Basics of Computer Science
1. Which of the following is the brain of the computer?
a) RAM
b) CPU
c) Hard Drive
d) GPU
Answer: b) CPU
2. What does RAM stand for?
a) Read Access Memory
b) Random Access Memory
c) Reliable Access Module
d) Random Allocation Module
Answer: b) Random Access Memory
3. Which type of software controls the hardware of a computer?
a) System Software
b) Application Software
c) Malware
d) Firmware
Answer: a) System Software
4. Which of the following is volatile memory?
a) ROM
b) SSD
c) RAM
d) HDD
Answer: c) RAM
5. Binary number system uses which two digits?
a) 0 and 9
b) 1 and 9
c) 0 and 1
d) 1 and 2
Answer: c) 0 and 1
Networking
6. Which protocol is used to browse the web?
a) FTP
b) HTTP
c) SMTP
d) DHCP
Answer: b) HTTP
7. What does IP stand for in networking?
a) Internal Protocol
b) Internet Protocol
c) Integrated Protocol
d) Initial Protocol
Answer: b) Internet Protocol
8. Which device is used to connect multiple computers in a network?
a) Router
b) Switch
c) Modem
d) Printer
Answer: b) Switch
9. What does DNS stand for?
a) Domain Numbering System
b) Direct Network Service
c) Domain Name System
d) Distributed Network System
Answer: c) Domain Name System
10. The OSI model has how many layers?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: c) 7
Operating Systems
11. Which of the following is not an operating system?
a) Windows
b) Linux
c) Oracle
d) macOS
Answer: c) Oracle
12. The primary purpose of an operating system is to:
a) Manage software applications
b) Handle user inputs and outputs
c) Manage computer hardware resources
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
13. What is the full form of GUI?
a) Graphic User Interface
b) Graphical User Integration
c) Graphic Universal Interaction
d) General User Interface
Answer: a) Graphic User Interface
14. Which of the following is a command-line operating system?
a) Windows
b) DOS
c) macOS
d) Android
Answer: b) DOS
15. A collection of programs that control a computer is called:
a) Software
b) Firmware
c) Hardware
d) Peripheral
Answer: a) Software
MS Office
16. Which shortcut key is used to copy text in MS Word?
a) Ctrl + X
b) Ctrl + V
c) Ctrl + C
d) Ctrl + Z
Answer: c) Ctrl + C
17. Which function is used to calculate the sum of a range in MS Excel?
a) =SUM()
b) =ADD()
c) =TOTAL()
d) =COUNT()
Answer: a) =SUM()
18. In PowerPoint, which shortcut is used to start a slideshow?
a) F2
b) F5
c) F7
d) F10
Answer: b) F5
19. What is the extension of an MS Excel file?
a) .docx
b) .pptx
c) .xlsx
d) .pdf
Answer: c) .xlsx
20. Which feature in MS Word is used to align text evenly between margins?
a) Left Align
b) Right Align
c) Center Align
d) Justify
Answer: d) Justify
Programming Basics
21. Which of the following is not a programming language?
a) Python
b) HTML
c) Java
d) C++
Answer: b) HTML
22. What does 'HTML' stand for?
a) HyperText Markup Language
b) HighText Machine Language
c) HyperText Markdown Language
d) HyperTool Markup Language
Answer: a) HyperText Markup Language
23. Which symbol is used to end a statement in C language?
a) .
b) ;
c) :
d) ,
Answer: b) ;
24. What is the full form of IDE in programming?
a) Integrated Development Environment
b) Integrated Design Environment
c) Initial Development Engine
d) Interactive Development Editor
Answer: a) Integrated Development Environment
25. In Python, what data type does the function type(3.14) return?
a) int
b) float
c) str
d) complex
Answer: b) float
Cybersecurity
26. A computer program that replicates itself is called a:
a) Trojan
b) Virus
c) Worm
d) Spyware
Answer: c) Worm
27. What does SSL stand for?
a) Secure Socket Layer
b) Secured System Link
c) System Security Level
d) Secure Server Layer
Answer: a) Secure Socket Layer
28. What is the purpose of a firewall?
a) To enhance hardware performance
b) To block unauthorized access
c) To repair system errors
d) To encrypt data
Answer: b) To block unauthorized access
29. Phishing attacks are targeted towards:
a) Hardware systems
b) Websites
c) Users' personal information
d) Network hardware
Answer: c) Users' personal information
30. Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
a) Ransomware
b) Spyware
c) Adware
d) Firmware
Answer: d) Firmware
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Basics of Computer Science
1. Which of the following is the brain of the computer?
a) RAM
b) CPU
c) ROM
d) Cache
Answer: b) CPU
2. What does RAM stand for?
a) Random Access Memory
b) Read-Only Memory
c) Random Allocation Memory
d) Read-Always Memory
Answer: a) Random Access Memory
3. Which of the following is an input device?
a) Printer
b) Monitor
c) Keyboard
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Keyboard
4. Which memory type is non-volatile?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache
d) Register
Answer: b) ROM
5. Binary code consists of:
a) 0s and 2s
b) 1s and 2s
c) 0s and 1s
d) 1s and 9s
Answer: c) 0s and 1s
6. Hexadecimal number system uses how many digits?
a) 8
b) 12
c) 16
d) 32
Answer: c) 16
7. What does the term 'bit' stand for?
a) Binary Term
b) Binary Digit
c) Bitwise Operation
d) Byte Unit
Answer: b) Binary Digit
8. Cache memory is used to:
a) Store frequently used data
b) Enhance ROM performance
c) Replace hard drives
d) Manage system errors
Answer: a) Store frequently used data
9. Which type of memory is used for temporary storage?
a) ROM
b) RAM
c) HDD
d) SSD
Answer: b) RAM
10. Which of the following is not an output device?
a) Printer
b) Monitor
c) Speaker
d) Keyboard
Answer: d) Keyboard
Operating Systems
11. Which operating system is open-source?
a) Windows
b) macOS
c) Linux
d) DOS
Answer: c) Linux
12. Which layer of an operating system interacts directly with hardware?
a) Shell
b) Kernel
c) Application
d) User Interface
Answer: b) Kernel
13. Which is an example of a mobile operating system?
a) Ubuntu
b) Android
c) Windows 10
d) macOS
Answer: b) Android
14. Which Windows feature allows users to manage files and folders?
a) Control Panel
b) Task Manager
c) File Explorer
d) Command Prompt
Answer: c) File Explorer
15. The primary purpose of an operating system is to:
a) Perform calculations
b) Manage hardware and software resources
c) Design software applications
d) Edit videos
Answer: b) Manage hardware and software resources
16. What is the command to list files in Linux?
a) list
b) dir
c) ls
d) show
Answer: c) ls
17. Virtual memory is a feature of:
a) Hardware
b) Operating System
c) Network
d) BIOS
Answer: b) Operating System
18. In Windows, what does Ctrl+Alt+Del do?
a) Shuts down the computer
b) Opens Task Manager
c) Restarts the computer
d) Opens File Explorer
Answer: b) Opens Task Manager
19. Which is a feature of multitasking operating systems?
a) Executes one program at a time
b) Supports multiple users simultaneously
c) Executes multiple programs concurrently
d) Does not require user interaction
Answer: c) Executes multiple programs concurrently
20. Which Linux command is used to display the current directory?
a) pwd
b) cd
c) mkdir
d) locate
Answer: a) pwd
Networking
21. What does DNS stand for?
a) Domain Network System
b) Distributed Name Service
c) Domain Name System
d) Data Network System
Answer: c) Domain Name System
22. What does HTTP stand for?
a) HyperText Transfer Protocol
b) High Text Transfer Protocol
c) HyperTool Text Protocol
d) HyperText Transfer Process
Answer: a) HyperText Transfer Protocol
23. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing?
a) Transport
b) Network
c) Data Link
d) Application
Answer: b) Network
24. What is the IP address range of Class A?
a) 0.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255
b) 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255
c) 192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255
d) 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255
Answer: a) 0.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255
25. Which device is used to connect multiple networks?
a) Switch
b) Hub
c) Router
d) Repeater
Answer: c) Router
26. Which protocol is used for sending emails?
a) FTP
b) SMTP
c) HTTP
d) IMAP
Answer: b) SMTP
27. Which layer of the OSI model encrypts data?
a) Network
b) Presentation
c) Session
d) Data Link
Answer: b) Presentation
28. Which IP version has an address size of 128 bits?
a) IPv4
b) IPv5
c) IPv6
d) IPv7
Answer: c) IPv6
29. What is the purpose of a subnet mask?
a) To secure a network
b) To define network and host portions of an IP address
c) To assign IP addresses
d) To block unauthorized access
Answer: b) To define network and host portions of an IP address
30. Which of the following is a private IP address?
a) 192.168.1.1
b) 172.16.0.1
c) 10.0.0.1
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
MS Office Suite
31. Which shortcut is used to save a file in MS Word?
a) Ctrl + S
b) Ctrl + C
c) Ctrl + X
d) Ctrl + Z
Answer: a) Ctrl + S
32. In Excel, what does the formula =SUM(A1:A5) do?
a) Multiplies values in A1 to A5
b) Subtracts values in A1 to A5
c) Adds values in A1 to A5
d) Divides values in A1 to A5
Answer: c) Adds values in A1 to A5
33. Which is the default file extension for MS Word documents?
a) .docx
b) .pdf
c) .xlsx
d) .pptx
Answer: a) .docx
34. Which MS Office application is used to create presentations?
a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Access
Answer: c) MS PowerPoint
35. Which shortcut is used to undo an action in MS Word?
a) Ctrl + Y
b) Ctrl + Z
c) Ctrl + X
d) Ctrl + V
Answer: b) Ctrl + Z
Cybersecurity
36. Which of the following is an example of malware?
a) Antivirus
b) Firewall
c) Trojan Horse
d) VPN
Answer: c) Trojan Horse
37. What does SSL stand for?
a) Secure Socket Layer
b) Secure Server Link
c) System Secure Layer
d) Socket Security Line
Answer: a) Secure Socket Layer
38. What is the purpose of a firewall?
a) Encrypt data
b) Block unauthorized access
c) Speed up the network
d) Improve hardware performance
Answer: b) Block unauthorized access
39. Which attack tricks users into revealing confidential information?
a) Phishing
b) Malware
c) Ransomware
d) Spoofing
Answer: a) Phishing
40. Strong passwords should include:
a) Only letters
b) Only numbers
c) A combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
d) Only uppercase letters
Answer: c) A combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
