Basic Computer Course Test

**Total Marks: 40**

**Time: 1 Hour**

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

**Each question carries 1 mark.**

Question Options
What does CPU stand for? a) Central Processing Unit b) Central
Performance Unit c) Computer Processing
Unit d) Central Protocol Unit
Which device is used for input? a) Printer b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Speaker
What is the main purpose of RAM? a) Permanent data storage b) Temporary
data storage during processing c) To
display output d) To control input devices
Which of the following is an operating a) MS Word b) Linux c) Excel d)
system? PowerPoint
Which is a portable storage device? a) HDD b) SSD c) USB Drive d) RAM
The first generation of computers used: a) Transistors b) Vacuum Tubes c)
Integrated Circuits d) Microprocessors
Which is an example of application a) Windows b) Linux c) Photoshop d)
software? BIOS
What does IoT stand for? a) Internet of Things b) Input-Output
Technology c) Intelligent Operating Tools
d) Internet Over Technology
Which shortcut key is used to save a file? a) Ctrl + S b) Ctrl + P c) Ctrl + V d) Ctrl + A
What does LAN stand for? a) Large Area Network b) Local Area
Network c) Line Access Network d)
Linked Area Network
Which device is used to display the output a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d)
of a computer? Scanner
What does SSD stand for? a) Solid State Device b) Standard Storage
Disk c) Solid State Drive d) Secure Storage
Drive
Which software is used to create a) MS Word b) MS PowerPoint c) MS Excel
presentations? d) MS Access
Which device helps with data processing in a) RAM b) CPU c) USB Drive d) HDD
a computer?
Which generation of computers introduced a) Second Generation b) Third Generation
microprocessors? c) Fourth Generation d) Fifth Generation
What is an example of system software? a) Microsoft Excel b) Antivirus Software c)
Windows Operating System d) Adobe
Photoshop
Which of the following is an output device? a) Mouse b) Printer c) Keyboard d)
 Scanner
What does GUI stand for? a) General User Interface b) Graphical User
Interaction c) Graphical User Interface d)
General Unified Interface
Which of these is NOT a type of network? a) LAN b) WAN c) WLAN d) DNS
Which is the primary purpose of the MS a) Word processing b) Spreadsheet
Access software? management c) Presentation creation d)
Database management
What does HTTP stand for? a) Hyperlink Transfer Protocol b)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol c) High-
Transfer Text Protocol d) Hypertext
Transmission Protocol
Which device is used to connect multiple a) Router b) Monitor c) Keyboard d)
networks? Printer
Which component is responsible for a) HDD b) CPU c) RAM d) ROM
executing instructions?
Which of the following is an example of a) Hard Disk b) USB c) RAM d) CD
primary memory?
What is phishing? a) Creating a fake website to steal
information b) Securing data from threats
c) Debugging computer software d)
Networking two devices
What is the primary function of an a) Process user input b) Protect against
antivirus software? malware c) Enhance system performance
d) Increase storage space
Which shortcut key is used to select all a) Ctrl + S b) Ctrl + V c) Ctrl + A d) Ctrl + Z
content in a document?
Which programming language is a) C++ b) Python c) Java d) Assembly
considered beginner-friendly?
What does Ctrl + Z do in most applications? a) Redo the last action b) Undo the last
action c) Save the document d) Close the
application
Which software is primarily used for a) MS Word b) MS Excel c) MS Access d)
numerical calculations? MS PowerPoint

Section B: Short Answer Questions

**Each question carries 2 marks.**

1. 1. Explain the difference between hardware and software with examples.

2. 2. What are the primary uses of MS Excel?
3. 3. Define the term "Cloud Computing." Mention one advantage.
4. 4. List two types of network connections and briefly explain each.
5. 5. Why is cybersecurity important? Provide one example of a security measure.