Computers Basic MCQs Set-16
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What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
- a) To manage hardware and software resources
- b) To perform calculations
- c) To store data
- d) To connect to the internet
Answer: a) To manage hardware and software resources
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Which device is used to input text into a computer?
- a) Monitor
- b) Printer
- c) Keyboard
- d) Speaker
Answer: c) Keyboard
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What is an IP address?
- a) A unique identifier for a computer on a network
- b) A software application
- c) A type of storage device
- d) A programming language
Answer: a) A unique identifier for a computer on a network
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Which of the following is not a type of malware?
- a) Virus
- b) Worm
- c) Trojan
- d) Firewall
Answer: d) Firewall
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What is the function of a computer’s power supply?
- a) To store data
- b) To perform calculations
- c) To supply electrical power to the computer
- d) To connect to the internet
Answer: c) To supply electrical power to the computer
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What does GUI stand for?
- a) Graphical User Interface
- b) General User Interface
- c) Global User Interface
- d) General Use Interface
Answer: a) Graphical User Interface
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Which of the following is a type of software used to browse the web?
- a) Browser
- b) Antivirus
- c) Database
- d) Spreadsheet
Answer: a) Browser
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What is the function of a router in a network?
- a) To connect different networks together
- b) To store data
- c) To perform calculations
- d) To manage software applications
Answer: a) To connect different networks together
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Which of the following is a characteristic of ROM?
- a) Volatile memory
- b) Non-volatile memory
- c) Temporary storage
- d) Erasable memory
Answer: b) Non-volatile memory
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What does USB stand for?
- a) Universal Serial Bus
- b) Universal Storage Bus
- c) Universal System Bus
- d) Universal Service Bus
Answer: a) Universal Serial Bus
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Which of the following is an example of an input device?
- a) Monitor
- b) Mouse
- c) Printer
- d) Speaker
Answer: b) Mouse
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Which type of memory is typically used for temporary storage while a computer is running?
- a) RAM
- b) ROM
- c) Hard Disk
- d) SSD
Answer: a) RAM
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Which of the following is an example of system software?
- a) Operating System
- b) Microsoft Word
- c) Adobe Photoshop
- d) Google Chrome
Answer: a) Operating System
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What is the main function of an antivirus program?
- a) To protect the computer from viruses
- b) To store data
- c) To perform calculations
- d) To connect to the internet
Answer: a) To protect the computer from viruses
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Which of the following is used to transfer data between computers on a network?
- a) Router
- b) Printer
- c) Scanner
- d) Monitor
Answer: a) Router