This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In how many generations a computer can be classified? A) 3. B) 4. C) 5. D) 6. E) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5. 2. What is the most commonly used operating system on Mini Computers, as stated in the sources? A) MacOS. B) UNIX. C) Windows. D) Linux. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) UNIX. 3. What is the purpose of a device driver? A) To manage power supply. B) To store data. C) To process commands. D) To enable communication between the OS and hardware. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To enable communication between the OS and hardware. 4. Small device used to point and select items on your computer screen. A) Mouse. B) Monitor. C) Keyboard. D) Speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mouse. 5. Name an example of a mobile operating system. A) Linux. B) Android. C) IOS. D) Windows. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Android. 6. What software is specifically designed to detect and protect against viruses and worms? A) Antivirus. B) Firewall. C) Virtual Private Network. D) Encryption tool. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antivirus. 7. The process of storing files to any location A) Service. B) Data Storage. C) Back Up. D) File Sharing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Data Storage. 8. A ..... is used to play games on the computer A) Scanner. B) Printer. C) Mouse. D) Joystick. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Joystick. 9. This devices allows the user to control the pointer on the screen. It is an alternative to the keyboard that interacts between the computer and the user. A) KEYBOARD. B) MOUSE. C) MONITOR. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) MOUSE. 10. In Excel, formulas always begin with: A) =. B) #. C) @. D) $. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) =. 11. .... scheduling is important for the operating system. A) A. Memory. B) B. File. C) C. CPU. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. CPU. 12. Which device is used to generate an image on a paper from the computer? A) Printer. B) Scanner. C) Mouse. D) Monitor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Printer. 13. Cache memory is a temporary memory used to store data A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. Which type of computer is known for its high computing power? A) Micro Computer. B) Mini Computer. C) Mainframe Computer. D) Super Computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Super Computer. 15. Which of the following is a structured programming technique that divide a main program into subprograms required to solve a program? A) Top-down design. B) Pseudocode. C) Object-oriented programming. D) Flowchart. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Top-down design. 16. Describe the role of antivirus software in cybersecurity. A) Antivirus software only enhances internet speed. B) Antivirus software is primarily used for data backup. C) Antivirus software is a type of firewall that blocks all incoming traffic. D) Antivirus software detects, prevents, and removes malware, providing essential protection in cybersecurity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Antivirus software detects, prevents, and removes malware, providing essential protection in cybersecurity. 17. BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. Which of the following is the primary function of a computer? A) Calculating. B) Data processing. C) Programming. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Data processing. 19. Computers have no feelings or emotions. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 20. Which of the following is NOT a likely component of a point of sale system? A) Graphic pad. B) MICR. C) Light-pen. D) Barcode reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) MICR. 21. The first screen you see when the computer starts up? A) Keyboard. B) Monitor. C) Backstage. D) Desktop. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Desktop. 22. The Blind carbon copy (Bcc) should be used when you want to ..... A) Give someone advice without that person realizing other people are seeing it. B) Document that somebody is doing something illegal. C) Share a conversation you are having with someone else with your boss. D) Send the same message out to a group of people but want to prevent a global reply. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Send the same message out to a group of people but want to prevent a global reply. 23. An Excel function to get data from a table organized vertically. A) Index finger. B) Xlookups. C) Vlookups. D) Index match. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vlookups. 24. Which input device is commonly used for capturing barcodes? A) Keyboard. B) Barcode scanner. C) Mouse. D) Joystick. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Barcode scanner. 25. Avani is studying the history of computers in her class. Her teacher asks, "Which generation of computers is based on vacuum tubes?" A) Fourth Generation. B) Second Generation. C) First Generation. D) Third Generation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) First Generation. 26. Which of the following is an operating system you would be using on the computer? A) Internet Explorer. B) Microsoft Word. C) Microsoft Windows. D) Netscape. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Microsoft Windows. 27. Which of the following is a common method for backing up data? A) Cloud Backup. B) Disk Cleanup. C) Software Update. D) Defragmentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cloud Backup. 28. A type of memory that can store large amount of data and can hold data for long periods of time even there is no power. A) Secondary Storage. B) ROM. C) RAM. D) Main Memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Secondary Storage. 29. Where can primary data be sourced from? A) Existing records and publications. B) Surveys and experiments. C) Government reports. D) Internet searches. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Surveys and experiments. 30. All the following are input devices except: A) Joystick. B) Barcode Reader. C) Printer. D) Scanner. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Printer. 31. 1 GB is equal to A) 1024 Byte. B) 1024 KBs. C) 1024 MBs. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1024 MBs. 32. Which device is used to input text into a computer? A) Printer. B) Monitor. C) Speaker. D) Keyboard. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Keyboard. 33. What does data provide context for? A) Observations. B) Information. C) Facts. D) Symbols. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Information. 34. The Indian IT company Wipro was originally founded as a: A) Vegetable Oil Company. B) Textile Exporter. C) Electronics Manufacture. D) IT Consultancy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vegetable Oil Company. 35. Which cybercriminal type typically lacks advanced computer skills but still engages in malicious activities? A) Corporate Spies. B) Hackers. C) Crackers. D) Script Kiddies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Script Kiddies. 36. What are some common storage devices and their functions? A) External Hard Drives with no function. B) Hard Disk Drives (HDD), Solid-State Drives (SSD), USB Flash Drives, Optical Discs (CDs, DVDs). C) Network Attached Storage (NAS). D) Cloud Storage Services. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hard Disk Drives (HDD), Solid-State Drives (SSD), USB Flash Drives, Optical Discs (CDs, DVDs). 37. A ..... give results on the paper A) Mouse. B) Scanner. C) Monitor. D) Printer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Printer. 38. Order of operation in Excel A) PEMDSA. B) EPSDAM. C) DASEMP. D) PEMDAS. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) PEMDAS. 39. Which of these would be considered an output device? A) Monitor. B) Power supply fan. C) Speaker. D) CPU. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Monitor. 40. Registers within the CPU are temporary storage locations primarily used for: A) Permanent storage of user files and documents. B) Storage of smaller data (up to 64 bits) for faster data supply to the processor. C) Storing an entire operating system for quick boot-up. D) Displaying output to the user's monitor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Storage of smaller data (up to 64 bits) for faster data supply to the processor. 41. Anika is working on a project that requires a lot of calculations. What is the main advantage of using a computer for her project? A) Can perform tasks at high speed. B) Is always accurate. C) Is easy to break. D) Requires no power. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can perform tasks at high speed. 42. An analog system uses ..... A) Sine waves. B) Binary format. C) Needs more bandwidth. D) Needs more power. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sine waves. 43. Is a collection of data that is specially organized for rapid search and retrieval by a computer. A) Spreadsheets. B) Databases. C) Presentation Software. D) Applications. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Databases. 44. Was a British mathematician who designed a machine called Difference Engine A) Gotfried Leibnitz. B) Blaise Pascal. C) Charles Babbage. D) Lady Ada. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Charles Babbage. 45. The computer's ..... memory (ex. thumb drives, hard drives, cloud storage:ie. Dropbox) A) Internal. B) External. C) Important. D) Temporary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) External. 46. Choose storage device. A) CD. B) Web Camera. C) CPU Box. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CD. 47. What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS? A) HTTPS is only used for secure websites, while HTTP is for all websites. B) The main difference is that HTTPS encrypts data for security, while HTTP does not. C) HTTP and HTTPS are the same protocol with no differences. D) HTTP is faster than HTTPS due to less overhead. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main difference is that HTTPS encrypts data for security, while HTTP does not. 48. The control unit, arithmetic logic unit and memory are together called Central Processing Unit or CPU. A) Yes. B) No. C) I don't know. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 49. The Machine Cyle goes in the following order A) Fetch $\rightarrow$ Decode $\rightarrow$ Execute $\rightarrow$ Store. B) Execute $\rightarrow$ Decode $\rightarrow$ Store $\rightarrow$ Fetch. C) None of the Above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fetch $\rightarrow$ Decode $\rightarrow$ Execute $\rightarrow$ Store. 50. What is humanware in computing? A) Humanware in computing is the focus on the human elements in technology design and interaction. B) Humanware is the study of artificial intelligence in machines. C) Humanware is a type of software that enhances system performance. D) Humanware refers to the physical hardware components of a computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Humanware in computing is the focus on the human elements in technology design and interaction. 51. Who is considered father of the computers? A) Von Newman. B) Charles Babbage. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Charles Babbage. 52. Rom can read but cant write? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. Name three popular operating systems and their primary uses. A) FreeBSD-Desktop use, general computing. B) Chrome OS-Web browsing, lightweight tasks. C) Android-Mobile devices, gaming. D) 1. Windows-Personal and business use; 2. macOS-Apple computers, creative professionals; 3. Linux-Servers and programming environments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. Windows-Personal and business use; 2. macOS-Apple computers, creative professionals; 3. Linux-Servers and programming environments. 54. One of the excel functions to join two or more text strings into one string. A) Paste. B) Merge. C) Concatenate. D) Vlookups. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concatenate. 55. Which of the following is a type of non-impact printer? A) Dot matrix printer. B) Inkjet printer. C) Daisy wheel printer. D) Line printer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inkjet printer. 56. Differentiate between the following:RAM and ROM A) RAM is a type of printer, ROM is a storage device. B) RAM is an input device, ROM is an output device. C) RAM is used for processing, ROM is used for memory. D) RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile. 57. What separates the name of the file and extension? A) Dash. B) Hashtag. C) Dot. D) Exclamation mark. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dot. 58. Tick all options that happen in the DECODE CYCLE? A) The PC value is copied to the MAR. B) The value in the MDR is written to the address in the MAR. C) The instruction in the MAR is decoded by the CU. D) PC is incremented. E) The Instruction at the MAR address is read from RAM. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The instruction in the MAR is decoded by the CU. 59. An office situated in Rome sends emails to clients that are located all over the world. A) LAN. B) WAN. C) WLAN. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) WAN. 60. What is the purpose of using formulas in MS Excel? A) To create animations, design graphics, and write code. B) To perform calculations, manipulate data, and automate tasks. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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