Fundamentals of Information Technology MCQ
Fundamentals of Information Technology MCQ
Fundamentals of Information Technology MCQ
1) A process is a _______.
Explanation: A process is a program that is executed by the threads. It consists of multiple threads of execution.
2) The word processing feature that catches most random typographical errors and misspellings is known as _____.
a. Grammar checker
b. Spell checker
c. Word checker
d. None of the these
Explanation: The word processing feature that catches most random typographical errors and misspellings is known as spell
checker.
a. A bit
b. A byte
c. A block
d. A nibble
Explanation: The smallest unit of the information is a bit. All information is stored in the computer as bits.
4) What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 10111?
a. 21
b. 39
c. 42
d. 23
Answer: (d) 23
= 16 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 1
= 23
5) What is the term for a temporary storage area that compensates for differences in data rate and data flow between devices?
a. Buffer
b. Bus
c. Channel
d. Modem
Explanation: Buffer is the temporary storage that can be used to compensate for a difference in data rate and data flow
between devices. In other words, a buffer is an area of physical memory storage used to store data temporarily.
a. 265
b. 16
c. 8
d. 3
Answer: (d) 3
Explanation: Three color dots form a color pixel on a screen, and these are the following color dots: red, blue, and green. you
can make any color from these 3 colors on the screen.
7) Which of the following values is the correct value of this hexadecimal code 1F.01B?
a. 35.0065918
b. 32.0065918
c. 31.0065918
d. 30.0065918
= (1F.01B)16
= (31.0065918)10
a. Ink
b. Laser bubbles
c. Magnetism
d. Circuits
Explanation: The data is stored on the diskette in magnetism form. A diskette is a removable data storage, and it is used with
the PC.
a. Character
b. Pixel
c. Byte
d. Bit
Explanation: A pixel is the smallest portion of the screen. The name Pixel is made from the "Picture element" and is also called
the PEL. All screen is made by putting millions of pixels together in a matrix form.
10) Which of the following natural element is the primary element in computer chips?
a. Silicon
b. Carbon
c. Iron
d. Uranium
Explanation: Silicon is the primary element in computer chips. Silicon is a highly pure element which is now perfect for the
massive computer chip industry. It is cost efficent and easy to use.
11) Which of the following programs enables you to calculate numbers related to rows and columns?
a. Window program
b. Spreadsheet program
c. Graphics program
d. Word program
Explanation: Spreadsheet programs help you to calculate numbers related to rows and columns. It can also graphically
represent the data as per the user's requirement.
12) Which of the following is a structured programming technique that graphically represents the detailed steps required to solve
a program?
a. Object-oriented programming
b. Pseudocode
c. Flowchart
d. Top-down design
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Explanation: Flowchart is a structured programming technique that graphically represents the detailed steps required to solve a
program. Usually, it shows the steps as boxes of different types, and these boxes are connected with arrows.
13) Which of the following values is the correct value of this hexadecimal code ABCDEF?
a. 11259375
b. 11259379
c. 11259312
d. 11257593
Explanation: A, B, C, D, E, AND F are equal to 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 respectively.
= (ABCDEF)16
= (11259375)10
a. Keyboard
b. Mouse
c. Light pen
d. VDU
Explanation: The full form of VDU is the Visual Display Unit. It is a hardware output device that uses a cathode ray tube to
display a visual image.
Explanation: A mouse is a hardware input device that controls a cursor on a computer. With the help of the mouse, you can
select, open, and move files, icons, folders, and text on the PC.
a. .txt
b. .xls
c. .ppt
d. .bmp
Explanation: The .txt file extension is a standard text document extension that contains the unformatted text. It is the default
file extension for the notepad.
a. By operating system
b. By compiler
c. By interpreter
d. By application software
Explanation: BIOS is used by the operating system. It is used to configure and identify the hardware in a system such as the
hard drive, floppy drive, optical drive, CPU, and memory.
a. Restarting computer
b. Install the program
c. To scan
d. To turn off
Explanation: Booting is a process of the restart the computer. After restarting it, there is no software in the computer's main
memory.
19) A computer is accurate, but if the result of a computation is false, what is the main reason for it?
a. Power failure
b. The computer circuits
c. Incorrect data entry
d. Distraction
Explanation: None
a. Hard disk
b. System unit
c. Memory unit
d. Monitor
Explanation: The central processing unit is located in the system unit. The system unit controls the entire computer. It includes
RAM, Processors, Optical drive, Power supply, Fans, Hardware, Peripheral devices, BIOS, etc.
21) Which one of the following groups contains graphical file extensions?
Explanation: JPG, GIF, BMP are all extensions of graphical file. JPG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, GIF stands for
Graphics Interchange Format, and BMP stands for Bitmap Image File.
a. 1024 bytes
b. 512 GB
c. 1024 megabytes
d. 1024 bits
1024 KB = 1 MB
1024 MB = 1 GB
a. 512
b. 1024
c. 4096
d. 8192
Explanation:
4 kb = 4 * 1024 bytes
= 4096 bytes
24) Which type of program acts as an intermediary between a user of a computer and the computer hardware?
a. Operating system
b. User thread
c. Superuser thread
d. Application program
Explanation: An OS is a kind of program that acts as an intermediary for computer hardware and computer user. The purpose
of an operating system is to provide a user-friendly and effective environment.
a. Normal language
b. Computer language
c. Assembly language
d. High-level language
Explanation: An assembly language is a scripting language capable of telling the computer explicitly what to do.
26) Which of the following values is the correct value of this binary code 1011 and 1111?
a. 11 and 14
b. 12 and 15
c. 11 and 15
d. 12 and 14
Explanation: 1011 = 1 × 23 + 0 × 22 + 1 × 21 + 1 × 20
=8+0+2+1
= 11
1111 = 1 × 23 + 1 × 22 + 1 × 21 + 1 × 20
=8+4+2+1
= 15
27) Which of the following is not one of the internal components of a CPU?
a. Control sequencer
b. M-D-R
c. M-A-R
d. Floppy disk
Explanation: Floppy disk is not an internal components of a CPU. It is a component of the secondary storage and external
storage. It is a kind of data storage device.
a. Nanoseconds
b. Kilo-seconds
c. Gigahertz
d. Megabytes
Explanation: The computer clock speed is normally calculated in gigahertz (GHz) or megahertz (MHz). a gigahertz is equal to
one billion ticks per second, and a megahertz is equal to one million ticks per second.
Explanation: The full name of RAM is random access memory. It is a hardware device located in a computer that stores data
temporarily. Temporary means it only stores data for some time. RAM is also called main memory, primary memory, or system
memory.
30) What is the full form of DRAM?
Explanation: The full name of DRAM is dynamic random-access memory. It needs a refresh power to work and it has transistor
and capacitor for the memory cell. It is used in video game consoles, networking hardware, and system memory, etc.
31) Which one of the following software applications would be the most appropriate for performing numerical and statistical
calculations?
a. Database
b. Document processor
c. Graphics package
d. Spreadsheet
Explanation: Spread Sheet is the most appropriate for performing numerical and statistical calculation. A spreadsheet is a
computer application that is a copy of a paper that calculates a worksheet. It displays several cells that together form a mesh
that includes rows and columns, each cell containing alphanumeric text, numeric values, or formulas.
a. Operating system
b. CPU
c. Keyboard
d. Hard disk
Explanation: The operating system (OS) is a software that acts as an interface between a computer and a user. It is also called
system software. OS is the first program to be loaded into a computer. It manages all the operations of the computer.
33) Which of the following is exclusively a sequential access storage device?
a. Hard disk
b. Floppy disk
c. Magnetic tape
d. DVD
Explanation: Magnetic tape is exclusively a sequential access storage device. Sequential access memory is a type of data
storage devices that read and write the data in a series.
34) Akshat has created a story of ten pages, but only wants to print the first two pages. Which printer command should he
choose?
a. Print all
b. Print from 1 to 2
c. Page setup
d. Print Preview
Explanation: None
Explanation: The full name of SRAM is static random-access memory. It needs a constant power to work. Due to continuous
power, it does not need to be refreshed.
Explanation: The full name of USB is Universal Serial Bus. It is a common interface that allows the communication between two
devices.
37) Which one of the following is not a form of data storage media?
a. A database
b. Magnetic tape
c. Magnetic disc
d. Optical disc
Explanation: A database is a collection of information that is organized in such a way that information can be easily accessed,
managed, and updated. In the database, we can quickly and easily select the desired data. For example, the dictionary is
analogous to a database that is like a file.
Explanation: None
a. 1 and 2
b. 0 and 0.1
c. 2 and 0
d. 0 and 1
Explanation: Binary numbers are represented by 0 and 1. The computer only works on binary numbering systems because
according to electronics, any signal can either be in the on state or in the off state.
40) Which one of the following is the best fire extinguisher for IT equipment?
a. Dry powder
b. Bromo chloride
c. CO2
d. Water
Explanation: None
1. MS-Excel creates workbooks, and each workbook may contain more work sheets.
2. A worksheet in MS-Excel 2000 package has a maximum 0f 256 columns and 65536 rows.
4. Cells are identified by the column letter and the row number.
a. a, b, c
b. b, c, d
c. c, d, a
d. a, b, d
e. None of the these
Answer: (d) a, b, d
Explanation: None
42) Which of the following statement is correct regarding a template prepared by a word processing package?
a. Any document can be saved as a template.
b. Default template is used when you create a new file.
c. Many templates contain text that gives one advice on how to use the template.
d. Default settings are reflected by the normal document template and cannot be overwritten.
Explanation: A template is a file that acts as a framework for a new text. Any document or text can be saved as a template.
43) Which of the following would be the correct description for WORM virus?
Explanation: A worm virus is a malicious file. This virus can be spread across a network without human aid. It also requires a
large amount of bandwidth and memory. It spreads through the internet and e-mail.
a. SCSI interface
b. Parallel interface
c. WAN interface
d. USB interface
Explanation: A hard disk drive can be directly connected to a PC via a SCSI interface. SCSI is a group of protocols that send
the data between computers and external devices in a physical manner.
Explanation: The use of the IC in a computer has reduced the cost of computers. It is an incredibly small electronics chip
integrated with a set of electrical circuits and transistors. It is a very small chip.
46) Consider the following path C:\Device\Module\Module 1. What is name of the file in this path?
a. Device
b. Module
c. Module 1
d. C
Explanation: None
Explanation: The full name of SCSI is Small computer system interface. SCSI is a group of protocols that send the data
between computers and external devices in a physical manner.
a. Keyboard
b. Mouse
c. Speaker
d. Scanner
Explanation: Speaker is a hardware output device that is used for listening to audio by connecting it to a computer and other
devices. The computer's sound card produces sound waves from the speaker.
a. Microsoft Word
b. Notepad
c. Internet navigator
d. Internet explorer
Explanation: Internet explorer is a web browser software on the windows computer. It helps to search for anything in the world
through the Internet. It is also known as Microsoft Edge. If you use a Windows computer, this software is already installed on
your computer.
50) Which one of the following commands can be used to work on a file?
a. Ctrl + XY
b. Ctrl + 2
c. Ctrl + C
d. None of the these
Explanation: Ctrl C is a copy command on the computer. It is a very useful command. This command first selects the text,
files, and any data that is stored in the computer's hard disk and then copies it. It is a shortcut key on the computer.