INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING COS 101

1. Which of the following is considered the brain of the computer?

A. Monitor

B. CPU

C. Keyboard

D. Mouse

2. Which component performs arithmetic and logical operations?

A. Control Unit

B. Memory Unit

C. ALU

D. Register

3. Which of the following is an input device?

A. Printer

B. Monitor

C. Keyboard

D. Speaker

4. Which memory is volatile in nature?

A. ROM

B. Hard disk

C. RAM

D. Flash drive
5. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

A. Cache

B. Register

C. RAM

D. Hard disk

6. The Control Unit of a CPU is responsible for:

A. Data storage

B. Performing calculations

C. Directing operations of the computer

D. Displaying output

7. Which device is used to convert digital data into printed form?

A. Scanner

B. Monitor

C. Printer

D. Plotter

8. Which of the following is NOT a computer hardware component?

A. Mouse

B. Operating system

C. Monitor

D. Keyboard
9. A smartphone is an example of a:

A. Supercomputer

B. Mainframe

C. Embedded system

D. Personal computer

10. Which storage device has the fastest access speed?

A. Hard disk

B. RAM

C. Cache memory

D. CD-ROM

11. Which device is commonly used for portable computing?

A. Desktop

B. Laptop

C. Mainframe

D. Server

12. Which of the following is a wearable computing device?

A. Tablet

B. Smartphone

C. Smartwatch

D. Laptop

13. An embedded system is usually found in:

B. Household appliances

C. Supercomputers

D. Servers

14. Tablets primarily use which type of input?

A. Keyboard

B. Mouse

C. Touchscreen

D. Scanner

15. IoT devices are mainly designed to:

A. Replace computers

B. Connect and share data over the Internet

C. Store large files

D. Perform complex calculations

16. Computers are widely used in education for:

A. Playing games only

B. Teaching and e-learning

C. Manufacturing goods

D. Farming

17. In banking, computers are used mainly for:

A. Entertainment
B. Data processing and transactions

C. Weather forecasting

D. Word processing

18. Which application of computers is used in hospitals?

A. Computer-aided design

B. Medical diagnosis and record keeping

C. Online shopping

D. Stock trading

19. Computers help businesses mainly by improving:

A. Manual labor

B. Efficiency and accuracy

C. Electricity supply

D. Natural resources

20. E-commerce refers to:

A. Electronic mail

B. Buying and selling over the Internet

C. Online education

D. Computer networking

21. Which field uses computers for weather prediction?

A. Education

B. Agriculture
C. Meteorology

D. Banking

22. Computer-aided design (CAD) is mainly used in:

A. Accounting

B. Engineering and architecture

C. Medicine

D. Law

23. Computers are used in entertainment mainly for:

A. Record keeping

B. Games, movies, and music

C. Scientific research

D. Data mining

24. Which application of computers supports decision making in organizations?

A. Word processing

B. Management Information Systems

C. Video games

D. Spreadsheets only

25. In agriculture, computers are used for:

A. Crop monitoring and planning

B. Playing music

C. Word processing
D. Gaming

26. Information processing involves:

A. Data input only

B. Data output only

C. Input, processing, output, and storage

D. Internet browsing

27. Raw facts and figures are known as:

A. Information

B. Data

C. Knowledge

D. Programs

28. Processed data is called:

A. Software

B. Hardware

C. Information

D. Input

29. Which stage comes first in the information processing cycle?

A. Output

B. Processing

C. Storage

D. Input
30. Information systems help society by:

A. Reducing communication

B. Improving decision making

C. Increasing manual work

D. Limiting access to data

31. Computers contribute to society by:

A. Slowing development

B. Enhancing productivity

C. Eliminating jobs only

D. Increasing illiteracy

32. Which of the following is a social impact of computing?

A. Faster communication

B. Slower business processes

C. Manual record keeping

D. Reduced information access

33. The use of computers in governance is called:

A. E-learning

B. E-commerce

C. E-governance

D. E-banking
34. One negative impact of computing is:

A. Faster services

B. Improved communication

C. Cybercrime

D. Automation

35. Information technology helps in globalization by:

A. Restricting trade

B. Enhancing global communication

C. Increasing travel cost

D. Reducing information flow

36. The Internet is best described as:

A. A single computer

B. A global network of computers

C. A software program

D. A hardware device

37. Which protocol is used for web browsing?

A. FTP

B. HTTP

C. SMTP

D. TCP

38. E-mail is mainly used for:

B. Sending electronic messages

C. Video editing

D. Programming

39. Which of the following is a search engine?

A. Facebook

B. Google

C. WhatsApp

D. Gmail

40. Online learning platforms are an example of:

A. E-commerce

B. E-learning

C. E-banking

D. E-governance

41. Social media primarily enables:

A. Hardware design

B. Online interaction and networking

C. Programming

D. Data storage

42. One major impact of the Internet on society is:

A. Reduced communication
B. Global connectivity

C. Increased isolation only

D. Limited information

43. Which Internet service allows file transfer?

A. FTP

B. HTTP

C. SMTP

D. POP3

44. Internet banking allows users to:

A. Repair computers

B. Access bank services online

C. Design websites

D. Play games

45. A major disadvantage of the Internet is:

A. Easy access to information

B. Cybersecurity threats

C. Fast communication

D. Online collaboration

46. Computer Science mainly focuses on:

A. Hardware manufacturing

B. Algorithms and programming

D. Networking cables

47. Computer Engineering combines computing with:

A. Medicine

B. Law

C. Electrical engineering

D. Business

48. Information Technology focuses on:

A. Theoretical computing

B. Managing and maintaining IT systems

C. Hardware design only

D. Mathematics

49. Software Engineering deals with:

A. Computer networking

B. Software development processes

C. Hardware repair

D. Data entry

50. Cybersecurity is concerned with:

A. Computer speed

B. Protecting systems and data

C. Web design only

51. Data Science focuses on:

A. Data analysis and interpretation

B. Hardware manufacturing

C. Networking

D. Computer repairs

52. Artificial Intelligence is the study of:

A. Human intelligence only

B. Making machines intelligent

C. Computer hardware

D. Databases only

53. Computer Networking involves:

A. Standalone computers

B. Interconnection of computers

C. Software coding only

D. Data entry

54. Which area focuses on storing and managing data?

A. Databases

B. Networking

C. Graphics

D. AI
55. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) studies:

A. Machine learning

B. User interaction with computers

C. Hardware design

D. Programming syntax

56. Quantum computing is based on:

A. Classical bits

B. Qubits

C. Transistors only

D. Binary switches

57. Cloud computing allows users to:

A. Store data locally only

B. Access resources over the Internet

C. Avoid the Internet

D. Use only hardware

58. Artificial Intelligence will mainly impact computing by:

A. Reducing automation

B. Increasing machine autonomy

C. Eliminating software

D. Removing data
59. The future of computing emphasizes:

A. Manual processes

B. Automation and intelligence

C. Reduced connectivity

D. Slower systems

60. Edge computing processes data:

A. Only in the cloud

B. Close to the data source

C. On mainframes

D. On supercomputers

61. Virtual Reality (VR) creates:

A. Real environments

B. Simulated environments

C. Text-based systems

D. Databases

62. Augmented Reality (AR) combines:

A. Hardware and software

B. Virtual elements with real world

C. Databases and networks

D. Input and output devices

63. Future computing devices are expected to be:

B. Smaller and more powerful

C. Manual

D. Less connected

64. Green computing focuses on:

A. Increasing power consumption

B. Environmentally friendly computing

C. Faster processors only

D. Gaming systems

65. Blockchain technology is mainly associated with:

A. Word processing

B. Secure and decentralized records

C. Hardware design

D. Graphics design

66. Software refers to:

A. Physical components

B. Programs and instructions

C. Input devices

D. Output devices

67. System software includes:

A. Games
B. Operating systems

C. Word processors

D. Spreadsheets

68. Application software is designed to:

A. Control hardware

B. Perform specific user tasks

C. Manage memory

D. Boot the computer

69. The operating system acts as:

A. An application

B. An interface between user and hardware

C. A hardware component

D. An input device

70. Examples of operating systems include:

A. MS Word

B. Windows

C. Excel

D. PowerPoint

71. Open-source software means:

A. Software without cost only

B. Source code is freely available

D. Software without updates

72. Proprietary software is:

A. Free to modify

B. Owned by an individual or company

C. Always open-source

D. Without copyright

73. A computer without software is:

A. Useful

B. Non-functional

C. Faster

D. More efficient

74. Booting a computer means:

A. Shutting it down

B. Starting the system

C. Installing software

D. Formatting disk

75. Computer literacy refers to:

A. Programming only

B. Ability to use computers effectively

C. Hardware repair
D. Internet addiction

76. Computer ethics deals with:

A. Computer speed

B. Moral issues in computing

C. Hardware manufacturing

D. Software installation

77. Piracy refers to:

A. Legal software use

B. Unauthorized copying of software

C. Data backup

D. Programming

78. Privacy in computing means:

A. Free data access

B. Protection of personal information

C. Public data sharing

D. Data deletion

79. Digital divide refers to:

A. Hardware failure

B. Gap between those with and without access to technology

C. Software errors

D. Network speed
80. Responsible computing involves:

A. Ethical and legal use of computers

B. Unlimited access

C. Ignoring security

D. Piracy

81. Which of the following best defines computing?

A. Typing documents

B. Processing information using computers

C. Playing games

D. Using the Internet only

82. Computers process data based on:

A. Guesswork

B. Instructions

C. Emotions

D. Random actions

83. Binary system uses which digits?

A. 0 and 1

B. 1 and 2

C. 0 and 9

D. 2 and 8

84. The smallest unit of data is:

B. Bit

C. Kilobyte

D. Megabyte

85. A byte consists of:

A. 2 bits

B. 4 bits

C. 8 bits

D. 16 bits

86. Computers are known for their:

A. Intelligence

B. Accuracy and speed

C. Emotions

D. Creativity

87. Which characteristic of computers allows them to work continuously?

A. Accuracy

B. Diligence

C. Versatility

D. Speed

88. Computers follow which principle?

A. Thinking independently
B. Garbage in, garbage out

C. Emotional response

D. Creativity

89. The primary purpose of computing is to:

A. Replace humans

B. Solve problems and process information

C. Play games

D. Browse the Internet

90. Computing continues to evolve due to:

A. Human curiosity and technological advancement

B. Reduced demand

C. Manual systems

D. Limited innovation

91. Which field focuses on intelligent machines?

A. Networking

B. Artificial Intelligence

C. Databases

D. Graphics

92. Which technology enables remote work?

A. Cloud computing

B. Standalone systems
C. Typewriters

D. Manual filing

93. Computers improve communication through:

A. Delay

B. Digital platforms

C. Manual letters

D. Isolation

94. Which device outputs visual information?

A. Keyboard

B. Mouse

C. Monitor

D. Scanner

95. The Internet impacts education by:

A. Limiting access

B. Enabling online learning

C. Reducing resources

D. Slowing research

96. Computing careers are increasing due to:

A. Reduced technology

B. Digital transformation

C. Manual labor
D. Lack of innovation

97. Which computing area deals with graphics and visuals?

A. Databases

B. Computer Graphics

C. Networking

D. Security

98. Automation mainly aims to:

A. Increase errors

B. Reduce human effort

C. Slow processes

D. Increase cost

99. Future computing will likely emphasize:

A. Isolation

B. Connectivity and intelligence

C. Manual systems

D. Paper-based systems

100. Computing is important in modern society because it:

A. Limits development

B. Supports innovation and efficiency

C. Reduces communication

D. Eliminates education
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Answers

1. B

2. C

3. C

4. C

5. D

6. C

7. C

8. B

9. C

10. C

11. B

12. C

13. B

14. C

15. B

16. B
17. B

18. B

19. B

20. B

21. C

22. B

23. B

24. B

25. A

26. C

27. B

28. C

29. D

30. B

31. B

32. A

33. C

34. C

35. B

36. B

37. B

38. B

39. B

40. B

41. B
42. B

43. A

44. B

45. B

46. B

47. C

48. B

49. B

50. B

51. A

52. B

53. B

54. A

55. B

56. B

57. B

58. B

59. B

60. B

61. B

62. B

63. B

64. B

65. B

66. B
67. B

68. B

69. B

70. B

71. B

72. B

73. B

74. B

75. B

76. B

77. B

78. B

79. B

80. A

81. B

82. B

83. A

84. B

85. C

86. B

87. B

88. B

89. B

90. A

91. B
92. A

93. B

94. C

95. B

96. B

97. B

98. B

99. B

100. B

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