100+ Basic Computer Knowledge Questions and Answers - 1
Question: 1
Which function calculates the largest value in a set of numbers?
(A) Average
(B) Count
(C) Minimum
(D) Maximum
Ans: D
Maximum
Question: 2
What is Virtual Private Network?
(A) It is a private computer network of an organization where the remote users can transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization
(B) It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted
(C) It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources through a service provider
(D) None of the statements (a), (b) and (C) given above is a correct description of Virtual Private Network
Ans: B
It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted
Question: 3
The space in your computer that loads and works with data
(A) RAM memory
(B) Megabyte
(C) Cache memory
(D) CPU
Ans: A
RAM memory
Question: 4
The operating system called UNIX is typically used for
(A) Web computers
(B) Desktop computers
(C) Laptop computers
(D) Super computers
Ans: A
Web computers
Question: 5
What type of program controls the various computer parts and allows the user to internet with the computer?
(A) Database software
(B) Word processing software
(C) Operating system
(D) Utility software
Ans: D
Utility software
Question: 6
In a computer most processing takes place in
(A) CPU
(B) Motherboard
(C) RAM
(D) Memory
Ans: A
CPU
Question: 8
The process of preparing a floppy diskette for use is called
(A) Parsing
(B) Formatting
(C) Translating
(D) Assembling
Ans: B
Formatting
Question: 9
_____ increase the accuracy of a search by fine-tuning the keywords in the search.
(A) Operators
(B) Links
(C) Compounds
(D) Indexes
Ans: D
Indexes
Question: 10
A register that keeps track of the next instruction to be executed is called a/an
(A) Accumulator
(B) Action Register
(C) Data Register
(D) Instruction Register
Ans: D
Instruction Register
Question: 11
Which of the following helps to protect floppy disks from data getting accidently erased?
(A) Input notch
(B) Entry notch
(C) Write-protect notch
(D) Access notch
Ans: C
Write-protect notch
Question: 12
The fastest component for accessing stored data/information is/are
(A) Tape
(B) Hard disks
(C) Main memory
(D) Cache
Ans: C
Main memory
Question: 13
In a sequence of events that take place in an instruction cycle, the first cycle is called
(A) Decode cycle
(B) Fetch cycle
(C) Execute cycle
(D) Code cycle
Ans: B
Fetch cycle
Question: 14
The microprocessor of a computer
(A) understands only high-level languages
(B) understands only machine language
(C) understands machine language and high-level languages.
(D) does not understand machine language
Ans: B
understands only machine language
Question: 15
A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs
(A) minicomputer
(B) laptop
(C) server
(D) super computer
Ans: C
server
Question: 16
Each cell in a Microsoft Office Excel document is referred to by its cell address, which is the
(A) Cells column label and worksheet tab name
(B) Cells row and column labels
(C) Cells row label
(D) Cells contents
Ans: B
Cells row and column labels
Question: 17
This Excel feature includes functions to calculate an Average, Minimum, Maximum and Count.
(A) AutoSum
(B) Calculate
(C) MIN
(D) Number
Ans: A
AutoSum
Question: 18
Which of the following computer is used in the weather forecasting?
(A) Super computers
(B) Mainframe computers
(C) Mini computers
(D) Micro computers
Ans: A
Super computers
Question: 20
What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer network?
(A) Keyboards
(B) Printers
(C) Speakers
(D) Keyboards
Ans: B
Printers
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