Question 1

In 1834, Charles Babbage developed a mechanical computer called
A)punched card
B)calculator
C)analytical engine
D)colossus

Accepted Answer

Charles Babbage developed the Analytical Engine in 1834, which is considered the first design for a mechanical computer.

Question 2

Microprocessors are related to which generation of computers
A)first generation
B)second generation
C)third generation
D)fourth generation

Accepted Answer

Microprocessors, which are integrated circuits that contain the functions of a computer's central processing unit (CPU), are associated with the fourth generation of computers. This generation began in the 1970s and marked a significant advancement in computing technology, allowing for the development of personal computers.

Question 3

Transistors are related to which generation of computers
A)first generation
B)second generation
C)third generation
D)fourth generation

Accepted Answer

Transistors were the hallmark of the second generation of computers, replacing vacuum tubes and allowing computers to become smaller, faster, and more reliable.

Question 4

'Very Large Scale Integration is related to which generation of computers
A)first generation
B)second generation
C)third generation
D)fourth generation

Accepted Answer

Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) is related to the fourth generation of computers, which began in the 1970s. This generation saw the development of microprocessors, where thousands of integrated circuits were built onto a single silicon chip, significantly enhancing computing power and efficiency.

Question 5

'Artificial intelligence' is related to which generation of computers
A)second generation
B)fourth generation
C)third generation
D)fifth generation

Accepted Answer

Artificial intelligence is most closely associated with the fifth generation of computers, which focuses on advancements in AI, machine learning, and leveraging sophisticated algorithms to process data in ways that mimic human cognitive functions.

Question 6

Which of the following is not an operating system
A)windows7
B)fedora
C)libranet
D)photoshop

Accepted Answer

Photoshop is not an operating system; it is a graphics editing program developed by Adobe Systems.

Question 7

Which of the followings are related to the major functions of an operating system
A)job management
B)resource management
C)data management
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Operating systems are responsible for job management (scheduling and managing tasks), resource management (allocating system resources like CPU time, memory, and I/O devices), and data management (handling file systems and data storage). Therefore, all of the options listed are major functions of an operating system.

Question 8

A software that links our software with other software and operating system
A)assembler
B)compiler
C)linker
D)debugger

Accepted Answer

A linker is the software that performs the linking process, which involves combining various pieces of code and data into a single executable program, allowing our software to interact with other software and the operating system.

Question 9

Which of the following is an OCR Tool
A)firmware
B)malware
C)shareware
D)brainware

Accepted Answer

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a tool used to convert scanned images of text into editable text. Brainware is a term used to refer to the human mind and its ability to process information.

Question 10

A software which is designed to infiltrate to a computer to do certain task beyond computer owner's knowledge
A)firmware
B)malware
C)shareware
D)brainware

Accepted Answer

Malware is specifically designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It encompasses a variety of forms, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, and other malicious programs.

Question 11

Which of the following do not include the way to protect the computer from malware
A)antivirus
B)fire wall
C)virus removal tool
D)spyware

Accepted Answer

Spyware is a type of malware itself, not a method to protect a computer from malware. Antivirus, firewalls, and virus removal tools are all methods used to protect a computer from malicious software.

Question 12

Utility software are used to do the tasks such as
A)configuring a computer
B)performing tests
C)connecting to internet
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Utility software can perform a variety of tasks including configuring a computer, performing tests, and connecting to the internet, making "all of the above" the correct choice.

Question 13

Which of the following is not related to Social computing
A)blog
B)wikis
C)p2p network
D)gimp

Accepted Answer

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source image editor, which is not related to social computing. Social computing involves the use of social software and technology to facilitate and enhance interaction and collaboration among people. Blogs, wikis, and peer-to-peer (p2p) networks are all examples of social computing technologies that enable social interaction and collaboration, whereas GIMP is focused on image editing.

Question 14

MS Word is a
A)system software
B)spreadsheet
C)word processor
D)dbms

Accepted Answer

MS Word is a word processor designed for creating, editing, and formatting text documents.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a word processor
A)ms word
B)ms excel
C)ms power point
D)ms access

Accepted Answer

MS Word is a word processor used for creating and editing text documents.

Question 16

A new device that presets commands organized into a set of tabs is
A)tool bar
B)title bar
C)quick access bar
D)ribbon

Accepted Answer

The ribbon is a user interface element that organizes commands into a set of tabs, making it easier for users to find and use them.

Question 17

The keyboard short-cut for left alignment is
A)ctrl+c
B)ctrl+v
C)ctrl+l
D)ctrl+e

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+L is the keyboard shortcut for aligning text to the left in many word processing programs, including Microsoft Word.

Question 18

The keyboard short-cut for right alignment is
A)ctrl+c
B)ctrl+r
C)ctrl+l
D)ctrl+e

Accepted Answer

The keyboard shortcut for right alignment in most text editing and word processing software is Ctrl+R.

Question 19

In which of the following 'mail merge' is a function
A)ms word
B)ms excel
C)ms power point
D)ms access

Accepted Answer

Mail merge is a function primarily associated with Microsoft Word. It allows users to create a batch of documents that are personalized for each recipient, typically used for mass mailings, such as letters or emails, where the same document needs to be sent to many people with personalized details for each.

Quiz 1: Computer Technology and Software Basics

In 1834, Charles Babbage developed a mechanical computer called

Microprocessors are related to which generation of computers

Transistors are related to which generation of computers

'Very Large Scale Integration is related to which generation of computers

'Artificial intelligence' is related to which generation of computers

Which of the following is not an operating system

Which of the followings are related to the major functions of an operating system

A software that links our software with other software and operating system

Which of the following is an OCR Tool

A software which is designed to infiltrate to a computer to do certain task beyond computer owner's knowledge

Which of the following do not include the way to protect the computer from malware

Utility software are used to do the tasks such as

Which of the following is not related to Social computing

MS Word is a

Which of the following is an example of a word processor

A new device that presets commands organized into a set of tabs is

The keyboard short-cut for left alignment is

The keyboard short-cut for right alignment is

In which of the following 'mail merge' is a function