IT Systems and Historical Computing MCQ Set 2 — 25 MCQ Practice
Which one of the following computer components is faster in terms of speed of access?
RAM (Random Access Memory) communicates directly with the CPU at extremely high speeds, making it much faster than SSDs, USB drives, or mechanical HDDs.
What is the size of IPv4?
An IPv4 address is a 32-bit numeric address expressed as four octets separated by dots (e.g., 192.168.1.1).
What does Ctrl + = key effect in Microsoft Office?
In MS Word, pressing Ctrl + = applies Subscript formatting (lowering text below the baseline).
Which of the following programming languages are considered as low level languages?
Assembly language and machine language are low-level programming languages because they closely map to hardware architecture.
Which function key is used for opening help?
In almost all operating systems and software applications, the F1 function key is mapped as the standard shortcut to access help files.
Which among the following is NOT a database software in computers?
MS Access, FoxPro, and Oracle are database management systems, whereas MS Word is a dedicated word processing program.
_________ is space between your content and the edge of the page in MS Excel.
Margins define the boundary space between the actual worksheet data grid and the edges of the printed sheet.
What is the full form of EEPROM?
EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, which can be erased and rewritten electrically.
Which of the following hardware device used for Printing vector graphics?
Plotters are specialized output devices designed to print high-resolution vector line drawings, such as blueprints or architectural schematics.
With reference to the hardware parts in computers, what is the full form of VRAM?
VRAM stands for Video Random Access Memory, which is specialized high-speed memory used by graphics adapters to store frame buffer data.
The machine language of computer is based on:
Machine language operates fundamentally on binary values (true/false, 1/0) using Boolean algebra and logic gate principles.
Who has developed the Automatically Programmable Tool (APT)?
Douglas T. Ross is widely credited with developing Automatically Programmable Tool (APT), a pioneering language for numerical control systems.
Which is not a browser for surfing the Internet?
Google is a search engine and technology company, whereas Chrome is Google's web browser. Internet Explorer, Opera, and Firefox are standalone browsers.
Which of the following is not a computer operating system?
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware used to initialize hardware during the booting process, not a full computer operating system.
Which of the following factor does not make an effective and efficient Network?
High server load degrades performance and network efficiency. Performance, reliability, and robustness are desirable factors.
Which of the following is NOT a portable device?
Desktop computers are stationary systems designed for permanent setups, unlike highly portable iPods, laptops, or thumb drives.
What is the keyboard shortcut for 'Undo' function?
The standard universal keyboard shortcut to undo the previous action is Ctrl + Z.
The value of a Terabyte is:
1 Terabyte (TB) is equal to 1024 Gigabytes (GB) of data.
Name the memory that acts between the main memory and the Central processing unit?
Cache memory is a small, ultra-fast static RAM buffer positioned between primary system RAM and the CPU to speed up data access.
Which of the following is a small microprocessor based computer designed to be used by one person at a time?
A personal computer (PC) is a microcomputer designed for single-user productivity.
Computers that are portable and convenient to use for users who travel, are known as:
Laptops are highly portable, battery-powered personal computers optimized for mobile use.
Which uses a handheld operating system?
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) use lightweight, handheld-optimized operating systems designed for mobile hardware constraints.
Palmtop computer is also known as:
Palmtops and PDAs are classified broadly as handheld computers due to their extremely compact form factor.
A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations and other computers is a:
A network server manages shared files, applications, and hardware resources across connected client workstations.
Which of the following is NOT a type of virus?
McAfee is a well-known commercial antivirus software brand, not a type of computer virus.