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1 Basic Computer MCQs

Who developed the first electronic computer?

  • J. V. Atanasoff
  • Bill Gates
  • Seymour Cray
  • Vinton Cerf
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Correct Answer: A. J. V. Atanasoff

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John Vincent Atanasoff (J. V. Atanasoff) is widely credited, along with Clifford ... Read More Details

2 Basic Computer MCQs

Which term refers to electronic trespassing or criminal hacking?

  • Cracking
  • Jacking
  • Hacking
  • Spoofing
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Correct Answer: A. Cracking

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Cracking refers to the unauthorized and illegal access to computer systems, software, ... Read More Details

3 Basic Computer MCQs

A crime committed using computer technology is known as ____________.

  • Computer Forensics
  • Computer Crime
  • Cracking
  • Hacking
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Correct Answer: D. Hacking

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A computer crime is any illegal activity that is committed using a ... Read More Details

4 Basic Computer MCQs

Which device helps prevent data loss during a power failure?

  • Encryption Program
  • Surge Protector
  • Firewall
  • UPS
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Correct Answer: D. UPS

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A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a device that provides temporary backup ... Read More Details

5 Basic Computer MCQs

What is the technology called that uses fingerprints, retinal scans, and other unique physical characteristics for security?

  • Biometrics
  • Bio Measurement
  • Bio security
  • Smart Weapon Machinery
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Correct Answer: A. Biometrics

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Biometrics is the technology used to identify or verify a person's identity ... Read More Details

6 Basic Computer MCQs

When a logic bomb is triggered by a specific date or time, it is known as a ____________?

  • Time-Related Bomb Sequence
  • Virus
  • Time bomb
  • Trojan Horse
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Correct Answer: C. Time bomb

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A Time Bomb is a type of malicious code that is programmed ... Read More Details

7 Basic Computer MCQs

A worm virus eventually stops spreading when there is no more __________ available.

  • Memory or Disk Space
  • Time
  • CD Drive Space
  • CD-RW
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Correct Answer: A. Memory or Disk Space

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A worm is a type of malicious software that automatically copies itself ... Read More Details

8 Basic Computer MCQs

Which type of malware reproduces itself by spreading through computer systems or networks?

  • Time bomb
  • Worm
  • Melissa Virus
  • Macro virus
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Correct Answer: B. Worm

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A worm is a type of malware that can replicate itself automatically ... Read More Details

9 Basic Computer MCQs

The Melissa virus, which became widely known in 1999, was what type of computer virus?

  • Email virus
  • Micro virus
  • Trojan Horse
  • Time bomb
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Correct Answer: A. Email virus

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The Melissa virus was a macro virus that became one of the ... Read More Details

10 Basic Computer MCQs

An intentionally harmful program that spreads from one program or disk to another is called a ____________?

  • Trojan Horse
  • Virus
  • Time bomb
  • Virus Effect
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Correct Answer: B. Virus

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A virus is a type of malicious software (malware) that is designed ... Read More Details

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