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The document contains a series of basic questions and answers related to computers, covering topics such as hardware, software, networking, and internet terminology. Key concepts include definitions of input and output devices, types of networks, and common software applications. It also addresses cybersecurity, programming, and data management.

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Computer_Short_QA

The document contains a series of basic questions and answers related to computers, covering topics such as hardware, software, networking, and internet terminology. Key concepts include definitions of input and output devices, types of networks, and common software applications. It also addresses cybersecurity, programming, and data management.

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Basic Computer Short Questions and Answers

Q: What is a computer?

A: An electronic machine that processes data.

Q: Name two input devices.

A: Keyboard and mouse.

Q: Name two output devices.

A: Monitor and printer.

Q: What is CPU?

A: Central Processing Unit, the brain of the computer.

Q: What is software?

A: A set of instructions for the computer.

Q: What is hardware?

A: The physical parts of a computer.

Q: What is a monitor?

A: An output device that displays information.

Q: What is a keyboard used for?

A: Typing letters and numbers.

Q: What is MS Paint?

A: A program used for drawing and coloring.

Q: What is MS Word?

A: Software used to create documents.

Q: What does WWW stand for?

A: World Wide Web.

Q: What is the Internet?


A: A global network of computers.

Q: What is an email?

A: Electronic mail sent through the Internet.

Q: What is LAN?

A: Local Area Network.

Q: What is WAN?

A: Wide Area Network.

Q: What is Wi-Fi?

A: Wireless technology for Internet connection.

Q: What is a file?

A: A collection of data stored in a computer.

Q: What is a folder?

A: A place to organize and store files.

Q: What is a virus in computers?

A: A harmful program that damages data.

Q: What is antivirus?

A: Software that protects a computer from viruses.

Q: What is a pen drive?

A: A portable storage device.

Q: What is cloud storage?

A: Saving data on the Internet.

Q: What is a printer?

A: An output device that prints on paper.

Q: What is a scanner?

A: A device that copies images or text into the computer.


Q: What is ROM?

A: Read-Only Memory, permanent storage.

Q: What is RAM?

A: Random Access Memory, temporary memory.

Q: What is an operating system?

A: Software that runs the computer.

Q: Name an operating system.

A: Windows.

Q: What is Google?

A: A search engine.

Q: What is PowerPoint used for?

A: Making presentations.

Q: What is multimedia?

A: Using text, images, sound, and video together.

Q: What is a hyperlink?

A: A link to another webpage.

Q: What is a search engine?

A: A tool to find information online.

Q: What is Bluetooth?

A: A short-range wireless technology.

Q: What is a server?

A: A computer that provides services to other computers.

Q: What is a client?

A: A computer that uses services from a server.

Q: What is cyber safety?


A: Safe use of the Internet.

Q: What is cyberbullying?

A: Bullying using the Internet.

Q: What is e-commerce?

A: Buying and selling products online.

Q: Name two e-commerce websites.

A: Amazon and Flipkart.

Q: What is a desktop?

A: The main screen of a computer after startup.

Q: What are icons?

A: Small pictures representing files or programs.

Q: What is the taskbar?

A: A bar showing open programs at the bottom of the screen.

Q: What is Recycle Bin?

A: A folder where deleted files are kept temporarily.

Q: What is a password?

A: A secret code to protect files or accounts.

Q: What is a username?

A: A name that identifies a user on a computer or website.

Q: What is data?

A: Information processed by a computer.

Q: What is information?

A: Processed data that is meaningful.

Q: What is programming?

A: Writing instructions for computers to follow.


Q: Name a programming language.

A: Python.

Q: What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

A: Machines that can think and learn like humans.

Q: What is robotics?

A: Technology dealing with robots.

Q: What is animation?

A: Moving pictures created by computers.

Q: What is a spreadsheet?

A: A table used for calculations.

Q: What is encryption?

A: Protecting data by converting it into a secret code.

Q: What is a hacker?

A: A person who breaks into computer systems.

Q: What is a firewall?

A: A system that blocks unauthorized access to a network.

Q: What is a modem?

A: A device that connects computers to the Internet.

Q: What is a router?

A: A device that directs data on a network.

Q: What is the full form of USB?

A: Universal Serial Bus.

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