1. _______ is the smallest unit of data in a computer ?

Gigabyte

Bit

Byte

Terabyte

Answer: Bit

Explanation:

Bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer. 8 bit = 1 byte 1024 byte = 1 Kilobyte 1024 Kilobyte = 1 Megabyte 1024 Megabyte = Gigabyte 1024 Gigabytes = 1 Terabyte


2. Which of the following is NOT an anti-virus software ?

Avast

Linux

Norton

Kaspersky

Answer: Linux

Explanation:

Linux is not an antivirus Software. It is an open source operating software. Rest all others are antivirus software for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android and iOS


3. In the context of digital computer, which of the following pairs of digits is referred to as binary code ?

3 and 4

0 and 1

2 and 3

1 and 2

Answer: 0 and 1

Explanation:

In computers all data is represented as binary codes. That is, all data is represented as strings of 0s and 1s.


4. Which unit of the computer is considered as the brain of the computer ?

Memory unit

Input unit

CPU

Output unit

Answer: CPU

Explanation:

Central Processing Unit (CPU) is considered as the brain of the computer because it contains all the circuitry needed to process input, store data and output results


5. What is the full form of PROM ?

Program read-only memory

Primary read-only memory

Programmable read-only memory

Program read-output memory

Answer: Programmable read-only memory

Explanation:

PROM or Programmable read-only memory is a computer memory chip that can be programmed once after it is created. Once the PROM is programmed, the information written is permanent and cannot be erased or deleted.


6. In the context of computing, what is the full form of URL ?

Undistributed Resource Locator

Unified Resource Locator

Uniform Resource Locator

Uniform Region Locator

Answer: Uniform Resource Locator

Explanation:

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it.


7. Which of the following is an input device used to enter motion data in computers or other electronic devices ?

Monitor

Trackball

Plotter

Joystick

Answer: Trackball

Explanation:

A trackball is a pointing input device. It consists of a ball held by a socket containing sensors to detect a rotation of the ball about two axes. The user rolls the ball with the thumb, fingers or the palm of the hand to move a cursor.


8. In the context of computing, a byte is equal to _____ bits ?

4

16

24

8

Answer: 8

Explanation:

In the context of computing, a byte is equal to 8 bits


9. _____ is a small, portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer’s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive ?

Flash drive

CD-RW

DVD-ROM

CD-ROM

Answer: Flash drive

Explanation:

A USB flash drive is a plug and play portable storage device that uses flash memory. A USB flash drive can be used in place of a compact disc. When a user plugs the flash memory device into the USB port, the computer’s operating system recognizes the device as a removable drive and assigns it a drive letter.


10. Which of the following devices is NOT used to enter data into a computer ?

Mouse

Keyboard

Scanner

Monitor

Answer: Monitor

Explanation:

Monitor is an output device.