CBSE Class 6 Computer Science Fundamentals of Computer MCQs

Question. A region of computer memory where frequently accessed data can be stored for rapid access is called: ?
a) Cookie
b) Plug-in
c) Token
d) Cache

Answer : D

Question. Which function key displays the Print Preview window in Microsoft Office ?
a) Alt+F2
b) Alt+Ctrl+F2
c) Ctrl+F2
d) Shift+F2

Answer : B

Question. In which of the following countries was the first Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, the first programmable general purpose electronic digital computer, developed ?
a) United Kingdom
b) China
c) Japan
d) United States of America

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following consists of an electronic writing area and a special ‘pen’ that works with it ?
a) Trackball
b) Plotters
c) Abacus
d) Graphics Tablet

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following symbols must be used before a formula in a Microsoft Excel sheet ?
a) =
b) &
c) $
d) @

Answer : A

Question. A computer used at supermarkets, departmental stores and restaurant etc is called ______ terminal ?
a) P-O-S
b) Dumb
c) Intelligent
d) Smart

Answer : A

Question. The basic goal of computer process is to convert data into ?
a) graphs
b) files
c) information
d) tables

Answer : C

Question. A ________ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. ?
a) tablet computer
b) personal computer
c) mainframe computer
d) handheld computer

Answer : C

Question. A personal computer is designed to meet the computing needs of a(n ?
a) city
b) company
c) department
d) individual

Answer : D

Question. Microprocessor was introduced in which generation of computer ?
a) Second Generation
b) Fourth Generation
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Third Generation

Answer : B

Question. First supercomputer developed in India is ?
a) PARAM
b) ARYA Bhatt
c) BUDDHA
d) SHIVA

Answer : A

Question. A desktop computer is also known as a ?
a) Palm Pilot
b) PC
c) laptop
d) mainframe

Answer : B

Question. The basic goal of a computer process is to convert data into ?
a) graphs
b) tables
c) files
d) information

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following are computers that can be carried around easily ?
a) Laptops
b) Supercomputers
c) PCs
d) Minicomputers

Answer : A

Question. Choose the odd one out ?
a) Microcomputer
b) Minicomputer
c) Supercomputer
d) Notebook computer

Answer : D

Question. Analog computer works on the supply of ?
a) continuous electrical pulses
b) Electrical pulses but not continuous
c) Magnetic strength
d) Physical strength

Answer : A

Question. Every computer has a(n) __________; many also have __________ ?
a) operating system; a client system
b) operating system; instruction sets
c) application programs; an operating system
d) operating system; application programs

Answer : D

Question. A __________ is a small hand-held computer that helps you surf the Web and perform simple tasks ?
a) desktop computer
b) mobile phone
c) notebook computer
d) PDA

Answer : D

Question. A __________ computer is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users ?
a) server
b) mainframe
c) desktop
d) tablet

Answer : B

Question. In the field of computing, what does VGA stand for ?
a) Visual Graphics Array
b) Video Graphics Array
c) Video Graphics Audio
d) Visual Graphics Audio

Answer : B

Question. 1 Petabyte (PB) = 1024 ______ ?
a) Zettabytes
b) Exabytes
c) Terabytes
d) Gigabytes

Answer : C

Question. In which year did the JavaScript Programming language come into existence ?
a) 2000
b) 1990
c) 1995
d) 1999

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly ?
a) Alt + E – Edit options in current program
b) Alt + Shift + D – Insert the current date
c) Ctrl + K – Cut selected text
d) Ctrl + A – Select all text

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following refers to the fastest, biggest and most expensive computers ?
a) Personal Computers
b) Supercomputers
c) Notebooks
d) Laptops

Answer : B

Question. Personal computers can be connected together to form a ?
a) enterprise
b) supercomputer
c) network
d) server

Answer : C

Question. When your computer stops working suddenly, it is referred to as a __________ ?
a) crash
b) die
c) death
d) penalty

Answer : A

Question. A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations and other computers is a(n) —— ?
a) laptop
b) supercomputer
c) minicomputer
d) server

Answer : D

Question. Palmtop computer is also known as ?
a) Personal computer
b) Notebook computer
c) Tablet PC
d) Handled computer

Answer : D

Question. The first computer which provides storage is ?
a) EDSAC
b) EDBAC
c) MARK-I
d) ACE

Answer : C

Question. Computers excel at ?
a) performing the same action(s) over and over the same way.
b) keeping track of large numbers of small details.
c) providing creative solutions to problems.
d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. The benefit of using computers is that ?
a) Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of correct.
b) Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect
c) Computers are designed to be inflexible
d) All of the above

Answer : A

Question. What is an embedded system ?
a) A program that comes wrapped in a box.
b) A program that is permanent part of a computer
c) A computer that is part of a larger computer
d) A computer and software system that controls a machine or appliance

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following refers to the fastest, biggest and most, expensive computers ?
a) Notebooks
b) Personal Computers
c) Laptops
d) Supercomputers

Answer : D

Question. What is the full form of computer ?
a) Common Operating Machine Purposely Used for Technological and Educational Research
b) Central Operating Machine Purposely Used for Technological and Educational Research
c) Computing Operating Machine Purposely Used for Technological and Educational Research
d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. The F7 key is commonly used in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc. for: ?
a) opening help
b) checking spellings and grammar
c) searching content in various apps
d) renaming files and folders

Answer : B

Question. A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be
a) Distributed
b) free
c) centralized
d) none of these

Answer : D

Question. ............. provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously
a) Multitasking
b) Multithreading
c) Multiprocessing
d) Multicomputing

Answer : A

Question. Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called.....
a) upgrading
b) processing
c) batching
d) utilizing

Answer : B

Question. The CPU and memory are located on the :
a) expansion board
b) motherboard
c) storage device
d) output device

Answer : B

Question. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal's computer is an example of a law enforcement speciality called:
a) robotics
b) simulation
c) computer forensics
d) animation

Answer : C

Question. An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is..........
a) CPU
b) Memory
c) Storage
d) File

Answer : B

Question. A device, which is not connected to CPU, is called as .......
a) land-line device
b) On-line device
c) Off-line device
d) Device

Answer : C

Question. ........... is the key to close a selected drop -down list; cancel a command and close a dialog box.
a) TAB
b) SHIFT
c) ESC
d) F10

Answer : C

Question. ALU and Control Unit jointly known as
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) CPU
d) PC

Answer : C

Question. .......... is the key we use to run the selected command
a) SHIFT
b) TAB
c) ENTER
d) CTRL

Answer : C

Question. The term ............. designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.
a) digital device
b) system add-on
c) disk pack
d) peripheral device

Answer : D

Question. The………….data mining technique derives rules from real-world case examples.
a) Rule discover
b) Signal processing
c) Neural nets
d) Case-based reasoning

Answer : C

Question. Codes consisting of lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer-readable are known as
a) an ASCII code
b) a magnetic tape
c) an OCR scanner
d) a bar code

Answer : D

Question. RAM is an example of
a) Secondary memory
b) Primary memory
c) Main memory
d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer : B

Question. On-line real time systems become popular in ........... generation
a) First Generation
b) Second Generation
c) Third Generation
d) Fourth Generation

Answer : C

Question. Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?
a) It is not unethical, because it is legal.
b) It is unethical because the files are being given for free.
c) Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.
d) It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.

Answer : C

Question. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT :
a) hard disk drives
b) printers
c) floppy disk drives
d) CD drives

Answer : B

Question. Where does most data go first with in a computer memory hierarchy ?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) BIOS
d) CACHE

Answer : A

Question. The most common type of storage devices are
a) Steel
b) optical
c) magnetic
d) flash

Answer : B

Question. The task of performing operations like arithmetic and logical operations is called.....
a) Processing
b) Storing
c) Editing
d) Sorting

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following is not a binary number?
a) 001
b) 101
c) 202
d) 110

Answer : C

Question. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of:
a) Spooling.
b) Identity theft.
c) Spoofing.
d) Hacking.

Answer : B

Question. The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer is called
a) Downloading
b) uploading
c) FTP
d) JPEG

Answer : A

Question. When a logic bomb is activated by a time-related event, it is known as a:
a) Time-related bomb sequence.
b) Virus.
c) Time bomb
d) Trojan horse.

Answer : C

Question. A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is a:
a) Worm.
b) Trojan horse.
c) Virus.
d) Macro virus.

Answer : B