Computer MCQs Set-8

Q.141 Integrated circuits (ICs) were introduced in which generation of computers?

• A) First Generation
• B) Second Generation
• C) Third Generation
• D) Fourth Generation

Q.142 Which of the following is NOT a basic function of a computer system?

• A) Store data
• B) Accept input
• C) Process data
• D) Copy Text

Q.143 When a computer is switched on, the booting process performs which specific hardware check?

• A) Correct Test
• B) Power on
• C) Age old system
• D) Power on self test

Q.144 Which of the following memory types does NOT store data permanently?

• A) ROM
• B) RAM
• C) Floppy disk
• D) Hard disk

Q.145 Among the following options, which represents the smallest storage capacity?

• A) Megabyte
• B) Gigabyte
• C) Terabyte
• D) None of these

Q.146 Fifth-generation computers are characterized by several advanced technologies, but they do NOT use?

• A) Speech recognition
• B) Artificial Intelligence
• C) Very large scale integration
• D) Vacuum tube

Q.147 In a computer system, where does most of the data processing take place?

• A) Memory
• B) RAM
• C) CPU
• D) Monitor

Q.148 Which of the following is NOT classified as a storage medium?

• A) Hard disk
• B) Flash drive
• C) DVD
• D) Monitor

Q.149 What type of malware uses computer networks and hosts to replicate itself independently?

• A) Time bomb
• B) Worm
• C) Melissa virus
• D) Macro virus

Q.150 What is the most common tool used to restrict unauthorized access to a computer system?

• A) User logins
• B) Computer key
• C) Password
• D) None

Q.151 Who is credited with developing the first electronic digital computer (ABC)?

• A) J.V. Atanasoff
• B) Bill Gates
• C) Winton
• D) None

Q.152 Personal Computers (PCs) are considered fourth-generation devices because they contain a?

• A) Information
• B) Data
• C) Microprocessor
• D) Vacuum tube

Q.153 Which technology serves as the switching device for fifth-generation computers?

• A) Vacuum tubes
• B) Transistors
• C) VLSI
• D) None

Q.154 Which type of computer is a small general-purpose system designed for a desk, larger than a portable computer?

• A) Hybrid
• B) Digital
• C) Desktop
• D) None

Q.155 A trackball is classified as which type of device?

• A) Input device
• B) Digital device
• C) Output device
• D) None

Q.156 Which of the following is a medium-sized computer used in multi-user environments?

• A) Micro
• B) Miniframe
• C) Super
• D) Mini

Q.157 Which type of computer is characterized by its large size and high processing power for big organizations?

• A) Micro
• B) Mainframe
• C) Super
• D) Mini

Q.158 Notebooks, laptops, and handheld computers belong to which category?

• A) Digital computer
• B) Portable computer
• C) Super computer
• D) None

Q.159 Devices like the light pen and joystick are examples of?

• A) Output device
• B) Input device
• C) Portable
• D) None

Q.160 A touch screen serves as which type of computer component?

• A) Output device
• B) Input device
• C) Both A & B
• D) None