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Computer Fundamentals Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

Master Computer Fundamentals with Practice MCQs. Explore our curated collection of Multiple Choice Questions. Ideal for placement and interview preparation, our questions range from basic to advanced, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Computer Fundamentals. Begin your placement preparation journey now!

Q1

Q1 What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

A

To manage and store data permanently

B

To perform calculations and execute instructions

C

To display information to the user

D

To provide network connectivity

Q2

Q2 Which of the following is considered the brain of the computer?

A

RAM

B

Hard Drive

C

CPU

D

Motherboard

Q3

Q3 What is the main purpose of an operating system?

A

To perform calculations

B

To manage computer hardware and software resources

C

To display graphics

D

To store data

Q4

Q4 Which of the following is an input device?

A

Monitor

B

Printer

C

Keyboard

D

Speaker

Q5

Q5 What type of memory is volatile and loses its contents when power is turned off?

A

ROM

B

Flash Memory

C

RAM

D

Hard Drive

Q6

Q6 Which of the following best describes the function of BIOS in a computer system?

A

Manages data storage

B

Initializes hardware during booting

C

Runs applications

D

Provides internet access

Q7

Q7 Which component of the computer is responsible for executing instructions from computer programs?

A

RAM

B

Hard Drive

C

CPU

D

Network Card

Q8

Q8 Which of the following describes the function of the motherboard in a computer system?

A

Stores data

B

Processes instructions

C

Connects and allows communication between various components

D

Displays output

Q9

Q9 Which of the following is the correct binary representation of the decimal number 10?

A

1010

B

1001

C

1100

D

1110

Q10

Q10 A user reports that their computer is running slowly and often freezes.
What is the most likely cause of this issue?

A

The computer's hardware is outdated

B

The operating system is not updated

C

The computer has insufficient RAM or a failing hard drive

D

The computer's graphics card is faulty

Q11

Q11 What is the base of the binary number system?

A

2

B

8

C

10

D

16

Q12

Q12 Which of the following number systems is commonly used in digital electronics and computing?

A

Decimal

B

Binary

C

Octal

D

Hexadecimal

Q13

Q13 In the hexadecimal number system, which digit follows 9?

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Q14

Q14 What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 5?

A

0010

B

0101

C

1001

D

1101

Q15

Q15 Which of the following best describes the octal number system?

A

Base-2

B

Base-8

C

Base-10

D

Base-16

Q16

Q16 Convert the binary number 1101 to its decimal equivalent.

A

10

B

11

C

12

D

13

Q17

Q17 What is the hexadecimal representation of the binary number 1111?

A

9

B

A

C

B

D

F

Q18

Q18 How many unique values can be represented by 4 bits in binary?

A

8

B

12

C

16

D

32

Q19

Q19 Which of the following is the correct binary representation of the decimal number 20?

A

10100

B

10010

C

11010

D

11100

Q20

Q20 Convert the decimal number 7 to its binary equivalent.

A

0010

B

0100

C

0111

D

1000

Q21

Q21 Convert the hexadecimal number A3 to its binary equivalent.

A

10100011

B

11010011

C

10011100

D

10110101

Q22

Q22 A student converts a binary number 101010 to decimal but gets the result as 41.
What is the correct result?

A

34

B

40

C

42

D

44

Q23

Q23 Which component of a computer is responsible for processing data?

A

RAM

B

CPU

C

Motherboard

D

Hard Drive

Q24

Q24 What type of device is a keyboard?

A

Input

B

Output

C

Storage

D

Processing

Q25

Q25 Which component stores the operating system and files for long-term use?

A

RAM

B

CPU

C

Hard Drive

D

Power Supply

Q26

Q26 What is the purpose of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?

A

To process data

B

To store data

C

To provide power to the computer

D

To display images

Q27

Q27 Which of the following best describes the function of a motherboard?

A

Stores data

B

Connects all components and allows communication

C

Processes data

D

Provides power

Q28

Q28 Which component is primarily responsible for cooling the CPU?

A

RAM

B

Power Supply

C

Fan/Heat Sink

D

Motherboard

Q29

Q29 What is the main function of the RAM in a computer system?

A

To store data permanently

B

To execute instructions

C

To provide temporary storage for active processes

D

To connect components

Q30

Q30 Which of the following is the binary representation of the command to access the first byte of memory?

A

00000001

B

00000000

C

11111111

D

10000000

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