HARDWARE

TOPIC ALL QUESTIONS COMES IN ALL KIND OF EXAM:

1. Processor, main memory (RAM), hard disk, CD/DVD drive, CMOS, BIOS chip,
etc. are housed inside _____.

(a) input unit

(b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

(c) output unit

(d) all of them

Ans. b

2. ______ contains slots for fixing/ connecting processor, main memory (RAM),
hard disk, CD/DVD drive, CMOS, BIOS chip, etc.

(a) Mother board

(b) bread board

(c) key board

(d) dash board

Ans. a

3. A stylus used to provide input through CRT monitor is called _______.

(a) scanner

(b) digital tablet

(c) light pen

(d) printer

Ans. c

4. VDU is expanded as ______.

(a) Visual Display Unit

(b) Virtual Display Unit

(c) Visual Deception Unit

(d) Visual Display University

Ans. a

5. In computer monitors, CRT stands for _____.

(a) Cadmium Ray Tube

(b) Cathode Ray Tube

(c) Cathode Ray Twist

(d) Cathode Rim Tube

Ans. b

6. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitor has ______ level of power consumption
amongst monitors.

(a) highest

(b) lowest

(c) zero

(d) least
Ans. a

7. LCD is expanded as _____.

(a) Linear Crystal Display

(b) Liquid Crystal Dialog

(c) Liquid Crystal Display

(d) Liquid Canister Display

Ans. c

8. LED is expanded as _______.

(a) Linear Emitting Diode

(b) Light Emitting Diode

(c) Liquid Emitting Diode

(d) Light Emitting Display

Ans. b

9. The display of LCD monitor is ______ than that of LED monitor.

(a) lighter

(b) heavier

(c) brighter

(d) duller

Ans. d
10. Height to width ratio of a monitor screen is called ______.

(a) aspect ratio

(b) length ratio

(c) width ratio

(d) diagonal ratio

Ans. a

11. Generally, CRT monitors had aspect ratio of ______.

(a) 16:9

(b) 4:3

(c) 16:10

(d) 1:1

Ans. b

12. The type of printer which hits the paper to produce print is called _____.

(a) monitor

(b) scanner

(c) non-impact type printer

(d) impact type printer

Ans. d

13. The type of printer which does not hit the paper to produce print is called
______.
(a) monitor

(b) scanner

(c) non-impact type printer

(d) impact type printer

Ans. c

14. Dot matrix printer belongs to _______ category.

(a) monitor

(b) scanner

(c) non-impact type printer

(d) impact type printer

Ans. d

15. LASER printer, ink jet printer, thermal printer and plotter belong to ____
category.

(a) monitor

(b) scanner

(c) non-impact type printer

(d) impact type printer

Ans. c

16. Thermal printer uses ______ coated paper, which turns black when heat is
applied.
(a) chromium

(b) BisPhenol

(c) nickel

(d) toner powder

Ans. b

17. The unit which splits power supply to various voltages required for their units
of a computer is called _____ .

(a) transformer

(b) Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS)

(c) transistor

(d) transducer

Ans. b

18. Full form for SMPS in computer is _____.

(a) Sync Mode Power Supply

(b) Switch Mode Power Supply

(c) Stake Mode Power Supply

(d) Switch Mode Power Socket

Ans. b

19. In a desktop computer, _____ produces radio frequency interference.

(a) SMPS
(b) Micro-Processor

(c) RAM

(d) Mouse

Ans. b

20. The opening provided in the front panel or rear panel of a CPU for connecting
peripherals is called _____.

(a) socket

(b) pin

(c) port

(d) part

Ans. c

21. External dialup MODEM can be connected to a computer using ______ port.

(a) RS232/ serial

(b) PS/2

(c) VGA

(d) LPT

Ans. a

22. Old style (SIMPLEX) printer (like dot matrix printer) may be connected to a
computer using _____ port.

(a) RS232/ serial

(b) PS/2

(c) VGA

(d) LPT

Ans. d

23. Modern (DUPLEX) printer (like LASER jet, inkjet printers) may be connected
to a computer using ______ port.

(a) RS232/ serial

(b) USB

(c) PS/2

(d) VGA

Ans. b

24. Broadband connection may be connected through _____ port.

(a) RJ45/ Ethernet

(b) USB

(c) PS/2

(d) VGA

Ans. a

25. Printer, fax machine, scanner, web camera, external DVD writer, external
hard disk, etc. can be connected to computer using ______ port.

(a) RJ45
(b) USB

(c) PS/2

(d) VGA

Ans. b

26. Joystick can be connected to computer using ______ port.

(a) 3.5mm jack

(b) RJ11

(c) RJ45

(d) Game

Ans. d

27. PS/2 stands for ______.

(a) Registered Jack 11

(b) Registered Jack 45

(c) Personal System 2

(d) Recommended Standard 232

Ans. c

28. RJ11 stands for _____.

(a) Registered Jack 11

(b) Registered Jack 45

(c) Personal System 2

(d) Recommended Standard 232

Ans. a

29. RJ45 stands for _____ .

(a) Registered Jack 11

(b) Registered Jack 45

(c) Personal System 2

(d) Recommended Standard 232

Ans. b

30. RS232 stands for _____.

(a) Registered Jack 11

(b) Registered Jack 45

(c) Personal System 2

(d) Recommended Standard 232

Ans. d

31. RJ45 port is otherwise called ______.

(a) Ethernet

(b) LPT

(c) USB
(d) VGA

Ans. a

32. IEEE 1392 port is otherwise called ______.

(a) Ethernet

(b) LPT

(c) USB

(d) Firewire

Ans. d

33. LPT stands for _____.

(a) Registered Jack 11

(b) Registered Jack 45

(c) Line Printer Terminal

(d) Recommended Standard 232

Ans. c

34. USB stands for ______.

(a) Registered Jack 11

(b) Registered Jack 45

(c) Line Printer Terminal

(d) Universal Serial Bus

Ans. d

35. High definition graphics output may be taken from port of a PC.

(a) 3.5mm jack

(b) HDMI

(c) RJ45

(d) LPT

Ans. b

36. HDMI stands for ______.

(a) Registered Jack 11

(b) High Definition Multimedia Interface

(c) Line Printer Terminal

(d) Universal Serial Bus

Ans. b

37. The device primarily used to provide hardcopy is the

a) CRT

b) Computer Console

c) Printer

d) Card Reader

Ans. c
38. Dot-matrix, Deskjet, Inkjet and Laser are all types of which computer
peripherals?

a) Printers

b) Software

c) Monitors

d) Keyboards

Ans. a

39. Laser printer belong to

a) line printer

b) page printer

c) band printer

d) dot matrix printer

Ans. b

40. A joystick is primarily used for

a) control sound on the screen

b) Computer gaming

c) enter text

d) draw pictures

Ans. B
1. When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by
looking at
1. Jumper settings
2. CONFIG.SYS
3. Dip switches
4. Motherboard BIOS
Answer: Motherboard BIOS
2. Pick the correct choice for the 80386SXCPU.
1. 32 bit word size, 16 bit data path
2. 8 bit word size, 32 bit data path
3. 16 bit word size, 16 bit data path
4. 32 bit word size, 8 bit data path
Answer: 32 bit word size, 16 bit data path
3. When your hard drive crashes from any of the correct selections in
the question above, or from dropping it, it is known as head-to-disk
interference, or HDL
1. loop backs
2. True
3. FALSE
4. sniffer
Answer: True
4. In Inkjet technology the droplets of ink are deflected by?
1. electronically charged plates
2. multi directional nozzles
3. high pressure plates
4. electro static absorption
Answer: multi directional nozzles
5. With respect to a network interface card, the term 10/100 refers to
1. megabits per seconds
2. protocol speed
3. a fiber speed
4. minimum and maximum server speed
Answer: megabits per seconds
6. From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on
boot up?
1. boot.ini
2. CONFIG.SYS
3. ROM BIOS
4. CPU
Answer: ROM BIOS
7. What tool is used to test serial and parallel ports?
1. high volt probe
2. cable scanner
3. loop backs
4. sniffer
Answer: loop backs
8. Missing slot covers on a computer can cause?
 1. over heat
2. EMI
3. power surges
4. incomplete path for ESD
Answer: over heat
9. ESD would cause the most damage to which component?
1. Expansion board
2. Power supply
3. Monitor
4. Keyboard
Answer: Expansion board
10. What could cause a fixed disk error.
1. slow processor
2. No-CD installed
3. Incorrect CMOS settings
4. bad ram
Answer: Incorrect CMOS settings
11. What is the highest binary number that can be referred to on a
three position jumper block?
1. 6
2. F
3. 4
4. 1
Answer: 1
12. A numeric error code check: A 17xx indicates a problem with________
1. DMA controller
2. ROM BIOS
3. CMOS
4. hard drive or controller
Answer: hard drive or controller
13. What voltage does a Pentium system use?
1. + 5 volts
2. +12 volts
3. +3.3 volts
4. + 8 volts
Answer: +3.3 volts
14. Which provides the fastest access to large video files?
1. IDE hard drives
2. SCSI hard drives
3. Optical drives
4. EIDE hard drives
Answer: SCSI hard drives
15. A 25-pin female connector on the back of your computer will
typically be_______
1. A parallel port
2. Serial port 1
3. Docking
 4. COM2 port
Answer: A parallel port
16. You were installing an application in Windows 95, and the computer
crashes, what do you do?
1. press alt + Ctrl + delete, and end task
2. press alt + Ctrl + delete, twice
3. turn off computer and boot from a floppy disk
4. press the reset button on the computer
Answer: turn off computer and boot from a floppy disk
17. On the PC side, the printer port is a___________
1. 15 pin female parallel connector
2. 25 pin female serial connector
3. 25 pin male serial connector
4. 25 pin female parallel connector
Answer: 25 pin female parallel connector
18. You just installed a new IDE hard drive, but your system BIOS will
not recognize the new drive, what should you check first.
1. jumpers on the hard drive
2. drivers that need to be loaded
3. cable sequence
4. hard drive manufacturer web site information
Answer: jumpers on the hard drive
19. You have a system that periodically locks up. You have ruled out
software, and now suspect that it is hardware. What should you do first
that could help you narrow it down to the component at fault?
1. replace the RAM
2. rotate the RAM
3. replace the level 2 cache SIMM
4. disable the CPU cache in CMOS
Answer: disable the CPU cache in CMOS
20. What’s the best way to protect your hard drive data?
1. periodically defrag it
2. run chkdsk at least once a week
3. regular backups
4. run scandisk at least once a week
Answer: regular backups
21. During boot-up, the memory test_________
1. Is a superfluous step that should be ignored
2. Is an operational error
3. Checks and verifies that contiguous memory is installed
4. Displays what memory is installed, but nothing else
Answer: Checks and verifies that contiguous memory is installed
22. Topically, how many type III PC cards can you insert in a
laptop_______
1. 3
2. 1
3. 2
 4. 6
Answer: 1
23. What is the best ground for a conductive work bench?
1. Chassis ground
2. To another device
3. AC outlet
4. Ground to bend
Answer: AC outlet
24. What is the first thing you could do to check for damage to a
printer after receiving it?
1. Check the cables
2. Run MSD diagnostics
3. Unbox it and examine it for physical damage
4. Attach it to a PC and print something
Answer: Unbox it and examine it for physical damage
25. After doing a low-level format, what would be the next step in
configuring the hard drive in a system?
1. Install operating system
2. Format DOS partition
3. Partition had disk
4. None of the above
Answer: Format DOS partition
26. RS-232 is a standard that applies to________
1. parallel ports
2. serial ports
3. networks
4. game ports
Answer: serial ports
27. When installing a SCSI CD-ROM drive, you must set the CD-ROM
SCSI adapter to:
1. SCSI ID=1
2. B0007
3. An unused SCSI address
4. The same address as the SCSI device before the CD-ROM
Answer: An unused SCSI address
28. What command is used to reset a MODEM when using the “AT
Command Set”?
1. ATZ
2. DTR
3. ATR
4. DCE
Answer: ATZ
29. Resistance is measured in ?
1. Volts
2. Watts
3. Amps
4. Ohms
Answer: Ohms
30. Which standard govern parallel communications?
1. RS-232a
2. IEEE 1284
3. CAT 5
4. RS232
Answer: IEEE 1284
31. Which part of the laser printer should NOT be exposed to sunlight?
1. PC drum
2. Primary corona wire
3. Transfer corona assembly
4. Toner cartridge
Answer: PC drum
32. In laser printer technology, what happens during the conditioning
stage?
1. A uniform negative charge is placed on the photosensitive drum
2. A uniform negative charge is placed on the toner
3. The corona wire places a uniform positive charge on the paper
4. All of the above
Answer: A uniform negative charge is placed on the photosensitive drum
33. To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR’s)
programs you could type__________
1. MEM
2. Memory
3. SYS /M
4. Memmaker
Answer: MEM
34. The 34-pin connection on an I/O card is for?
1. SCSI drive
2. Floppy drive
3. Zip drive
4. IDE drive
Answer: Floppy drive
35. What product is used to clean smudged keys on a keyboard?
1. Denatured alcohol
2. TMC solvent
3. All-purpose cleaner
4. Silicone spray
Answer: All-purpose cleaner
36. Your customer tells you the print quality of their dot matrix printer
is light then dark. Which of the following could cause the problem.
1. Improper ribbon advancement
2. Paper slippage
3. Paper thickness
4. Head position
Answer: Improper ribbon advancement
37. The terms “red book”, “yellow book”, and “orange book” refer to:
 1. ide
2. floppy drive technology
3. SCSI
4. CD-ROM standards
Answer: CD-ROM standards
38. What beep codes could indicate a system board or power supply
failure?
1. no beep
2. steady short beep
3. one long continuous beep tone
4. All of the above
Answer: All of the above
39. On the 16-bit ISA bus, IRQ2 is elevated to which higher level
Interrupt?
1. 11
2. 13
3. 9
4. 15
Answer: 9
40. A wrist grounding strap contains which of the following:
1. Capacitor
2. Voltmeter
3. Surge protector
4. Resistor
Answer: Resistor
41. The mouse pointer moves erratically, what is the possible cause?
The mouse
1. has an incorrect IRQ setting
2. driver is not installed properly
3. ball is dirty
4. is not connected
Answer: ball is dirty
42. Which peripheral port provides the FASTEST throughput to laser
printers?
1. Parallel
2. RS-232
3. Serial
4. SCSI
Answer: Parallel
43. Most PCs give a single beep on bootup to indicate they are ok hardware
wise. You boot your PC and don’t get a beep. What should you check first?

1. RAM
2. system board
3. power supply
4. speaker
Answer: speaker
44. To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR’s)
programs you could type__________
1. MEM
2. SYS /M
3. Memory
4. Memmaker
Answer: MEM
45. A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided
into_____________
1. sectors
2. clusters
3. heads
4. vectors
Answer: sectors
46. Voltage4s measured___________
1. in series
2. in parallel
3. after checking resistance
4. after breaking the circuit
Answer: in parallel
47. Suppose that you have a the maintenance package identifies
several possible field replaceable units (FRUs) that will resolve the
problem. What should you do after turning the power off?
1. Replace all of the indicated FRUs at once and return the machine to the
customer if the problem is resolved
2. Replace the indicated parts, one at a time in the recommended sequence, until
the problem is resolved; return unused FRUs to stock
3. Follow the same procedure as in ays replace the system board first if it is on the
list of possible FRUs If multiple FRUs are indicated, then software is the most
likely source of the problem
4. None of the above
Answer: Replace the indicated parts, one at a time in the recommended
sequence, until the problem is resolved; return unused FRUs to stock
48. Which type of system board is the MOST likely candidate for
processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future
compatibility?
1. PCI
2. ISA
3. ML
4. EISA
Answer: PCI
49. ESD would cause the most damage to which component?
1. Monitor
2. Expansion board
3. Power supply
4. Keyboard
Answer: Expansion board
50. Which Motherboard form factor uses one 20 pin connector
1. BABY AT
2. ATX
3. AT
4. All of the above
Answer: ATX

Part 1: 30 computer hardware quiz questions & answers

1. What does computer hardware refer to?

a) Software programs and applications
b) The physical components that make up a computer system
c) Computer networks and internet connectivity
d) Data and information stored on a computer
Answer: b) The physical components that make up a computer system

2. Which component is often referred to as the “brain” of the computer?

a) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
c) Random Access Memory (RAM)
d) Motherboard
Answer: b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

3. What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer?

a) Storing data and applications
b) Running software programs
c) Connecting and allowing communication between all other components
d) Providing internet connectivity
Answer: c) Connecting and allowing communication between all other
components

4. What type of memory is used for temporary storage of data that the CPU
needs to access quickly?
a) Read-Only Memory (ROM)
b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
c) Random Access Memory (RAM)
d) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Answer: c) Random Access Memory (RAM)

5. Which storage device provides permanent storage for data, applications, and
the operating system?
a) Random Access Memory (RAM)
b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
c) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
d) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Answer: b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

6. What is the role of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in a computer?

a) Executing instructions and processing data
b) Providing internet connectivity
c) Rendering images, videos, and animations
d) Storing and accessing data quickly
Answer: c) Rendering images, videos, and animations

7. What is the purpose of the Power Supply Unit (PSU) in a computer?

a) Providing internet connectivity
b) Rendering graphics for video games
c) Supplying power to all the components in the computer
d) Storing data and applications
Answer: c) Supplying power to all the components in the computer

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

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

9. What type of memory is lost when the computer is turned off?

a) Read-Only Memory (ROM)
b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
c) Random Access Memory (RAM)
d) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Answer: c) Random Access Memory (RAM)
10. What are expansion cards used for in a computer?
a) Providing power to the CPU
b) Increasing the storage capacity of the computer
c) Adding extra functionalities to the computer
d) Cooling the computer components
Answer: c) Adding extra functionalities to the computer

11. Which component allows the computer to connect to a network and access
the internet?
a) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
b) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
c) Network Interface Card (NIC)
d) Random Access Memory (RAM)
Answer: c) Network Interface Card (NIC)

12. What do cooling systems in a computer prevent?

a) Data loss due to power failure
b) Dust and debris from entering the computer
c) Overheating of computer components
d) Accidental spills on the computer
Answer: c) Overheating of computer components

13. What is the function of optical drives in a computer?

a) Providing internet connectivity
b) Storing and accessing data quickly
c) Reading and writing data from optical discs
d) Rendering graphics for video games
Answer: c) Reading and writing data from optical discs

14. Which device allows you to view the output of a computer’s processing?
a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) Network Interface Card (NIC)
d) Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Answer: b) Monitor

15. What is the purpose of “Add-ons” in a computer?

a) Extending the functionality of the computer’s software
b) Adding extra physical components to the computer
c) Providing internet connectivity
d) Cooling the computer components
Answer: a) Extending the functionality of the computer’s software

16. What happens to data stored in Random Access Memory (RAM) when the
computer is shut down?
a) The data is permanently deleted
b) The data is saved to the hard disk drive
c) The data is stored in Read-Only Memory (ROM)
d) The data is lost and no longer accessible
Answer: d) The data is lost and no longer accessible
17. Which storage device uses non-volatile memory to store data even when the
computer is turned off?
a) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
b) Random Access Memory (RAM)
c) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
d) Optical Drive
Answer: c) Solid-State Drive (SSD)

18. Which component of the computer is responsible for executing instructions

and performing calculations?
a) Network Interface Card (NIC)
b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
c) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
d) Random Access Memory (RAM)
Answer: b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

19. What does the acronym “HDD” stand for in computer hardware?
a) Hard Disk Drive
b) High Definition Display
c) Hardware Design Diagram
d) Hybrid Data Drive
Answer: a) Hard Disk Drive

20. What is the purpose of the “Explore” feature in computer hardware?

a) To browse the internet for hardware components
b) To automatically detect and fix hardware issues
c) To extend the functionality of computer hardware
d) To help users find information and images related to computer hardware
Answer: d) To help users find information and images related to computer
hardware

21. Which component is responsible for storing permanent data and

applications on a computer?
a) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
c) Random Access Memory (RAM)
d) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Answer: d) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

22. What is the main purpose of the “BIOS” in a computer?

a) Providing internet connectivity
b) Rendering graphics for video games
c) Controlling the computer’s basic operations and boot process
d) Storing and accessing data quickly
Answer: c) Controlling the computer’s basic operations and boot process

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

a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) Network Interface Card (NIC)
d) Optical Drive
Answer: b) Monitor

24. What is the primary purpose of the Network Interface Card (NIC)?
a) To increase the computer’s processing speed
b) To render graphics for video games
c) To provide internet connectivity and enable network communication
d) To store and access data quickly
Answer: c) To provide internet connectivity and enable network
communication

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25. What happens when you delete a file from a Solid-State Drive (SSD)?
a) The file is permanently erased and cannot be recovered
b) The file is moved to a temporary folder and can be restored if needed
c) The file is transferred to the computer’s Random Access Memory (RAM)
d) The file is moved to the computer’s Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Answer: a) The file is permanently erased and cannot be recovered

26. Which of the following is NOT a component of computer hardware?

a) Keyboard
b) Software
c) Monitor
d) Motherboard
Answer: b) Software

27. What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer?

a) To store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval by the CPU
b) To display images and videos on the monitor
c) To connect the computer to a wireless network
d) To provide extra storage space for files and applications
Answer: a) To store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval by the CPU

28. Which component of a computer is responsible for converting alternating

current (AC) to direct current (DC) to power the computer’s components?
a) Power Supply Unit (PSU)
b) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
c) Network Interface Card (NIC)
d) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Answer: a) Power Supply Unit (PSU)

29. What is the role of the cooling system in a computer?

a) To keep the computer’s hardware components cool and prevent overheating
b) To increase the computer’s processing speed
c) To provide internet connectivity
d) To display images and videos on the monitor
Answer: a) To keep the computer’s hardware components cool and prevent
overheating

30. Which storage device uses magnetic storage to store data?

a) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
b) Optical Drive
c) Random Access Memory (RAM)
d) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Answer: d) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Any physical components of a computer system that we can see and touch is
(a) Software
(b) Peripheral device
(c) hardware
(d) CPU
Answer: (c)

2. The system unit that contains the most vital part of the personal computer is called
(a) CPU
(b) BIOS chip
(c) Motherboard
(d) Monitor
Answer: (c), a motherboard is the main printed circuit board that is also known as main board
or system board.

3. A motherboard consists of
(a) CPU
(b) RAM and BIOS chip
(c) Expansion slots
(d) Heat sink/fan
(e) All of the above
Answer: (e)

4. Which of the following is considered as the brain of the computer?

(a) Motherboard
(b) RAM
(c) CPU
(d) BIOS chip
Answer: (c), CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the most important component of the computer
system. It is a complex integrated circuit consisting of millions of electronics parts. It is also
known as a microprocessor or simply processor.

5. Which of the following is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful
output (information)?
(a) RAM
(b) CPU
(c) Storage device
(d) Input and Output device
Answer: (b), Central Processing Unit is primarily responsible for receiving data from input
devices, processing the data into information, and transferring the information to memory and
output devices.

6. Central Processing Unit in a computer consists of which major components?

(a) Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and Control Unit
(b) Control Unit (CU)
(c) Registers
(d) ALU, Control Unit, and Registers
Answer: (d), CPU in a computer consists of the control unit, arithmetic logic unit, and memory
unit. ALU and CU together are known as CPU.

7. Which of the following component of CPU performs arithmetic operations such as addition,
subtraction, division, and multiplication and logic operations such as AND, OR, and NOT?
(a) CU
(b) ALU
(c) Both a and b
(d) Register
Answer: (b)

8. Which of the following component of CPU controls input/output devices, generate control
signals to the other components of the computer such as read and write signals, and performs the
execution of instruction?
(a) ALU
(b) Accumulator
(c) Control Unit
(d) Both a and c
Answer: (c), the function of Control Unit is to coordinate all its functions.

9. Which among the following is the fastest memory in a computer that holds information?
(a) Register
(b) Cache
(c) Main memory
(d) RAM
Answer: (a), Information is moved from memory to registers and then pass the information to the
ALU for performing logic and arithmetic operations.

10. Which of the following is not hardware?

(a) Processor chip
(b) Printer
(c) Mouse
(d) Java
Answer: (d)

11. Which of the following are the predominant manufacturers for desktop and laptop
processors?
(a) Intel
(b) AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
(c) Motorola
(d) Both a and b
Answer: (d)
12. Which of the following is temporary storage used to hold data that is used for arithmetic and
logical operations and storing its results?
(a) ALU
(b) PC (Program counter)
(c) Accumulator
(d) IR (Instruction Register)
Answer: (c), ALU contains a set of general-purpose registers known as accumulator.

13. Which of the following is a permanent storage location within the CPU used to hold a binary
value temporarily for manipulation, and/or for simple calculations?
(a) Main memory
(b) Secondary memory
(c) Register
(d) Both a and b
Answer: (c)

14. Data moves in and out of the CPU through embedded wires called
(a) Bus
(b) Electronic wires
(c) Lines
(d) Cables
Answer: (a), Bus is the communication line between CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. It is
commonly used for transferring data between the CPU and computer peripherals, CPU and
memory, and different points within the CPU.

15. The most common buses inside the microcomputer are

(a) Address bus
(b) Address bus and Data bus
(c) Address bus and Control bus
(d) Address bus, Data bus, and Control bus
Answer: (d)

16. Which bus is used to carry data to and from the memory?
(a) Address bus
(b) Data bus
(c) Control bus
(d) None of these
Answer: (b)

17. Which register holds the address of the current instruction being executed?
(a) Instruction register
(b) Memory data register (MDR)
(c) Stack register
(d) Program counter
Answer: (d)

18. Which register holds the actual instruction being executed currently by the computer?
(a) Memory address register (MIR)
(b) Instruction register (IR)
(c) Memory data register (MDR)
(d) Program counter register
Answer: (b)

19. Which register holds the address of a memory location?

(a) Memory data register
(b) Memory address register
(c) Status register
(d) Stack address
Answer: (b)

20. Which register shows the results of arithmetic and logical operations such as carry, overflow,
negative?
(a) Stack register
(b) Status register
(c) Memory data register
(d) Memory buffer
Answer: (b)

21. Which of the following register holds a data value that is being stored to or retrieved from the
memory location?
(a) PSW
(b) Main memory
(c) Memory data register
(d) Cache register
Answer: (c), Memory data register, sometimes known as the memory buffer register.
22. A device that allows entering data and instruction into a computer system is called
(a) interaction
(b) terminal
(c) communication
(d) input
Answer: (d)

23. Computer gets the input with the help of

(a) mouse and keyboard
(b) joystick
(c) printer
(d) both a and b
Answer: (d)

24. Which of the following are not input devices?

(a) Keyboard, trackball, light pen
(b) Barcode reader, OMR, OCR, MICR
(c) Biometric sensor, scanner, Mic
(d) Plotter, projector, headphones
Answer: (d)

25. Which device is mostly used to enter data or information in a computer system?
(a) Touch screen
(b) mouse
(c) light pen
(d) keyboard
Answer: (d)

26. Which of the following are examples of pointing devices?

(a) Mouse, trackball
(b) joystick, light pen
(c) touch screen
(d) All
Answer: (d)

27. Which of the following is not a type of mouse?

(a) Wireless mouse
(b) Optical mouse
(c) Mechanical mouse
(d) Electromechanical mouse
Answer: (d)

28. Which of the keys are also known as modifier keys?

(a) Shift
(b) Ctrl
(c) Alt
(d) All the above
Answer: (d)

29. Which keys are also known as toggle keys?

(a) Caps lock, Num lock
(b) Control key, Enter key
(c) Shift, Esc
(d) Both a and b
Answer: (a)

30. Which key is used to indent a paragraph?

(a) Spacebar
(b) Tab
(c) Shift
(d) None
Answer: (b), Tab key is used to move the cursor over to the right to a pre-set point.

31. Which key is used to open the Start menu?

(a) Windows
(b) Alt
(c) Ctrl + Alt
(d) None of these
Answer: (a)

32. Which key is used to erase data from the computer’s memory and characters on the screen?
(a) Backspace
(b) Delete
(c) Shift + Alt
(d) Both a and b
Answer: (b)

33. The first computer architecture was designed in

(a) 1970
(b) 1985
(c) 1968
(d) 1975
Answer: (a)

34. Which bus is used to connect external devices?

(a) Address
(b) Data
(c) Control
(d) External
Answer: (d)

35. Which of the following is not an integral part of the computer system?
(a) CPU
(b) Mouse
(c) Monitor
(d) UPS
Answer: (d)

36. Which of the following device provides surge protection and battery backup power during a
power outage?
(a) Battery strip
(b) Surge strip
(c) UPS
(d) USB
Answer: (c)

37. Which of the following is a temporary storage location attached to CPU for input and output
operations?
(a) Memory chip
(b) Register
(c) Buffer
(d) Core
Answer: (c)

38. Which of the following is used to measure the speed of the CPU (processor)?
(a) Processing speed
(b) Unit
(c) Coprocessor
(d) Clock speed
Answer: (d), Clock speed is the speed of the CPU at which the processor executes instructions.

39. A uniform interval of CPU time allocated for performing a task is called
(a) real time
(b) seek time
(c) time slice
(d) unit time
Answer: (c)

40. What is the full form of DMA?

(a) Direct memory access
(b) Dynamic memory access
(c) Double memory access
(d) None of these
Answer: (a)

OPERATIN SYSTEM -ALL QUESTIONS:-

Operating System MCQ
1. DOS stands for_________.

a) Disk operating system

b) Drive operating system

c) Disk operation socket

d) disk open supply

Ans. A

2. Which of the following operating system does not implement the multitasking
truly?

a) Window 98

b) MS DOS

Ans. b

3. GUI stands for_________.

a) Graphical user interface

b) Graphics uniq icon

c) group user interface

d) game user interface

Ans. A

4. UNIX stands for __________.

a) union interface Xerox

b) user normal interface

c) user normal interface

d) Unicode information computing system, source

Ans. D

5. Unix operating system developed in year_____.

a) 1969

b) 1981

c) 1984

d) 1954

Ans. A

6. Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie developed an operating system

name______

a) MAC

b) window

c) UNIX

d) Linux

Ans. C

7. ________ is an open source software.

a) UNIX

b) LINUX
c) Window

d) MAC

Ans. B

8. The first linux kernel was released in ________.

a) 1991

b) 1992

c) 1999

d) 1984

Ans. A

9. The computer and software system that control the machine is called _______

Ans. Embedded System

10. MAC operating system was developed by ________.

a) Steve jobs

b) Abhinandan

c) sunder pichai

d) Dennis Richie

Ans. A

11.The components that process data are located in ________

Ans. System Unit

12. Operating system is the most common type of ________ software.

a) System

b) Application

c) Utility

d) Symbian

Ans. A

13. Multitasking and multiuser is feature of _____.

a) Linux

b) Window

c) Symbian

d) Mac

Ans. a

14. The pc and the apple mac are example of ________

a) software

b) application

c) company

d) platforms

Ans. D

15. An operating system is said to be multiuser if more than______ user can

work simultaneously.
a) one

b) two

c) three

d) four

Ans. A

16. The computer and software system that control the machine is __________.

a) control system

b) embedded system

c) operating system

d) firmware software

Ans. b

17. Data and program stored in main memory when _________.

a) the processor uses them

b) computer on

c) computer off

d) computer connected to internet

Ans. a

18. Computer Process data into info By working exclusively with _________

a) Codes
b) Numbers

c) Programming language

d) Processing language

Ans. b

19. When creating a computer program, the_________ designs the structure of

the program.

a) System Analyst

b) Compute programmer

c) Computer designer

d) Programmer

Ans. a

20. ______is a computer program that directly executes instructions written in a

programming or scripting language, without requiring them previously to have
been compiled into a machine language program.

a) Compiler

b) Assembler

c) Language converter

d) interpreter

Ans. d

21. _________is a computer program that translate and executes program at run
time line by line.
a) Compiler

b) Assembler

c) Language converter

d) interpreter

Ans. d

22. Inheritance is an ______Principle.

a) OOP

b) Programming

c) Object oriented

d) Internet

Ans. a

23.Which one is an example for OS?

A Antivirus

B Windows

C MS Office

D Macromedia

Ans. b

24.Which acts as an intermediate between a user and a computer?

A Macros
B Antivirus

C MS Office

D Operating system

Ans. d

25.Where does the minimized application reside in windows?

A Task bar

B My computer

C My Document

D Recent documents

Ans. a

26.Which control panel applet gives the information of computer?

A System and security

B Hardware and sound

C Programs

D Appearance and personalization

Ans. a

27.What is the extension of applet files in control panel?

A .Ctl

B .Cpl
C .Cal

D .Csl

Ans. b

28.Which is the order of files and directories in Windows Explore?

A Serially

B Sequentially

C hierarchically

D Aplhabtically

Ans. c

29.What steps should be taken, if windows not updated automatically?

A start – control panel – settings – add programs – enable automatic update

B start – setting – control panel – system – enable automatic updated

C re- install windows OS

D restart windows

Ans. b

30.What should be done, if the pen drive is not deducted?

A Device Manger → right click on USB root hub → disable device

B Device Manger → right click on USB root hub → enable device

C Device Manger → right click on USB root hub → scan for hardware changes
D Device Manger → right click on USB root hub → Update drives

Ans. b

31.If there are multiple recycle bin for a hard disk

a) You can set different size for each recycle bin

b) You can make any one of them default recycle bin

Ans. a

32. Identify false statement

a) You can find deleted files in recycle bin

b) You can increase free space of disk by sending files in recycle bin

Ans. b

33. If the displayed system time and date is wrong, you can reset it using

Ans. Control Panel

34. You should save your computer from?

a) Viruses

b) Time bombs

c) Worms

d) All of these

Ans. d

35. A Microsoft windows is a(n)

Ans. Operating system

36. A co-processor

a) is relatively easy to support in software

b) works with any application

Ans. a

37. Which of the following is a program group?

a) Accessories

b) Word

c) Paint

d) All of these

Ans. a

38. Which of the following is not application software?

a) Windows NT

b) Page Maker

Ans. a

39. The ____ Program compresses large files into a smaller file

Ans. WinZip

40. Which of the following is an example of a real time operating system?

a) Lynx
b) MS DOS

c) Window XP

d) Process Control

Ans. d