Top 550+ Solved Computer Fundamentals MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The term ‘computer’ is derived from
a. Greek language
b. Sanskrit language
c. Latin language
d. German language
Q. Which statement is valid about magnetic tape?
a. It is a plastic ribbon
b. It is coated on both sides with iron oxide
c. It can be erased and reused
d. All of above
Q. Which of the following is first generation computer?
a. EDSAC
b. IBM 1401
c. CDC 1604
d. ICL 2950
Q. A hard copy would be prepared on a
a. Line printer
b. Dot matrix Printer
c. Typewriter terminal
d. All of the above
Q. The term GIGO is relate to which characteristics of computers?
a. Speed
b. Automatic
c. Accuracy
d. Reliability
Q. Which of the following programming language were used in first generation computers?
a. Machine language
b. Assembly language
c. Both of above
d. None of above
Q. Who used punched cards practically for the first time in the history of computers?
a. Charles Babbage
b. Dr. Herman Hollerith
c. Howard Aikin
d. Joseph Jacquard
Q. Hard disk is coated in both sides with
a. Magnetic metallic oxide
b. Optical metallic oxide
c. Carbon layer
d. All of the above
Q. An input /output device at which data enters or leaves a computer system is
a. Keyboard
b. Terminal
c. Printer
d. Plotter
Q. Which of the following is first generation of computer
a. EDSAC
b. IBM-1401
c. CDC-1604
d. ICL-2900
Q. A name or number used to identify a storage location is called
a. A byte
b. A record
c. An address
d. All of above
Q. Computer professionals working in a computer centre are
a. Software
b. Firmware
c. Hardware
d. Humanware
Q. The first general purpose electronic computer in the world was
a. UNIVAC
b. EDVAC
c. ENIAC
d. All of above