This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Computer Science > Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Computer Science Chapter 1 Computer Fundamentals Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. An eSports streamer/gamer relies heavily on: A) Barcode readers and plotters. B) High-quality webcam, microphone, and monitor. C) Optical mark reader. D) Dot matrix printer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) High-quality webcam, microphone, and monitor. 2. Which of the following is known as the 'brain of the computer'? A) Central Processing Unit. B) Control Unit. C) Arithmetic and Logic Unit. D) Storage Unit. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Central Processing Unit. 3. What is it called when the computer is working on given instructions? A) Processing. B) Output. C) Storage. D) Input. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Processing. 4. Which part of a computer is responsible for executing instructions from programs? A) CPU. B) Hard drive. C) RAM. D) Monitor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CPU. 5. The following are Central Processing Unit except for. A) Intel Marathon. B) Intel Pentium. C) AMD Athlon. D) AMD Phenom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Intel Marathon. 6. There are (a) bits in 2 bytes. A) 2. B) 4. C) A. 16. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 16. 7. What role does the CPU play in processing data? A) The CPU is responsible for managing user interfaces. B) The CPU processes data by executing instructions, performing calculations, and managing data flow between memory and other components. C) The CPU only handles input from peripheral devices. D) The CPU stores data permanently in hard drives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The CPU processes data by executing instructions, performing calculations, and managing data flow between memory and other components. 8. Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud storage for data backup? A) Data is stored locally. B) Data is inaccessible without internet. C) Data is protected from local hardware failures. D) Data is only accessible on one device. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Data is protected from local hardware failures. 9. What is the purpose of a mouse in computing? A) The purpose of a mouse in computing is to control the weather. B) The purpose of a mouse in computing is to translate languages. C) The purpose of a mouse in computing is to provide a way for users to navigate and interact with the computer's graphical user interface. D) The purpose of a mouse in computing is to make coffee for the user. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The purpose of a mouse in computing is to provide a way for users to navigate and interact with the computer's graphical user interface. 10. The ability of a computer to perform tasks without human intervention is known as: A) Speed. B) Reliability. C) Automation. D) Versatility. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Automation. 11. What are the different types of data storage? A) Magnetic Tape. B) Flash Memory. C) Primary Storage, Secondary Storage, Tertiary Storage, Cloud Storage, Database Storage, Object Storage. D) Optical Disks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Primary Storage, Secondary Storage, Tertiary Storage, Cloud Storage, Database Storage, Object Storage. 12. What does encryption do to data in cybersecurity? A) Encryption is a method to delete data permanently. B) Encryption slows down data processing without any security benefits. C) Encryption makes data more accessible to everyone. D) Encryption secures data by converting it into a coded format that is unreadable without a decryption key. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Encryption secures data by converting it into a coded format that is unreadable without a decryption key. 13. Can you name a widely used network protocol? A) Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). B) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). C) Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). D) File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). 14. It is an example of an operating system. A) Photoshop. B) Windows. C) Microsoft Office. D) Antivirus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Windows. 15. Saisha is working on a project that requires her to perform various calculations and logical comparisons. What is the primary role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in her computer? A) To store data. B) To perform arithmetic and logical operations. C) To manage input and output. D) To control the computer's memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To perform arithmetic and logical operations. 16. Which of these do the fonts Wingdings and Dingbats display? A) Symbols. B) Mathematical equations. C) Meteorological information. D) Greek letters. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Symbols. 17. Is a non-volatile memory that permanently stores instructions for your computer. A) CMOS. B) RAM. C) ROM. D) BIOS. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ROM. 18. ..... has many hardware inside it which help to process the data It contains the CD Drive, hard disk, power supply, CPU chip, memory etc A) CEU. B) Hard Disk. C) System unit. D) System box. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) System unit. 19. A national weather service needs to run highly complex climate models that require intensive numeric computation. Which system is most suitable? A) Desktop PC. B) Tablet. C) Supercomputer. D) POS terminal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supercomputer. 20. It is also known as read/write memory and its contents are lost as the power is switched off A) CPU. B) ROM. C) MU. D) RAM. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) RAM. 21. Which of the following is not a secondary storage device? A) RAM. B) Flash Drive. C) Hard disk. D) Compact Disk. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) RAM. 22. Describe the difference between LAN and WAN. A) LAN is wireless, while WAN is wired. B) LAN has slower speed than WAN. C) LAN is used for personal devices, while WAN is used for business devices. D) LAN connects devices within a limited area, while WAN connects devices over a large geographical area. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) LAN connects devices within a limited area, while WAN connects devices over a large geographical area. 23. In an airport a system comprised of sensors, barcode reader and remote controls is MOST likely used for ..... activities. A) Aircraft boarding. B) Baggage handling. C) Border control. D) Passenger check-in. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Baggage handling. 24. Name two popular operating systems used on personal computers. A) Windows and macOS. B) Chrome OS and Unix. C) Android and Ubuntu. D) Linux and iOS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Windows and macOS. 25. The computer's ..... memory (ex. microchips:RAM, ROM) A) Internal. B) Important. C) External. D) Temporary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Internal. 26. Which of the following is a common file format for images? A) HTML. B) DOCX. C) JPEG. D) PDF. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) JPEG. 27. Which is a valid Pages parameter value for printing pages 2 thru 5, page 7, and page 9 out of a 10 page document? A) 2-5, 7, 9. B) 2 thru 5, 7, 9. C) 2-5; 7; 9. D) 2 thru 5; 7; 9. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2-5, 7, 9. 28. Which is not true about solid state drives? A) They run silently and are more durable than hard drives. B) They are more expensive than traditional hard drives. C) They use rapidly rotating disks to store and retrieve digital information. D) They are fast access storage devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They use rapidly rotating disks to store and retrieve digital information. 29. Collection of 1024 bytes A) 1 GB. B) 1 MB. C) 1 TB. D) 1 KB. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1 KB. 30. CMOS stands for. A) Comprehensive Metal Oxide Semiconductor. B) Complementary Memory Oxide Semiconductor. C) Complementary Metal Only Semiconductor. D) Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. 31. What type of computer is a smartphone? A) Minicomputer. B) Workstation. C) PC. D) Mainframe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PC. 32. The capacity of your hard drive is measured in A) 52X. B) MHz. C) Mbps. D) Gigabytes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gigabytes. 33. Which of the following is NOT a type of software? A) Keyboard. B) Compiler. C) Word Processor. D) Operating System. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Keyboard. 34. Can store huge amounts of data, instructions, and information. A) Minicomputer. B) Supercomputer. C) Workstation. D) Mainframe. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mainframe. 35. ..... runs on computer hardware and serves as platform for other software to run on. A) Operating system. B) Application software. C) System software. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Operating system. 36. What is the central component of the system unit that processes data and instructions? A) CPU. B) GPU. C) Hard Drive. D) RAM. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CPU. 37. Which component of a computer is responsible for storing data long-term? A) CPU. B) RAM. C) Motherboard. D) Hard drive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hard drive. 38. ..... is very important to the PC system and its speed. A) Cache Memory. B) Flash Memory. C) Both [a] and [b]. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cache Memory. 39. What AI stands for in computer science? A) Art Industry. B) Art Intelligence. C) Artificial Interprise. D) Artificial Intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Artificial Intelligence. 40. What is the purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)? A) To establish the right of a program owner to make backup copies. B) To allow the creation of copies to be sold or given away. C) To regulate the distribution of copyright-protected music and videos. D) To prevent illegal downloads and distribution of copyrighted material. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To prevent illegal downloads and distribution of copyrighted material. 41. The only language which the computer understands is ..... A) C++. B) BASIC. C) Binary language. D) Assembaly language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Binary language. 42. What is the primary purpose of a router in networking? A) To connect different networks and route data between them. B) To store data temporarily. C) To enhance processing speed. D) To manage software applications. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To connect different networks and route data between them. 43. A local farmer uses moisture sensors connected to a smartphone app to monitor soil conditions. This integration of devices demonstrates: A) Cloud Computing. B) The Internet of Things (IoT). C) Artificial Intelligence. D) Robotics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Internet of Things (IoT). 44. What is the purpose of addressing modes in computer architecture? A) To make the computer run faster. B) To add more memory to the computer. C) To change the color of the computer screen. D) To specify a specific address within a given instruction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To specify a specific address within a given instruction. 45. What is the purpose of an input device? A) To allow the computer to store information or programs. B) To allow the user to give data or information to the computer. C) To allow computers to connect and communicate with other computers. D) To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To allow the user to give data or information to the computer. 46. Which of the following would be considered computer "software" ? A) Mouse. B) Video Game. C) Keyboard. D) Headphones. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Video Game. 47. A digital system uses ..... A) Sine waves. B) Binary format. C) Requires less bandwidth. D) Consumes more power. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Binary format. 48. In Excel, which feature is used to keep row/column headings visible while scrolling? A) AutoFilter. B) Freeze Panes. C) Data Validation. D) Conditional Formatting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Freeze Panes. 49. In binary number representation, what is the value of the leftmost bit for positive numbers? A) 1. B) 2. C) 0. D) 9. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 0. 50. Ananya is learning about web development and wants to know which of the following is a common programming language used for this purpose? A) Python. B) HTML. C) JavaScript. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 51. The most widely used in creating documents and editing text. A) MS Excel. B) MS Word. C) MS PowerPoint. D) MS Teams. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) MS Word. 52. Which system typically offers the fastest processing for single, very large scientific calculations? A) Minicomputer. B) Microcomputer. C) Supercomputer. D) Smartphone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supercomputer. 53. Which of the following is a valid hexadecimal number? A) 10B. B) -1C. C) 1G. D) 1A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1A. 54. Samuel is editing a video on his computer, and he has connected a camera to it to send the video for editing; which device is acting as input? A) Printer. B) Webcam / digital camera. C) Monitor. D) Speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Webcam / digital camera. 55. What does CPU stand for in a computer? A) Central Processor Unit. B) Central Processing Unit. C) Central Program Unit. D) Computer Processing Unit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Central Processing Unit. 56. Linux is an open source OS. What does Open Source mean? A) It costs money to download but you can customize it. B) It is free to download and you can customize it. C) It is free to download but you cannot customize it. D) You can only use a command line interface. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is free to download and you can customize it. 57. A program that is employed in the development, repair or enhancement of other programs is known as A) System software. B) System software. C) System software. D) System software. E) System software. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) System software. 58. What is the largest unit size? A) Yottabyte. B) Terabyte. C) Petabyte. D) Exabyte. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yottabyte. 59. Which protocol is used for secure data transmission over the internet? A) FTP. B) POP3. C) SMTP. D) HTTPS. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) HTTPS. 60. True or False:The primary function of application software is to manage system resources. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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