Computer Fundamentals MCQs for Competitive Examination
Q. 1
Who is known as the father of Computer
(A) Napier
(B) Grace Hoppers
(C) Charles Babbage
(D) Dennis Ritchie
Answer: (C) Charles Babbage
Explanation: N/A
Q. 2
The first generation computers were based on
(A) Transistors
(B) Conductors
(C) Vacuum Tubes
(D) ICs
Answer: (C) Vacuum Tubes
Explanation: N/A
Q. 3
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an example of
(A) Second Generation Computer
(B) Third Generation Computer
(C) Fourth Generation Computer
(D) Fifth Generation Computer
Answer: (D) Fifth Generation Computer
Explanation: N/A
Q. 4
The earliest recorded Computing device is
(A) Abacus
(B) Calculator
(C) Arithmometer
(D) Comptometer
Answer: (A) Abacus
Explanation: N/A
Q. 5
The full form of ALU is
(A) Arithmetic Level Unit
(B) Arithmetic Logic Unit
(C) Arithmetic Local Unit
(D) Arithmetic Local Utility
Answer: (B) Arithmetic Logic Unit
Explanation: N/A
Q. 6
Computer’s basic architecture was developed by
(A) J. Von Neumann
(B) Charles Babbage
(C) Alan Turing
(D) Blaise Pascal
Answer: (A) J. Von Neumann
Explanation: N/A
Q. 7
An Integrated Circuit (IC) is made up of
(A) Copper
(B) Silver
(C) Gold
(D) Silicon
Answer: (D) Silicon
Explanation: N/A
Q. 8
Central Processing Unit (CPU) of a computer consists
(A) Input, Output and Processing
(B) Arithmetic Logic Unit, Control Unit and Memory Unit
(C) ROM and RAM
(D) Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor
Answer: (B) Arithmetic Logic Unit, Control Unit and Memory Unit
Explanation: N/A
Q. 9
CPU stands for
(A) Computer Processing Unit
(B) Central Processing Unit
(C) Central Processing Upload
(D) Central Protection Unit
Answer: (B) Central Processing Unit
Explanation: N/A
Q. 10
Which of the following is not an integral part of the computer?
(A) CPU
(B) Mouse
(C) Monitor
(D) UPS
Answer: (D) UPS
Explanation: N/A
Q. 11
Which part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?
(A) RAM
(B) Hard Disc
(C) Arithmetic Logic Unit
(D) ROM
Answer: (C) Arithmetic Logic Unit
Explanation: N/A
Q. 12
What is the brain of a computer called
(A) Keyboard
(B) Mouse
(C) CPU
(D) Monitor
Answer: (C) CPU
Explanation: N/A
Q. 13
1 Nibble is equal to how many bits
(A) 4
(B) 8
(C) 512
(D) 1024
Answer: (A) 4
Explanation: N/A
Q. 14
Who is known as the father of Artificial Intelligence?
(A) John McCarthy
(B) Alan Turing
(C) James Gosling
(D) Vint Cerf
Answer: (A) John McCarthy
Explanation: N/A
Q. 15
What is the full form of RAM?
(A) Random Alternative Memory
(B) Read Alternative Memory
(C) Random Access Memory
(D) Read Access Memory
Answer: (C) Random Access Memory
Explanation: N/A
Q. 16
The second-generation Computers were based on
(A) Transistors
(B) Integrated Circuits (ICs)
(C) Vacuum Tubes
(D) Large Scale Integrated circuit
Answer: (A) Transistors
Explanation: N/A
Q. 17
Laptop is a type of
(A) Minicomputer
(B) Microcomputer
(C) Mainframe Computer
(D) Super Computer
Answer: (B) Microcomputer
Explanation: N/A
Q. 18
The first supercomputer developed in India was
(A) PARAM
(B) Pratyush
(C) Aryabhatta
(D) Mihir
Answer: (A) PARAM
Explanation: N/A
Q. 19
The father of Supercomputer is
(A) Charles Babbage
(B) Seymour Cray
(C) John Van Neumann
(D) Charles Ginsberg
Answer: (B) Seymour Cray
Explanation: N/A
Q. 20
The third generation computer is based on
(A) Integrated Circuits
(B) Vacuum Tubes
(C) Transistors
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A) Integrated Circuits
Explanation: N/A