This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... is characterized by small, standalone computers powered by local software. A) Main frame. B) Super computer. C) Personal computer. D) Servers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal computer. 2. Memory Data Register (MDR) A) Stores the result of arithmetic calculations. B) Stores the address of where the next item will be fetched from. C) Stores data fetched from memory, or waiting to be stored in memory. D) Stores the address of the next instruction in memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stores data fetched from memory, or waiting to be stored in memory. 3. You have a user, Jan, who suspects that her Windows 7 computer has been infected with spyware. You remove the spyware from her computer and want to prevent spyware from infecting it in the future. Which of the following Windows 7 utilities should you configure? A) Pop-up Blocker. B) Phishing Filter. C) Windows OneCare. D) Windows Defender. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Windows Defender. 4. 0 and 1 are known as ..... A) Bi-numbers. B) 2 digits. C) 2 numbers. D) Binary digits. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Binary digits. 5. The core component of a device that accepts and executes instructions is called the: A) CPU. B) GPU. C) Motherboard. D) BIOS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CPU. 6. What is the full form of RAM A) Random access memory. B) Random access meter. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Random access memory. 7. ..... is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the sharing of information between computing devices. A) Digital device. B) Network. C) Peripheral. D) Expansion board. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Network. 8. ..... converts and executes one statement at a time while the program is running. After a statement is executed, the interpreter converts and executes the next statement, and so on A) An interpreter. B) A compiler. C) A translator. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An interpreter. 9. .... scheduling is preemptive. A) A. Shortest Job First. B) B. Round Robin. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. Round Robin. 10. They normally interact with the system via user interface provided by the application software. A) Programmers. B) Testers. C) Users. D) Developers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Users. 11. What is the function of MS Excel? A) Manage spreadsheets. B) Play music. C) Edit photos. D) Create presentations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Manage spreadsheets. 12. Classify 'temperature readings' as which type of data? A) Qualitative. B) Primary. C) Quantitative. D) Secondary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Quantitative. 13. What is the best program for writing an essay for school? A) Excel. B) Word processingword processing. C) Access. D) Power point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Word processingword processing. 14. The only two digits used in the binary number system are ..... A) One and two. B) Zero and one. C) Zero and two. D) Two and three. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Zero and one. 15. Ctrl, Shift and Alter are ..... Keys A) Adjustment. B) Function. C) Modifier. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Modifier. 16. What is the role of a network switch in a computer network? A) To connect multiple devices and manage data traffic. B) To store data securely. C) To provide internet access. D) To execute software applications. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To connect multiple devices and manage data traffic. 17. What is the purpose of an output device? A) To display or present information from a computer to the user. B) To process information in a computer. C) To input information into a computer. D) To store information in a computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To display or present information from a computer to the user. 18. What application allows you to gain access to the internet A) Internet Explorer. B) Mozilla Firefox. C) Google Chrome. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 19. What is the name given to software that can be used by many people for a wide range of tasks? A) Special-purpose. B) General-purpose. C) Integrated. D) Custom-written. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) General-purpose. 20. What is the term for software distributed free for a trial period? A) Output. B) Storage. C) Terminal. D) Shareware. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shareware. 21. What is an example of a very small portable storage device? A) RAM. B) USB Flash Drive. C) Solid State Drive. D) Hard Drive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) USB Flash Drive. 22. Which operating system is known for being open-source? A) Linux. B) MacOS. C) IOS. D) Windows. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Linux. 23. Full form of MICR is A) Magnetic Ink Character Register. B) Magnetic Ink Code Recognition. C) Magnetic Ink Character Reader. D) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. 24. Which method is recommended for safeguarding personal information during online transactions? A) Regular device scanning. B) Encryption of outgoing messages. C) Disabling auto-run feature. D) Strong password management. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Strong password management. 25. Which tool helps prevent data loss from hardware malfunction? A) Backup programs. B) Web browsers. C) Antivirus software. D) File compression software. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Backup programs. 26. Software written to meet the need specific need of a company is ..... A) Custom written software. B) General purpose software. C) Special purpose software. D) Integrated software. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Custom written software. 27. This feature allows a user to plug in a device and start using the device immediately. A) System resources. B) Plug and Play. C) USBC. D) Driver. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plug and Play. 28. ..... is the first program run on a computer when the computer boots up. A) System software. B) Operating system. C) System operations. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Operating system. 29. Which component provides long-term storage for files? A) RAM. B) Cache. C) CPU. D) Hard Drive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hard Drive. 30. True or False:Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 31. What can the "Document Views" option in the View tab help with? A) Editing the document content. B) Adjusting document margins. C) Changing the document's font size. D) Changing the view mode of the document (Print Layout, Web Layout, etc.). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Changing the view mode of the document (Print Layout, Web Layout, etc.). 32. Which operating system was C language intended for? A) Linux. B) Windows. C) Mac OS. D) UNIX. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) UNIX. 33. Describe the function of an operating system. A) An operating system manages hardware resources and provides a user interface. B) An operating system is only responsible for running applications. C) An operating system is a type of hardware component. D) An operating system is used solely for gaming purposes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An operating system manages hardware resources and provides a user interface. 34. Your computer needs a new monitor. You can replace it with any monitor with an HDMI connection. This is because of: A) Firmware. B) Drivers. C) Standardization. D) Modernazation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Standardization. 35. Considered to be the most important component in a computer system. A) System Software. B) Windows. C) Operating System. D) CPU. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) CPU. 36. Large number of Data and Information is expressed in terms of ..... A) Kilobytes. B) Megabytes. C) Gigabytes. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 37. What do we need to do to open a folder? A) Double-decker. B) Double-trick. C) Double-click. D) Double-triple. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Double-click. 38. For a research institution focusing on large-scale data analysis, which characteristic of a computing system is most critical? A) High throughput (data processing). B) Built-in camera. C) Voice recognition. D) Energy efficiency. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) High throughput (data processing). 39. What is the difference between RAM and ROM? A) RAM and ROM are both volatile and serve the same purpose. B) RAM is used for permanent storage; ROM is used for temporary storage. C) RAM is non-volatile and used for permanent storage; ROM is volatile and used for temporary storage. D) RAM is volatile and used for temporary storage; ROM is non-volatile and used for permanent storage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) RAM is volatile and used for temporary storage; ROM is non-volatile and used for permanent storage. 40. Which of the feature is not included in the characteristics of computer? A) Storage capability. B) Automation. C) Feelings. D) Reliability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Feelings. 41. What is the role of RAM in a computer? A) RAM is used to cool down the computer components. B) RAM in a computer is used to temporarily store data that the CPU needs to access quickly. C) RAM is used to store permanent data. D) RAM is responsible for displaying images on the screen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) RAM in a computer is used to temporarily store data that the CPU needs to access quickly. 42. List two types of printers and their uses. A) 1. Inkjet Printer:Used for high-quality photo printing and color documents. 2. Laser Printer:Used for high-volume text printing. B) Thermal Printer:Used for high-quality photo printing. C) 3D Printer:Used for printing textiles. D) Dot Matrix Printer:Used for scanning documents. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1. Inkjet Printer:Used for high-quality photo printing and color documents. 2. Laser Printer:Used for high-volume text printing. 43. The value 8/10 in a cell refers to which of these? A) August 10th. B) October 8th. C) Aug-10. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 44. A ..... arises when the four necessary conditions hold true simultaneously in a system. A) A. race condition. B) B. mutual exclusion. C) C. deadlock. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. deadlock. 45. Which component is responsible for processing in the CPU? A) Control Unit. B) RAM. C) ALU. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ALU. 46. Which generation of computer is still under development? A) Seventh Generation. B) Fifth Generation. C) Sixth Generation. D) Fourth Generation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fifth Generation. 47. The microphone, camera and scanner are optional input devices. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. What is the group of files that allows a device to communicate with the computer's operating system called? A) Installation. B) Driver. C) Peripheral. D) Plug-and-play. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Driver. 49. This device allows multiple computers to use a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor. A) Processor. B) Digitizer. C) KVM Switch. D) Hard Drive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) KVM Switch. 50. A program can be defined as a series of detailed step-by-step ..... that tell the computer precisely what actions to perform. A) Inputs. B) Instructions. C) Applications. D) Software. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Instructions. 51. Is a volatile memory that temporarily stores the files you are working on. A) CMOS. B) RAM. C) BIOS. D) ROM. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) RAM. 52. To exit an active formula, you always click out of the current cell? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 53. Brain of computer is ..... A) Control unit. B) Arithmetic and Logic unit. C) Central Processing Unit. D) Memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Central Processing Unit. 54. Which of the following are considered malware? A) Viruses/worms. B) Trojan horses. C) Spyware. D) All of these are malware. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these are malware. 55. You organize files by storing them in A) Lists. B) Folders. C) Indexes. D) Archives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Folders. 56. Which field type in MS Access is used to store dates and times? A) Text. B) Number. C) Date/Time. D) Currency. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Date/Time. 57. Commonly called Visual Display Unit A) LED. B) Screen. C) Flat. D) Monitor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Monitor. 58. Name three types of data storage solutions. A) Hard Disk Drives, Solid State Drives, Cloud Storage. B) USB Flash Drives. C) Magnetic Tapes. D) Optical Discs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hard Disk Drives, Solid State Drives, Cloud Storage. 59. What is the full form of OMR? A) Open Market Read. B) Open Mark Reader. C) Optical Mark Reader. D) Optical Mark Recognition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Optical Mark Reader. 60. What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 10? A) 1010. B) 1100. C) 1110. D) 1000. 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