typical hard disk today?
A) 1 GB to 10 GB B) 100 GB to 2 TB C) 500 MB to 1 GB D) 50 MB to 500 MB
63. What is a primary characteristic of hard disks?
A) They are portable B) They are less expensive than CDs
C) Their capacity and performance D) They require special software
64. What distinguishes a CD-R from a CD-RW?
A) CD-R can store more data B) CD-RW allows for data to be erased and rewritten
C) CD-R is used for video storage only D) CD-R cannot be read by computers
65. Which of the following is an example of how computers are used in banking?
A) To reduce transaction speeds B) Through automated teller machines (ATMs)
C) For manual record-keeping D) To increase cash withdrawals
66. What type of disk is known for being an optical storage medium?
A) Floppy Disk B) Hard Disk C) Compact Disk (CD) D) USB Drive
67. Which computer application is essential for managing hospital records?
A) Entertainment B) Communication
C) Medicine and Health Care D) Manufacturing
68. What role do computers play in the manufacturing process?
A) They replace all human workers B) They help coordinate operations and enhance safety
C) They only produce software D) They are not used in manufacturing

69. Which field is NOT directly mentioned as using computers in the provided text?
 A) Education B) Medicine C) Agriculture D) Engineering
70. How have computers affected the publishing industry?
A) By reducing the number of publishers B) By creating desktop publishing
C) By eliminating printed books D) By making publishing more difficult
71. What is the main purpose of computerized communication in business?
A) To increase printing costs B) To facilitate faster message delivery
C) To reduce customer inquiries D) To eliminate face-to-face communication
72. What type of data storage device has largely replaced floppy disks?
A) USB Flash Drives B) CD-R C) Magnetic Tapes D) External Hard Drives
73. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hard disks?
A) High storage capacity B) Portable C) Fast access to information D) Inside the
computer
74. How are computers used in the field of finance?
A) For creating physical currency B) For online transactions and record-keeping
C) To eliminate all fees D) For manual bookkeeping
75. Which of the following is an advantage of using email?
A) It is less secure than traditional mail B) It saves time and allows for later reading
C) It requires a physical address D) It can only be sent at certain times
76. What is one application of computers in the entertainment industry?
A) Online shopping B) Digital animation and special effects
C) Data analysis D) Agricultural forecasting
77. What storage capacity does a typical CD hold?
A) Up to 300 MB B) Up to 700 MB C) Up to 1 GB D) Up to 1 TB
78. Which type of disk is known for having limited storage capacity compared to others?
A) Hard Disk B) Compact Disk C) Floppy Disk D) USB Drive
79. What technology has enhanced the way businesses operate?
A) Manual record-keeping B) Computer networking
C) Physical mail D) Telephone calls
80. Which of the following describes the function of robotic arms in manufacturing?
A) They increase manual labor B) They perform repetitive and hazardous tasks
 C) They design new products D) They only assemble computer parts
81. What advantage do hard disks have over CDs and floppy disks?
A) Lower cost B) Higher data storage capacity C) More portability D) Easier to transport
Sure! Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the provided text:
81. What is the primary function of an operating system (OS)?
A) To manage hardware components B) To allow users to interact with the computer
C) To compile programming languages D) To protect against viruses
82. Which of the following is a Disk Operating System (DOS)?
A) Windows 10 B) IBM DOS C) Mac OS D) Linux
83. What caused the decline of DOS?
A) Lack of compatibility B) Invention of graphical user interfaces like Windows
C) High hardware requirements D) Limited functionality
84. Which version of Microsoft Windows introduced many user-friendly features?
A) Windows 95 B) Windows 7 C) Windows 98 D) Windows XP
85. One of the top features of Windows 7 is:
A) Increased hardware requirements
B) Improved reliability
C) Complex user interface
D) Limited software compatibility
86. In programming languages, low-level languages are further classified into:
A) Scripting languages and markup languages B) Machine language and assembly language
C) High-level and mid-level languages D) Compiled and interpreted languages
87. What does a modem do?
A) Increases computer speed B) Converts digital signals to analog signals and vice versa
C) Enhances graphics display D) Manages operating system tasks
88. Which application is an example of Point of Sale (PoS) using a modem?
A) Video streaming B) ATM cash machines
C) Remote management systems D) Email communications
89. What is a characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
A) It covers large geographic areas.
 B) It connects multiple cities.
C) It links computers in a small geographic area.
D) It requires satellite connections.
90. Which of the following is a disadvantage of networking?
A) Increased data security
B) Higher installation costs
C) Easier communication between computers
D) Shared hardware resources
91. Which version of Windows is known for having lower hardware requirements compared to its
predecessors?
A) Windows 95 B) Windows Vista C) Windows 7 D) Windows 8
92. What feature in Windows 7 improves the way users search for files?
A) Larger icons B) Taskbar enhancements C) Improved search tool D) Compatibility mode
93. What type of network connects multiple LANs within a city?
A) WAN B) LAN C) MAN D) PAN
94. Which of the following describes Machine to Machine (M2M) communication?
A) Involves human interaction B) Connects computers for data sharing
C) Enables devices to communicate without human intervention
D) Requires a network administrator
95. What is a primary benefit of networking in a computer system?
A) Increased chances of virus attacks B) Simplified hardware requirements
C) Ability to share data and files D) Reduced need for security measures
96. Which type of network is most commonly associated with the Internet?
A) LAN B) MAN C) WAN D) VPN
97. In the context of computer languages, high-level languages are:
A) Closer to machine code B) More difficult to learn than low-level languages
C) Easier for humans to read and write D) Exclusively used for web development
98. What is a common application of broadband modems in businesses?
A) Sending faxes B) Remote desktop support
C) Point of Sale transactions D) Machine learning tasks
99. Which of the following is NOT a function of DOS?
A) Managing disk files
B) Running graphical applications
C) Allocating system resources
D) Communicating with external devices
100. One disadvantage of networking is that:
A) Data can be accessed by multiple users
B) It can reduce the need for security measures
C) A failure in the server can affect all workstations
D) Hardware resources can be easily shared