Computers Basic MCQs Set-19
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What is the main function of the ALU in a computer?
- a) To store data
- b) To perform arithmetic and logic operations
- c) To manage memory
- d) To display information
Answer: b) To perform arithmetic and logic operations
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What does HTML stand for?
- a) HyperText Markup Language
- b) HighText Markup Language
- c) HyperText Markdown Language
- d) HighText Markdown Language
Answer: a) HyperText Markup Language
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Which type of storage device uses magnetic disks to store data?
- a) SSD
- b) RAM
- c) Hard Disk Drive
- d) USB Drive
Answer: c) Hard Disk Drive
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Which of the following is a popular open-source web browser?
- a) Microsoft Edge
- b) Google Chrome
- c) Mozilla Firefox
- d) Safari
Answer: c) Mozilla Firefox
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What is the function of a DNS server?
- a) To store websites
- b) To resolve domain names to IP addresses
- c) To manage network traffic
- d) To provide internet access
Answer: b) To resolve domain names to IP addresses
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What is the main use of an HDMI port?
- a) To connect to the internet
- b) To connect to audio and video devices
- c) To connect to USB devices
- d) To connect to network devices
Answer: b) To connect to audio and video devices
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What does the term “booting” refer to in computing?
- a) Shutting down the computer
- b) Restarting the computer
- c) Starting up the computer
- d) Installing software
Answer: c) Starting up the computer
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Which of the following is a type of volatile memory?
- a) Hard Disk
- b) ROM
- c) RAM
- d) SSD
Answer: c) RAM
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Which company developed the Java programming language?
- a) Microsoft
- b) Apple
- c) Sun Microsystems
- d) IBM
Answer: c) Sun Microsystems
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What is the function of a graphics card?
- a) To process visual data
- b) To store data
- c) To manage system resources
- d) To connect to the internet
Answer: a) To process visual data
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Which of the following is a type of software used to compress files?
- a) Antivirus
- b) WinRAR
- c) Firewall
- d) Router
Answer: b) WinRAR
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What does IP stand for in networking?
- a) Internet Protocol
- b) Internal Protocol
- c) Internet Program
- d) Internal Program
Answer: a) Internet Protocol
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Which of the following is a commonly used Linux distribution?
- a) Windows
- b) Ubuntu
- c) macOS
- d) iOS
Answer: b) Ubuntu
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What is the primary function of a server?
- a) To manage and provide network resources
- b) To store user data
- c) To perform calculations
- d) To display information
Answer: a) To manage and provide network resources
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Which programming language is known for its use in web development alongside HTML and CSS?
- a) Java
- b) C++
- c) JavaScript
- d) Python
Answer: c) JavaScript