This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 20 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What were the key characteristics of the second generation of computers? A) Transistors. B) Vacuum tubes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transistors. 2. Which of the following is not a hyperlink to an external resource? A) Link to the top of the page. B) Link to a website. C) Link to the school's homework page. D) Link to my friend's blog. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Link to the top of the page. 3. Name three popular operating systems used today. A) Ubuntu Server. B) IOS. C) Android OS. D) Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux. 4. Computer programs or applications that tell a computer what to do is called ..... A) Hardware. B) Application Manager. C) Play Store. D) Software. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Software. 5. The calculations and comparisons done by the CPU. A) Input. B) Output. C) Process. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Process. 6. What does the acronym 'VPN' stand for? A) Virtual Public Network. B) Virtual Private Network. C) Variable Private Network. D) Virtual Protected Network. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Virtual Private Network. 7. Which of the following is NOT one of the five functionally independent main parts of a computer? A) Display. B) Input. C) Control. D) Memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Display. 8. Which of the following is a common type of software used for data analysis? A) Presentation Software. B) Spreadsheet Software. C) Word Processing Software. D) Database Software. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Spreadsheet Software. 9. What is the primary function of an output device? A) Processing data in real-time. B) Displaying or presenting processed information. C) Inputting data into the computer. D) Storing data for future use. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Displaying or presenting processed information. 10. What does the term "BIOS" stand for? A) Binary Input Output Storage. B) Basic Internet Operating Software. C) Basic Input/Output System. D) Basic Integrated Operating System. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Basic Input/Output System. 11. What is a box-like case housing computer circuitry known as? A) System Unit. B) Network. C) Storage. D) Multimedia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) System Unit. 12. What is another term for multiprogramming mentioned in the computer? A) Multiprocessing. B) Multicasting. C) Multithreading. D) Multitasking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Multitasking. 13. List three hardware components of a computer. A) 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU), 2. Random Access Memory (RAM), 3. Hard Disk Drive (HDD). B) Motherboard. C) Solid State Drive (SSD). D) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU), 2. Random Access Memory (RAM), 3. Hard Disk Drive (HDD). 14. What is a light pen? A) A light pen is a computer input device that emits light to interact with a computer screen. B) A light pen is a device used for drawing on paper. C) A light pen is a type of flashlight used for reading in the dark. D) A light pen is a writing tool that emits light for better visibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A light pen is a computer input device that emits light to interact with a computer screen. 15. When typing in a cell, hitting Tab will bring which result? A) Move to the next cell down. B) Save the spreadsheet. C) Add a space in the cell. D) Move to the next cell to the right. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Move to the next cell to the right. 16. Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer A) Trojans. B) Phishing. C) Worms. D) Spyware. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trojans. 17. An error is also known as: A) Bug. B) Debug. C) Cursor. D) Icon. E) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bug. 18. The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) A) Carries out numerical calculations and logical decisions. B) Calculates the different items of number data stored within the Accumulator and converts them into logical decisions. C) Calculates graphic data as they are only found within GPU units. D) Calculates the flow of execution in a program and decodes instructions into small steps to be carried out by the program counter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carries out numerical calculations and logical decisions. 19. What is the purpose of speakers in a computer system? A) Store data and instructions. B) Input data and instructions. C) Display data and information. D) Produce audio output. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Produce audio output. 20. Name a type of data storage device that uses magnetic storage. A) USB flash drive. B) Hard disk drive (HDD). C) Solid state drive (SSD). D) CD-ROM. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hard disk drive (HDD). 21. Software that controls all of the computers hardware is ..... A) Application Software. B) Instructional Software. C) Program Software. D) System Software. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) System Software. 22. What are the parts of processing unit? A) Input unit, Control unit and Registers. B) Output unit, Control unit and Registers. C) ALU, Control unit and Registers. D) ALU, Control unit and Memory unit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ALU, Control unit and Registers. 23. Used to show information, normally in the form of a slide show. A) Applications. B) Databases. C) Presentation Software. D) Spreadsheets. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Presentation Software. 24. What memory below is the largest? A) 550000 Bytes. B) 100GB. C) 1PB. D) 1TB. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1PB. 25. How do you start a personal computer? A) Unplug the computer from the wall. B) Wait for the computer to boot up automatically. C) Press the reset button repeatedly. D) Press the power button. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Press the power button. 26. In MS Word, Mail Merge is used to: A) Highlight errors. B) Insert page number. C) Create same letter for multiple people. D) Correct grammar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Create same letter for multiple people. 27. Which pointing device is most commonly used with graphical user interfaces? A) Keyboard. B) Mouse. C) Scanner. D) Plotter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mouse. 28. Aashi is learning about computer architecture in her class. During a discussion, her teacher asks the students what ALU stands for in computer architecture. What should Aashi answer? A) Analog Linear Unit. B) Arithmetic Linear Unit. C) Arithmetic Logic Unit. D) Analog Logic Unit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Arithmetic Logic Unit. 29. What is the World Wide Web? A) A type of computer virus. B) A programming language. C) A social media platform. D) The World Wide Web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The World Wide Web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet. 30. What is the role of device drivers in a computer system? A) To manage memory. B) To monitor network connections. C) To control hardware components. D) To update the operating system. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To control hardware components. 31. Spell checker will find every mistake you make in a document and correct it A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 32. What is the role of antivirus software? A) The role of antivirus software is to protect against malware by detecting, preventing, and removing malicious software. B) To enhance internet speed by optimizing connections. C) To provide a firewall for network security. D) To manage system updates and software installations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The role of antivirus software is to protect against malware by detecting, preventing, and removing malicious software. 33. Identify an example of a secondary source of information. A) Interview with an expert. B) Company's annual report. C) Laboratory experiment results. D) Personal observation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Company's annual report. 34. ..... has Slow and less storage capacity A) Mini computer. B) Micro computer. C) Super computer. D) Main frame computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mini computer. 35. What role does RAM play in a computer's performance? A) RAM enhances a computer's performance by providing fast access to data and enabling multitasking. B) RAM stores permanent data for long-term access. C) RAM is responsible for the computer's graphics processing. D) RAM primarily manages the power supply of the computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) RAM enhances a computer's performance by providing fast access to data and enabling multitasking. 36. A microprocessor that contains circuitry for more than one processing unit is called a ..... A) Multi-speed processor. B) Multi-cash processor. C) Multi-core processor. D) Multi-CPU processor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Multi-core processor. 37. In computing, a server is a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called A) Network. B) Switch. C) Clients. D) Server. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clients. 38. You need to communicate and collaborate with people around the world. Which one of these will help you the most? A) Operating System. B) LAN. C) Intranet. D) Internet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Internet. 39. Which of the following is a byte of information? A) 1010110010. B) 0. C) 10. D) 01100111. E) 1001. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 01100111. 40. Which operating system is open-source? A) Windows. B) Linux. C) MacOS. D) MS-DOS. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Linux. 41. OSS stands for ..... A) Open System Service. B) Open Synchronized Software. C) Open Source Software. D) Open System Software. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Open Source Software. 42. How are machine instructions encoded in a computer? A) Using Morse code. B) Using binary code (0s and 1s). C) Using Roman numerals. D) Using hieroglyphics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using binary code (0s and 1s). 43. The use of networks that allows you to share files without having to use flash drives or any other storage devices. A) File Sharing. B) Network Files. C) Sharing of Printers and Peripherals. D) Sharing of Internet Connection. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) File Sharing. 44. How do you use the Command Prompt in DOS? A) Access Command Prompt by clicking on the desktop icon. B) Open Command Prompt by typing 'run' in the Start menu. C) Launch Command Prompt by using the 'execute' command in the task manager. D) Open Command Prompt by searching for 'cmd' in the Start menu. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Open Command Prompt by searching for 'cmd' in the Start menu. 45. A school uses Google Classroom to distribute assignments, collect work, and provide feedback. This is an example of using Information Technology to: A) Control production processes. B) Manage hardware components. C) Enhance communication and learning. D) Design new computer hardware. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enhance communication and learning. 46. A typical size for small VGA monitor is ..... inches. A) 13. B) 14. C) 15. D) 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 14. 47. Use the ..... function to display the highest value in a range. A) MAX. B) MIN. C) Both choices. D) None of the choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) MAX. 48. Your aunt calls you asking for help hooking up her new Bluetooth mouse. You first ask if she has gone through the ..... process. A) Connecting. B) Driver installation. C) NFC. D) Pairing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pairing. 49. In the same script, which flowchart symbol should represent the 'repeat 10' structure? A) A loop with a decision diamond. B) A rectangle for data storage. C) A rounded oval for comments. D) A diamond for input output. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A loop with a decision diamond. 50. Which computer has been designed to be as compact as possible? A) Mini. B) Super computer. C) Micro computer. D) Mainframe. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Micro computer. 51. Define the term 'network topology'. A) Network topology is the arrangement of elements in a computer network. B) Network topology describes the software protocols in a network. C) Network topology is the type of hardware used in a network. D) Network topology refers to the speed of data transmission. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Network topology is the arrangement of elements in a computer network. 52. Select the correct stage for a computer. A) Input-output-processing-storage. B) . C) Output-processing-input-storage. D) Input-processing-storage-output. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Input-processing-storage-output. 53. What is the function of RAM in a computer? A) The function of RAM in a computer is to provide temporary storage for data and instructions that the CPU needs for processing. B) RAM processes all input and output operations directly. C) RAM is responsible for managing the computer's power supply. D) RAM stores data permanently for long-term use. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The function of RAM in a computer is to provide temporary storage for data and instructions that the CPU needs for processing. 54. How would you classify HTTPS and FTPS protocols? A) Secure Network Protocols. B) Email Protocols. C) File sharing Protocols. D) Printer Protocols. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Secure Network Protocols. 55. James is looking for a compact device that he can easily carry to his classes. Which of the following would be classified as a microcomputer suitable for his needs? A) Data processing facility. B) Large server room. C) High-performance computing system. D) Tablet used by a student. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tablet used by a student. 56. This is where the processed information are stored temporarily while awaiting further instructions from the processor or from the input. A) PROCESSORS. B) MOTHERBOARD. C) RAM. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) RAM. 57. Name three examples of input devices in a computer system. A) Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone. B) Monitor. C) Printer. D) Scanner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone. 58. Define the term 'IP address'. A) A physical device that connects to the internet. B) A type of software used for browsing the web. C) An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network, enabling communication over the Internet. D) A method for encrypting data on a network. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network, enabling communication over the Internet. 59. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Microsoft PowerPoint? A) Data entry. B) Slide transitions. C) Slide themes. D) Animations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Data entry. 60. What will be the result of =IF(AND(5>3, 2<1), "True", "False") in Excel? A) Error. B) True. C) 0. D) False. 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