Computer Fundamentals Questions with Solutions
Computer fundamentals covers the basic concepts every computer awareness section starts with: what a computer is, its characteristics (speed, accuracy, storage, automation), the history and generations of computers, types of computers (supercomputers, mainframes, minicomputers and microcomputers), and the basic functional units of input, processing, storage and output. Exam questions are mostly factual and quick to answer if you know the facts. Common questions include who is known as the father of computers (Charles Babbage), which technology was used in each generation (vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors), the full forms of common abbreviations, and the difference between hardware, software and firmware. Making a short revision sheet of generations and abbreviations is the most efficient way to prepare. Practise the computer fundamentals questions below. Each answer includes a short explanation.
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Which of the following is not a component of a computer system?
A. HardwareB. Coaxial cableC. SoftwareD. DataeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q22.
Computers and communication technologies affect our lives in ways that include : __________, in the way we learn and shape the course of our learning according to our interests.
A. SocietalB. TechnologicalC. EducationalD. PersonaleasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q23.
Which of the following are Indian IT companies?
A. DELL and TCSB. Intel and WiproC. Intel and HCLD. HCL and TCSeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q24.
Artificial intelligence is the science and engineering for: (a) making intelligent machines. (b) making computers think like humans. Which of the following is the correct option?
A. Neither (a) nor (b)B. Only (a)C. Only (b)D. Both (a) and (b)easyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q25.
Given the following pairs: (a) WiFi-Modem (b) Chrome - Cable (c) File-Hard drive (d) Charging - Cable, Which of the above is an odd pair?
A. (c) and (d)B. (a) onlyC. (b) onlyD. (c) onlymediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q26.
What was the first computer with NO mechanical parts created by JW Mauchly and J Presper Eckert in 1943 called?
A. ENIACB. Mark IC. Mark IID. EDVACmediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q27.
India's fastest and first multipetaflops supercomputer named Pratyush was unveiled at _________.
A. Indian Institute of Science, BangaloreB. Indian Space Research Organisation, BangaloreC. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, PuneD. Indian Institute of Technology, New DelhimediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q28.
Who among the following is known as the 'father of Computing?
A. Charles babbageB. Tim Berners LeeC. Philip Don EstridgeD. James GoslingeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q29.
The second generation of computers were based on ________.
A. Integrated circuitsB. transistorsC. VLSI chipsD. vacuum tubeseasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q30.
What does T stand for in ATM ?
A. TransferB. TrunkC. TellerD. TransactioneasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q31.
Which technology do third generation computers use?
A. Integrated circuitsB. TransistorsC. MicroprocessorsD. Vacuum tubeseasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q32.
'Femto' means ten raised to the power of ____
A. -16B. -15C. -20D. -12mediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q33.
Which of the following refers to too much electricity and may cause a voltage surge?
A. AnomalyB. ShockC. SpikeD. ViruseasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q34.
Which of the following keys is used to delete characters to the left of the cursor?
A. Alt+ DeleteB. ShiftC. EscD. BackspaceeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q35.
Fourth generation PCs contain
A. InformationB. DataC. Vacuum tubesD. MicroprocessoreasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q36.
Housing all hardware, software, storage and processing in one site location is called
A. Centralized ProcessingB. Time-sharingC. A distributed systemD. A host computermediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q37.
Which of the following is a small microprocessor-based computer designed to be used by one person at a time?
A. NetbookB. NotebookC. SupercomputerD. Personal computereasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q38.
A bit refers to ________
A. A form of storageB. A value equal to a kilobyteC. The same things as a pixelD. The smallest unit of digital InformationeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q39.
Which basic unit of information in computing is most commonly represented as either a 0 or 1?
A. BitB. ByteC. TeslaD. FlopseasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q40.
Manipulation of data in computer is called
A. BootB. ProcessingC. SimplificationD. FormateasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution ›