MCQ Test for Hardware

1)  What are the 2 main classifications of software? 

a.       Application software and systems software

b.       Utility software and graphics software

c.        Gaming software and business software

d.       Traditional software and Internet based software

2)  What computer hardware is essential for connecting two computers in a Local Area Network?

a.       Modem

b.       Ethernet card

c.        VGA Card

d.       Internet connection

3) Microphone and touch pad are examples of —

1. Output devices
2. Input devices
3. Processing devices
4. Memory devices

4)  Which of the following are names of Internet browsers?

a.       Internet Explorer

b.       Windows Explorer

c.        Netscape Explorer

d.       Netscape Navigator

e.        Opera

5)  Which technology allows two groups of people situated in different countries to hold a meeting and to be able to see and hear each other?

a.       Video Fax

b.       Cable Internet

c.        ISDN

d.       Video Conferencing

e.        Net Conferencing

6)  What is being referred to the following statement?

A small high-speed memory that is used to increase the speed of processing by making current data available to the CPU at a rapid rate

a.       Cache memory

b.       RAM

c.        ROM

d.       Virtual memory

e.        SIMS

7)  What is the function of a modem?

a.       It allows the computer to connect to other computers

b.       It allows the computer to connect to the Internet

c.        It allows color display to function with a VGA display card

d.       It helps attach a printing device to the computer

8)  What is the function of the Num Lock key on the keyboard?

a.       It disables the display of decimal numbers 

b.       It completely jams the number keys in all ways

c.        It disables the display of numbers on the number keypad, and instead enables the other function mentioned on the same key

d.       It disables the display of numbers on the number keypad, and instead enables the F1 to F9 keys that act as number keys

9)  What does the term LAN stand for?

a.       Long area network

b.       Large area network

c.        Local area network

d.       Lean area network

e.        Low area network

10)  If you are looking for information about a certain subject on the Internet, what is the quickest way to get started?

a.       Bulletin boards

b.       Search engines

c.        Affiliate networks

d.       Portal websites

  11)  Through which of the following activities can a computer get infected by a virus?

a.       Installing a new software

b.       Browsing the Internet

c.        Receiving and opening an email

d.       Restarting the computer

  12)  The temporary memory of the computer is stored in _________.

a.       ROM

b.       REM

c.        RAM

d.       BIOS

 13)  What does the term CPU stand for?

a.       Cache processor underutilized

b.       Cost processor utilization

c.        Central processing unit

d.       Central printing unit

 14)  Which of the following printer prints with pins and ribbon?

        a. Plotters     

        b. Laser printer                            

        c. Inkjet printer           

        d. Dot Matrix printer

15)  Which of the following is the most important component of PC?

        a. Main Board

        b. RAM

        c. CPU                          

        d. The System Unit 

16)  One gigabyte equivalent to

a.       1024 bytes           

b.       1024*1024 megabytes

c.        1024 terabyte

d.       1024*1024 kilobyte

      

17) Which of the following is not used as storage device?

        a.  Zip drive  

        b.  External Hard disk

        c.  Compact Disk        

        d.  CPU                         

    

18) Which one of the following statements describes the process of backup?

a.       Restoring work from an older file

b.       Copying a file from your C: drive to your desktop

c.        Keeping copies of data in two locations

d.       Moving a file to a different folder on a hard drive

19)  Software that you can use without the need for any payment is referred to as:

a.       E-ware

b.       Freeware

c.        Shareware

d.       Multi-user software

20)  The World Wide Web is –

a.       All the linked documents that are held on a global network of computer systems

b.       The world-wide e-mail system

c.        The cables and communications satellites that connect systems all over the world

d.       Is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet

21) Where does the computer keep all its working files while working?

a.       In the processor

b.       In RAM

c.        In CD ROM

d.       In Graphics Card

22) Which of the following performs a self-diagnostic check to see whether the computer is working or not during start up?

a.       ROM-BIOS

b.       RAM

c.        Video Memory

d.       CPU

23) Which of the following is a special type of program which loads automatically when you start your computer?

a.       Internet Browser

b.       Database

c.        Operating System

d.       Calculator

24) What are the properties of text documents?

a.       Contain only text

b.       Indicates picture format

c.        There is no formatting information

d.       Both A and C

25) Which of the following best describes a GUI?

a.       A graphics package for technical illustration

b.       Typing in commands to operate a computer

c.        A system using windows, a pointer and icons to operate a computer.

d.       Providing graphical online help to assist a computer user

26)  Which one of these devices can be used both to input and output data?

a.       Touch screen

b.       Light pen

c.        Speaker

d.       Printer

27) Which one of these statements about the speed of connecting to the Internet is true?

a.       The processor speed of the computer affects the speed of data transfer on the Internet 

b.       Data transfer is slower with a digital line than with an analog line

c.        The speed of data transfer does not vary significantly with the time of day 

d.       A 14.4 Kbps modem transfers data more slowly than a 56.6Kbps modem

28) Which statement about computers and the environment is true?

a.       Running an animated screensaver saves power

b.       Printer toner cartridges are dangerous for users and the environment

c.        You can recycle paper from a laser printer

d.       Laptops on standby use more electricity than when running normally

29) Which one of the following statements about an organization’s information security policy is true?

a.       It only covers the licensing of software applications

b.       It solely deals with data held on computers

c.        It is concerned with the handling of confidential data

d.       It applies to actions of the employer, not the employee

30) Which of the following is an operating system?

1. Microsoft Windows
2. Netscape Navigator
3. Yahoo
4. Microsoft Outlook

31)  The operating frequency of CPU is measured in —

1. Megahertz (MHz)
2. Gigahertz (GHz)
3. Kilobytes
4. Megahertz (MHz) or Gigahertz (GHz)

32) Which one of the following statements about passwords is true?

1. You should use the same password for everything
2. You should write down your password and keep it in a convenient & private place
3. Once you create a password, you can’t change it
4. A password should be known at least by three persons

33) Which one of the following statements about safety precautions applicable to power cables is true when using computers?

1. Faulty cables should be repaired using insulating tape
2. You should shut down your PC by unplugging it from the electricity supply
3. Cables should not be extended across open areas
4. More than one computer should not use the same power socket

34)  The physical components of your computer are referred to as —

1. Software
2. Operating System
3. Hardware
4. Casing

35) A computer virus is a program that:

1. May be detected by anti-virus software
2. Cannot affect programs on a computer
3. Can be avoided if you regularly back up your hard disk
4. Cannot enter your computer unless your computer is on a network

36) The Operating System is loaded into the ___________ when the PC is switched on.

1. MOUSE
2. ROM
3. RAM
4. Hard Disk

37) Which one of the following statements about anti-virus software is true?

1. Anti-virus software can detect all known viruses
2. Anti-virus software can disinfect applications as well as files
3. Before accessing the internet, you need to run a virus check.
4. Deleting an infected file will eliminate the virus.

38) What step should you take to detect new viruses which are constantly appearing?

1. Un-install the antivirus software
2. Keep the antivirus software up-to-date
3. Re-install the Operating System
4. Change the brand of antivirus software everyday

39) Modem is a/an

a.       Input Device

b.       Output Device

c.        Both A and B

d.       None  

40) Which of the following device(s) takes part in two-way communication?

a.        Modem  

b.        Digital Camera

c.         Web Cam

d.        Both A and C

41) In general, which one of these computer types is the most powerful?

a.        Mainframe Computer

b.        Laptop

c.         Server

d.        Personal Computer

42) Which statement about computers and the environment is true?

a.       You can’t recycle paper form an inkjet printer

b.       Using an animated screensaver saves power.      

c.        If a PC needs to be left on, you won’t save energy by switching off the monitor.  

d.       Laptops on standby use less electricity than when running normally.

43) Which one of the following statements best describes an Extranet?

a.       A network used to share data within a single organization

b.       An extra-fast intranet within a single organization

c.        A very large intranet used by the general public

d.       None of the above

44) Which one of the following statements about anti-virus software is NOT correct?

a.       Anti-virus software can detect known viruses.

b.       Anti-virus software can disinfect applications as well as files.

c.        Deleting an infected file will eliminate the virus.

d.       You should keep your anti-virus software up-to-date regularly.

45) Which one of the following statements about the use of e-commerce is true?

a.       An internet connection is optional for e-commerce

b.       Transactions can occur anywhere in the world where Internet & other e-commerce facilities are present

c.        Customers can only pay by e-mailing credit card details

d.      Customers give up the right to return unsatisfactory goods

    

46) How do viruses spread from one computer to another?  

a.       Through a physically sick user of the computer

b.       Via the use of infected disks

c.        Through internet or intranet

d.       Both B. and C.

47) Which one of the statements correctly completes the following sentence? A computer’s operating system

a.       does not control devices such as printers that are connected to the PC.  

b.       is the hardware the computer uses to run software.  

c.        is not necessary on some very powerful personal computers.

d.       enables ALL the other programs to run.

48) Which is the extension of a file text file?

a.       .exe

b.       .DLL

c.        .txt 

d.       .PDF

49)  A firewall is a …………

a.       Software

b.       Hardware

c.        Software & Hardware

d.       Machine

50) Which one of the following statements applies to PSTN?

a. A network designed to transmit high-speed digital data

b. It’s the Internet email system

c. It’s a form of satellite communication

d. The public analogue telephone network

   

51) What does the abbreviation "WAN" stand for?

a. World Application Network

b. World Area Navigation

c. Wide Algorithm of Number

Wide Area Network

52) What does the term "ICT" stand for?

                    a. Information and Communication Technology

    b. Internet Communication Term

    c. Internal Cycle Technology

    d. Internal Communication Terminology