Basic Computer MCQs (201-300)

Q201. Which type of printer sprays ink directly onto paper?
A) Dot Matrix
B) Laser
C) Inkjet
D) Daisy Wheel
Answer: C

Q202. The smallest addressable unit of memory is?
A) Bit
B) Byte
C) Word
D) Nibble
Answer: B

Q203. Which device is used to detect and remove malware?
A) Antivirus Software
B) Firewall
C) BIOS
D) OS
Answer: A

Q204. Which type of RAM loses data when power is off?
A) DRAM
B) SRAM
C) ROM
D) Flash
Answer: A

Q205. A modem converts?
A) Digital signals to digital signals
B) Digital signals to analog signals and vice versa
C) Analog signals to analog signals
D) Binary signals to hexadecimal
Answer: B

Q206. Which generation of computers used VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration)?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: B

Q207. Which of the following is an example of optical storage?
A) Hard Disk
B) CD-ROM
C) Floppy Disk
D) RAM
Answer: B

Q208. Which unit of CPU executes arithmetic and logical operations?
A) ALU
B) CU
C) RAM
D) ROM
Answer: A

Q209. Which memory is used to store BIOS?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Register
Answer: B

Q210. Which device reads data from forms with bubbles filled in?
A) MICR
B) OCR
C) OMR
D) Scanner
Answer: C

Q211. The sequence of operations performed by a CPU is called?
A) Instruction cycle
B) Fetch cycle
C) Execution cycle
D) Control cycle
Answer: A

Q212. Which of the following is considered volatile memory?
A) ROM
B) Hard Disk
C) RAM
D) Flash
Answer: C

Q213. Which generation of computers introduced the use of ICs?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Answer: C

Q214. Which device is used to store data permanently but can be easily removed?
A) Hard Disk
B) USB Drive
C) RAM
D) Cache
Answer: B

Q215. The main function of cache memory is to?
A) Store permanent data
B) Speed up processing by holding frequently used instructions
C) Store program code permanently
D) Manage input and output
Answer: B

Q216. Which of the following is an input/output device?
A) Keyboard
B) Monitor
C) Touch Screen
D) Printer
Answer: C

Q217. Which type of memory is used in Solid State Drives (SSD)?
A) SRAM
B) DRAM
C) Flash Memory
D) ROM
Answer: C

Q218. Which device converts analog data into digital form?
A) DAC
B) ADC
C) Modem
D) Scanner
Answer: B

Q219. Which generation of computers is associated with AI and natural language processing?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: C

Q220. The speed of a computer is measured in?
A) Bits
B) Bytes
C) Hertz
D) Words
Answer: C

Q221. Which is a pointing device?
A) Keyboard
B) Mouse
C) Monitor
D) Printer
Answer: B

Q222. Which device is used for scanning fingerprints?
A) OCR
B) Biometric Scanner
C) Barcode Reader
D) MICR
Answer: B

Q223. Which device produces graphical output on paper?
A) Printer
B) Plotter
C) Monitor
D) Scanner
Answer: B

Q224. Which of the following is not an example of input device?
A) Joystick
B) Microphone
C) Monitor
D) Keyboard
Answer: C

Q225. Which device is used to connect computers over a local area network?
A) Router
B) Switch
C) Hub
D) Both B and C
Answer: D

Q226. Which memory stores instructions needed to boot a computer?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Flash Memory
Answer: B

Q227. The combination of 8 bits is called?
A) Bit
B) Nibble
C) Byte
D) Word
Answer: C

Q228. Which logic gate outputs 1 only when all inputs are 0?
A) NAND
B) NOR
C) XOR
D) AND
Answer: B

Q229. Which type of memory is fastest in access speed?
A) Hard Disk
B) RAM
C) Cache
D) ROM
Answer: C

Q230. Which computer type is used for scientific simulations?
A) Microcomputer
B) Minicomputer
C) Supercomputer
D) Personal Computer
Answer: C

Q231. Which memory is also called read/write memory?
A) ROM
B) RAM
C) Cache
D) Flash
Answer: B

Q232. Which of the following is a portable storage device?
A) Hard Disk
B) CD/DVD
C) USB Drive
D) Cache
Answer: C

Q233. Which input device is used to read hand-written text?
A) OCR
B) OMR
C) MICR
D) Keyboard
Answer: A

Q234. Which device is used to display output on a large screen?
A) Monitor
B) Projector
C) Printer
D) Plotter
Answer: B

Q235. Which of the following is a non-impact printer?
A) Dot Matrix
B) Laser Printer
C) Daisy Wheel
D) Line Printer
Answer: B

Q236. Which CPU component decodes instructions?
A) ALU
B) Control Unit
C) Cache
D) Register
Answer: B

Q237. Which type of memory is used to store frequently accessed data?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) ROM
D) Flash
Answer: B

Q238. Which input device is used for multiple-choice exams?
A) OCR
B) OMR
C) MICR
D) Barcode Reader
Answer: B

Q239. Which memory is permanent and cannot be modified easily?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Register
Answer: B

Q240. Which device converts digital signals into analog signals?
A) ADC
B) DAC
C) Scanner
D) Modem
Answer: B

Q241. The processing speed of a CPU is measured in?
A) Bytes
B) Hertz
C) Bits
D) Words
Answer: B

Q242. Which generation of computers first used transistors?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Answer: B

Q243. Which of the following is a magnetic storage device?
A) CD-ROM
B) Hard Disk
C) Flash Drive
D) SSD
Answer: B

Q244. The main memory temporarily stores?
A) Programs and data currently in use
B) Permanent files
C) BIOS only
D) CPU instructions permanently
Answer: A

Q245. Which input device is used to capture photographs digitally?
A) Scanner
B) Digital Camera
C) OCR
D) Joystick
Answer: B

Q246. Which device is both input and output?
A) Keyboard
B) Monitor
C) Touch Screen
D) Printer
Answer: C

Q247. Which generation of computers is based on artificial intelligence?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: C

Q248. Which memory is used in SSDs?
A) SRAM
B) DRAM
C) Flash Memory
D) ROM
Answer: C

Q249. The control unit of CPU is responsible for?
A) Performing arithmetic
B) Managing and coordinating all operations
C) Storing instructions permanently
D) Processing graphics
Answer: B

Q250. Which device reads data in the form of barcodes?
A) OCR
B) OMR
C) Barcode Reader
D) MICR
Answer: C

Q251. Which component of CPU temporarily holds data being processed?
A) Register
B) Cache
C) RAM
D) ROM
Answer: A

Q252. The ALU performs?
A) Arithmetic operations only
B) Logical operations only
C) Arithmetic and logical operations
D) Input/output operations
Answer: C

Q253. Which generation of computers introduced GUI (Graphical User Interface)?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: B

Q254. Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) Hard Disk
D) Register
Answer: C

Q255. Which input device can recognize handwritten characters?
A) OCR
B) OMR
C) MICR
D) Barcode Reader
Answer: A

Q256. Which output device is used to draw large-scale engineering diagrams?
A) Monitor
B) Printer
C) Plotter
D) Projector
Answer: C

Q257. Which of the following is a portable computer?
A) Mainframe
B) Laptop
C) Supercomputer
D) Minicomputer
Answer: B

Q258. Which logic gate outputs 0 when all inputs are 1?
A) AND
B) NAND
C) OR
D) NOR
Answer: B

Q259. Which memory type is faster than RAM but smaller in size?
A) ROM
B) Cache
C) Hard Disk
D) Flash Memory
Answer: B

Q260. The sequence of fetch, decode, execute is called?
A) Instruction cycle
B) ALU cycle
C) Control cycle
D) Memory cycle
Answer: A

Q261. Which storage device uses magnetic disks to store data?
A) CD-ROM
B) Hard Disk
C) Flash Drive
D) SSD
Answer: B

Q262. Which device is used to input audio data?
A) Microphone
B) Scanner
C) Keyboard
D) Joystick
Answer: A

Q263. Which type of memory is non-volatile and can be electronically erased and reprogrammed?
A) RAM
B) EEPROM
C) Cache
D) Register
Answer: B

Q264. Which generation of computers is associated with VLSI and personal computing?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: B

Q265. Which device reads marks on answer sheets for exams?
A) OCR
B) OMR
C) MICR
D) Barcode Reader
Answer: B

Q266. Which component of computer is known as temporary memory?
A) ROM
B) RAM
C) Hard Disk
D) Flash Memory
Answer: B

Q267. Which device is used to project computer display onto a wall or screen?
A) Plotter
B) Projector
C) Monitor
D) Printer
Answer: B

Q268. Which of the following is a non-impact printer?
A) Dot Matrix
B) Laser Printer
C) Line Printer
D) Daisy Wheel
Answer: B

Q269. Which memory type is also called firmware?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Registers
Answer: B

Q270. Which logic gate gives output 1 when both inputs are 0?
A) AND
B) OR
C) NOR
D) XOR
Answer: C

Q271. Which unit of CPU controls all operations of computer?
A) ALU
B) Control Unit
C) Memory Unit
D) Input Unit
Answer: B

Q272. Which input device is used to read cheques in banks?
A) MICR
B) OCR
C) Scanner
D) Barcode Reader
Answer: A

Q273. Which computer type is used for large scale scientific computations?
A) Personal Computer
B) Microcomputer
C) Supercomputer
D) Minicomputer
Answer: C

Q274. Which memory type is called volatile memory?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Flash
D) Hard Disk
Answer: A

Q275. Which device is used to read barcodes?
A) OCR
B) OMR
C) Barcode Reader
D) MICR
Answer: C

Q276. Which generation of computers is associated with AI?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: C

Q277. The CPU register temporarily stores?
A) Input data only
B) Instructions or data currently being processed
C) Permanent program data
D) Output data only
Answer: B

Q278. Which of the following is a pointing device?
A) Keyboard
B) Mouse
C) Monitor
D) Printer
Answer: B

Q279. Which device is used for input and output in ATMs?
A) Keyboard
B) Touch Screen
C) Printer
D) Scanner
Answer: B

Q280. Which memory is faster: RAM or Cache?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) Both equal
D) Depends on CPU
Answer: B

Q281. Which memory type stores frequently used instructions for faster access?
A) ROM
B) Cache
C) RAM
D) Hard Disk
Answer: B

Q282. Which device converts digital data into analog signals?
A) ADC
B) DAC
C) Scanner
D) Modem
Answer: B

Q283. Which device converts analog data into digital signals?
A) ADC
B) DAC
C) Scanner
D) Modem
Answer: A

Q284. Which device can be used to input images into a computer?
A) Microphone
B) Scanner
C) Keyboard
D) Joystick
Answer: B

Q285. Which storage device is portable and non-volatile?
A) RAM
B) USB Flash Drive
C) Cache
D) Register
Answer: B

Q286. The first electronic digital computer was?
A) ENIAC
B) UNIVAC
C) IBM 1401
D) EDVAC
Answer: A

Q287. Which type of memory is permanently written and cannot be modified?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Flash
Answer: B

Q288. Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Answer: A

Q289. Which device is used to display output from a computer visually?
A) Monitor
B) Printer
C) Touch Screen
D) Plotter
Answer: A

Q290. Which memory is built into the CPU for very fast access?
A) Cache
B) RAM
C) ROM
D) Hard Disk
Answer: A

Q291. Which input device is used to capture handwritten signatures digitally?
A) OCR
B) Graphics Tablet
C) Scanner
D) Keyboard
Answer: B

Q292. Which device is used to produce printed maps and charts?
A) Plotter
B) Printer
C) Monitor
D) Projector
Answer: A

Q293. Which of the following is a secondary memory?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) Hard Disk
D) Register
Answer: C

Q294. Which CPU component performs arithmetic operations?
A) ALU
B) Control Unit
C) Register
D) Cache
Answer: A

Q295. Which input device reads printed text?
A) OCR
B) OMR
C) MICR
D) Keyboard
Answer: A

Q296. Which generation of computers introduced microprocessors?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: B

Q297. Which memory type is also called firmware?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Flash
Answer: B

Q298. Which logic gate outputs 1 only when inputs are different?
A) AND
B) OR
C) XOR
D) NAND
Answer: C

Q299. Which device reads marks on answer sheets?
A) OCR
B) OMR
C) MICR
D) Barcode Reader
Answer: B

Q300. Which component of CPU decodes instructions?
A) ALU
B) Control Unit
C) RAM
D) ROM
Answer: B

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