400 Computer Awareness MCQ

“Computer Awareness MCQ” is a comprehensive and reliable resource designed to assist candidates in preparing for various competitive exams such as SSC, NRPC, RAIL, and other state exams. This resource covers a wide range of topics related to computer awareness, ensuring that aspirants have a solid understanding of key concepts and principles in the field of computer science.

It includes a vast collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) that are carefully crafted to test the knowledge and aptitude of individuals in computer-related topics. With its emphasis on competitive exam preparation, this resource aims to equip candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in computer-related sections of their respective exams.

400 Computer Awareness MCQ Set-1

Q1. What was the first programming language?
A. FORTRAN
B. COBOL
C. BASIC
D. C

Q2. Which type of computer memory stores data permanently?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Cache
D. Virtual Memory

Q3. What is the main system board of a computer called?
A. Motherboard
B. CPU
C. Graphics card
D. Hard drive

Q4. In computer terminology, what is a bug?
A. An error in a program
B. A computer virus
C. A hardware malfunction
D. A software update

Q5. What electronic path sends signals from one part of a computer to another?
A. Bus
B. Cable
C. Wire
D. Network

Q6. USB is which type of storage device?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. External

Q7. Who is known as the father of Artificial Intelligence?
A. Alan Turing
B. John McCarthy
C. Marvin Minsky
D. Elon Musk

Q8. Which term is related to a database?
A. SQL
B. Java
C. Oracle
D. HTML

Q9. What does computer resolution measure?
A. Processor speed
B. RAM capacity
C. Number of pixels
D. Storage capacity

Q10. One nibble is equal to how many bits?
A. 2 bits
B. 4 bits
C. 8 bits
D. 16 bits

Q11. What can be considered as the basic building blocks of a digital circuit?
A. Transistors
B. Resistors
C. Logic gates
D. Capacitors

Q12. What is the full form of RAM?
A. Random Access Memory
B. Read-Only Memory
C. Randomized Algorithm Memory
D. Remote Access Module

Q13. Which among the following is a secondary storage device?
A. RAM
B. Hard disk
C. CPU
D. Cache memory

Q14. What is responsible for specifying the address of a memory location?
A. Address Bus
B. Control Unit
C. Arithmetic Logic Unit
D. Data Bus

Q15. ULSI microprocessor is used in which generation of computers?
A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fifth Generation

Q16. Where is cache memory located?
A. RAM
B. Hard disk
C. Motherboard
D. CPU

Q17. Which function key is used to check spelling?
A. F1
B. F3
C. F5
D. F7

Q18. Which type of software is an operating system?
A. Application software
B. System software
C. Utility software
D. Programming software

Q19. If a computer has more than one processor, then it is known as:
A. Multithreaded
B. Multitasking
C. Multiprocessor
D. Multicore

Q20. Which program is run by BIOS to check if hardware components are working properly while the computer is turned ON?
A. POST
B. DOS
C. BIOS Setup
D. Bootloader

Q21. What is responsible for finding and loading the operating system into RAM?
A. Bootstrap Loader
B. BIOS
C. Device Driver
D. Kernel Loader

Q22. What is the full form of the URL?
A. Uniform Resource Locator
B. Universal Reference Language
C. Unified Resource Link
D. User Retrieval Limit

Q23. Which type of storage device is a BIOS?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. External

Q24. Which is the most common language used in web designing?
A. HTML
B. CSS
C. JavaScript
D. PHP

Q25. What is BIOS used for?
A. Loading the operating system
B. Storing user files
C. Running applications
D. Managing hardware peripherals