IT Questions

1. ______ is the change happened in the development of computers.

2. How many computer generations are there?
3. What was the basic component of the first-generation computers?
a. Transistors
b. Capacitors
c. Vacuum tube
d. Integrated circuit (IC)
4. What was the basic component of the second-generation computers?
a. Transistors
b. Capacitors
c. Vacuum tube
d. Integrated circuit (IC)
5. _______ is an electronic device that controls the flow of electrons in a
vacuum.
6. The transistor was invented in _____.
a. 1945
b. 1947
c. 1950
d. 1955
7. Which of the following is the characteristics of the third-generation
computers?
a. Transistors
b. Capacitors
c. Vacuum tube
d. Integrated circuit (IC)
8. An electronic device used to control the flow of electricity in
electronic component is:
a. Transistor
b. Capacitor
c. Vacuum tube
d. Integrated circuit (IC)
9. Which one of the followings is an integrated system of multiple,
small and interconnected components:
a. Transistor
b. Capacitor
c. Vacuum tube
d. Integrated circuit (IC)
10. Which of the following is the characteristics of the fourth-
generation computers?
a. Transistors
b. Vacuum tube
c. Very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuit
d. Integrated circuit (IC)
11. Which generation of computers are affordable as compared to
the other generations?
a. First generation
b. Third generation
c. Second generation
d. Fourth generation
12. Which generation of computers are very expensive as
compared to the other generations?
a. First generation
b. Third generation
c. Second generation
d. Fourth generation
13. Which generation of computers are very large in size as
compared to the other generation of computers?
a. First generation
b. Third generation
c. Second generation
d. Fourth generation
14. Which generation of computers are small in size as compared
to the other generation of computers?
a. First generation
b. Third generation
 c. Second generation
d. Fourth generation
15. ______ is the current level of computer microchip containing
hundreds of thousands of transistors.
a. Memory
b. Vacuum tube
c. Very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuit
d. Integrated circuit (IC)
16. Which computer generation gave rise to the revolution of
Personal Computer (PC)?
17. Which computer generation’s goal is to create machines that
can learn and organize themselves?
a. First generation
b. Third generation
c. Fifth generation
d. Fourth generation
18. Which computer generation uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)
applications?
a. First generation
b. Third generation
c. Fifth generation
d. Fourth generation
19. Which of the followings is a special feature of the fifth-
generation computers that distinguishes from the other
generations?
a. The ability to perform parallel data processing
b. The ability to perform multitasking
c. The ability to perform mathematical calculations
d. All
20. Which one of the followings can carry out simultaneous data
processing tasks to achieve faster execution time?
a. Vacuum tube
b. Parallel data processing
c. IC
 d. All
21. ______ refers to the simulation of human intelligence in
machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their
actions.
22. What are the four basic functions of computer?
23. Which one of the following is not an input device?
a. Printer
b. Keyboard
c. Scanner
d. Audio recorder
24. Which one of the following is not an output device?
a. Printer
b. Speaker
c. Scanner
d. Monitor
25. Computer storage occurs on what?
26. What are the types of computers based on their size, storage,
and speed?
27. Which computers are referred to as personal computers (PC)?
a. Mainframe computers
b. Minicomputers
c. Microcomputers
d. Supercomputers
28. Which computers process data in millions of instructions per
second?
a. Mainframe computers
b. Minicomputers
c. Microcomputers
d. Supercomputers
29. Which computers are designed for general purpose?
a. Supercomputers
b. Minicomputers
c. Microcomputers
d. All
30. Which computers are largely used by research organizations,
military defense systems, national weather forecasting agencies,
large corporations and aircraft manufacturers?
a. Mainframe computers
b. Minicomputers
c. Microcomputers
d. Supercomputers
31. Which computers are small in size than the others?
a. Mainframe computers
b. Minicomputers
c. Microcomputers
d. Supercomputers
32. Write the types of minicomputers.
33. Types of portable computers?
34. What is the difference between desktop computers and
portable computers?
35. Which one of the followings is smaller in size than the given
computers?
a. Desktop
b. Notebook
c. Laptop
d. Microcomputer
36. Which one of the followings is smaller in size than the given
computers?
a. Tablet
b. Notebook
c. Laptop
d. Microcomputer
37. Which computers process data in trillions of instructions per
second?
a. Mainframe computers
b. Minicomputers
c. Microcomputers
d. Supercomputers
38. Which computers are used by banks, insurance companies,
manufacturers, and airlines?
a. Mainframe computers
b. Minicomputers
c. Microcomputers
d. Supercomputers
39. What are the types of computers based on methods of
operation?
40. Which computers process both discrete and continuous data?
a. Digital computers
b. Analog computers
c. Hybrid computers
d. All
41. Which computers process only discrete data?
a. Digital computers
b. Analog computers
c. Hybrid computers
d. A & B
42. Which computers process only continuous data?
a. Digital computers
b. Analog computers
c. Hybrid computers
d. A & B
43. Which one of the following is analog computer?
a. Speedometer
b. Mercury thermometer
c. Pressure controller
d. All
44. Which computers were used int the 1950s and 1960s?
a. Digital computers
b. Analog computers
c. Hybrid computers
45. A process used in petrol pumps is an example of which
computer?
 a. Digital computers
b. Analog computers
c. Hybrid computers
46. Classify computers based on their purpose of applications?
47. Which computers are designed to solve a single problem?
a. General purpose computers
b. Single purpose computers
48. Which one of the following is a single purpose computer?
a. Public telephone box
b. Counter
c. Pocket calculator
d. All
49. Which one of the following is a general-purpose computer?
a. Microcomputer
b. Minicomputer
c. Supercomputer
d. All
50. Mainframe computers are general purpose computers. (T/F)
51. What are the major characteristics of computer?
52. The characteristics of a computer to perform different kinds of
works with same accuracy and efficiency is called ______.
53. The characteristics of a computer that is reliable as it gives
consistent result for similar set of data is called _______.
54. Computers have IQ. (T/F)
55. Which computer is the most expensive of all?
a. Microcomputer
b. Minicomputer
c. Supercomputer
d. Mainframe computer
56. Computers provide a perfect and accurate result even when
wrong data is entered. (T/F)
57. The acronym for PC is ______.
58. _____ is the way a computer accepts data from the user.
a. Input
 b. Output
c. Process
d. Storage
Match the following

A B
59. Artificial a First
Intelligence . Generation
60. Integrated b Second
Circuit . Generation
61. Vacuum tube c Third
. Generation
62. Transistors d Fourth
. Generation
63. Microprocess e Fifth
ors . Generation
64. Each new generation of computers resulted in decrease in ____
and _____.
65. Write some input devices of a computer.
66. Which one of the followings is an input device?
a. Optical speech recognition
b. Joystick
c. Light pen
d. Touch screen
e. All
67. Which keyboard key is used to delete characters before the
cursor?
a. Escape key
b. CTRL key
c. Backspace key
d. Windows key
68. Which keyboard key is used to cancel or close an operation?
a. Escape key
b. CTRL key
 c. Backspace key
d. Windows key
69. ____ is used to input data directly into the computer from the
source document without copying and typing the data.
70. _____ uses light to read character, codes and marks.
71. Write examples of ORS.
72. _______ is used to enter documents found on papers into
computer without the need to type it using a keyboard.
a. Barcode reader
b. OCR
c. OMR
d. All
73. Which one is used to correct exams?
a. Barcode reader
b. OCR
c. OMR
d. Scanner
74. Which one is used to identify product manufacturer and
product number?
a. Barcode reader
b. OCR
c. OMR
d. Light pen
75. Which one is used to enter data using speech instead of typing
data?
a. Barcode reader
b. OCR
c. OMR
d. SRS
76. Which device is used for playing video games?
a. Barcode reader
b. Joystick
c. OMR
d. SRS
77. Which device used to convert input data into useful
information?
78. A processor’s speed is measured in _____.
79. One Hz means _______.
80. Which one is called the brain of the computer?
a. CMOS
b. CPU
c. RAM
d. ROM
81. What are the three sub-components of the CPU?
82. The three sub-components of the CPU are connected by a cable
called _____.
83. Which one is a temporary storage location for data prior to
performance in ALU?
a. Control unit
b. Register
c. ROM
d. All
84. What are the two operations of the ALU?
85. The control unit (CU) carries out instructions. (T/F)
86. Which operation is concerned with the comparison of data?
a. Arithmetic operation
b. Control operation
c. Logical operation
d. All
87. Which operation is concerned with mathematical operations?
a. Arithmetic operation
b. Control operation
c. Logical operation
d. All
88. What are the two types of storage devices?
89. Which storage device is used to store external to the
computer?
a. Secondary storage
 b. Primary storage
90. Which storage device is used to store program instructions and
data?
a. Secondary storage
b. Primary storage
91. What are the three types of primary memory?
Match the following

A B
92. Used to store information a. RAM
when a computer shuts off.
93. A volatile memory, the data b. ROM
on it is lost when the power
is turned off.
94. A non-volatile memory, c. CMOS
stores information
permanently.
95. Which storage device contains special instructions that the
computer uses when it is turned on?
a. RAM
b. CMOS
c. ROM
d. All
96. Which memory is read-write or main or primary memory of the
computer?
a. RAM
b. CMOS
c. ROM
d. All
97. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?
a. Magnetic tape
b. Magnetic disk
c. Optical disk
d. All
98. The burned-out part in an optical disk is called ____.
99. The unburnt part in an optical disk is called ____.
100. Which CD type is used to write and erase data as many times
as you want?
a. CD-R
b. CD-RW
c. CD-ROM
d. All
101. Which CD type is used to write once only and read many data
as many times as you want?
a. CD-R
b. CD-RW
c. CD-ROM
d. All
102. Which device is an output device?
a. Light emitting diode (LED)
b. Gas plasma monitor (GPM)
c. Cathode ray tube (CRT)
d. All
103. Which one displays great color and image quality than the
others?
a. LCD
b. CRT
c. LED
d. GPM
104. Which one is used to produce high quality drawings of maps
and banners on large papers?
a. Plotter
b. Printer
c. GPM
d. CRT
105. What are the two types of printers?
106. Which one is a non-impact printer?
a. Ink jet printer
 b. Dot-matrix printer
c. Laser printer
d. All except B
107. CPU stands for _____
108. DVD stands for ______
109. DVD stores large amounts of data than CD. (T/F)
110. ______ keys are found on the top row of the keyboard
a. Function
b. Numeric
c. Navigation
d. Typewriter
111. The device that is primarily used to provide hardcopy is ______.
a. CRT
b. Computer console
c. Printer
d. Card reader
112. ______converts information from machine understandable form
to a human understandable form.
a. Input
b. Output
c. CPU
d. Storage
113. _____ is most commonly used in digital watches, clocks and
calculators.
a. Cathode ray tube
b. Liquid crystal display
c. Plasma display
d. None