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.
- Q41.
Which of the following is/are modifier keys in a computer?
A. CtrlB. AltC. ShiftD. All of the aboveeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q42.
What is a cursor?
A. It is an indicatorB. It shows the position on a computer monitorC. Cursor is Latin for 'runner.D. All of the aboveeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q43.
________ is a raw collection facts which requires interpretation and when it is processed it turns into a piece useful information.
A. DataB. SourceC. ProgramD. SoftwareeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q44.
_______is a step by step procedure for calculation, data processing and automated reasoning.
A. ProgramB. Flow ChartC. AlgorithmD. MathematicaleasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q45.
In relational database row and column is called as________ and _________ respectively.
A. Tuple, AttributeB. Attribute, TupleC. Tuple, DomainD. Attribute, DomaineasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q46.
_________ is a type of database model in which data is stored into a tree like structure.
A. Relational database modelB. Network database modelC. Hierarchical database modelD. Logical database modeleasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q47.
Of the following types of computer, which is the most powerful?
A. laptopB. mainframe computerC. supercomputerD. minicomputereasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q48.
RFID stands for
A. Radio Frequency IdentificationB. RAM Field IdentificationC. Read-only File IdentificationD. Recycle Folder IdentificationeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q49.
How many generations of computers are there?
A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5easyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q50.
The Num Lock key and Caps Lock key are considered _________ keys because their function changes each time you press them.
A. FunctionB. ToggleC. Cursor controlD. ControleasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q51.
How is the processing speed of supercomputers measured?
A. EFTSB. MPGC. TIFFD. FLOPSeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q52.
Pressing the ________ key will make the number pad act as directional arrows
A. Caps LockB. Arrow LockC. ShiftD. Num LockmediumAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q53.
Which of the following company developed the microprocessor?
A. IntelB. IBMC. MicrosoftD. AppleeasyAsked in TCS ExamView solution › - Q54.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data-processing functions of a computer?
A. Gathering dataB. Processing data into informationC. Analyzing the data or informationD. Storing the data or informationeasyAsked in NIMCET 2010View solution › - Q55.
Place the common data elements in order from smallest to largest:
A. Field, Record, Character, DatabaseB. Character, Record, Field, DatabaseC. Character, Field, Record, DatabaseD. Bit, Byte, Character, Record, Field, DatabaseeasyAsked in NIMCET 2010View solution ›