MCQs on Introduction to Computer Components

MCQs on Introduction to Computer Components
1. What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
o A) Store data
o B) Process data
o C) Manage power
o D) Connect peripherals
Answer: B) Process data
2. Which component is known as the "brain" of the computer?
o A) RAM
o B) Motherboard
o C) CPU
o D) Hard Drive
Answer: C) CPU
3. What does RAM stand for?
o A) Random Access Memory
o B) Read Access Memory
o C) Rapid Access Memory
o D) None of the above

Answer: A) Random Access Memory
4. Which storage device is non-volatile and commonly used for permanent data storage?
o A) RAM
o B) Cache
o C) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
o D) CPU
Answer: C) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
5. What is the purpose of the motherboard?
o A) To cool the CPU
o B) To connect all computer components
o C) To store files
o D) To provide power
Answer: B) To connect all computer components
6. Which of the following is a type of output device?
o A) Keyboard
o B) Monitor
o C) Mouse
o D) Scanner
Answer: B) Monitor
7. What is the function of the power supply unit (PSU)?
o A) To provide data storage
o B) To convert AC to DC power
o C) To connect peripherals
o D) To process information
Answer: B) To convert AC to DC power
8. What type of memory is used for temporary data storage while a computer is running?
o A) Hard Disk
o B) Flash Memory
o C) RAM
o D) ROM
Answer: C) RAM
9. Which component is responsible for rendering graphics?
o A) CPU
o B) GPU
o C) RAM
o D) SSD
Answer: B) GPU
10. What is the role of the hard drive in a computer?
o A) Execute instructions
o B) Store data permanently
o C) Provide input
o D) Manage processes
Answer: B) Store data permanently
11. Which of the following is considered a volatile memory?
o A) SSD
o B) HDD
o C) RAM
o D) ROM
Answer: C) RAM
12. What does BIOS stand for?
o A) Basic Input Output System
o B) Binary Input Output System
o C) Basic Integrated Output System
o D) Binary Integrated Output System

Answer: A) Basic Input Output System
13. Which type of connector is typically used for connecting a monitor to a computer?
o A) USB
o B) HDMI
o C) Ethernet
o D) Audio Jack
Answer: B) HDMI
14. What is an SSD?
o A) Solid State Drive
o B) Secondary Storage Device
o C) System Storage Disk
o D) Secure Storage Drive

Answer: A) Solid State Drive
15. Which of the following components can be upgraded to improve computer performance?
o A) Motherboard
o B) Power Supply
o C) RAM
o D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
16. What does a network interface card (NIC) do?
o A) Connects the computer to a network
o B) Manages power supply
o C) Stores data
o D) Processes graphics
Answer: A) Connects the computer to a network
17. Which device is primarily used for input?
o A) Monitor
o B) Printer
o C) Keyboard
o D) Speakers
Answer: C) Keyboard
18. What is the function of cache memory?
o A) Long-term storage
o B) Temporary storage for frequently accessed data
o C) Network connection
o D) Input processing
Answer: B) Temporary storage for frequently accessed data
19. Which part of the computer is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
o A) Control Unit
o B) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
o C) Memory Unit
o D) Input Unit
Answer: B) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
20. What is the typical function of a cooling system in a computer?
o A) Store data
o B) Increase processing speed
o C) Remove heat generated by components

o D) Provide power
Answer: C) Remove heat generated by components
MCQs on Hardware and Software
1. Which of the following is a hardware component?
o A) Operating System
o B) Word Processor
o C) Keyboard
o D) Database
Answer: C) Keyboard
2. What type of software is designed to perform specific tasks for users?
o A) System Software
o B) Application Software
o C) Utility Software
o D) Firmware
Answer: B) Application Software
3. Which of the following is considered system software?
o A) Microsoft Word
o B) Windows Operating System
o C) Adobe Photoshop
o D) Mozilla Firefox
Answer: B) Windows Operating System
4. What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
o A) To protect the hardware
o B) To manage hardware and software resources
o C) To run applications
o D) To store files
Answer: B) To manage hardware and software resources
5. Which hardware component temporarily holds data for quick access?
o A) Hard Disk Drive
o B) RAM
o C) CPU
o D) ROM
Answer: B) RAM
6. What type of software helps to manage and control computer hardware?
o A) Application Software
o B) Utility Software
o C) System Software
o D) Middleware
Answer: C) System Software
7. Which of the following is an example of application software?
o A) Linux
o B) Microsoft Excel
o C) BIOS
o D) Device Driver
Answer: B) Microsoft Excel
8. What does the acronym “RAM” stand for?
o A) Read-Access Memory
o B) Random-Access Memory
o C) Rapid-Access Memory
o D) Read-Only Memory
Answer: B) Random-Access Memory
9. Which device is considered an input device?
o A) Monitor
o B) Printer
o C) Mouse
o D) Speaker
Answer: C) Mouse
10. Which of the following is a type of storage device?
o A) CPU
o B) RAM
o C) SSD
o D) GPU
Answer: C) SSD
11. What is the function of utility software?
o A) To provide a user interface
o B) To manage and maintain computer resources
o C) To connect to the internet
o D) To create graphics
Answer: B) To manage and maintain computer resources
12. Which of the following software is responsible for controlling a printer?
o A) Application Software
o B) Device Driver
o C) Operating System
o D) Utility Software
Answer: B) Device Driver
13. What is firmware?
o A) Temporary software
o B) Permanent software programmed into a hardware device
o C) A type of application software
o D) A network protocol
Answer: B) Permanent software programmed into a hardware device
14. Which of the following best describes open-source software?
o A) Software that is free to use but not modifiable
o B) Software that is proprietary and can only be purchased
o C) Software whose source code is available for modification and redistribution
o D) Software that is installed on a single machine only

Answer: C) Software whose source code is available for modification and redistribution
15. What is the primary purpose of a device driver?
o A) To connect hardware to the operating system
o B) To enhance computer performance

o C) To protect against malware
o D) To manage user accounts

Answer: A) To connect hardware to the operating system
16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of software?
o A) It is intangible
o B) It requires hardware to run
o C) It can be physically touched
o D) It can be updated easily

Answer: C) It can be physically touched
17. What does the acronym “GPU” stand for?
o A) General Processing Unit
o B) Graphical Processing Unit
o C) Graphics Production Unit
o D) General Purpose Unit

Answer: B) Graphical Processing Unit
18. Which of the following is an example of utility software?
o A) Antivirus software
o B) Web browser
o C) Text editor
o D) Spreadsheet application
Answer: A) Antivirus software
19. Which hardware component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer?
o A) Hard Drive
o B) RAM
o C) CPU
o D) Motherboard
Answer: C) CPU
20. What type of software would you use to create and edit documents?
o A) Database Software
o B) Word Processing Software

o C) Spreadsheet Software
o D) Presentation Software
Answer: B) Word Processing Software
MCQs on Motherboard Components and Processors
1. What is the main function of the motherboard?
o A) Store data permanently
o B) Connect and communicate between various computer components
o C) Provide power to all components
o D) Control the temperature of the CPU

Answer: B) Connect and communicate between various computer components
2. Which component of the motherboard is responsible for managing data flow between the CPU
and other components?
o A) RAM
o B) Power Supply
o C) Chipset
o D) GPU
Answer: C) Chipset
3. What type of memory is commonly found on the motherboard for storing BIOS?
o A) RAM
o B) ROM
o C) SSD
o D) HDD
Answer: B) ROM
4. Which slot is typically used to install a graphics card on a motherboard?
o A) PCIe
o B) DIMM
o C) SATA
o D) AGP
Answer: A) PCIe
5. What is the purpose of the CPU socket on the motherboard?
o A) To connect RAM modules

o B) To house the CPU
o C) To provide power to the motherboard
o D) To connect peripheral devices

Answer: B) To house the CPU
6. Which component provides temporary storage for data and instructions during processing?
o A) Hard Drive
o B) ROM
o C) RAM
o D) GPU
Answer: C) RAM
7. What is the role of the Northbridge chip on the motherboard?
o A) Connect peripheral devices
o B) Manage data between the CPU, RAM, and GPU
o C) Provide power to the motherboard
o D) Store firmware
Answer: B) Manage data between the CPU, RAM, and GPU
8. Which of the following is a function of the Southbridge chip?
o A) Control CPU operations
o B) Manage I/O functions and storage interfaces
o C) Control graphics processing
o D) Increase CPU speed

Answer: B) Manage I/O functions and storage interfaces
9. What does the term “form factor” refer to in relation to motherboards?
o A) The size and shape of the motherboard
o B) The type of CPU supported
o C) The type of RAM supported
o D) The number of USB ports available

Answer: A) The size and shape of the motherboard
10. Which processor architecture is known for its ability to execute multiple instructions
simultaneously?
o A) RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing)

o B) CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing)
o C) ARM
o D) x86
Answer: A) RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing)
11. What does the acronym “CPU” stand for?
o A) Central Processing Unit
o B) Core Processing Unit
o C) Control Processing Unit
o D) Computer Processing Unit

Answer: A) Central Processing Unit
12. Which of the following processors is specifically designed for mobile devices?
o A) Intel Core i9
o B) AMD Ryzen
o C) ARM Cortex
o D) Intel Xeon
Answer: C) ARM Cortex
13. What is the purpose of the heatsink on a CPU?
o A) To increase processing speed
o B) To provide additional storage
o C) To dissipate heat generated by the CPU
o D) To enhance graphics performance

Answer: C) To dissipate heat generated by the CPU
14. Which processor is designed for server and high-performance computing?
o A) Intel Pentium
o B) Intel Core i5
o C) AMD Athlon
o D) Intel Xeon
Answer: D) Intel Xeon
15. What is the primary role of cache memory in a CPU?
o A) To store permanent data

o B) To speed up data access for the CPU
o C) To connect to external devices
o D) To manage power consumption

Answer: B) To speed up data access for the CPU
16. Which of the following is a benefit of multi-core processors?
o A) Increased heat generation
o B) Better energy efficiency
o C) Enhanced graphics performance
o D) Higher clock speeds

Answer: B) Better energy efficiency
17. What is the function of the BIOS on a motherboard?
o A) To manage CPU instructions
o B) To control peripheral devices
o C) To initialize hardware during boot-up
o D) To store user data

Answer: C) To initialize hardware during boot-up
18. Which type of socket would you typically find on a motherboard for an Intel CPU?
o A) AM4
o B) LGA (Land Grid Array)
o C) PGA (Pin Grid Array)
o D) BGA (Ball Grid Array)

Answer: B) LGA (Land Grid Array)
19. What does the term “overclocking” refer to?
o A) Increasing the CPU's clock speed beyond its rated speed
o B) Decreasing the CPU's temperature
o C) Upgrading the motherboard
o D) Installing additional RAM

Answer: A) Increasing the CPU's clock speed beyond its rated speed
20. Which component connects directly to the power supply and distributes power to the
motherboard?
o A) CPU
o B) Power Connector
o C) Northbridge
o D) Southbridge
Answer: B) Power Connector

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1. What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

2. Which component is known as the "brain" of the computer?

3. What does RAM stand for?

o A) Random Access Memory

o B) Read Access Memory

o C) Rapid Access Memory

o D) None of the above

o C) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

5. What is the purpose of the motherboard?

o A) To cool the CPU

o B) To connect all computer components

6. Which of the following is a type of output device?

7. What is the function of the power supply unit (PSU)?

o A) To provide data storage

9. Which component is responsible for rendering graphics?

10. What is the role of the hard drive in a computer?

o B) Store data permanently

11. Which of the following is considered a volatile memory?

12. What does BIOS stand for?

o A) Basic Input Output System

o B) Binary Input Output System

o C) Basic Integrated Output System

o D) Binary Integrated Output System

14. What is an SSD?

o A) Solid State Drive

o B) Secondary Storage Device

o C) System Storage Disk

o D) Secure Storage Drive

16. What does a network interface card (NIC) do?

o A) Connects the computer to a network

o B) Manages power supply

17. Which device is primarily used for input?

18. What is the function of cache memory?

o B) Temporary storage for frequently accessed data

o B) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

20. What is the typical function of a cooling system in a computer?

o B) Increase processing speed

o C) Remove heat generated by components

MCQs on Hardware and Software

1. Which of the following is a hardware component?

2. What type of software is designed to perform specific tasks for users?

3. Which of the following is considered system software?

o B) Windows Operating System

4. What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

o A) To protect the hardware

o B) To manage hardware and software resources

5. Which hardware component temporarily holds data for quick access?

o A) Hard Disk Drive

6. What type of software helps to manage and control computer hardware?

7. Which of the following is an example of application software?

8. What does the acronym “RAM” stand for?

9. Which device is considered an input device?

10. Which of the following is a type of storage device?

11. What is the function of utility software?

o A) To provide a user interface

o B) To manage and maintain computer resources

o C) To connect to the internet

12. Which of the following software is responsible for controlling a printer?