Basic Computer - Objective Type Questions

1. What does CPU stand for?

A. Central Process Unit

B. Central Processing Unit

C. Computer Personal Unit

D. Central Processor Utility

2. Which device is used to input data into a computer?

A. Monitor

B. Printer

C. Keyboard

D. Speaker

3. Which of the following is an output device?

A. Mouse

B. Keyboard

C. Monitor

D. Scanner

4. Which one is the brain of the computer?

A. RAM

B. ROM

C. CPU

D. Hard Disk

5. Which memory is volatile?

A. ROM

B. RAM

C. Hard Disk
D. CD-ROM

6. What type of software is MS Word?

A. System Software

B. Application Software

C. Utility Software

D. Programming Software

7. Which of the following is a storage device?

A. Mouse

B. Monitor

C. Hard Disk

D. CPU

8. What does RAM stand for?

A. Read Access Memory

B. Random Access Memory

C. Rapid Access Memory

D. Run Access Memory

9. Which key is used to delete characters to the left of the cursor?

A. Enter

B. Backspace

C. Shift

D. Delete

10. What is the full form of URL?

A. Uniform Resource Locator

B. Uniform Reference Link

C. Universal Resource Link

D. Uniform Register Locator

A. MS Office

B. Windows

C. Chrome

D. Google

12. Which shortcut is used to copy text?

A. Ctrl + C

B. Ctrl + X

C. Ctrl + V

D. Ctrl + P

13. What does HTTP stand for?

A. Hyper Transfer Text Protocol

B. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

C. High Text Transfer Protocol

D. Hyperlink Text Transfer Protocol

14. Which device is used for printing documents?

A. Monitor

B. Mouse

C. Printer

D. Speaker

15. Which of the following is not a programming language?

A. Python

B. Java

C. HTML

D. Windows

16. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
A. RAM

B. ROM

C. CPU

D. Hard Disk

17. Which part of the computer helps to view the output?

A. CPU

B. Monitor

C. Keyboard

D. Mouse

18. Which unit of storage is the largest?

A. KB

B. MB

C. GB

D. TB

19. What is the function of an operating system?

A. It manages hardware

B. It manages software

C. It provides interface

D. All of the above

20. What is a file?

A. A collection of data

B. A command

C. A software

D. None of these

21. Which device is used to hear sound from the computer?

A. Monitor
B. Printer

C. Speaker

D. Scanner

22. What is software?

A. Physical parts of computer

B. Set of programs

C. Electrical parts

D. None

23. What is the main page of a website called?

A. Home Page

B. Index Page

C. Front Page

D. Start Page

24. Which of the following is used to store data permanently?

A. RAM

B. ROM

C. Hard Disk

D. Cache

25. Which of the following is a search engine?

A. Chrome

B. Yahoo

C. Gmail

D. Facebook

26. What is the function of ALU?

A. Logic operations

B. Arithmetic operations
C. Both A and B

D. None

27. What does GUI stand for?

A. Graphical User Interface

B. General User Interface

C. Graphic User Internet

D. Graphical Utility Interface

28. What is the full form of LAN?

A. Large Area Network

B. Local Access Network

C. Local Area Network

D. Long Access Network

29. Which one is not an input device?

A. Keyboard

B. Scanner

C. Speaker

D. Mouse

30. What is the meaning of 'bit'?

A. Binary digit

B. Byte integer

C. Binary integer

D. Bitwise integer

31. Which of these is a programming language?

A. Excel

B. MS Word

C. C++
D. Photoshop

32. Which of these is a web browser?

A. Windows

B. Google Chrome

C. MS Word

D. Excel

33. What is the shortcut for paste?

A. Ctrl + V

B. Ctrl + C

C. Ctrl + X

D. Ctrl + Z

34. What is phishing?

A. Programming

B. Email scam

C. Hacking

D. Internet protocol

35. What is a spreadsheet used for?

A. Typing

B. Calculations

C. Presentations

D. Internet surfing

36. Where is the recycle bin found?

A. Taskbar

B. Desktop

C. Start Menu

D. File Explorer
37. What type of device is a keyboard?

A. Output

B. Input

C. Storage

D. Processing

38. Which one is an example of cloud storage?

A. Pendrive

B. Google Drive

C. Hard Disk

D. CD-ROM

39. Which key is used to start a new line in MS Word?

A. Spacebar

B. Enter

C. Shift

D. Ctrl

40. What is the function of Ctrl + S?

A. Save

B. Search

C. Select

D. Start

41. What is the internet?

A. A type of computer

B. A network of networks

C. A software

D. A hardware

42. What is a modem used for?

B. Connecting to the internet

C. Typing

D. Drawing

43. What is the full form of PDF?

A. Portable Document Format

B. Public Document File

C. Personal Data File

D. Protected Data Format

44. Which key combination is used to undo?

A. Ctrl + Z

B. Ctrl + X

C. Ctrl + C

D. Ctrl + A

45. What is a virus in computing?

A. A human disease

B. A computer game

C. A malicious software

D. A hardware part

46. Which of the following is not storage media?

A. CD

B. DVD

C. Mouse

D. Hard Disk

47. What does IP stand for?

A. Internet Provider
B. Internet Protocol

C. Internal Program

D. Integrated Protocol

48. What is the use of a spreadsheet?

A. Text editing

B. Performing calculations

C. Viewing photos

D. Listening to music

49. Which of the following is not an application software?

A. MS Excel

B. Adobe Photoshop

C. Windows 10

D. VLC Media Player

50. Which one is used to create presentations?

A. MS Word

B. MS Excel

C. MS PowerPoint

D. MS Access