TUITION CENTRE TEST

STUDENT NAME: DATE: SUB:

1. Which generation of computers introduced the use of keyboards and

monitors?
a. First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Third Generation
d. Fourth Generation

2. What was the primary limitation of first-generation computers?

a. They were too small
b. They consumed a lot of electricity and were large in size
c. They used quantum bits
d. They were based on AI

3. Which of the following is NOT an input device?

a. Keyboard
b. Monitor
c. Scanner
d. Microphone

4. What is the primary function of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) in a

CPU?
a. To control the flow of data
b. To perform arithmetic and logical operations
c. To store data temporarily
d. To manage hardware resources

5. Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when the power is
turned off?
a. ROM
b. HDD
c. RAM
d. SSD

6. What is the key difference between PROM and EPROM?

a. PROM can be reprogrammed, EPROM cannot
b. EPROM can be erased using UV light, PROM cannot
c. PROM is faster than EPROM
d. EPROM is used for temporary storage, PROM for permanent
storage

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

a. Windows OS
b. Linux
c. MS Word
d. Python

8. What is the primary purpose of a LAN (Local Area Network)?

a. To connect computers across different countries
b. To connect computers within a small geographic area
c. To store data in the cloud
d. To process data using AI
9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fourth-generation
computers?
a. Use of microprocessors
b. Development of personal computers (PCs)
c. Use of vacuum tubes
d. Increased processing power

10. What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

a. To process data
b. To manage hardware and software resources
c. To store data permanently
d. To connect to the internet

11. Which of the following is an example of a storage device?

a. CPU
b. RAM
c. HDD
d. Monitor

12. What is the main advantage of using transistors over vacuum

tubes in computers?
a. Transistors are larger in size
b. Transistors consume more electricity
c. Transistors are smaller, faster, and more reliable
d. Transistors are based on quantum computing

13. Which of the following is NOT a type of RAM?

a. DRAM
b. SRAM
c. EEPROM
d. DDR RAM

14. What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity measures?

a. To increase processing speed
b. To protect data and systems from unauthorized access
c. To store data permanently
d. To connect devices to the internet

15. Which of the following is an example of a WAN (Wide Area

Network)?
a. A network within a single building
b. The Internet
c. A network within a single room
d. A network within a city

16. What is the primary goal of fifth-generation computers?

a. To use vacuum tubes
b. To create machines that can think and learn like humans
c. To reduce the size of computers
d. To increase the speed of processing

17. Which of the following is a key feature of quantum computing?

a. Use of vacuum tubes
 b. Superfast processing using quantum bits
c. Use of integrated circuits
d. Use of transistors

18. What is the main purpose of (Internet of Things)?

a. To connect smart devices via the Internet
b. To store data permanently
c. To process data locally
d. To display output on a monitor

19. Which of the following is NOT a type of ROM?

a. PROM
b. EPROM
c. EEPROM
d. DRAM

20. What is the primary function of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?
a. To perform arithmetic operations
b. To manage the flow of data and instructions
c. To store data temporarily
d. To display output on a monitor

21. What is the primary function of the control bus in a computer

system?
a. Carries data between the processor and memory
b. Carries commands and control signals
c. Specifies physical addresses
d. Connects secondary storage devices

22. Which component determines the amount of memory a system

can address?
a. Data bus
b. Control bus
c. Address bus
d. Accumulator

23. What is the role of the accumulator in a CPU?

a. Stores the next instruction to be executed
b. Holds arithmetic and logic results
c. Manages control signals
d. Specifies memory addresses

24. Which unit performs arithmetic and logical operations in the

CPU?
a. Control Unit
b. Instruction Register
c. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
d. Memory Data Register (MDR)

25. What is the purpose of the instruction pointer in a CPU?

a. Stores the result of arithmetic operations
b. Specifies the location of the next instruction in memory
c. Holds data being transferred to and from memory
d. Manages control signals for the bus
26. Which register holds the memory address of data to be
accessed?
a. Memory Data Register (MDR)
b. Instruction Register
c. Memory Address Register (MAR)
d. Accumulator

27. What is the function of the Memory Data Register (MDR)?

a. Stores the address of the next instruction
b. Holds data being transferred to and from memory
c. Manages control signals for the bus
d. Performs arithmetic operations

28. Which bus connects the main memory to the processor?

a. Control bus
b. Address bus
c. Data bus
d. Instruction bus

29. What is the significance of the width of the address bus?

a. Determines the speed of data transfer
b. Specifies the number of control signals
c. Determines the amount of memory the system can address
d. Indicates the number of general-purpose registers

30. Which component is responsible for incrementing the instruction

pointer after an instruction is executed?
a. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
b. Control Unit
c. Memory Address Register (MAR)
d. Instruction Register

31. In the context of CPU registers, what is the primary role of the
Memory Address Register (MAR)?
a. Stores the result of arithmetic operations
b. Holds the address of data to be accessed in memory
c. Manages control signals for the bus
d. Specifies the next instruction to be executed

32. Which of the following is true about the accumulator in modern

computer systems?
a. It is the only register used for arithmetic operations
b. It is no longer used in modern systems
c. Multiple general-purpose registers can function as accumulators
d. It is used exclusively for logical operations

33. What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
a. Manages control signals for the bus
 b. Performs arithmetic and logical operations
c. Stores the next instruction to be executed
d. Holds data being transferred to and from memory

34. Which component holds the contents of memory that are to be

transferred to other components?
a. Memory Address Register (MAR)
b. Memory Data Register (MDR)
c. Instruction Register
d. Accumulator

35. What is the role of the instruction register in a CPU?

a. Stores the result of arithmetic operations
b. Holds the current instruction being executed
c. Manages control signals for the bus
d. Specifies the memory address of data to be accessed

36. Which bus carries the actual data being processed in a computer
system?
a. Control bus
b. Address bus
c. Data bus
d. Instruction bus

37. What is the primary function of the Memory Address Register

(MAR)?
a. Stores data being transferred to and from memory
b. Holds the address of the next instruction
c. Specifies the memory location of data to be accessed
d. Performs arithmetic operations

38. Which component in the CPU stores the instruction that the ALU
is to perform?
a. Accumulator
b. Instruction Register
c. Memory Data Register (MDR)
d. Control Unit

39. What is the primary role of the Control Unit in a CPU?

a. Performs arithmetic and logical operations
b. Manages the execution of instructions
c. Stores data being transferred to and from memory
d. Holds the address of the next instruction

40. Which of the following is true about the data bus?

a. It carries control signals
b. It specifies memory addresses
c. It carries the actual data being processed
d. It connects secondary storage devices
41. What does LAN stand for?
a. Local Access Network
b. Large Area Network
c. Local Area Network
d. Linked Area Network

42. Which type of network is used within a single building or

campus?
a. WAN
b. LAN
c. MAN
d. VPN

43. Which network type covers a large geographical area, such as a

country or continent?
a. LAN
b. MAN
c. WAN
d. PAN

44. What does MAN stand for?

a. Metro Access Network
b. Main Area Network
c. Metropolitan Area Network
d. Mobile Access Network

45. Which of the following is an example of a PAN (Personal Area

Network)?
a. Office Wi-Fi
b. Bluetooth between a phone and a headset
c. School network
d. Internet service provider network

46. Which type of network is the Internet an example of?

a. LAN
b. WAN
c. PAN
d. MAN

47. Which network type is best for a small office?

a. WAN
b. LAN
c. MAN
d. VPN

48. What is the primary function of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

a. To increase internet speed
b. To provide secure remote access
c. To create a new LAN
 d. To connect Wi-Fi devices

49. Which of the following networks is used by schools, universities,

and hospitals?
a. LAN
b. MAN
c. CAN
d. PAN

50. Which network type connects different branches of a bank across

multiple cities?
a. LAN
b. WAN
c. PAN
d. CAN

51. Which of the following is a key feature of cloud networking?

a. Requires direct wired connections
b. Data is stored on local machines
c. Access is available from anywhere with internet
d. Uses only private IP addresses

52. Which network is best for a company with multiple branches

worldwide?
a. LAN
b. WAN
c. MAN
d. PAN

53. Which network is used for wireless connections in homes and

offices?
a. WLAN
b. WAN
c. MAN
d. PAN

54. Which networking type is used by mobile networks?

a. LAN
b. WAN
c. CAN
d. PAN

55. What is the main advantage of a LAN over a WAN?

a. Higher security
b. Covers a larger area
c. Uses more expensive equipment
d. Slower data transfer speeds
56. Which network is mainly used within smart homes for device
communication?
a. MAN
b. PAN
c. WAN
d. VPN

57. What is the primary role of an Operating System?

a. To provide a graphical user interface
b. To act as an intermediary between the user and hardware
c. To manage only software resources
d. To provide internet connectivity

58. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an Operating

System?
a. Manages hardware and software resources
b. Provides user interface (CLI/GUI)
c. Ensures security and access control
d. Develops new hardware components

59. Which type of OS is designed to respond immediately to inputs

and is used in critical systems?
a. Single-user OS
b. Multi-user OS
c. Real-time OS (RTOS)
d. Network OS

60. Which of the following is an example of a Distributed OS?

a. Windows 10
b. macOS
c. Google’s cloud servers
d. Android OS

61. What is the main function of the Kernel in an Operating System?

a. To provide a graphical user interface
b. To manage hardware resources and system processes
c. To handle file management
d. To provide internet connectivity

62. Which of the following is a feature of a Multi-User OS?

a. Only one user can log in at a time
b. Multiple users can use the system simultaneously
c. It is designed for smartphones and tablets
d. It is used in air traffic control systems

63. Which of the following is an example of a Network OS?

a. Windows Server
b. macOS
c. Android OS
 d. iOS

64. What is the primary purpose of a Mobile OS?

a. To manage networks
b. To provide a stable environment for servers
c. To optimize for touchscreens, small screens, and battery life
d. To handle real-time inputs

65. Which of the following is NOT a function of an Operating System?

a. Process Management
b. Memory Management
c. Hardware Manufacturing
d. Security Management

66. Which of the following is an example of a Single-User OS?

a. Linux (used in servers)
b. Windows (on personal computers)
c. UNIX
d. Android OS

67. Which of the following is an input device?

a. Monitor
b. Printer
c. Keyboard
d. Speaker

68. What is the primary function of the CPU?

a. To store data
b. To process information and follow instructions
c. To display images
d. To print documents

69. Which part of the CPU performs simple math and logical
operations?
a. Control Unit
b. Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
c. Cache Memory
d. Registers

70. Which of the following is a storage device?

a. Mouse
b. Hard Drive (HDD)
c. Monitor
d. Speaker

71. What is the main difference between HDD and SSD?

a. HDD uses flash memory, while SSD uses magnetic storage
b. SSD is faster and more durable than HDD
 c. HDD is more expensive than SSD
d. SSD has moving parts, while HDD does not

72. What is the main characteristic of RAM?

a. It is non-volatile
b. It retains data even when the computer is turned off
c. It is volatile and loses data when power is turned off
d. It is used for long-term storage

73. Which type of RAM is used for cache memory in processors?

a. DRAM
b. SRAM
c. DDR SDRAM
d. RDROM

74. What is the primary difference between SRAM and DRAM?

a. SRAM is slower than DRAM
b. DRAM does not need to be refreshed frequently
c. SRAM does not need to be refreshed frequently
d. DRAM is used for cache memory

75. Which of the following is a type of DRAM?

a. PROM
b. EPROM
c. DDR SDRAM
d. EEPROM

76. What is the latest version of DDR RAM?

a. DDR1
b. DDR3
c. DDR4
d. DDR5

77. Which of the following is an example of external memory?

a. RAM
b. ROM
c. HDD
d. SRAM

78. What is the main advantage of SSDs over HDDs?

a. SSDs are cheaper
b. SSDs have moving parts
c. SSDs are faster and more durable
d. SSDs use magnetic storage

79. Which of the following is an example of optical storage?

a. USB Flash Drive
 b. CD
c. SSD
d. HDD

80. What is the primary use of EEPROM?

a. To store firmware and system instructions
b. To act as cache memory
c. To store data temporarily
d. To provide long-term storage