This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals – Quiz 22 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 22 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of these best describes what a binary digit can store? A) A binary digit can store one of the values from 0-9. B) A binary digit can store a series of two single-digit values, such as [4, 8]. C) A binary digit can store a series of two 0/1 values, such as [1, 1]. D) A binary digit can store one of two values, 0 or 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A binary digit can store one of two values, 0 or 1. 2. Data is in ..... form for quantum computers A) Analog. B) Binary. C) Qubits. D) Octal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Qubits. 3. What unified computer coding so computers were able to talk to each other in the same language versus their own variants? A) Hex. B) ASCII. C) Line. D) C++. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ASCII. 4. An application designed to be downloaded to a handheld device? A) System unit. B) Instagram. C) Malware. D) Mobile app. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mobile app. 5. The output unit coverts the data entered by the user into computer understandable form. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 6. Which of the following is an example of a "Data Type" in MS Access? A) Integer. B) Memo. C) Date/Time. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 7. Identify the type of cache writing strategy updates data in both the cache and the main memory simultaneously? A) Write-back. B) Write-around. C) Write-discard. D) Write-through. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Write-through. 8. Each thing you save is called a ..... A) Cd. B) Dvd. C) Cd rom. D) File or document. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) File or document. 9. What is the act of verbally making negative comments about an individual or group? A) Libel. B) Slander. C) Plagiarism. D) Flaming. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Slander. 10. Sticky Keys are ..... A) ALT. B) CTRL. C) SHIFT. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 11. ALU stands for ..... A) Arithmetic and Linker Unit. B) Arithmetic and Logic Unit. C) Automatic and Logic Unit. D) Automatic and Linker Unit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Arithmetic and Logic Unit. 12. What is data backup and why is it important? A) Data backup is a method of encrypting data for security. B) Data backup is only necessary for large companies. C) Data backup is the process of deleting old files to save space. D) Data backup is the process of creating copies of data to protect it from loss or damage, and it is important for data recovery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Data backup is the process of creating copies of data to protect it from loss or damage, and it is important for data recovery. 13. Give an example of a software application. A) Excel spreadsheet. B) IPhone X. C) Google Chrome. D) Microsoft Word. E) Adobe Photoshop. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Microsoft Word. 14. It is a type of computer network that spans a larger area, such as an entire region, state, or even country. A) Computer Networks. B) Wi-Fi. C) Wide Area Network. D) Local Area Network. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wide Area Network. 15. Can you name three types of software applications? A) Image editing software. B) Word processors, web browsers, spreadsheet software. C) Database management systems. D) Game development tools. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Word processors, web browsers, spreadsheet software. 16. Which symbol must all formula begin with? A) +. B) (. C) =. D) @. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) =. 17. Choose the correct answer.Function of plotter- A) Type letters. B) Display answer on screen. C) Output on paper. D) To give power. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Output on paper. 18. Speed of Super computer is measured in ..... units A) GHz. B) Flops. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Flops. 19. A part of the CPU which sends control signals to other parts of the computer system for proper coordination and timing. A) MCU. B) ALU. C) CTU. D) CU. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) CU. 20. What is the binary-coded decimal (BCD) format used to encode? A) Decimal digits. B) Alphanumeric characters. C) Machine instructions. D) Input signals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Decimal digits. 21. List three characteristics of computers. A) Portability. B) Cost-effectiveness. C) Speed, accuracy, automation. D) User-friendliness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Speed, accuracy, automation. 22. What is a firewall and how does it work? A) A firewall is a type of antivirus software that removes malware from devices. B) A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls network traffic based on security rules. C) A firewall is a physical barrier that prevents unauthorized access to buildings. D) A firewall is a device that boosts internet speed by compressing data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls network traffic based on security rules. 23. What is the purpose of RAM? A) Power. B) Cooling. C) Long term storage. D) Short Term Storage/memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Short Term Storage/memory. 24. What are the key functions of a firewall? A) User authentication and authorization. B) Network speed optimization. C) The key functions of a firewall include packet filtering, stateful inspection, proxy service, and logging and reporting. D) Data encryption and decryption. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The key functions of a firewall include packet filtering, stateful inspection, proxy service, and logging and reporting. 25. Give an example of a software application used for word processing. A) Zoom. B) Google Sheets. C) Microsoft Word. D) Adobe Photoshop. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Microsoft Word. 26. It is used for displaying information. A) Storage. B) Output. C) Input. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Output. 27. Explain the role of a hard drive in a computer. A) A hard drive is used for long-term storage of data, programs, and operating systems. B) A hard drive is responsible for cooling down the computer components. C) A hard drive is used to display images on the screen. D) A hard drive is used to store temporary data. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A hard drive is used for long-term storage of data, programs, and operating systems. 28. Is the most popular pointing device A) Light Pen. B) Keyboard. C) Mouse. D) Joystick. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mouse. 29. How can you stay safe on the internet? A) Use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious of phishing attempts, keep software and antivirus up to date, and avoid sharing personal information with unknown or untrusted sources. B) Share personal information with anyone who asks. C) Use the same password for all accounts. D) Click on every link and pop-up ads. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious of phishing attempts, keep software and antivirus up to date, and avoid sharing personal information with unknown or untrusted sources. 30. What are the two main components of a computer system? A) Memory and storage. B) Input and output. C) Hardware and software. D) Network and database. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hardware and software. 31. Which of the following is used in banks to process large volumes of cheques? A) Barcode scanner. B) OMR. C) OCR. D) MICR. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) MICR. 32. Interface that use buttons, icons, menus & pointer A) GUI. B) CUI/CLI. C) None of these. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) GUI. 33. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions A) ALU. B) Memory. C) Memory. D) ALU. E) Memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memory. 34. What is the role of an operating system in a computer? A) The role of an operating system is to play music on the computer. B) Operating systems are only used for gaming purposes. C) The role of an operating system in a computer is to manage computer hardware and software resources. D) An operating system is responsible for cooking food in the computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The role of an operating system in a computer is to manage computer hardware and software resources. 35. A microprocessor's performance is affected by several factors except A) Word Size. B) Rom size. C) Instruction Set. D) Clock speed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rom size. 36. What is a different name for an operating system? A) Network. B) Internet. C) Platform. D) File. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Platform. 37. How can you change the font style in MS Word? A) Select text $\rightarrow$ Home tab $\rightarrow$ Font group $\rightarrow$ Choose font style. B) Access Format menu $\rightarrow$ Adjust font style. C) Go to Insert tab $\rightarrow$ Font settings $\rightarrow$ Modify font style. D) Right-click text $\rightarrow$ Change font style. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Select text $\rightarrow$ Home tab $\rightarrow$ Font group $\rightarrow$ Choose font style. 38. Who is referred to as the Father of Modern Computing A) Norman Chomsky. B) Allan Turing. C) Charles Babbage. D) Ada Lovalace. E) Bill Gates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Charles Babbage. 39. The processor time is divided among different tasks, this division of time is also called ..... A) A. multitasking. B) B. time sharing. C) C. single task. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. time sharing. 40. Can you print something off of your computer if the printer is in another room? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 41. A computer uses the ..... and ..... to store this data. A) Storage devices. B) Memory & storage devices. C) Memory. D) Input divices & memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memory & storage devices. 42. Voice recognition systems are primarily used for: A) Displaying information. B) Printing documents. C) Playing audio. D) Inputting voice commands. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inputting voice commands. 43. True or False:The primary purpose of application software is to help the user perform tasks. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 44. What is the purpose of USB ports? A) To charge devices only. B) The purpose of USB ports is to connect devices for data transfer and power supply. C) To connect devices for audio output. D) To serve as a video output port. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The purpose of USB ports is to connect devices for data transfer and power supply. 45. Founder of Facebook. A) Mark Zuckerberg. B) Larry Page. C) Steve Jobs. D) Bill Gates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mark Zuckerberg. 46. Ananya is trying to understand how to store her school projects and access them from different devices. Which of the following best describes cloud computing? A) Storing and accessing data over the internet. B) A type of local storage. C) Using physical servers only. D) A method of data encryption. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Storing and accessing data over the internet. 47. AI (Artificial Intelligence) software is used ..... generation below. A) Fifth Generation. B) Third Generation. C) First Generation. D) Second Generation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fifth Generation. 48. Digital computers work on discontinuous data. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. You need to prepare a brand-new replacement hard drive for storage. What is the first step a technician needs to do to get the hard drive ready? A) Install a file system. B) Create a partition. C) Format the drive. D) Install an OS. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Create a partition. 50. Name a popular operating system for computers. A) MacOS. B) IOS. C) Linux. D) Windows. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Windows. 51. Which operator has the highest precedence? A) !. B) +. C) *. D) /. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) !. 52. Which is the primary memory of the computer A) RAM. B) Floppy Disk. C) SSD. D) HDD. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) RAM. 53. How does the CPU utilize input and output devices in the data processing cycle? A) CPU only processes input devices. B) CPU has no role in data processing. C) CPU processes data with input devices, then sends results to output devices. D) CPU only processes output devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) CPU processes data with input devices, then sends results to output devices. 54. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication? A) Network layer. B) Data Link layer. C) Application layer. D) Transport layer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transport layer. 55. What is a common sign of a computer virus? A) Faster performance. B) Unexpected pop-ups and errors. C) Increased storage space. D) Improved internet speed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unexpected pop-ups and errors. 56. Shreya is trying to understand how to use her computer effectively. What is the primary role of input devices? A) To store data. B) To process data. C) To display output. D) To input data into the computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To input data into the computer. 57. The arrow key on the keyboard are called ..... control key A) Cursor. B) Monitor. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cursor. 58. Define the term 'data' in the context of computing. A) Processed and organized facts. B) Raw facts and figures. C) Meaningful and actionable insights. D) Predictive analytics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Raw facts and figures. 59. What is the role of memory in a computer system? A) Memory only holds temporary files during system boot. B) Memory stores data and instructions for quick access by the CPU, enabling efficient processing and application performance. C) Memory is used solely for storing graphics data. D) Memory is responsible for managing network connections. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memory stores data and instructions for quick access by the CPU, enabling efficient processing and application performance. 60. Define the characteristics of supercomputers. A) Low energy consumption. B) Designed for everyday computing tasks. C) High processing power, large memory capacity, parallel processing capabilities, and suitability for complex calculations. D) Limited to single-thread processing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) High processing power, large memory capacity, parallel processing capabilities, and suitability for complex calculations. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesScience QuizzesClass 11 QuizzesClass 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 1Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 2Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 3Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 4Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 5Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 6Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 7Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books