Basic Computer Fundamentals MCQs

  1. Which of the following is the primary function of the CPU?

    • A) Perform arithmetic operations
    • B) Manage memory
    • C) Perform input/output operations
    • D) Control peripherals
  2. Which device is used to provide a permanent memory in a computer?

    • A) RAM
    • B) Hard disk
    • C) Cache memory
    • D) CPU register
  3. What is the main function of an operating system?

    • A) Provide security
    • B) Manage system hardware and software resources
    • C) Run applications
    • D) Provide a user interface for interacting with the computer
  4. What does 'BIOS' stand for?

    • A) Basic Input Output System
    • B) Binary Input Output System
    • C) Basic Integrated Operating System
    • D) Binary Integrated Operating System
  5. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

    • A) Monitor
    • B) Printer
    • C) Keyboard
    • D) Speaker
  6. Which type of memory is referred to as 'non-volatile' in a computer?

    • A) RAM
    • B) ROM
    • C) Cache memory
    • D) Registers
  7. Which of the following is a high-level programming language?

    • A) Machine language
    • B) Assembly language
    • C) Python
    • D) Binary code
  8. What is the full form of 'HTTP'?

    • A) HyperText Transfer Protocol
    • B) HyperTerminal Transfer Protocol
    • C) Hyper Transfer Protocol
    • D) HyperText Transmission Protocol
  9. Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage device?

    • A) RAM
    • B) ROM
    • C) Hard disk
    • D) Cache memory
  10. Which of these is NOT a component of the computer system?

    • A) CPU
    • B) Printer
    • C) Monitor
    • D) Microprocessor
  11. Which of the following is used to represent data in the binary system?

    • A) Decimal numbers
    • B) ASCII characters
    • C) Binary digits (0 and 1)
    • D) Hexadecimal digits
  12. Which is the fastest type of computer memory?

    • A) ROM
    • B) RAM
    • C) Cache memory
    • D) Flash memory
  13. Which of the following is NOT an example of an output device?

    • A) Monitor
    • B) Printer
    • C) Keyboard
    • D) Speaker
  14. What is the main purpose of the RAM in a computer?

    • A) Store operating system files
    • B) Store data temporarily for processing
    • C) Store data permanently
    • D) Control input and output devices
  15. What does 'URL' stand for?

    • A) Uniform Resource Locator
    • B) Universal Resource Locator
    • C) Uniform Readable Locator
    • D) Uniform Retrieval Locator
  16. Which of the following is a type of software?

    • A) Hard disk
    • B) Printer
    • C) Antivirus program
    • D) RAM
  17. What is the primary function of a modem?

    • A) Convert analog signals to digital signals
    • B) Display information on a monitor
    • C) Store data
    • D) Control memory operations
  18. Which of the following is used to identify a computer on a network?

    • A) IP address
    • B) MAC address
    • C) CPU address
    • D) Router address
  19. Which of the following is the standard language used for web development?

    • A) JavaScript
    • B) C++
    • C) HTML
    • D) Java
  20. Which of the following is NOT a part of the operating system?

    • A) Kernel
    • B) Device drivers
    • C) Task scheduler
    • D) Hard drive