Introduction to Computers

1. What is a computer?
o a) A device that performs calculations
o b) A device that stores and processes data
o c) A device that stores only text data
o d) A typewriter
Answer: b) A device that stores and processes data
2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of computers?
o a) Speed
o b) Accuracy
o c) Intelligence
o d) Automation
Answer: c) Intelligence
3. Which one of these is a main component of a computer?
o a) Monitor
o b) CPU
o c) Keyboard
o d) Printer
Answer: b) CPU
4. What is data in terms of computing?
o a) Raw facts and figures
o b) Processed information
o c) Programs
o d) Hardware
Answer: a) Raw facts and figures
Evolution of Computers
5. Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes?
o a) First generation
o b) Second generation
o c) Third generation
o d) Fourth generation
Answer: a) First generation
6. What technology did the second generation of computers utilize?
o a) Integrated circuits
o b) Transistors
o c) Microprocessors
o d) Artificial intelligence
Answer: b) Transistors
7. Which generation of computers introduced the use of microprocessors?
o a) First generation
o b) Second generation
o c) Fourth generation
o d) Fifth generation
Answer: c) Fourth generation
8. Which generation of computers is expected to utilize artificial intelligence extensively?
o a) First generation
o b) Second generation
o c) Fourth generation
o d) Fifth generation
Answer: d) Fifth generation
9. Which of the following was not used in the third generation of computers?
o a) Integrated circuits
o b) Transistors
o c) Microprocessors
o d) Vacuum tubes
Answer: d) Vacuum tubes
10. What is the significance of vacuum tubes in the history of computers?
• a) They were used for data storage
• b) They were used to store instructions
• c) They were a form of early transistors
• d) They helped in machine-level programming
Answer: c) They were a form of early transistors
Generation of Computers
 11. In which generation did computers become more compact and affordable?
• a) Second generation
• b) Third generation
• c) Fourth generation
• d) Fifth generation
Answer: c) Fourth generation
12. What component became common in third-generation computers?
• a) Microchips
• b) Punch cards
• c) Integrated circuits
• d) Magnetic tape
Answer: c) Integrated circuits
13. Which feature characterized fifth-generation computers?
• a) Use of vacuum tubes
• b) Artificial intelligence
• c) Magnetic core memory
• d) Transistors
Answer: b) Artificial intelligence
14. The second generation of computers relied on what technology?
• a) Vacuum tubes
• b) Punch cards
• c) Transistors
• d) Artificial Intelligence
Answer: c) Transistors
Computers Hierarchy
15. Which is the most powerful type of computer in terms of processing capability?
• a) Supercomputer
• b) Mainframe
• c) Minicomputer
• d) Microcomputer
Answer: a) Supercomputer
16. Mainframe computers are primarily used by:
 • a) Small businesses
• b) Large organizations
• c) Individuals at home
• d) Gamers
Answer: b) Large organizations
17. Minicomputers are typically used for:
• a) Personal computing
• b) Large-scale scientific simulations
• c) Small business applications
• d) None of the above
Answer: c) Small business applications
18. Which is an example of a microcomputer?
• a) IBM 7090
• b) iMac
• c) Cray-2
• d) IBM System/360
Answer: b) iMac
19. Which type of computer is best suited for weather forecasting and nuclear research?
• a) Minicomputer
• b) Mainframe
• c) Supercomputer
• d) Microcomputer
Answer: c) Supercomputer
20. Which type of computer is typically used for database management systems and airline
reservations?
• a) Microcomputer
• b) Supercomputer
• c) Mainframe computer
• d) Minicomputer
Answer: c) Mainframe computer
Applications of Computers
21. In which of the following fields are computers widely used?
• a) Education
 • b) Healthcare
• c) Banking
• d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
22. Which of the following is not an application of computers?
• a) Word processing
• b) Gaming
• c) Weather forecasting
• d) Animal husbandry
Answer: d) Animal husbandry
23. Computers are essential in education for:
• a) Teaching and training
• b) Data storage and management
• c) Distance learning
• d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
24. Which of these industries relies heavily on computers for design and manufacturing?
• a) Entertainment
• b) Education
• c) Banking
• d) Automotive industry
Answer: d) Automotive industry
25. One major application of computers in healthcare is:
• a) Storing patient records
• b) Machine learning
• c) Operating CNC machines
• d) Satellite communication
Answer: a) Storing patient records
26. Computers assist in which of the following banking services?
• a) ATM transactions
• b) Online banking
• c) Data encryption
 • d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
27. Which application of computers has transformed the retail industry?
• a) E-commerce platforms
• b) Robotics
• c) Data mining
• d) Virtual reality
Answer: a) E-commerce platforms
28. One of the most common applications of computers in the military is:
• a) Entertainment
• b) Flight simulation
• c) Cybersecurity
• d) Healthcare management
Answer: b) Flight simulation
29. Which of these is not a typical application of computers in business?
• a) Database management
• b) Accounting and finance
• c) Video game development
• d) Payroll processing
Answer: c) Video game development
30. In scientific research, computers are mainly used for:
• a) Data analysis
• b) Video editing
• c) Gaming
• d) Web development
Answer: a) Data analysis
Additional Questions
31. Which component of a computer processes instructions to perform tasks?
• a) RAM
• b) Hard Drive
• c) CPU
• d) Monitor
Answer: c) CPU
32. What does RAM stand for?
• a) Random Access Memory
• b) Read Access Memory
• c) Random Authorization Memory
• d) Read Authorization Memory
Answer: a) Random Access Memory
33. Which part of a computer stores permanent data?
• a) RAM
• b) CPU
• c) Hard Drive
• d) Motherboard
Answer: c) Hard Drive
34. Which of the following is an example of input devices?
• a) Monitor
• b) Keyboard
• c) Printer
• d) Speaker
Answer: b) Keyboard
35. Which device is used to display output?
• a) Keyboard
• b) Scanner
• c) Printer
• d) Monitor
Answer: d) Monitor
36. In which generation did computers begin to use punch cards?
• a) First generation
• b) Second generation
• c) Third generation
• d) Fourth generation
Answer: a) First generation
37. The term 'bit' stands for:
 • a) Binary Information Technology
• b) Binary Digit
• c) Bitwise Operation
• d) Byte Integration Technology
Answer: b) Binary Digit
38. What does a compiler do?
• a) Compiles hardware devices
• b) Converts machine language to high-level language
• c) Converts high-level language to machine language
• d) Translates binary to hexadecimal
Answer: c) Converts high-level language to machine language
39. Which unit of the CPU is responsible for mathematical operations?
• a) Control Unit
• b) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
• c) Memory Unit
• d) Registers
Answer: b) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
40. Which memory is known as volatile memory?
• a) ROM
• b) Hard Drive
• c) RAM
• d) SSD
Answer: c) RAM
41. Which of these is not a type of computer software?
• a) System software
• b) Application software
• c) Utility software
• d) Mechanical software
Answer: d) Mechanical software
42. Which programming language is used for web development?
• a) HTML
• b) C++
 • c) Python
• d) COBOL
Answer: a) HTML
43. Which of the following represents the hierarchy of computers from the most powerful to the
least powerful?
• a) Supercomputer, Minicomputer, Mainframe, Microcomputer
• b) Microcomputer, Mainframe, Minicomputer, Supercomputer
• c) Supercomputer, Mainframe, Minicomputer, Microcomputer
• d) Mainframe, Supercomputer, Minicomputer, Microcomputer
Answer: c) Supercomputer, Mainframe, Minicomputer, Microcomputer
44. Which of these is an example of a high-level programming language?
• a) Assembly
• b) C++
• c) Binary code
• d) Machine code
Answer: b) C++
45. Which of these is not an input/output (I/O) device?
• a) Monitor
• b) Printer
• c) Keyboard
• d) SSD
Answer: d) SSD
46. Which of the following is used for long-term data storage?
• a) CPU
• b) RAM
• c) Hard Disk
• d) Control Unit
Answer: c) Hard Disk
47. A network of computers within a limited geographical area is known as:
• a) WAN
• b) LAN
• c) PAN
• d) MAN
Answer: b) LAN
48. The process of converting data into a form that is not readable by unauthorized users is called:
• a) Decryption
• b) Encryption
• c) Decoding
• d) Encoding
Answer: b) Encryption
49. Which generation of computers made use of IC (Integrated Circuit) technology?
• a) First generation
• b) Second generation
• c) Third generation
• d) Fourth generation
Answer: c) Third generation
50. Which of the following is not considered an operating system?
• a) Windows
• b) Linux
• c) Java
• d) macOS
Answer: c) Java

Introduction to Computers

1. What is the first generation of computers known for?

o a) Vacuum tubes

o b) Transistors

o c) Integrated Circuits

o d) Microprocessors

o Answer: a) Vacuum tubes

2. Which of the following is not an application of computers?

o a) Word processing

o b) Web browsing
 o c) Painting

o d) Weathering

o Answer: d) Weathering

3. What does computer hierarchy refer to?

o a) The arrangement of computers based on size

o b) The arrangement of computers based on power and performance

o c) The arrangement of computers based on brand

o d) The arrangement of computers based on age

o Answer: b) The arrangement of computers based on power and performance

Windows Basics

4. Which command is used to move a block of text in MS Word?

o a) Copy

o b) Cut

o c) Paste

o d) Select All

o Answer: b) Cut

5. What is the shortcut key for saving a document in MS Word?

o a) Ctrl + P

o b) Ctrl + S

o c) Ctrl + O

o d) Ctrl + N

o Answer: b) Ctrl + S

6. Which feature in MS Word allows for dividing text into multiple columns?

o a) Table

o b) Chart

o c) Columns

o d) Format Painter

o Answer: c) Columns

Introduction to Worksheet and Excel

7. In Excel, what is the intersection of a row and a column called?

o a) Cell
 o b) Table

o c) Box

o d) Grid

o Answer: a) Cell

8. Which of the following is a mathematical function in Excel?

o a) SUM

o b) AVG

o c) MAX

o d) All of the above

o Answer: d) All of the above

9. Which command is used to delete a column in Excel?

o a) Delete

o b) Clear

o c) Erase

o d) Remove

o Answer: a) Delete

Creating Charts and Functions in Excel

10. Which Excel feature allows you to create visual representations of data?

o a) Table

o b) Chart

o c) Pivot

o d) Macro

o Answer: b) Chart

11. Which function is used to calculate the average of a range in Excel?

o a) AVG

o b) MEAN

o c) AVERAGE

o d) MEDIAN

o Answer: c) AVERAGE

12. What does the COUNTIF function do in Excel?

o a) Counts all cells in a range

o c) Counts cells that contain numbers

o d) Counts blank cells

o Answer: b) Counts cells that meet a single condition

Introduction to Database Development

13. Which of the following is a type of database object?

o a) Query

o b) Table

o c) Form

o d) All of the above

o Answer: d) All of the above

14. What is the primary key in a database table?

o a) A unique identifier for each record

o b) A key that unlocks the database

o c) A key that is used for sorting data

o d) A key that stores encrypted data

o Answer: a) A unique identifier for each record

15. Which data type would be most appropriate for storing textual data?

o a) Number

o b) Date/Time

o c) Text

o d) Currency

o Answer: c) Text

Overview of PowerPoint and Desktop Publishing

16. Which view in PowerPoint allows you to see the presentation in a slideshow format?

o a) Normal View

o b) Slide Sorter View

o c) Reading View

o d) Slide Show View

o Answer: d) Slide Show View

17. Which tool in PowerPoint is used to apply the same design to all slides?
 o a) Slide Layout

o b) Slide Master

o c) Format Painter

o d) Design Template

o Answer: b) Slide Master

18. What is the purpose of Desktop Publishing?

o a) To create professional-quality documents

o b) To manage databases

o c) To code programs

o d) To browse the web

o Answer: a) To create professional-quality documents

Introduction to Internet and Viruses

19. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?

o a) Trojan Horse

o b) Worm

o c) Spyware

o d) Ethernet

o Answer: d) Ethernet

20. Which protocol is used to browse web pages?

o a) HTTP

o b) FTP

o c) SMTP

o d) SNMP

o Answer: a) HTTP

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Introduction to Computers (Continued)

21. Which component of the computer is considered the "brain"?

o a) RAM

o b) CPU

o c) Hard Drive

o d) GPU

o Answer: b) CPU

22. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

o a) RAM

o b) ROM

o c) Hard Drive

o d) CPU

o Answer: c) Hard Drive

23. What is the primary function of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)?

o a) Perform arithmetic and logical operations

o b) Control the execution of instructions

o c) Store data temporarily

o d) Manage input/output operations

o Answer: a) Perform arithmetic and logical operations

24. Which generation of computers introduced integrated circuits?

o a) First

o b) Second

o c) Third

o d) Fourth

o Answer: c) Third

25. Which of the following is an example of system software?

o a) Microsoft Word

o b) Windows OS

o c) Adobe Photoshop
 o d) Google Chrome

o Answer: b) Windows OS

Windows Basics (Continued)

26. Which feature in Windows allows you to quickly access recently used files?

o a) Taskbar

o b) Start Menu

o c) File Explorer

o d) Quick Access

o Answer: d) Quick Access

27. What is the default file extension for a document created in Microsoft Word?

o a) .txt

o b) .doc

o c) .pdf

o d) .docx

o Answer: d) .docx

28. Which tool in MS Word is used to check for spelling and grammar errors?

o a) Spellcheck

o b) Word Count

o c) Thesaurus

o d) Grammar Wizard

o Answer: a) Spellcheck

29. How can you create a bulleted list in MS Word?

o a) Use the Paragraph dialog box

o b) Press Ctrl + B

o c) Click on the Bullets button in the toolbar

o d) Use the Insert menu

o Answer: c) Click on the Bullets button in the toolbar

30. What does the 'Undo' command do in MS Word?

o a) Reverts the last action taken

o b) Deletes the document

o c) Saves the document

o Answer: a) Reverts the last action taken

Introduction to Worksheet and Excel (Continued)

31. In Excel, which of the following is a type of cell reference?

o a) Absolute

o b) Relative

o c) Mixed

o d) All of the above

o Answer: d) All of the above

32. What symbol is used in Excel to start a formula?

o a) @

o b) =

o c) #

o d) $

o Answer: b) =

33. Which function in Excel is used to count the number of numeric values in a range?

o a) COUNTA

o b) COUNTIF

o c) COUNT

o d) SUM

o Answer: c) COUNT

34. How do you insert a new worksheet in an Excel workbook?

o a) Click on the Insert menu and select Worksheet

o b) Press Ctrl + N

o c) Click the New Sheet button next to the sheet tabs

o d) Right-click on an existing sheet tab and select Insert

o Answer: c) Click the New Sheet button next to the sheet tabs

35. Which of the following is a statistical function in Excel?

o a) SUM

o b) AVERAGE

o c) STDEV
 o d) COUNT

o Answer: c) STDEV

Creating Charts and Functions in Excel (Continued)

36. Which type of chart is best suited for showing trends over time in Excel?

o a) Bar Chart

o b) Pie Chart

o c) Line Chart

o d) Scatter Plot

o Answer: c) Line Chart

37. What is a pivot table in Excel used for?

o a) Creating charts

o b) Sorting and filtering data

o c) Summarizing large amounts of data

o d) Inserting formulas

o Answer: c) Summarizing large amounts of data

38. How do you create a named range in Excel?

o a) Right-click on the cell and select "Name Range"

o b) Use the Name Box to assign a name to a range of cells

o c) Use the Insert menu to create a named range

o d) Press Ctrl + N

o Answer: b) Use the Name Box to assign a name to a range of cells

39. Which of the following is a financial function in Excel?

o a) FV

o b) SUM

o c) AVERAGE

o d) COUNTIF

o Answer: a) FV

40. Which of the following tools in Excel can be used to automate repetitive tasks?

o a) Macros

o b) Pivot Tables

o c) Conditional Formatting
 o d) Data Validation

o Answer: a) Macros

Introduction to Database Development (Continued)

41. In a database, what is a "field"?

o a) A table of data

o b) A record of data

o c) A column in a table

o d) A row in a table

o Answer: c) A column in a table

42. What is the purpose of a query in a database?

o a) To input data into tables

o b) To delete data from tables

o c) To retrieve specific data based on criteria

o d) To change the design of tables

o Answer: c) To retrieve specific data based on criteria

43. Which of the following is a type of relationship in a relational database?

o a) One-to-One

o b) One-to-Many

o c) Many-to-Many

o d) All of the above

o Answer: d) All of the above

44. In Access, what is the purpose of setting a primary key in a table?

o a) To allow duplicate entries

o b) To uniquely identify each record

o c) To sort records alphabetically

o d) To prevent the table from being modified

o Answer: b) To uniquely identify each record

45. Which of the following data types would be most suitable for a field storing prices in
a database?

o a) Text

o b) Currency
 o c) Number

o d) Date/Time

o Answer: b) Currency

Overview of PowerPoint and Desktop Publishing (Continued)

46. In PowerPoint, which feature allows you to add effects to text and objects?

o a) Animations

o b) Transitions

o c) Slide Layout

o d) Slide Master

o Answer: a) Animations

47. What is the function of the "Slide Sorter" view in PowerPoint?

o a) To view the slide show in full screen

o b) To arrange and reorder slides easily

o c) To edit the content of slides

o d) To create new slides

o Answer: b) To arrange and reorder slides easily

48. Which file format is commonly used to save a PowerPoint presentation?

o a) .docx

o b) .pptx

o c) .xlsx

o d) .html

o Answer: b) .pptx

49. What is desktop publishing primarily used for?

o a) Creating websites

o b) Designing professional documents and layouts

o c) Coding applications

o d) Managing databases

o Answer: b) Designing professional documents and layouts

50. Which of the following is a common desktop publishing software?

o a) Microsoft Word

o b) Adobe InDesign
 o c) Mozilla Firefox

o d) Microsoft Excel

o Answer: b) Adobe InDesign

Introduction to Internet and Viruses (Continued)

51. What does URL stand for in web terminology?

o a) Uniform Resource Locator

o b) Universal Resource Link

o c) Uniform Resource Link

o d) Universal Resource Locator

o Answer: a) Uniform Resource Locator

52. Which of the following is a common method to protect your computer from viruses?

o a) Use of antivirus software

o b) Regularly updating software

o c) Avoiding suspicious links and downloads

o d) All of the above

o Answer: d) All of the above

53. What is the primary function of a firewall?

o a) To scan for viruses

o b) To prevent unauthorized access to a network

o c) To back up data

o d) To optimize system performance

o Answer: b) To prevent unauthorized access to a network

54. Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over the internet?

o a) HTTP

o b) HTTPS

o c) FTP

o d) SMTP

o Answer: b) HTTPS

55. What is phishing?

o a) A method of catching fish

o c) A type of virus

o d) A secure communication protocol

o Answer: b) A type of cyberattack involving fraudulent attempts to obtain