Knowing Computer GK Quiz (Chapter-1): Basics

Computer Basics Mock Test-1

	20 MCQs
	20 Marks
	10 Minutes

1 / 20

The main function of the keyboard is to:

Store data and instructions

Enter text and commands

Control the movement of the pointer

Display images on the screen

2 / 20

What is the main function of the CPU in a computer system?

To control input and output devices

To execute instructions and perform calculations

To display images on the screen

To store data and instructions

3 / 20

Which type of memory is volatile and temporary?

Hard Disk

ROM

Cache

RAM

4 / 20

What is a computer?

A device used to cook food

A device used to play video games

A device used to store data

A device used to process information

5 / 20

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of an operating system?

Process scheduling

Memory management

File management

Virus scanning

6 / 20

What are the physical components of a computer system called?

Programs

Hardware

Data

Software

7 / 20

Which of the following is an example of a computer?

Smartphone

Television

All of these

Microwave oven

8 / 20

What does "GUI" stand for in the context of computers?

General User Interface

Global User Interface

Generic User Interface

Graphical User Interface

9 / 20

Which type of software allows multiple users to run programs and share resources simultaneously?

Network software

Application software

System software

Antivirus software

10 / 20

Who is often considered the "father of modern computing" and developed the concept of the first programmable computer called the Analytical Engine?

Grace Hopper

Alan Turing

Charles Babbage

Bill Gates

11 / 20

What is the primary purpose of a computer?

To entertain people

To process data and solve problems

To cook food

To make phone calls

12 / 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?

Speed

Flexibility

Emotions

Accuracy

13 / 20

Which programming language is commonly used for scientific and mathematical computations?

Java

FORTRAN

C++

Python

14 / 20

Which type of memory retains data even when the power is turned off?

RAM

ROM

Hard Disk

Cache

15 / 20

Which type of software allows users to interact with the computer system?

Application software

Operating system software

System software

Programming software

16 / 20

What is the term for a type of programming error that causes a program to crash or behave unexpectedly?

Virus

Trojan horse

Bug

Spyware

17 / 20

What are the two main components of a computer?

Software and hardware

Monitor and keyboard

CPU and RAM

Input and output devices

18 / 20

What is the use of a word processing software?

To develop websites

To create and edit text documents

To create and manage databases

To create and edit images

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What is the purpose of a presentation software?

To develop websites and web applications

To create multimedia presentations

To create and manage databases

To write and edit documents

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What does RAM stand for in computing?

Read-Accessible Memory

Random Access Memory

Random Allocation Memory

Read-Only Memory

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