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1 Basic Computer MCQs

What type of computers are client computers (most of the time) in a client-server system?

  • Mainframe
  • Mini-computer
  • Microcomputer
  • PDA
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Correct Answer: C. Microcomputer

Explanation: In a client-server system, the client computers are usually microcomputers. These are regular personal computers ... Read More Details

2 Basic Computer MCQs

A computer cannot ‘boot’ if it does not have the__________?

  • Compiler
  • Loader
  • Operating System
  • Assembler
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Correct Answer: C. Operating System

Explanation: A computer needs an Operating System to boot. The operating system is the main software ... Read More Details

3 Basic Computer MCQs

The amount of vertical space between lines of text in a document is called___________?

  • double-space
  • line spacing
  • single space
  • vertical spacing
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Correct Answer: B. line spacing

Explanation: Line spacing is the amount of space between two lines of text. It makes the ... Read More Details

4 Basic Computer MCQs

Example of non-numeric data is_________?

  • Employee address
  • Examination score
  • Bank balance
  • All of these
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Correct Answer: A. Employee address

Explanation: Non-numeric data is data that is made up of letters, words, or symbols—not numbers. "Employee ... Read More Details

5 Basic Computer MCQs

What is embedded system?

  • The programme which arrives by being wrapped in box.
  • The programme which is the permanent part of the computer
  • The computer which is the part of a larger system or machine
  • The computer and software system that control the machine
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Correct Answer: D. The computer and software system that control the machine

Explanation: An embedded system is a computer with software that controls a machine or device. It ... Read More Details

6 Basic Computer MCQs

When a file is saved for the first time?

  • a copy is automatically printed
  • it must be given a name to identify it
  • it does not need a name
  • it only needs a name if it is not going to be printed
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Correct Answer: B. it must be given a name to identify it

Explanation: When you save a file for the first time on a computer, the system asks ... Read More Details

7 Basic Computer MCQs

Where are data and programs stored when the processor uses them?

  • Main memory
  • Secondary memory
  • Disk memory
  • Program memory
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Correct Answer: A. Main memory

Explanation: When the processor uses data and programs, they are stored in the main memory (RAM). ... Read More Details

8 Basic Computer MCQs

__________ represents raw facts, whereas __________ is data made meaningful?

  • Information, reporting
  • Data, information
  • Information, bits
  • Records, bytes
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Correct Answer: B. Data, information

Explanation: Data means raw facts or figures without any context — like numbers or words. Information ... Read More Details

9 Basic Computer MCQs

What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful?

  • ROM information can be easily updated.
  • Data in ROM is non-volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power.
  • ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers.
  • ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers.
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Correct Answer: B. Data in ROM is non-volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power.

Explanation: ROM keeps its data even when the computer is turned off. This is called non-volatile ... Read More Details

10 Basic Computer MCQs

What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and their causes?

  • Operating system extensions
  • Cookies
  • Diagnostic software
  • Boot diskettes
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Correct Answer: C. Diagnostic software

Explanation: Diagnostic software is used to find problems in a computer system. It checks the hardware ... Read More Details

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