1st Terminal Practice Questions – 2082 (X)
Computer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which computer part connects all components together?
A) RAM
B) CPU
C) Motherboard
D) Power Supply
Answer: C
2. Which of the following is a word processor?
A) Excel
B) Paint
C) Word
D) PowerPoint
Answer: C
3. A program that damages computers is called:
A) Spam
B) Malware
C) Cookie
D) Extension
Answer: B
4. Which of the following is not a web browser?
A) Chrome
B) Firefox
C) Google
D) Edge
Answer: C
5. Which of the following is the brain of the computer?
A) RAM
B) Hard Drive
C) CPU
D) Monitor
Answer: C
6. Which of the following is a strong password?
A) 123456
B) password
C) A1b@2C#3
D) abc123
Answer: C
7. Which of these is an example of application software?
A) Linux
B) Windows
C) MS Excel
D) BIOS
Answer: C
8. Which of the following is a type of software?
A) CPU
B) Mouse
C) Operating System
D) RAM
Answer: C
9. What does antivirus software do?
A) Creates viruses
B) Deletes files
C) Prevents and removes malware
D) Formats hard drive
Answer: C
10. Which one is a mobile operating system?
A) Ubuntu
B) Android
C) Fedora
D) Windows 11
Answer: B
11. Which of the following is not a programming language?
A) Python
B) HTML
C) Java
D) Swift
Answer: B
12. A loop that never ends is known as:
A) While loop
B) For loop
C) Do loop
D) Infinite loop
Answer: D
13. Which storage device has the highest storage capacity?
A) Floppy Disk
B) CD
C) DVD
D) Hard Disk
Answer: D
14. Firewall is used in computers for:
A) Printing documents
B) Network security
C) Programming
D) System backup
Answer: B
15. A computer virus is a:
A) Hardware
B) Game
C) Software
D) Script
Answer: C
16. What is phishing?
A) Data Backup
B) Hardware Repair
C) Online fraud/scam
D) Programming language
Answer: C
17. Which one is a cloud storage service?
A) OneDrive
B) MS Paint
C) Excel
D) Bluetooth
Answer: A
18. Shortcut to save a document is:
A) Ctrl + S
B) Ctrl + X
C) Ctrl + C
D) Ctrl + P
Answer: A
19. Which command is used to close a window in Windows OS?
A) Ctrl + Z
B) Alt + F4
C) Ctrl + C
D) Shift + Delete
Answer: B
20. Which of these is NOT a storage device?
A) Hard disk
B) Pen drive
C) Scanner
D) CD
Answer: C
21. Software piracy is:
A) Buying software
B) Using trial version
C) Using software without license
D) Updating software
Answer: C
22. Google Docs allows:
A) Making spreadsheets
B) Typing and editing documents online
C) Watching videos
D) Sending emails
Answer: B
23. Wi-Fi stands for:
A) Wireless Fidelity
B) Wide Fidelity
C) Wired Fiber
D) Wireless File
Answer: A
24. IP address is used to:
A) Identify a website
B) Track email
C) Identify a device on a network
D) Open programs
Answer: C
25. Google Drive is used for:
A) Play music
B) Drawing
C) Cloud Storage
D) Hacking
Answer: C
26. The smallest unit of data in a computer is:
A) Bit
B) Byte
C) Kilobyte
D) Megabyte
Answer: A
27. Which memory is non-volatile and stores BIOS?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) DRAM
Answer: B
28. Which of these is a search engine?
A) Bing
B) Windows
C) Firefox
D) Word
Answer: A
29. The operating system:
A) Manages hardware
B) Creates websites
C) Edits photos
D) Types documents
Answer: A
30. Which component temporarily stores data while a program is running?
A) ROM
B) RAM
C) Hard Disk
D) USB Drive
Answer: B
31. Which of the following is an open-source operating system?
A) Windows
B) MacOS
C) Linux
D) iOS
Answer: C
32. Which of these is not a type of computer memory?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) SSD
D) USB
Answer: D
33. The first computer programmer was:
A) Charles Babbage
B) Bill Gates
C) Ada Lovelace
D) Steve Jobs
Answer: C
34. What is the use of Ctrl + P?
A) Paste
B) Print
C) Power Off
D) Preview
Answer: B
35. What does URL stand for?
A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Universal Retrieval Language
C) Uniform Remote Login
D) Unique Resource Link
Answer: A
36. Which of the following is an operating system?
A) MS Word
B) Google
C) Windows 10
D) Intel
Answer: C
37. Which unit holds data permanently?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Hard Drive
Answer: D
38. Which programming language is primarily used for web development?
A) C++
B) Python
C) JavaScript
D) Java
Answer: C
39. What is the maximum number of rows in Excel 2016?
A) 65,536
B) 104,8576
C) 1,048,576
D) 10,48,576
Answer: C
40. Linux is a type of:
A) Application
B) Programming Language
C) Operating System
D) Database
Answer: C
41. What does HTTP stand for?
A) Hyper Transfer Text Program
B) High Transmission Text Protocol
C) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
D) Host Transfer Text Protocol
Answer: C
42. What will 5 + 3 * 2 evaluate to in Python?
A) 16
B) 11
C) 10
D) 13
Answer: B
43. Which key is used to enter BIOS settings at boot time (in most systems)?
A) Esc
B) F2
C) Ctrl
D) Shift
Answer: B
44. What is the main function of an operating system?
A) Connect to the Internet
B) Provide entertainment
C) Manage hardware and software
D) Increase processor speed
Answer: C
45. Which part of the computer helps in arithmetic calculations?
A) ALU
B) CU
C) RAM
D) ROM
Answer: A
46. What is the shortcut key for copying text in Windows?
A) Ctrl + X
B) Ctrl + V
C) Ctrl + C
D) Ctrl + Z
Answer: C
47. Which port is commonly used for internet connections?
A) COM1
B) LPT1
C) USB
D) Ethernet
Answer: D
48. Which of the following is an email protocol?
A) FTP
B) HTTP
C) IMAP
D) SSH
Answer: C
49. Which of these is a file compression tool?
A) Chrome
B) WinRAR
C) VLC
D) MS Word
Answer: B
50. What does RAM stand for?
A) Read Access Memory
B) Random Access Memory
C) Run All Memory
D) Rapid Access Machine
Answer: B
51. Which of these is a programming language?
A) HTML
B) Python
C) HTTP
D) URL
Answer: B
52. Which of the following is not an input device?
A) Mouse
B) Webcam
C) Printer
D) Joystick
Answer: C
53. What does PDF stand for?
A) Portable Data Format
B) Printed Document File
C) Portable Document Format
D) Public Document Format
Answer: C
54. What is the full form of HTML?
A) Hyperlinks and Text Markup Language
B) Hyper Text Markup Language
C) Home Tool Markup Language
D) Hyper Tool Markup Language
Answer: B
55. Which key is used to refresh the current page in most browsers?
A) F1
B) F5
C) F11
D) F3
Answer: B
56. The default file extension of MS Word documents is:
A) .txt
B) .xls
C) .docx
D) .ppt
Answer: C
57. Which is not a binary number?
A) 1010
B) 1001
C) 1234
D) 1100
Answer: C
58. Netiquette refers to:
A) Internet games
B) Nework hardware
C) Online etiquette
D) Software license
Answer: C
59. Which device is used to input data into a computer?
A) Monitor
B) Printer
C) Keyboard
D) Speaker
Answer: C
60. Which language is used to style web pages?
A) HTML
B) CSS
C) Python
D) PHP
Answer: B
61. What does ICT stand for?
A) Information and Communication Technology
B) Internet and Computer Technology
C) Indian Cyber Tools
D) Integrated Communication Techniques
Answer: A
62. The Internet is a:
A) Local Area Network
B) Private Network
C) Wide Area Network
D) Intranet
Answer: C
63. Which of the following is used to connect a computer to the internet?
A) Mouse
B) Modem
C) Scanner
D) Printer
Answer: B
64. A folder can contain:
A) Only files
B) Only folders
C) Files and folders
D) None
Answer: C
65. An example of system software is:
A) MS Word
B) Chrome
C) Windows
D) VLC Player
Answer: C
66. Which of these is an example of digital communication?
A) Typing a letter
B) Sending an email
C) Writing in a diary
D) Printing a book
Answer: B
67. Which symbol is used in email addresses?
A) #
B) @
C) $
D) &
Answer: B
68. Which of the following is used to identify a website uniquely?
A) Email
B) URL
C) Username
D) IP Address
Answer: B
69. Which of the following is an output device?
A) Mouse
B) Scanner
C) Keyboard
D) Monitor
Answer: D
70. Which company developed the Windows operating system?
A) Google
B) IBM
C) Microsoft
D) Apple
Answer: C
71. Binary number system uses:
A) 10 digits
B) 2 digits
C) 16 digitis
D) 8 digits
Answer: B
72. Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
A) Chrome
B) Firefox
C) Opera
D) Linux
Answer: D
73. What is the function of DNS in networking?
A) Translates IP to domain names
B) Encrypts data
C) Sends email
D) Manages hardware
Answer: A
74. Which of the following is a spreadsheet software?
A) PowerPoint
B) MS Excel
C) WordPad
D) Photoshop
Answer: B
75. Which language is best for artificial intelligence?
A) HTML
B) Python
C) CSS
D) Excel
Answer: B