Q1 Easy
A mid-range computer used for specialized tasks like engineering design and video editing is called a:
A Microcomputer B Minicomputer C Workstation D Palmtop
Q2 Easy
Which of the following is a volatile memory that loses all data when the computer is switched off?
A RAM B Hard Disk Drive C Solid State Drive D ROM
Q3 Easy
A portable computer that can be operated on battery power and fits on a lap is classified as a:
A Desktop B Tablet C Laptop D Palmtop
Q4 Easy
Which type of computer is specifically designed to serve multiple clients over a network?
A Workstation B Server C Standalone PC D Terminal
Q5 Easy
Which of the following computers is an example of the first generation?
A IBM PC B Apple Macintosh C UNIVAC D Intel Core Processor
Q6 Easy
Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes as the primary electronic component?
A First Generation (1946-1956) B Second Generation (1956-1963) C Third Generation (1963-1971) D Fourth Generation (1971-1980)
Q7 Easy
Which type of computer is designed for a single user and is commonly used in homes and offices?
A Personal Computer (PC) B Mainframe Computer C Supercomputer D Server
Q8 Easy
Which category of computer is used for performing extremely complex scientific calculations and weather forecasting?
A Laptop B Supercomputer C Tablet D Minicomputer
Q9 Easy
Which characteristic best defines the fourth generation of computers (1971-1980)?
A Use of vacuum tubes B Introduction of microprocessors and personal computers C Exclusive use of transistors only D Mechanical switching devices
Q10 Easy
Which device is used to convert digital computer output into printed documents?
A Scanner B Printer C Joystick D Microphone
Q11 Easy
A barcode scanner used at retail stores is classified as which type of device?
A Output device only B Storage device C Input device D Processing device
Q12 Easy
Which of the following devices outputs data in audio format?
A Microphone B Speaker C Webcam D Touchpad
Q13 Easy
A touchscreen on an ATM machine functions as which type of device?
A Output device only B Input and Output device both C Storage device D Processing device
Q14 Easy
Which technology replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers?
A Microprocessors B Transistors C Integrated Circuits (ICs) D Logic gates
Q15 Easy
The third generation of computers is characterized by the introduction of which key component?
A Vacuum tubes B Transistors C Integrated Circuits (ICs) D Microprocessors
Q16 Easy
In which decade was the first general-purpose electronic computer, ENIAC, invented?
A 1930s B 1940s C 1950s D 1960s
Q17 Easy
Which of the following is classified as an INPUT device?
A Keyboard B Monitor C Printer D Speaker
Q18 Easy
A computer that processes data for multiple users simultaneously and manages large databases is called a:
A Microcomputer B Mainframe Computer C Minicomputer D Workstation
Q19 Easy
What is the primary function of a mouse in a computer system?
A To display images on screen B To provide pointing and selection input to the computer C To print documents on paper D To store data permanently
Q20 Easy
What is the storage capacity of a standard DVD?
A 650 MB B 4.7 GB C 8 GB D 100 GB
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