1. What is software?
a) Physical components of a computer
b) A set of programs that instruct the computer hardware
c) Only the operating system
d) None of the above
**Answer: b**
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of software?
a) System Software
b) Application Software
c) Utility Software
d) Hardware Software
**Answer: d**
3. The first layer of software loaded into memory when a computer starts is:
a) Device Drivers
b) Operating System
c) Language Processor
d) Application Software
**Answer: b**
4. Which function of an operating system involves managing CPU time?
a) Memory Management
b) Processor Management
c) File Management
d) Device Management
**Answer: b**
5. An example of system software is:
a) Microsoft Word
b) Windows XP
c) Adobe Photoshop
d) Google Chrome
**Answer: b**
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Memory and Storage
6. The smallest unit of memory is:
a) Byte
b) Nibble
c) Bit
d) Kilobyte
**Answer: c**
7. Which memory type is fastest?
a) Hard Disk
b) Cache Memory
c) SSD
d) Optical Disk
**Answer: b**
8. How many bytes are in 1 KB?
a) 1000
b) 1024
c) 2048
d) 512
**Answer: b**
9. Which storage device uses magnetic material for data storage?
a) SSD
b) HDD
c) Flash Memory
d) Optical Disk
**Answer: b**
10. Cache memory is located between:
a) CPU and Main Memory
b) Main Memory and Secondary Storage
c) CPU and Secondary Storage
d) None of the above
**Answer: a**
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Input Devices
11. Which input device is used to read barcodes?
a) OCR
b) MICR
c) Barcode Reader
d) OMR
**Answer: c**
12. A device that moves in all directions to control cursor movement is:
a) Mouse
b) Trackball
c) Joystick
d) Light Pen
**Answer: c**
13. Which device converts printed text into machine-encoded text?
a) OMR
b) OCR
c) MICR
d) Barcode Reader
**Answer: b**
14. A touchpad is commonly found in:
a) Desktop Computers
b) Laptops
c) Mainframes
d) Supercomputers
**Answer: b**
15. Which of the following is NOT an input device?
a) Scanner
b) Printer
c) Keyboard
d) Mouse
**Answer: b**
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Output Devices
16. Which output device produces a hard copy?
a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Speaker
d) Projector
**Answer: b**
17. The resolution of a printer is measured in:
a) PPI
b) DPI
c) RPM
d) MB
**Answer: b**
18. Which printer type uses ink droplets to create images?
a) Dot Matrix
b) Laser
c) Inkjet
d) Drum
**Answer: c**
19. A plotter is primarily used for:
a) Text Printing
b) Vector Graphics
c) Audio Output
d) Data Storage
**Answer: b**
20. Which of the following is a soft copy output device?
a) Printer
b) Plotter
c) Monitor
d) All of the above
**Answer: c**
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Computer Classification
21. A computer that processes continuous data is called:
a) Digital
b) Analog
c) Hybrid
d) Mainframe
**Answer: b**
22. Which computer is used for weather forecasting?
a) Mainframe
b) Supercomputer
c) Microcomputer
d) Hybrid
**Answer: b**
23. Hybrid computers combine features of:
a) Analog and Digital
b) Mainframe and Supercomputer
c) Micro and Mini Computers
d) None of the above
**Answer: a**
24. An example of a microcomputer is:
a) Cray-1
b) IBM ES000
c) Laptop
d) CDC 6600
**Answer: c**
25. Mainframe computers are commonly used in:
a) Airline Reservation Systems
b) Home Gaming
c) Personal Budgeting
d) None of the above
**Answer: a**
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Miscellaneous
26. The brain of a computer is:
a) CPU
b) ALU
c) Memory
d) Hard Disk
**Answer: a**
27. Which unit performs arithmetic and logical operations?
a) CU
b) ALU
c) Memory
d) Cache
**Answer: b**
28. The primary function of a CPU is to:
a) Store Data
b) Execute Programs
c) Display Output
d) Read Input
**Answer: b**
29. Which of the following is NOT a peripheral device?
a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) CPU
d) Printer
**Answer: c**
30. The speed of a supercomputer is measured in:
a) KB
b) MB
c) MFLOPS
d) RPM
**Answer: c**
