Computer Basics: 50 MCQs for Class 12 (With Answers)

1. What does CPU stand for?

A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Processing Unit
C. Central Program Unit
D. Central Processor Utility
2. Which of the following is an input device?
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Scanner
D. Speaker
3. Which language is directly understood by the computer?
A. High-level language
B. Assembly language
C. Binary language
D. C++
4. Which key is used to refresh the page in Windows?
A. F1
B. F5
C. F12
D. F11
5. What is the full form of RAM?
A. Read Access Memory
B. Random Access Memory
C. Run Accept Memory
D. Random Allow Memory
6. Which of the following is not a web browser?
A. Chrome
B. Firefox
C. Internet Explorer
D. Windows
7. What is the function of an operating system?
A. Compiling programs
 B. Allocating resources
C. Browsing websites
D. Printing documents
8. Which of these is not a type of computer memory?
A. ROM
B. RAM
C. SSD
D. CPU
9. Which of these storage devices can be rewritten?
A. CD-ROM
B. DVD-R
C. CD-RW
D. Blu-ray
10. What does URL stand for?
A. Uniform Resource Locator
B. Universal Record Locator
C. Uniform Retrieval Line
D. User Response Locator
11. Which of these is an example of system software?
A. MS Word
B. Windows
C. Tally
D. Photoshop
12. The brain of the computer is:
A. ALU
B. Hard Drive
C. RAM
D. CPU
13. What does HTML stand for?
A. Hyper Trainer Marking Language
B. Hyper Text Markup Language
C. Hyper Text Marketing Language
D. High Text Markup Language
14. What does HTTP stand for?
A. High Transfer Text Protocol
B. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
C. Hyper Tool Transfer Protocol
D. Hyperlink Text Transmission Protocol
15. Which of these is an example of application software?
A. MS Paint
B. Linux
C. Unix
D. Windows 10
16. Which device is used to connect computers in a network?
A. CPU
B. Switch
C. Mouse
D. Scanner
17. Which of the following is not a programming language?
A. Python
B. Java
C. Oracle
D. C++
18. Which is the shortcut for 'Copy'?
A. Ctrl + C
B. Ctrl + V
C. Ctrl + X
D. Ctrl + Z
19. Which unit holds data temporarily for quick access?
A. Hard Disk
B. Cache
C. Monitor
D. Keyboard
20. Which is not a feature of MS Word?
A. Spell Check
B. Slide Show
 C. Table Insertion
D. Header/Footer
21. Which one is used to store data permanently?
A. RAM
B. Cache
C. ROM
D. Hard Disk
22. What is the full form of LAN?
A. Large Area Network
B. Long Area Network
C. Local Access Network
D. Local Area Network
23. Which key is used to delete a character to the right?
A. Backspace
B. Delete
C. Insert
D. End
24. The extension of a Word file is:
A. .xlsx
B. .docx
C. .pptx
D. .pdf
25. Which of the following is not a hardware component?
A. Monitor
B. Antivirus
C. Keyboard
D. Printer
26. Which protocol is used for email?
A. FTP
B. HTTP
C. SMTP
D. WWW
27. What is the default alignment in MS Word?
 A. Right
B. Center
C. Justify
D. Left
28. What does GUI stand for?
A. General User Interface
B. Graphical User Interface
C. Guided User Interface
D. Graphic Utility Interface
29. Which of the following is a spreadsheet program?
A. MS Word
B. MS Excel
C. MS Paint
D. MS Access
30. The smallest unit of data in a computer is:
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Nibble
D. Word
31. Which key is used to undo an action?
A. Ctrl + Y
B. Ctrl + Z
C. Ctrl + U
D. Ctrl + X
32. What is phishing?
A. A type of virus
B. Hacking passwords
C. Fraud attempt via email
D. A game
33. Which one is an output device?
A. Touchpad
B. Joystick
C. Monitor
 D. Webcam
34. What is the name of the temporary storage area for copied text?
A. Cache
B. Buffer
C. Clipboard
D. RAM
35. Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?
A. Flash Drive
B. Dropbox
C. SSD
D. DVD
36. Which one is not a search engine?
A. Google
B. Bing
C. Yahoo
D. Facebook
37. To bold selected text, use shortcut:
A. Ctrl + U
B. Ctrl + I
C. Ctrl + B
D. Ctrl + P
38. In Excel, what is the intersection of a row and column called?
A. Field
B. Cell
C. Box
D. Grid
39. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A. Linux
B. Android
C. Windows
D. Oracle
40. Which device is used to print paper documents?
A. Plotter
 B. Printer
C. Speaker
D. Scanner
41. What is the full form of PDF?
A. Printable Document Format
B. Portable Document Format
C. Portable Download File
D. Programmed Document File
42. What is the default file extension of MS Excel?
A. .xls
B. .docx
C. .xlsx
D. .pptx
43. What is the full form of ICT?
A. Information Communication Technology
B. Internet and Computer Training
C. Information and Communication Technology
D. Interconnected Computer Technology
44. What is the function of a modem?
A. To store data
B. To convert digital to analog signals
C. To process information
D. To display output
45. In PowerPoint, what is a slide?
A. A document
B. A row
C. A single screen in a presentation
D. A file
46. What is the full form of IP address?
A. Internet Point Address
B. Internal Protocol Address
C. Internet Protocol Address
D. Internet Provider Address
47. Which of these is a function of ALU?
A. Input operations
B. Arithmetic and Logic
C. Storing programs
D. Displaying results
48. Which software is used for typing documents?
A. Notepad
B. MS Word
C. Excel
D. PowerPoint
49. What is cybercrime?
A. Physical attack on computer
B. Theft using computer and internet
C. Downloading software
D. Upgrading system
50. Which of the following is used for making presentations?
A. MS Excel
B. MS Word
C. MS PowerPoint
D. MS Outlook
Answer Key

1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B
6. D 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. A
11. B 12. D 13. B 14. B 15. A
16. B 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. B
21. D 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. B
26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. B
31. B 32. C 33. C 34. C 35. B
36. D 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. B
41. C 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. C
46. C 47. B 48. B 49. B 50. C