Complete Computer Studies Examination Package

70 Objective Questions
1. Computers can be classified based on all the following except ____. A. Purpose B. Size C.
Shape D. Generation

2. A computer that works on continuous values is called ____. A. Digital B. Analog C. Hybrid D.
Supercomputer

3. Digital computers operate using ____. A. Symbols B. Waves C. Binary system D. Wind
pressure

4. Hybrid computers combine the features of ____. A. Large and small computers B. Analog
and digital computers C. Old and new computers D. Micro and mini computers

5. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer based on data handling? A. Analog B.
Digital C. Hybrid D. Mechanical

6. A device used in hospital ICUs to measure physical conditions and process it digitally is
____. A. Digital computer B. Analog computer C. Hybrid computer D. Supercomputer

7. The most powerful type of computer is ____. A. Microcomputer B. Minicomputer C.

8. Which computer is used for weather forecasting? A. Microcomputer B. Supercomputer C.

9. Computers used by airlines and banks to manage huge data are ____. A. Mainframe B.
Supercomputer C. Microcomputer D. Laptop

10. Which is the smallest category of computer? A. Supercomputer B. Mainframe C.

11. Tablet PCs and smartphones are examples of ____. A. Minicomputers B. Microcomputers
C. Hybrid computers D. Analog computers

12. Video game consoles belong to ____. A. Microcomputers B. Supercomputers C. Hybrid

13. Which of these is NOT a microcomputer? A. Desktop B. Laptop C. PDA D. Supercomputer

14. Microcomputers became popular after the invention of ____. A. ROM B. Keyboards C.
Microprocessors D. Monitors

15. Which computer is medium-sized with moderate speed and storage? A. Microcomputer
B. Minicomputer C. Supercomputer D. Analog computer
16. A desktop computer belongs to which category? A. Microcomputer B. Minicomputer C.
Hybrid computer D. Analog computer

17. The brain of the computer is the ____. A. RAM B. CU C. CPU D. ALU

18. Which part of the CPU performs calculations? A. CU B. RAM C. ALU D. ROM

19. The part of the CPU that controls all operations is the ____. A. ALU B. CU C. CPU D. ROM

20. Which memory is volatile? A. ROM B. RAM C. Flash memory D. CD-ROM

21. The storage device that uses laser technology is ____. A. Hard disk B. Floppy disk C. CD-
ROM D. ZIP disk

22. Which of these is an input device? A. Monitor B. Keyboard C. Printer D. Speaker

23. A device used to convert hardcopy images into digital form is ____. A. Printer B. Scanner
C. Plotter D. Joystick

24. Which of the following is an output device? A. Mouse B. Printer C. Joystick D. Scanner

25. The temporary memory of a computer is called ____. A. ROM B. RAM C. EPROM D. PROM

26. The permanent memory of a computer is ____. A. RAM B. Cache C. Registers D. ROM

27. Software that controls the hardware is known as ____. A. Utility B. Firmware C.
Application software D. System software

28. Microsoft Word is an example of ____. A. Application software B. System software C.

29. An example of system software is ____. A. MS Excel B. Antivirus C. Operating system D.

30. Which of these is NOT an operating system? A. Microsoft Office B. Linux C. Windows 10
D. Android

31. The software used to detect and remove viruses is ____. A. Database B. Antivirus C. OS D.
Compiler

32. A person who writes computer programs is called ____. A. Designer B. Hacker C.
Programmer D. Compiler

33. The physical parts of the computer are known as ____. A. Software B. Data C. Information
D. Hardware

34. Which device allows the computer to connect to the internet? A. Modem B. Printer C.
Scanner D. Plotter

35. The smallest unit of data is ____. A. Byte B. Kilobyte C. Megabyte D. Bit
36. One byte is equal to ____. A. 2 bits B. 8 bits C. 4 bits D. 16 bits

37. A combination of hardware and software that prevents unauthorized access is ____. A.
Antivirus B. Firewall C. Router D. Modem

38. Which of the following is an example of application software? A. MS Word B. BIOS C. DOS
D. Linux

39. Another name for a computer program is ____. A. Hardware B. Software C. User D.
Peopleware

40. The full meaning of ICT is ____. A. Information and Communication Technology B.
International Computer Training C. Information Computer Tools D. Internet Communication
Techniques

41. The brain of the computer system unit is the ____. A. RAM B. Hard disk C. SSD D. CPU

42. Which of these is an example of output? A. Typing B. Printing C. Scanning D. Clicking

43. Which storage medium is best for long-term archiving? A. RAM B. DVD C. Cache D.
Registers

44. Which of these is used to display soft copies? A. Printer B. Monitor C. Modem D. Scanner

45. Which connector is used for network cables? A. RJ45 B. USB C. HDMI D. VGA

46. A computer network that covers a large geographical area is ____. A. WAN B. LAN C. MAN
D. PAN

47. A small network in a home or office is called ____. A. LAN B. WAN C. MAN D. SAN

48. A device that forwards data packets between networks is ____. A. Router B. Switch C.
Repeater D. Modem

49. Which of these is NOT a computer virus? A. Trojan B. Worm C. Firewall D. Malware

50. The process of copying files from computer to the internet is called ____. A. Downloading
B. Uploading C. Encoding D. Scanning

51. GUI means ____. A. Graphical User Internet B. Graphical User Interface C. General User
Interaction D. Global Utility Interface

52. A file extension for an image is ____. A. .exe B. .doc C. .jpg D. .xls

53. A device used to play sound is ____. A. Microphone B. Speaker C. Scanner D. Joystick

54. The full meaning of CPU is ____. A. Central Processing Unit B. Control Processing Utility C.
Central Power Unit D. Computer Processing Utility

55. Which of these is NOT a storage device? A. Flash drive B. Monitor C. DVD D. Hard disk
56. Which device is used to move the cursor? A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Scanner D. Speaker

57. A place where computers are stored for public use is ____. A. Computer lab B. Library C.
Server room D. Cabin

58. A program that translates high-level language is ____. A. Compiler B. Driver C. Browser D.
Monitor

59. A portable computer is called ____. A. Desktop B. Tablet C. Laptop D. Server

60. The collection of raw facts is called ____. A. Information B. Program C. Data D. Output

61. Which one is a pointing device? A. Speakers B. Mouse C. Headset D. Router

62. A device used to read barcodes is ____. A. Barcode reader B. Scanner C. RFID D. Sensor

63. Which of these memories is the fastest? A. Hard disk B. RAM C. Cache D. ROM

64. A computer network used within a campus is ____. A. MAN B. WAN C. LAN D. PAN

65. The physical layout of a network is called ____. A. Topology B. Design C. Grid D. Pattern

66. A ring topology connects computers in a ____. A. Star B. Circle C. Line D. Tree

67. Which topology uses a central hub? A. Ring B. Bus C. Star D. Mesh

68. Copying data from a computer to a storage device is called ____. A. Saving B. Printing C.
Scanning D. Processing

69. The computer device that converts digital signals to analog is ____. A. Router B. Modem C.
Firewall D. USB

70. A program used to access webpages is called ____. A. Compiler B. Browser C. Player D.
Editor

Marking Scheme (Objective)

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. D

6. C

7. C
8. B

9. A

10. C

11. B

12. A

13. D

14. C

15. B

16. A

17. C

18. C

19. B

20. B

21. C

22. B

23. B

24. B

25. B

26. D

27. D

28. A

29. D

30. A

31. B

32. C

33. D
34. B

35. D

36. B

37. C

38. A

39. B

40. A

41. D

42. B

43. B

44. B

45. A

46. A

47. A

48. A

49. A

50. B

51. B

52. C

53. B

54. A

55. B

56. B

57. A

58. A

59. C
60. C

61. B

62. A

63. C

64. A

65. A

66. B

67. C

68. A

69. B

70. B