MCQs Bank

1. What is the purpose of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology?

A. To recognize and convert text into machine-readable text.
B. To create 3D models of physical objects.
C. To read data from magnetic stripes on cards.
D. To scan images into the computer.
Correct Answer: A

2. Which input device is used in banks to recognize characters written at the bottom of cheques?
A. Microphone
B. Optical Mark Reader (OMR)
C. Magnetic Ink Character Reader (MICR)
D. Smart Card Reader
Correct Answer: C

3. Which of the following devices is used to detect marks on a special data entry form?
A. 3D Scanner
B. Optical Mark Reader (OMR)
C. Mouse
D. Keyboard
Correct Answer: B

4. What is the main purpose of a Magnetic Stripe Card Reader?

A. To capture 3D models
B. To read data encoded on the magnetic stripe of cards
C. To recognize characters on cheques
D. To scan documents
Correct Answer: B

5. What is the primary function of a Smart Card Reader?

A. To read books electronically
B. To access information stored and perform secure transactions
C. To scan documents into the computer
D. To capture 3D models
Correct Answer: B

6. What does the term 'OCR' stand for?

A. Optical Character Recognition
B. Online Chat Reader
C. Output Character Recognition
D. Operating Character Reader
Correct Answer: A

7. What is the function of a trackball?

A. To make images more accurate than a mouse
B. To print documents
C. To record sound data
D. To read magnetic stripes on cards
Correct Answer: A

8. Which of the following is NOT a category of software?

A. Operating Systems
B. Application Software
C. Storage Software
 D. Programming Software
Correct Answer: C

9. What can be transferred easily through a network?

A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Both Hardware and Software
D. Neither Hardware nor Software
Correct Answer: B

10. What is the purpose of a Digital Camera as an input device?

A. To capture 3D models
B. To store images on film
C. To record images digitally for computer use
D. To scan text documents into the computer
Correct Answer: C

11. What are the two main forms of output?

A. Soft Copy and Soft Surface
B. Hard Copy and Soft Copy
C. Hard Surface and Soft Surface
D. Hard Copy and Hard Surface
Answer: B

12. Which of the following is NOT a type of printer?

A. Inkjet Printer
B. CRT Printer
C. Laser Printer
D. Dot Matrix Printer
Answer: B

13. What is the function of a monitor as an output device?

A. Producing physical copies of digital documents.
B. Displaying visual information, including text, images, and videos.
C. Creating three-dimensional objects from digital models.
D. Outputting audio from a computer.
Answer: B

14. Which type of printer is known for being the fastest, silent, and high-quality?
A. Inkjet Printer
B. Laser Printer
C. Dot Matrix Printer
D. 3D Printer
Answer: B

15. What is the primary factor determining printer quality in dot matrix printers?
A. Number of Pins in the Printer Head
B. Size of the Printer
C. Printing Speed
D. Type of Paper Used
Answer: A

16. Which component of a microprocessor performs arithmetic and logical operations?

A. RAM
B. ALU
 C. CU
D. ROM
Correct Answer: B

17. What types of operations can an ALU perform?

A. Only arithmetic operations
B. Only logical operations
C. Arithmetic, logical, and comparison operations
D. Only comparison operations
Correct Answer: C

18. Which type of memory is permanent and assembled during manufacturing time?
A. RAM
B. Flash Memory
C. PROM
D. Hard Drive
Correct Answer: C

19. Which memory type is used in devices like USB drives and memory cards?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Flash Memory
D. EPROM
Correct Answer: C

20. Which component of a computer's CPU performs addition and subtraction?

A. ALU
B. CU
C. Registers
D. RAM
Correct Answer: A

21. Which storage device uses laser beam technology to store data?
A. Magnetic Tape
B. Magnetic Disk
C. Optical Disk
D. Flash Memory
Correct Answer: C

22. Which type of memory can be programmed only once and can never be changed?
A. EPROM
B. EEPROM
C. PROM
D. Flash Memory
Correct Answer: C

23. What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer?

A. Manage input devices
B. Store data permanently
C. Connect all hardware components
D. Control output devices
Correct Answer: C

24. Which type of memory can be erased and reprogrammed electrically without deleting existing
data?
 A. EPROM
B. Flash Memory
C. PROM
D. RAM
Correct Answer: B

25. What does ROM stand for in the context of memory?

A. Random Operation Memory
B. Read Only Memory
C. Rapid Output Memory
D. Real-time Operating Memory
Correct Answer: B

26. Which component of a microprocessor fetches instructions from memory and decodes them?
A. ALU
B. Control Unit (CU)
C. Registers
D. RAM
Correct Answer: B

27. What is the primary purpose of RAM in a computer system?

A. Store data permanently
B. Store temporary data during processing
C. Manage CPU operations
D. Control input devices
Correct Answer: B

28. What is the primary difference between RAM and ROM?

A. RAM is volatile, and ROM is non-volatile
B. RAM is read-only, and ROM is read-and-write
C. RAM is permanent, and ROM is temporary
D. RAM is non-volatile, and ROM is volatile
Correct Answer: A

29. What is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a microprocessor?
A. Manage CPU operations
B. Perform arithmetic and logical operations on input data
C. Store data permanently
D. Control input devices
Correct Answer: B

30. Which of the following is NOT a component of a microprocessor?

A. ALU
B. CU
C. Registers
D. Memory
Correct Answer: D

31. The CU is responsible for which of the following tasks?

A. Fetching instructions from memory
B. Decoding instructions
C. Coordinating the actions of other hardware components
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
32. Which of the following types of memory is volatile?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A

33. Which type of secondary storage is the fastest?

A. Magnetic tape
B. Magnetic disk
C. Optical disk
D. Solid-state drive (SSD)
Correct Answer: D

34. Which of the following is NOT a component of a motherboard?

A. CPU socket
B. RAM slots
C. Expansion slots
D. Hard drive
Correct Answer: D

35. Which component of the motherboard allows users to add additional hardware components to
their computer system?
A. CPU socket
B. RAM slots
C. Expansion slots
D. Chipset
Correct Answer: C

36. What is software?

A. Physical component of a computer
B. Set of instructions to perform specific tasks
C. Hardware of a computer
D. Operating System
Answer: B)

37. What are the two main types of software?

A. Hardware Software and Application Software
B. System Software and Hardware Software
C. System Software and Application Software
D. Operating System and Application Software
Answer: C)

38. Which of the following is a utility software?

A. Microsoft Word
B. Adobe Photoshop
C. Antivirus Software
D. Google Chrome
Answer: C)

39. What do translators do in programming languages?

A. Convert high-level language programs into machine code
B. Manage computer hardware resources
C. Create documents and spreadsheets
 D. Play media files
Answer: A)

40. Which generation of computers introduced integrated circuits (ICs)?

A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
Answer: C)

41. What innovation marked the Fourth Generation of computers?

A. Introduction of magnetic tapes
B. Introduction of microprocessor
C. Use of vacuum tubes
D. Use of transistors
Answer: B)

42. Which of the following is an example of application software?

A. Android
B. Windows
C. Microsoft Word
D. Operating System
Answer: C)

43. Which of the following is a function of utility software?

A. Managing computer hardware and software resources
B. Creating and editing documents
C. Playing video files
D. Helping manage and maintain a computer system
Answer: D)

44. Which of the following is a high-level programming language?

A. Machine code
B. Assembly language
C. C++
D. Binary code
Answer: C)

45. What is the primary purpose of presentation software?

A. Creating and editing images
B. Creating slideshows
C. Managing emails
D. Playing video files
Answer: B)

46. Which of the following is a first-generation computer component?

A. Transistors
B. Vacuum tubes
C. Microprocessor
D. Integrated circuits
 Answer: B)

47. What is the main function of web browsers?

A. Managing computer hardware and software resources
B. Creating and editing documents
C. Accessing websites
D. Playing video files
Answer: C)

48. What is the primary purpose of supercomputers?

A. Word processing
B. Complex calculations and simulations
C. Internet browsing
D. Graphic design
Answer: B)

49. Which type of computer is smaller than mainframes but more powerful than microcomputers?
A. Supercomputers
B. Mainframe Computers
C. Minicomputers
D. Microcomputers
Answer: C)

50. What is the distinguishing feature of laptop computers?

A. Large screen
B. Portable with built-in screen and keyboard
C. Touchscreen interface
D. Stationary desktop setup
Answer: B)

51. Which of the following is a server's primary function in a network?

A. Gaming
B. Managing network resources and providing services
C. Word processing
D. Graphic design
Answer: B)

52. Which type of network is confined to a relatively small geographic area, such as a single building
or a campus?
A. PAN
B. LAN
C. MAN
D. WAN
Answer: B)

53. What does WAN stand for in computer networking?

A. Wide Area Network
B. Wireless Area Network
C. World Area Network
D. Web Area Network
Answer: A)
54. Which component of a data communication system produces the message to be transmitted?
A. Sender
B. Medium
C. Protocol
D. Receiver
Answer: A)

55. What is a protocol in the context of data communication?

A. A set of rules that governs data communications
B. The device that produces the message
C. The message to be transmitted
D. The physical path that the message uses to travel
Answer: A)

56. Which component of a data communication system receives the decoded signal from the
communication media?
A. Sender
B. Message
C. Medium
D. Receiver
Answer: D)

57. What does the term 'LAN' stand for in data communication?
A. Local Area Network
B. Large Area Network
C. Long Area Network
D. Limited Area Network
Answer: A)

58. Which technology is commonly used in PANs for wireless connections?

A. Wi-Fi
B. Bluetooth
C. Ethernet
D. DSL
Answer: B)

59. What is the primary function of a server in a computer network?

A. Complex calculations
B. Managing network resources and providing services
C. Individual use
D. Portable computing
Answer: B)

60. What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 10101?

A. 20
B. 21
C. 22
D. 23
Correct answer: B

61. Convert the decimal number 75 to its binary equivalent.

A. 1001010
 B. 1001011
C. 0100101
D. 1010101
Correct answer: B

62. What is the hexadecimal representation of the binary number 1101101?

A. 4D
B. 6D
C. 8D
D. CD
Correct answer: B

63. Convert the hexadecimal number 3F to its binary equivalent.

A. 00110111
B. 00111111
C. 00111101
D. 00101111
Correct answer: B

64. What is the binary representation of the octal number 50?

A. 101000
B. 000010
C. 111010
D. 011000
Correct answer: A

65. Find the 1's complement of the binary number 110011.

A. 110011
B. 001100
C. 001101
D. 110100
Correct answer: B

66. Find the 2's complement of the binary number 110011.

A. 001101
B. 001100
C. 110100
D. 001011
Correct answer: A

67. Find the 2's complement of the binary number 1111000.

A. 0001101
B. 0001000
C. 1100100
D. 0010011
Correct answer: B

68. What is the result of adding 11111 and 11001 in binary?

A. 110010
B. 110100
C. 110110
D. 111000
Correct answer: D

69. What is the result of multiplying 1010 by 11 in binary?

 A. 11110
B. 101010
C. 11100
D. 11010
Correct answer: A

70. What is the result of 1010 - 111 in binary?

A. 0111
B. 0011
C. 0101
D. 1001
Correct answer: B

71. What is the extension of a Microsoft Word document?

A. xls
B. docx
C. ppt
D. pdf
Answer: B) .docx

72. Which menu contains the 'Save' and 'Save As' options in Microsoft Word?
A. File
B. Edit
C. View
D. Forma
Answer: A) File

73. What is the default font style in Microsoft Word?

A. Arial
B. Times New Roman
C. Calibri
D. Courier New
Answer: C) Calibri

74. What is the function of the 'Bullets' button in the Microsoft Word toolbar?
A. Changes font color
B. Adds bullet points
C. Aligns text to the right
D. Inserts a table
Answer: B) Adds bullet points

75. Which ribbon in Microsoft Word contains the 'Insert Table' option?
A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. References
Answer: B) Insert

76. What does the 'Find and Replace' feature in Microsoft Word allow you to do?
A. Change document language
B. Search for specific text and replace it with another
C. Change font style
D. Insert page numbers
Answer: B) Search for specific text and replace it with another
77. What is the purpose of the 'Spell Check' feature in Microsoft Word?
A. Adjusts font size
B. Checks for grammatical errors
C. Inserts page breaks
D. Inserts hyperlinks
Answer: B) Checks for grammatical errors

78. Which keyboard shortcut is used to cut selected text in Microsoft Word?
A. Ctrl + X
B. Ctrl + C
C. Ctrl + V
D. Ctrl + A
Answer: A) Ctrl + X

79. What is the shortcut for undoing multiple actions in Microsoft Word?
A. Ctrl + Y
B. Ctrl + Z
C. Ctrl + A
D. Ctrl + U
Answer: A) Ctrl + Y

80. To open a new document quickly in Microsoft Word, what is the keyboard shortcut?
A. Ctrl + N
B. Ctrl + O
C. Ctrl + S
D. Ctrl + P
Answer: A) Ctrl + N

81. To quickly select the entire document in Microsoft Word, which shortcut should you use?
A. Ctrl + A
B. Ctrl + S
C. Ctrl + C
D. Ctrl + P
Answer: A) Ctrl + A

82. What is the default extension of an Excel 2016 workbook?

A. .xls
B. .xlsx
C. .xlsm
D. .exl
Answer: b) .xlsx

83. Which function is used to add up a range of cells in Excel?

A. =SUM
B. =ADD
C. =TOTAL
D. =RANGE
Answer: a) =SUM

84. What does the term "cell reference" in Excel refer to?
A. The phone number of a person in the cell
B. The address of a cell
C. The content inside a cell
D. The font used in a cell
Answer: b) The address of a cell
85. In Excel, what does the function VLOOKUP do?
A. Vertical Lookup
B. Variable Lookup
C. Value Lookup
D. View Lookup
Answer: a) Vertical Lookup

86. What is the default file extension for saving a PowerPoint presentation in the latest version?
A. .pptx
B. .pptm
C. .pps
D. .potx
Answer: a) .pptx

87. How can you start the slideshow in PowerPoint?

A. F5 key
B. Shift + F5
C. Ctrl + F5
D. Alt + F5
Answer: a) F5

88. Which type of relationship can be established between two tables in Microsoft Access?
A. One-to-One
B. One-to-Many
C. Many-to-One
D. Many-to-Many
Answer: b) One-to-Many

89. Which object in Access is used to create a user-friendly interface for data entry and manipulation?
A. Form
B. Table
C. Query
D. Report
Answer: a) Form

90. What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Access?

A. Word processing
B. Spreadsheet calculations
C. Database management
D. Graphic design
Answer: c) Database management