1. Devices that let the computer communicate with you ?

input

output

type

print

Answer: input

Explanation:

The answer is (a) input.


2. The primary device that a computer uses to store information ?

TV

storehouse

desk

hard drive

Answer: hard drive

Explanation:

The primary device that a computer uses to store information is a "hard drive".


3. Which of the following is not a function of the control unit ?

Read instructions

Execute instructions

Interpret instructions

Direct operations

Answer: Direct operations

Explanation:

Executing instructions is not a function of the control unit. The control unit is a component of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) in a computer and is responsible for controlling the flow of data and instructions within the computer. Its main functions include fetching instructions from memory, interpreting the instructions, directing the operation of the other components of the CPU to execute the instructions, and controlling the timing and coordination of the computer's operations. However, the actual execution of the instructions is performed by the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) of the CPU.


4. Which of the following is not an input device ?

Keyboard

Monitor

Microphone

Joystick

Answer: Monitor

Explanation:

Monitor is an output device while Keyboard, Joystick Microphone input device.


5. Arithmetic operations ?

involve matching one data item to another to determine if the first item is greater than, equal to, or less than the other item

sort data items according to standard, predefined criteria in ascending order or descending order

use conditions with operators such as AND, OR and NOT

include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Answer: include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Explanation:

Arithmetic operations involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


6. The output devices make it possible to ?

view or print data

store data

scan data

input data

Answer: view or print data

Explanation:

The correct answer is (a) view or print data. Output devices are hardware components that allow a computer to communicate information to the outside world. They are used to display or print information produced by the computer. Examples of output devices include monitors, printers, speakers, and projectors. Therefore, output devices make it possible to view or print data.


7. Whenever we have to give space between the two words while typing on PC we have to press a key known as __________ ?

Backspace

Shift

Control

Space Bar

Answer: Space Bar

Explanation:

Space Bar is the key that we use to give space between two words while typing on a PC. It is located at the bottom of the keyboard between the letter keys and the numeric keypad (if available). When pressed, the Space Bar inserts a space character between the two words or characters that are on either side of the cursor.


8. The term used to define all input and output devices in a computer system is __________ ?

Monitor

Software

Shared resources

Hardware

Answer: Hardware

Explanation:

The term used to define all input and output devices in a computer system is hardware. Hardware refers to all the physical components of a computer system, including input and output devices, the CPU, memory, storage devices, and other components. Option (d) is therefore the correct answer.


9. A device that copies or reproduces text and images is also called a(n) __________ ?

optical scanner

bar code reader

character device

digital camera

Answer: optical scanner

Explanation:

optical scanner


10. In a computer most processing takes place in _________ ?

Memory

RAM

Motherboard

CPU

Answer: CPU

Explanation:

The most processing in a computer takes place in the CPU (Central Processing Unit). So, the answer is (d) CPU.