COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Fundamentals MCQs
Practice solved COMPUTER SCIENCE MCQs for this class with answers and explanations.
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Q1
In computers, RAM stands for:
Explanation
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is a type of volatile memory that temporarily stores data and instructions currently being used by the computer.
Q2
Select an option of a user interface that is more user-friendly than the other provided option:
Explanation
GUI (Graphical User Interface) is generally more user-friendly because it allows users to interact with a computer through graphical elements such as icons, menus, windows, and buttons.
Q3
Among the following, which one is not a function of an operating system?
Explanation
Text editing is performed by a text editor or other application software. Operating systems perform functions such as memory management, input/output management, and booting.
Q4
To use a spreadsheet, we use _____ software:
Explanation
MS Excel is spreadsheet software used to organize data, perform calculations, create formulas, and produce charts.
Q5
Which of the following is not a web design tool?
Explanation
Oracle is primarily a database management system and is not a web design tool. WordPress and Wix are commonly used for website creation, while Figma is widely used for interface and web design.
Q6
Open System Interconnection (OSI) model is a conceptual model with _____ layers:
Explanation
The OSI model has seven layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.
Q7
Which one of the following could be a line of code from Machine Language programming?
Explanation
Machine language consists of instructions represented in binary form, using 0s and 1s. The other options represent higher-level or assembly-style programming.
Q8
From the following options, which computing device belongs to the first generation of computers?
Explanation
ENIAC was an early electronic general-purpose computer and is classified among first-generation computers, which primarily used vacuum tubes.
Q9
If you are asked to classify computers based on their size, which of the following options correctly represents this classification?
Explanation
Computers can traditionally be classified by size and processing capability into categories such as supercomputers, mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers.