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1. What is a computer?

o A. A machine that can paint


o B. A device that stores food
o C. An electronic device that processes data
o D. A manual typewriter
Answer: C
2. The physical parts of a computer are called:
o A. Software
o B. Hardware
o C. Internet
o D. Data
Answer: B
3. The brain of the computer is:
o A. Mouse
o B. Keyboard
o C. CPU
o D. Monitor
Answer: C
4. Which of these is not a hardware component?
o A. Monitor
o B. Printer
o C. WordPad
o D. Keyboard
Answer: C
5. Data in a computer is stored in:
o A. Mouse
o B. RAM or Hard Disk
o C. Monitor
o D. Speakers
Answer: B
6. The main function of the CPU is:
o A. Input
o B. Storage
o C. Processing
o D. Typing
Answer: C
7. Computers process:
o A. Paper
o B. Data
o C. Sound only
o D. Lights
Answer: B
8. A portable computer is called:
o A. CPU
o B. Printer
o C. Laptop
o D. Desktop
Answer: C
9. Which one is an input device?
o A. Monitor
o B. Printer
o C. Mouse
o D. Speaker
Answer: C
10. Which one is not an output device?
o A. Monitor
o B. Mouse
o C. Speaker
o D. Printer
Answer: B
11. Which of the following stores permanent data?
o A. RAM
o B. ROM
o C. CPU
o D. Monitor
Answer: B
12. The full form of RAM is:
o A. Read Access Memory
o B. Random Access Memory
o C. Run All Memory
o D. Read and Memory
Answer: B
13. Software used to do tasks is called:
o A. Operating System
o B. Application Software
o C. Hardware
o D. Device
Answer: B
14. What type of computer is used at home or school?
o A. Supercomputer
o B. Mainframe
o C. Personal Computer
o D. Server
Answer: C
15. Operating system is:
o A. Hardware
o B. Internet
o C. System Software
o D. Storage
Answer: C
16. Which is not an operating system?
o A. Windows
o B. Linux
o C. Photoshop
o D. macOS
Answer: C
17. The function of a printer is:
o A. Input
o B. Output (Print)
o C. Store
o D. Process
Answer: B
18. What is an icon?
o A. A file
o B. A picture on screen that represents a program
o C. A tool
o D. A website
Answer: B
19. What is a file?
o A. A hardware
o B. A place to store data
o C. A printer
o D. A cable
Answer: B
20. The place where all data is stored in a computer is:
o A. RAM
o B. ROM
o C. Hard Disk
o D. Speaker
Answer: C

Part 2: Computer Types and Uses (21–40)

21. A computer designed for use by one person is a:

 A. Mainframe
 B. Server
 C. Personal Computer
 D. Supercomputer
Answer: C

22. The main purpose of a supercomputer is:

 A. Typing
 B. Simple tasks
 C. Complex calculations
 D. Writing notes
Answer: C

23. Computers help in:

 A. Only teaching
 B. Playing music only
 C. Many fields like education, medicine, and banking
 D. Cooking food
Answer: C

24. ATMs use computers for:

 A. Drawing
 B. Cash withdrawal
 C. Gaming
 D. Cooking
Answer: B

25. Which is used in weather forecasting?

 A. Mobile
 B. Laptop
 C. Supercomputer
 D. Notebook
Answer: C

26. Which field uses computer-aided designs?

 A. Agriculture
 B. Engineering
 C. Teaching
 D. Medicine
Answer: B

27. What kind of computer is used in companies for handling data?

 A. Personal Computer
 B. Smartphone
 C. Server
 D. Calculator
Answer: C

28. Computers are used in hospitals to:

 A. Write books
 B. Play games
 C. Monitor patients
 D. Paint walls
Answer: C

29. Computers in schools help in:

 A. Teaching
 B. Cooking
 C. Singing
 D. Dancing
Answer: A

30. Computers in offices help in:

 A. Typing documents
 B. Cleaning
 C. Driving
 D. Sleeping
Answer: A

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Part 3: Internet and Networking (41–60)

41. What is the Internet?

 A. A local area cable


 B. A big book
 C. A global network of computers
 D. A painting app
Answer: C

42. The full form of WWW is:

 A. World Web Wide


 B. Wide Web World
 C. World Wide Web
 D. Wide World Web
Answer: C

43. The main purpose of a browser is:

 A. To play music
 B. To connect to the internet
 C. To open documents
 D. To delete files
Answer: B

44. Which of the following is a web browser?

 A. Google
 B. Chrome
 C. Yahoo
 D. Bing
Answer: B

45. To send a message by email, you need:

 A. Printer
 B. Scanner
 C. Internet
 D. CPU
Answer: C

46. The full form of URL is:

 A. Unique Reference Location


 B. Uniform Resource Locator
 C. Uniform Reading Locator
 D. Unlimited Resource Locator
Answer: B

47. The device that connects your computer to the internet is:

 A. Modem
 B. Scanner
 C. Printer
 D. UPS
Answer: A

48. Wi-Fi is a type of:

 A. Wire
 B. Wireless network
 C. Antivirus
 D. USB port
Answer: B

49. A website is:

 A. An application
 B. A file on your desktop
 C. A collection of web pages
 D. A part of CPU
Answer: C

50. Which of the following allows video calling?

 A. Notepad
 B. Skype
 C. Paint
 D. WordPad
Answer: B

61. What is software?

 A. A type of hardware
 B. Physical part of a computer
 C. Set of instructions given to the computer
 D. A cable
Answer: C

62. Which of these is an example of system software?

 A. Windows
 B. MS Word
 C. PowerPoint
 D. Paint
Answer: A

63. Which of these is application software?

 A. macOS
 B. Linux
 C. MS Excel
 D. BIOS
Answer: C

64. What is the function of antivirus software?

 A. Create files
 B. Design graphics
 C. Protect computer from viruses
 D. Draw pictures
Answer: C

65. Storage that disappears when power is off is:


 A. ROM
 B. RAM
 C. CD
 D. Pen Drive
Answer: B

66. An example of secondary storage is:

 A. RAM
 B. ROM
 C. Hard Drive
 D. Cache
Answer: C

67. The full form of CPU is:

 A. Central Programming Unit


 B. Computer Process Unit
 C. Central Processing Unit
 D. Control Processing Unit
Answer: C

68. Which is NOT an example of application software?

 A. MS Word
 B. Excel
 C. Operating System
 D. PowerPoint
Answer: C

69. Temporary memory is also called:

 A. Hard Disk
 B. RAM
 C. ROM
 D. CPU
Answer: B

70. A small picture that represents a program on the desktop is:

 A. File
 B. Folder
 C. Icon
 D. App
Answer: C
71. Where do deleted files go first?

 A. USB
 B. Recycle Bin
 C. Desktop
 D. Start Menu
Answer: B

72. Which key is used to delete characters to the left of the cursor?

 A. Enter
 B. Shift
 C. Backspace
 D. Space
Answer: C

73. Which of these is used to store data permanently?

 A. RAM
 B. ROM
 C. Cache
 D. ALU
Answer: B

74. ALU stands for:

 A. Arithmetic Logic Unit


 B. Application Logic Unit
 C. Automatic Logical Unit
 D. Arithmetic Long Unit
Answer: A

75. The part of CPU that stores data temporarily is:

 A. Hard Disk
 B. RAM
 C. ROM
 D. Register
Answer: D

76. A collection of related files is:

 A. Icon
 B. Folder
 C. Window
 D. Site
Answer: B

77. A software that helps you type documents is:

 A. Excel
 B. Paint
 C. WordPad
 D. Calculator
Answer: C

78. Which device is used to print text on paper?

 A. Scanner
 B. Monitor
 C. Printer
 D. Keyboard
Answer: C

79. Which software is used to make presentations?

 A. Word
 B. Paint
 C. PowerPoint
 D. Chrome
Answer: C

80. One kilobyte (KB) = ?

 A. 100 bytes
 B. 1024 bytes
 C. 1000 bytes
 D. 1010 bytes
Answer: B

Part 5: Input, Output, and Health & Safety (81–100)

81. Which of these is an input device?

 A. Monitor
 B. Printer
 C. Keyboard
 D. Speaker
Answer: C
82. Which of the following is not an output device?

 A. Projector
 B. Printer
 C. Monitor
 D. Joystick
Answer: D

83. What is the use of a scanner?

 A. Draw pictures
 B. Scan and convert paper documents to digital format
 C. Project images
 D. Type data
Answer: B

84. Which key is used to start a new line?

 A. Space
 B. Backspace
 C. Enter
 D. Shift
Answer: C

85. The mouse is used for:

 A. Typing
 B. Printing
 C. Pointing and clicking
 D. Connecting internet
Answer: C

86. To avoid eye strain while using a computer:

 A. Sit very close to the screen


 B. Look at the screen continuously
 C. Take short breaks
 D. Increase brightness to maximum
Answer: C

87. Repetitive strain injury is caused by:

 A. Long use of mouse/keyboard without breaks


 B. Drinking water
 C. Fast internet
 D. Playing games
Answer: A

88. Which of the following helps with data input?

 A. Monitor
 B. Mouse
 C. Speaker
 D. Printer
Answer: B

89. Which device displays the output?

 A. Keyboard
 B. Mouse
 C. Monitor
 D. CPU
Answer: C

90. Which part controls all the activities of the computer?

 A. CPU
 B. Monitor
 C. Mouse
 D. RAM
Answer: A

91. What is ergonomics?

 A. Study of plants
 B. Study of keyboard use
 C. Study of user comfort and safety
 D. Study of programming
Answer: C

92. One of the causes of computer overheating is:

 A. Cool fan
 B. Virus
 C. Dust blocking the air vents
 D. Empty folders
Answer: C

93. A password helps to:

 A. Share files
 B. Protect personal data
 C. Slow down system
 D. Improve internet
Answer: B

94. One MB (megabyte) = ?

 A. 1024 KB
 B. 100 KB
 C. 1000 KB
 D. 2048 KB
Answer: A

95. Software that manages computer hardware is:

 A. Browser
 B. Game
 C. Operating System
 D. Calculator
Answer: C

96. CTRL + S is used to:

 A. Save a file
 B. Print
 C. Cut
 D. Open
Answer: A

97. Which one is not a storage device?

 A. Pen Drive
 B. DVD
 C. Monitor
 D. Hard Drive
Answer: C

98. A user interface allows:

 A. Computer to run faster


 B. User to interact with computer
 C. Only keyboard use
 D. Virus scanning
Answer: B

99. Which of the following is a good computer habit?


 A. Eating near the keyboard
 B. Sharing passwords
 C. Taking regular backups
 D. Ignoring antivirus updates
Answer: C

100. Computers work based on:

 A. Magic
 B. Human thought
 C. Instructions given through software
 D. Wind
Answer: C

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