This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 19 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A ..... computer works on the principle of binary mathematics A) Hybrid Computer. B) Analog Computer. C) Digital Computer. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Digital Computer. 2. The Napiers bone was invented in A) 1532. B) 1915. C) 1614. D) 1416. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1614. 3. Which of the following operating systems is developed by Microsoft? A) Linux. B) Ubuntu. C) Windows. D) MacOS. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Windows. 4. Aisha is considering buying a new device for her studies. She wants something that is portable and easy to use. Which of the following is a characteristic of a tablet computer? A) It has a physical keyboard. B) It is portable and has a touchscreen interface. C) It is designed for heavy computational tasks. D) It requires constant power supply. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is portable and has a touchscreen interface. 5. Which OS feature allows running multiple programs at the same time? A) Multithreading. B) Multiuser. C) Multiprocessing. D) Multitasking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Multitasking. 6. What do you mean by software? A) Set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a particular task. B) Physical components of a computer. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a particular task. 7. This devices is usually attached through a usb port and is widely used by graphics artist to draw an image or an object. A) WEBCAM. B) MOUSE. C) DRAWING TABLET. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) DRAWING TABLET. 8. What is the difference between hardware and software? A) Hardware is analog, software is digital. B) Hardware is virtual, software is physical. C) Hardware is physical, software is digital. D) Hardware is intangible, software is tangible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hardware is physical, software is digital. 9. Which of the following is the first generation computer? A) Microprocessor. B) LSI. C) ENIAC. D) VLSI. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ENIAC. 10. Some devices can be both input and output devices. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. What is the most important software to run on a computer? A) The operating system. B) A game. C) Photoshop. D) Tik tok. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The operating system. 12. Which operating system is open-source and widely used in servers? A) Android. B) MacOS. C) Windows. D) Linux. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Linux. 13. What function does the "Format Painter" tool perform in word processing software? A) Formats text in bold. B) Copies the formatting from one part of a document and applies it to another. C) Copies the entire text of the document. D) Pastes the copied text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Copies the formatting from one part of a document and applies it to another. 14. What was the original name of the macOS operating system when it was first released? A) Macintosh System Software. B) System 1. C) Apple OS. D) Mac OS X. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mac OS X. 15. Rohan is trying to understand what the primary purpose of an operating system is while working on his computer. What would you tell him? A) To manage hardware resources. B) To create software applications. C) To provide internet access. D) To perform calculations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To manage hardware resources. 16. A row is horizontal (across) A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. MAR stands as ..... A) Memory Adhoc Register. B) Memory Address Register. C) Main Address Register. D) Memory Avail Register. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memory Address Register. 18. Shaan is learning about different types of software in his computer science class. His teacher asks the class, "Which of the following best describes system software?" A) Software that manages hardware and software resources. B) Software designed for end-users. C) Software that performs specific tasks. D) Software that is used for gaming. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Software that manages hardware and software resources. 19. List two common utilities used for system maintenance. A) Task Manager. B) Control Panel. C) Disk Cleanup, Defragmentation. D) Command Prompt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Disk Cleanup, Defragmentation. 20. Secondry memory is the memory in which data and programs are stored permanently. A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 21. You saved a document to your school computer yesterday. How should you look for it? A) Use the 'find' feature on your word processor. B) Use the 'find' feature on your computer's operating system. C) Use the 'search' feature on your web browser. D) Use the 'help' feature on your web browser. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use the 'find' feature on your computer's operating system. 22. Kavya is working on a project that requires her to manage a large amount of data efficiently. What is the primary function of a database management system (DBMS) that she should consider for her project? A) To manage hardware resources. B) To store and retrieve data efficiently. C) To create graphics. D) To provide internet security. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To store and retrieve data efficiently. 23. Define 'firewall' in the context of cybersecurity. A) A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls network traffic based on security rules. B) A firewall is a physical barrier that prevents fires in buildings. C) A firewall is a device that boosts internet speed by compressing data. D) A firewall is a type of antivirus software that removes malware from devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls network traffic based on security rules. 24. How many keys are on Keyboard? A) 108. B) 104. C) 102. D) 106. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 106. 25. Who created the Windows operating system? A) Bill Gates. B) Tim Cook. C) Linus Torvalds. D) Steve Jobs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bill Gates. 26. What is the act of preventing something from getting through, often performed by software? A) Filtering. B) Flaming. C) Censorship. D) Spamming. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Filtering. 27. What is the purpose of the BIOS during the boot process? A) To manage user accounts. B) To perform calculations. C) To display graphics. D) To load the operating system into RAM. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To load the operating system into RAM. 28. Free and open source software. A) Windows 10. B) IOS. C) Linux. D) Oracle. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Linux. 29. To arrange information by kinds or classes, or in a particular order: A) Enter. B) Tab. C) Sort. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sort. 30. What is artificial intelligence? A) Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines. B) Artificial intelligence is a form of ancient art. C) Artificial intelligence is a type of cooking technique. D) Artificial intelligence is the study of plants and animals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines. 31. What is a spanned volume? A) A volume on multiple drives. B) A volume that has been deleted. C) A volume that must change. D) A volume on one drive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A volume on multiple drives. 32. Which statement about machine code is false? A) Only works with one type of processor. B) Hard to read. C) It can be represented in binary. D) Easy to read. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Easy to read. 33. Which of the following technology or component was used in second-generation computers? A) Vacuum Tube. B) Transistors. C) Integrated Circuits. D) Semiconductors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transistors. 34. A cashier needs both fast numeric entry and quick printing of receipts. Which devices would you recommend? A) Numeric keypad or POS keyboard (input) and a fast thermal receipt printer (output). B) Graphics tablet and plotter. C) Braille printer only. D) Joystick and inkjet photo printer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Numeric keypad or POS keyboard (input) and a fast thermal receipt printer (output). 35. A basic element of data in a file. A) Value. B) Field. C) Record. D) Memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Field. 36. Name three common operating systems. A) Chrome OS. B) Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux. C) IOS. D) Android. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux. 37. This is a computer devices that convert images into digital file or format A) WEBCAM. B) MOUSE. C) SCANNER. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) SCANNER. 38. .... memory is commonly implemented by demand paging. A) A. primary. B) B. secondary. C) C. virtual. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. virtual. 39. It is located at the top of your computer screen. It displays various sections that give you options for formatting, styling and saving your document. A) Title Tab. B) Toolbar. C) Menu Bar. D) Window. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Toolbar. 40. Explain the difference between hardware and software. A) Hardware and software are interchangeable terms for computer technology. B) Software is the physical components that make up a computer system. C) Hardware refers to the software applications used on a computer. D) Hardware is the physical parts of a computer; software is the programs that run on the hardware. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hardware is the physical parts of a computer; software is the programs that run on the hardware. 41. There types of inpyt devices are ..... u A) Projector, monitor, printer. B) Keyboard, mouse, barcode reader. C) Headphone, touch screen, joystick. D) Printer, keyboard, monitor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Keyboard, mouse, barcode reader. 42. The Program Counter A) Stores the address of the next instruction in memory. B) Stores data fetched from memory, or waiting to be stored in memory. C) Stores the result of arithmetic calculations. D) Stores the address of where the next item will be fetched from. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stores the address of the next instruction in memory. 43. The ALU (Arithmetic and Logical Unit) performs two main types of operations. What are they? A) Input and Output operations. B) Storing and retrieving data from memory. C) Arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and Logical (comparisons or decisions) calculations. D) Networking and security protocols management. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and Logical (comparisons or decisions) calculations. 44. What is the difference between open-source and proprietary software? A) Proprietary software is developed by non-profit organizations. B) Open-source software is only available for Linux operating systems. C) Open-source software is always free of charge. D) Open-source software allows public access to its source code, while proprietary software restricts access and modification. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Open-source software allows public access to its source code, while proprietary software restricts access and modification. 45. Which one is the example of application software? A) Linux. B) Windows. C) Internet explorer. D) Mac. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Internet explorer. 46. What are the main components of a computer's architecture? A) Operating system, software applications, network. B) CPU, memory (RAM), storage, input/output devices, motherboard. C) Peripheral devices, firmware, display screen. D) Graphics card, power supply, cooling system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) CPU, memory (RAM), storage, input/output devices, motherboard. 47. The computer's main circuit board is called a A) Bluetooth card. B) Motherboard. C) Hard drive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bluetooth card. 48. Which of the following is an example of volatile memory? A) RAM. B) Primary. C) Secondary. D) ROM. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) RAM. 49. Which best illustrates the "people" component of an IT system? A) Hard drive capacity. B) Network cable length. C) System administrator setting user permissions. D) Printer model number. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) System administrator setting user permissions. 50. Which of these image sizes takes the most storage space? A) One kilobyte. B) One megabyte. C) One gigabyte. D) One byte. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One gigabyte. 51. Serves as super servers for large clients/server networks and internet websites companies. A) Super Computer. B) Mainframe Computers. C) Embedded Systems. D) Mobile Computers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mainframe Computers. 52. Name three common network topologies. A) Hybrid. B) Tree. C) Bus, Star, Ring. D) Mesh. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bus, Star, Ring. 53. Linux and OS X command that displays IP configuration information A) IPConfig. B) Ping. C) IFConfig. D) Tracert. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) IFConfig. 54. Which network has the strongest security? A) LAN. B) WAN. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) LAN. 55. Which technology is used to control access to copyrighted material and prevent unauthorized copying and distribution? A) Digital Rights Management (DRM). B) Digital Millennium Copyright Act. C) Intellectual Property (IP). D) Copyright Laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Digital Rights Management (DRM). 56. Identify the purpose of cache memory in a multi-core processor. A) It reduces core count. B) It stores frequently used data for faster access. C) It is used for permanent storage. D) It only stores software. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It stores frequently used data for faster access. 57. All of the following items are output devices except: A) Speakers. B) Mouse. C) Printer. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mouse. 58. ..... contain predesigned formats and colour schemes you can apply to any presentation to give it a particular look. A) Design templates. B) Content Templates. C) Both. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Design templates. 59. What is an IP address and why is it important? A) An IP address is a software application that manages network connections. B) An IP address is a type of internet protocol used for email. C) An IP address is a physical address for a device in a home. D) An IP address is a unique identifier for a device on a network, essential for routing internet traffic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An IP address is a unique identifier for a device on a network, essential for routing internet traffic. 60. Differentiate between SSD and HDD in terms of their long-term reliability. A) SSDs degrade faster due to limited write cycles, while HDDs can last longer. B) HDDs fail faster due to mechanical parts, whereas SSDs are more durable with no moving components. C) SSDs have larger storage capacities, while HDDs are more reliable for long-term storage. D) Both SSD and HDD have the same long-term reliability. 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