Computer basics

Q1. In a computer system, ____ is processed.

a) Program b) Data
c) Information d) CPU

Q2. The brain of the computer is the

a) Memory b) I/O unit
c) CPU d) Disks

Q3. Which one is faster memory type?

a) Primary b) Secondary
c) Disks d) All have same speed

Q4. Which unit governs the working of all other units?

a) ALU b) Memory
c) CU d) I/O unit

Q5. Which is the costliest of the memories?

a) Primary memory b) Secondary memory
c) Pen drive d) CD

Q6. The input unit of a computer

a) Feeds data to the CPU or memory
b) Retrieves data from the CPU
c) Directs all other units
d) All of these

Q7. Arithmetic logic unit

I. Perform arithmetic operations
II. store data
III. perform comparisons

Of the above correct answer is

a) I only b) III only
c) I and II d) I and III
Q8. Which can read data and convert them to a form that a
computer can use?
a) ALU b) Storage
c) Control unit d) Input unit

Q9. Floppy disk in a computer system is

a) Hardware b) Software
c) Compiler d) Main memory

Q10. Auxiliary memory is

a) Memory slot b) Extended memory
c) Secondary memory c) Cache memory

Q11. Computer cannot do anything without a

a) Mouse b) Keyboard
c) Monitor d) Program

Q12. A computer processes information

a) Automatically b) As directed by operator
c) At once d) Gradually and eventually

Answers:

1. a) b) c) d)
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12. a) b) c) d)