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Introduction to computers Theory exam
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1. What is a computer?
A) A device that only stores information
B) An electronic device that processes data
C) A machine used only for gaming
D) A tool for writing only
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?
A) It can store and retrieve data
B) It operates manually
C) It processes data
D) It follows instructions
3.Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
a) Windows
b) Linux
c) Java
d) macOS Answer
4.What is the main purpose of an operating system?
a) Convert high-level language to machine language
b) Manage computer hardware and software resources
c) Connect to the internet
d) None of the above
5.Which of the following is an example of system software?
A) Microsoft Word
B) Google Chrome
C) Windows 10
D) Photoshop
6.Which software helps in managing files and folders?
A) Web browser
B) File explorer
C) Spreadsheet software
D) Video editing software
7. What type of software is used to protect computers from viruses?
A) Compiler
B) Antivirus software
C) System software
D) Web browser
8.What does "booting" a computer mean?
A) Turning off the computer
B) Restarting a software program
C) Loading the operating system into RAM
D) Installing new software
9.Which type of software allows users to communicate over the internet?
A) Web browser
B) Text editor
C) System software
D) Firmware
10.What is the primary function of word processing software?
a) Editing and formatting text
b) Creating and managing databases
c) Designing web pages
d) Writing programming code
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11.Which of the following is an example of word processing software?
a) Microsoft Word
b) Microsoft Excel
c) Microsoft PowerPoint
d) Adobe Photoshop
12.Which of the following is NOT a text formatting option in Word?
a) Italics
b) Bold
c) Sort
d) Underline
13.Which of the following is an example of spreadsheet software?
a) Microsoft Excel
b) Microsoft Word
c) Microsoft PowerPoint
d) Adobe Illustrator
14.What is the intersection of a row and a column in Excel called?
a) Cell
b) Field
c) Record
d) Table
15.What symbol is used for formulas in Excel?
a) &
b) =
c) #
d) $
16.Which function is used to find the average of a range of numbers?
a) MIN()
b) MAX()
c) SUM()
d) AVERAGE()
17.Which function finds the highest number in a range?
a) MIN()
b) AVERAGE()
c) MAX()
d) COUNT()
18.What is Microsoft PowerPoint used for?
a) Creating spreadsheets
b) Making presentations
c) Writing documents
d) Designing web pages
19.What is a slide in PowerPoint?
a) A page in a presentation
b) A table
c) A text document
d) A spreadsheet
20.What feature is used to apply movement to objects in a slide?
a) Transition
b) Animation
c) Design
d) Layout
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21.What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?
a) Store data
b) Process instructions
c) Display images
d) Connect to the internet
22.Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?
a) Hard Drive
b) RAM
c) SSD
d) ROM
23.Which device is used as an input device?
a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Keyboard
d) Speaker
24.What does HDD stand for in computer hardware?
a) High Definition Display
b) Hard Disk Drive
c) High-Density Disk
d) Hybrid Data Device
25.Which of these is the fastest type of memory?
a) ROM
b) SSD
c) RAM
d) Cache memory
26.Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?
a) RAM
b) Cache
c) Hard Disk
d) CPU
27.Which storage device is used to permanently store data?
a) RAM
b) SSD
c) Cache Memory
d) Register
28.Which type of storage is commonly used in USB flash drives?
a) HDD
b) Magnetic tape
c) Flash memory
d) Optical disk
29.Which storage medium is NOT used for primary memory?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) SSD
d) Registers
30.A CD-ROM is an example of what type of storage?
a) Magnetic
b) Optical
c) Solid-State
d) Cloud
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31.What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?
a) To provide power
b) To connect and allow communication between components
c) To store data permanently
d) To display graphics
32.Which component is mounted directly on the motherboard?
a) Hard Drive
b) RAM
c) USB Flash Drive
d) Power Supply
33.What does BIOS stand for?
a) Binary Input Output System
b) Basic Integrated Operating System
c) Basic Input Output System
d) Built-In Operating System
34.Which component supplies power to all computer components?
a) Motherboard
b) Power Supply Unit
c) CPU
d) RAM
35.Which of the following is NOT an input device?
a) Mouse
b) Scanner
c) Speaker
d) Microphone
36.Which device allows multiple computers to connect to a network?
a) Modem
b) Switch
c) Router
d) Repeater
37.What is the brain of the computer?
A) Monitor
B) CPU
C) Keyboard
D) Mouse
38.Which of the following is an output device?
A) Mouse
B) Keyboard
C) Printer
D) Scanner
39.The physical parts of a computer are called
A) Software
B) Hardware
C) Data
D) Operating System
40.What is the primary function of an operating system?
A) To control hardware and manage software resources
B) To edit text documents
C) To play videos
D) To store data
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41.Which of the following is NOT an input device?
A) Scanner
B) Mouse
C) Speaker
D) Keyboard
42.What is the full form of CPU?
A) Central Processing Unit
B) Computer Processing Unit
C) Central Programming Unit
D) Central Peripheral Unit
43.What does RAM stand for?
A) Read Access Memory
B) Random Access Memory
C) Remote Access Memory
D) Rapid Application Memory
44.What does GUI stand for?
A) Graphical User Interface
B) General Utility Interface
C) Global User Interaction
D) Graphical Utility Integration
45.Which device is used to store data permanently?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Hard Disk
D) Cache
46.Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?
A) Google Drive
B) Hard Disk
C) USB Flash Drive
D) RAM
47.What is an IP address used for?
A) Identifying a computer on a network
B) Running a program
C) Storing files
D) Connecting a monitor
48.Which of the following is NOT a common application of computers in education?
A) Online learning platforms
B) Virtual simulations
C) Automated medical surgeries
D) Computer-based training
49.How are computers used in healthcare?
A) Diagnosing diseases
B) Storing patient records
C) Assisting in surgeries
D) All of the above
50.Computers in agriculture are used for?
A) Weather forecasting
B) Crop monitoring
C) Automated irrigation
D) All of the above
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