Basic Computer Applications — MCQs (With
Answers)
1. The physical parts of a computer are called:
A) Hardware B) Software C) Programs D) Files
Answer: A) Hardware
2. The programs that run on a computer are known as:
A) Software B) Hardware C) Devices D) Components
Answer: A) Software
3. The brain of the computer is the:
A) CPU B) Monitor C) Keyboard D) Mouse
Answer: A) CPU
4. The full form of CPU is:
A) Central Processing Unit B) Central Power Unit C) Control Processing Unit D) Central Program
Unit
Answer: A) Central Processing Unit
5. The device used to enter data into a computer is called:
A) Input device B) Output device C) Storage device D) Display unit
Answer: A) Input device
6. The device used to display output is called:
A) Output device B) Input device C) Control device D) Storage device
Answer: A) Output device
7. The main memory of the computer is:
A) RAM B) Hard disk C) Pen drive D) CD
Answer: A) RAM
8. RAM stands for:
A) Random Access Memory B) Read Access Memory C) Run Access Memory D) Rapid Access
Memory
Answer: A) Random Access Memory
9. ROM stands for:
A) Read Only Memory B) Read Online Memory C) Random Output Memory D) Run Only Memory
Answer: A) Read Only Memory
10. The unit of computer memory is:
A) Byte B) Meter C) Watt D) Hertz
Answer: A) Byte
11. 1 Kilobyte (KB) is equal to:
A) 1024 Bytes B) 1000 Bytes C) 512 Bytes D) 2048 Bytes
Answer: A) 1024 Bytes
12. Hard disk is a type of:
A) Secondary storage B) Primary storage C) Input device D) Output device
Answer: A) Secondary storage
13. The operating system is a type of:
A) System software B) Application software C) Utility program D) Firmware
Answer: A) System software
14. Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
A) Windows B) MS Word C) Google Chrome D) Photoshop
Answer: A) Windows
15. MS Word is used for:
A) Word processing B) Calculations C) Presentations D) Database management
Answer: A) Word processing
16. The default file extension of a Word document is:
A) .docx B) .xlsx C) .pptx D) .txt
Answer: A) .docx
17. MS Excel is used for:
A) Spreadsheet calculations B) Word processing C) Drawing D) Web browsing
Answer: A) Spreadsheet calculations
18. The default file extension of an Excel file is:
A) .xlsx B) .docx C) .pptx D) .csv
Answer: A) .xlsx
19. MS PowerPoint is used for:
A) Creating presentations B) Editing photos C) Writing code D) Drawing diagrams
Answer: A) Creating presentations
20. The shortcut key to save a file in MS Office is:
A) Ctrl + S B) Ctrl + P C) Ctrl + O D) Ctrl + C
Answer: A) Ctrl + S
21. The shortcut key to copy text is:
A) Ctrl + C B) Ctrl + X C) Ctrl + V D) Ctrl + Z
Answer: A) Ctrl + C
22. The shortcut key to paste text is:
A) Ctrl + V B) Ctrl + C C) Ctrl + X D) Ctrl + A
Answer: A) Ctrl + V
23. The Internet is a:
A) Global network of computers B) Local area network C) Database D) Software program
Answer: A) Global network of computers
24. WWW stands for:
A) World Wide Web B) Wide World Web C) Web World Wide D) World Web Window
Answer: A) World Wide Web
25. A web browser is used to:
A) Access websites B) Create documents C) Draw pictures D) Play music
Answer: A) Access websites
26. Which of the following is a web browser?
A) Google Chrome B) MS Word C) Excel D) PowerPoint
Answer: A) Google Chrome
27. E-mail stands for:
A) Electronic mail B) Electrical mail C) Express mail D) Easy mail
Answer: A) Electronic mail
28. The device that connects a computer to the Internet is called a:
A) Modem B) Printer C) Router D) Keyboard
Answer: A) Modem
29. The full form of URL is:
A) Uniform Resource Locator B) Universal Resource Link C) Uniform Reference Locator D)
Universal Reference Link
Answer: A) Uniform Resource Locator
30. The main page of a website is called:
A) Home page B) Index page C) Start page D) Web page
Answer: A) Home page
31. The smallest unit of information in a computer is:
A) Bit B) Byte C) Nibble D) Word
Answer: A) Bit
32. Binary number system is based on:
A) 2 digits B) 8 digits C) 10 digits D) 16 digits
Answer: A) 2 digits
33. The device used to print documents is:
A) Printer B) Scanner C) Keyboard D) Mouse
Answer: A) Printer
34. The device used to scan images or text is:
A) Scanner B) Printer C) Monitor D) CPU
Answer: A) Scanner
35. Which key is used to delete characters to the left of the cursor?
A) Backspace B) Delete C) Shift D) Tab
Answer: A) Backspace
36. The device used to move the cursor on the screen is:
A) Mouse B) Keyboard C) Printer D) Scanner
Answer: A) Mouse
37. Software designed to protect a computer from viruses is called:
A) Antivirus B) Firewall C) Malware D) Spyware
Answer: A) Antivirus
38. The term “bit” stands for:
A) Binary digit B) Basic digit C) Binary data D) Basic information type
Answer: A) Binary digit
39. Cloud computing allows users to:
A) Store data online B) Print faster C) Use offline storage D) Increase CPU speed
Answer: A) Store data online
40. A PowerPoint presentation file has the extension:
A) .pptx B) .docx C) .xlsx D) .pdf
Answer: A) .pptx