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1 Basic Computer MCQs

Which part of a computer temporarily stores data before it is processed?

  • CPU
  • Memory
  • Storage
  • File
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Correct Answer: B. Memory

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Memory is the part of a computer that temporarily stores data and instructions while they ... Read More Details

2 Basic Computer MCQs

The instructions that direct a computer to perform specific tasks are known as computer _________.

  • Input devices
  • Program
  • Processor
  • Memory modules
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Correct Answer: B. Program

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A computer program is a collection of instructions that tells a computer how to perform ... Read More Details

3 Programming MCQs

Who is known as the father of the C programming language?

  • Dennis Ritchie
  • Prof. John Keenly
  • Thomas Kurtz
  • Bill Gates
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Correct Answer: A. Dennis Ritchie

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Dennis Ritchie is known as the father of the C programming language because he developed ... Read More Details

4 Basic Computer MCQs

How many bits make up one byte?

  • 8 bits
  • 6 bits
  • 4 bits
  • 2 bits
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Correct Answer: A. 8 bits

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A byte is a standard unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits. Since ... Read More Details

5 Basic Computer MCQs

What does the abbreviation RAM stand for?

  • Random origin money
  • Read only memory
  • Random access memory
  • Random only memory
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Correct Answer: C. Random access memory

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RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is the primary memory used by a computer ... Read More Details

6 Programming MCQs

Which program translates and executes source code one line at a time during runtime?

  • Compiler
  • Linker
  • interpreter
  • Loader
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Correct Answer: C. interpreter

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An Interpreter is a language translator that converts and executes a program one statement at ... Read More Details

7 Computer Architecture MCQs

Which components are included in a CPU?

  • A card reader and a printing device
  • An analytical engine and a control unit
  • A control unit and an arithmetic logic unit
  • An arithmetic logic unit and a card reader
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Correct Answer: C. A control unit and an arithmetic logic unit

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The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary processing component of a computer. It performs ... Read More Details

8 Basic Computer MCQs

Who is known as the father of the modern digital computer?

  • Blaise Pascal
  • Charles Babbage
  • Allen Turing
  • J. H. Muller
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Correct Answer: C. Allen Turing

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Alan Turing is regarded as the father of the modern digital computer because he established ... Read More Details

9 Basic Computer MCQs
Junior Clerk Punjab Police

What is the file extension of a PowerPoint presentation?

  • .docx
  • .xlsx
  • .pptx
  • .txt
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Correct Answer: C. .pptx

Explanation: The file extension for a PowerPoint presentation is .pptx. This extension is used for files ... Read More Details

10 Basic Computer MCQs
Junior Clerk Punjab Police

What is the shortcut key to start a slide show in PowerPoint?

  • F2
  • F5
  • F7
  • F12
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Correct Answer: B. F5

Explanation: F5 is the shortcut key to start a slide show in PowerPoint. This key is ... Read More Details

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