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Question. 1
Which of the following is an example of an input device?
1. Scanner
2. Speaker
3. CD
4. Printer
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
Out of the given options the scanner is an input device. This is because scanner is used to give input
to the computer in the form of the image of the document that is being scanned. Rest of the de-
vices show the final result which is called the output, after processing the input.

Question. 2
Which of the following is not necessarily a part of a microcomputer?
1. Microprocessor
2. Memory
3. Input device
4. Printer
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 4
A printer is not necessarily part of microcomputer. The only parts are Microprocessor, memory and
peripherals.

Question. 3
____ is not a storage medium?
1. Hard Disk
2. Flash Drive
3. DVD
4. Monitor
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 4
Monitor is not a storage medium, but it is a device where the output is displayed.

Question. 4
Which are the two most common input devices?
1. Microphone, printer
2. Scanner, monitor

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3. Digital camera, speakers

4. keyboard, mouse
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 4
The input devices are used for entering information and data into the computer. This information is
converted into bits and bytes so that it can be processed by the computer. The keyboard and
mouse are examples of input devices.

Question. 5
Which input device cannot be used to work in MS Office?
1. Scanner
2. Light Pen
3. Mouse
4. Joy Stick
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 4

 A joystick is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or
direction to the device it is controlling.
 Joysticks are often used to control video games and cannot be used to work in MS Office.

Question. 6
Which of the following groups consist of only input devices?
1. Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor
2. Mouse, Keyboard, Printer
3. Mouse, Keyboard, Plotter
4. Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 4
Input devices: Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner
Output devices: Monitor, Printer, Plotter

Question. 7
The most common method of entering text and numerical data through the use of a
1. Keyboard
2. Scanner
3. Printer
4. Plotter

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5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
Keyboard is the piece of computer hardware used to input text, characters, and other commands
into a computer or similar devices.

Question. 8
Hardware includes
1. All devices used to input data into a computer
2. Set of instructions that a computer runs or executes
3. Monitor and all the devices connected to it that are used to input and output data
4. All devices involved processing information including the central processing unit, memory and
storage
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 3
Computer hardware is the collection of all the parts of the computer you can physically touch. For
example - computer case, monitor, keyboard and mouse etc.

Question. 9
The output devices make it possible to
1. View or print data
2. Store data
3. Scan data
4. Input data
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
The output devices make it possible to view or print data. Some examples of output devices are
Monitor, Printer, and Speaker etc.

Question. 10
The function of CPU is _______.
1. To provide external storage of text
2. To communicate with the operator
3. To read, interpret and process the information and instruction
4. To provide a hard copy
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 3

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A computer's central processing unit (CPU) is the central brain of the computer. According to Rhode
Island University, a CPU is a device that processes mathematical functions at incredible speeds.

 The part of the computer that performs the bulk of data-processing operations is called the
central processing unit.
 It is made up of 3 major component register set, arithmetic logic unit and control unit

1. Register set stores intermediate data used during the execution of the instructions
2. Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) performs the required microoperations for executing the instruc-
tions
3. Control unit supervises the transfer of information among the registers and instructs the
ALU as to which operation to perform

Question. 11
_________ is required to process data into information and consists of integrated circuits.
1. Hard disk
2. RAM
3. CPU
4. ROM
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 3
A central processing unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the in-
structions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and in-
put/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions. Most modern CPUs are microprocessors,
meaning they are contained on a single integrated circuit (IC) chip.

Question. 12
Secondary storage
1. Does not require constant power.
2. Does not use magnetic media.
3. Consists of four main types of devices.
4. Does not store information for later retrieval.
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
Secondary storage can simply be referred to any device which does not require constant power and
that can store information which can later be viewed. There are three main types of secondary stor-
age devices which include: Magnetic Media, Optical Media, and Flash Memory.

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Question. 13
You use an ________, such as a keyboard or mouse, to input information.
1. Storage device
2. Processing device
3. Input device
4. Output device
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 3
It’s the input devices which are been used to input information. Such devices enables users to inter-
act with the computer system and perform desired task via command given. Examples of input de-
vices are- Scanners, joystick etc.

Question. 14
A computer cannot “boot” if it does not have the________.
1. Compiler
2. Loader
3. Operating System
4. Assembler
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 3
Booting is a process or set of operations that loads and hence starts the operating system, starting
from the point when user switches on the power button. So obviously a computer can’t boot up
without an operating system.

Question. 15
It is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.
1. Hardware
2. A device
3. A peripheral
4. An application
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
Computer hardware is the tangible part of the computer. It can be seen and touched and is the ap-
paratus that supports the software. Software on the other hand is an intangible group of instruc-
tions that is stored and ran by the hardware. Common examples of hardware are keyboard, mouse,
monitor, Central Processing Unit etc.

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Question. 16
In MICR, C stands for
1. Code
2. Colour
3. Computer
4. Character
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 4
MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. It is a technology that is used in the banking
industry for recognition of characters to ensure secure and speedy clearing of transactions involving
bank cheques. The MICR code in the bottom of the bank cheques ensures the uniqueness of every
check so that it is not counted or used twice. In India every bank branch is given a unique MICR
code and this helps the RBI to identify the bank branch and speed up the cheque clearing process.

Question. 17
A joystick is primarily used for _______.
1. Control sound on the screen
2. Computer gaming
3. Enter text
4. Draw pictures
5. Print text
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 2
A joystick is primarily used for computer gaming.

Question. 18
We regularly come across some lines marked on the back of products. What are they called?
1. Bar-code
2. Spooler
3. Scanner
4. Output reader
5. Price tag
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
A barcode is an optical, machine-readable, representation of data; the data usually describes some-
thing about the object that carries the barcode. Usually it is marked on the back side of the prod-
ucts.

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Question. 19
Through which of the following ways can devices be connected to a computer?
1. USB
2. Bluetooth
3. CD/DVD Drive
4. RAM
5. Only (a) and (b)
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 5
USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, is an industry standard that defines cables, connectors and com-
munications protocols for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and
devices. Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from
fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks.

Question. 20
Which of the following is/are a scanning device?
1. OMR
2. MICR
3. BCR
4. All the above
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 4
Scanning devices translate images of text, drawings, photos, and the like into digital form. All the
above are scanning devices.

Question. 21
An input device that utilizes a light-sensitive detector to select objects on a display screen is known
as ________.
1. Optical scanner
2. Touch screen
3. Light pen
4. Mouse
5. Keyboard
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 3
A light pen is a computer input device in the form of a light - sensitive wand used in conjunction
with a computer's CRT display. It allows the user to point to displayed objects or draw on the screen
in a similar way to a touchscreen but with greater positional accuracy. The first light pen was cre-
ated around 1955 as part of the Whirlwind project at MIT.

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Question. 22
Where does most data go first with in a computer memory hierarchy__________
1. RAM
2. ROM
3. BIOS
4. Cache
5. None of the above
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
Random-access memory(RAM) is a form of computer data storage which stores frequently used
program instructions to increase the general speed of a system. A random-access memory device
allows data items to be read or written in almost the same amount of time irrespective of the phys-
ical location of data inside the memory. In contrast, with other direct-access data storage media
such as hard disks, CD-RWs, DVD-RWs and the older drum memory, the time required to read and
write data items varies significantly depending on their physical locations on the recording medium,
due to mechanical limitations such as media rotation speeds and arm movement.

Question. 23
Which type of printer is used to print large pictures like maps and architectural plans?
1. Dot-matrix printers
2. Thermal printers
3. Multifunction printers
4. Plotters
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 4

 Plotters are those printers which are large in size and are used to print huge sized posters
and printed material.
 These are used for printing those images which have continuous lines as they use vector
graphics.

Question. 24
Which printer uses the mini hammer like components and an inked ribbon for printing?
1. Inkjet
2. Impact
3. Nonimpact
4. Laser Moderate
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 2

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The impact printers have moving parts on their moving parts. It has a printing ribbon which is inked
and it has a small hammer like components which strike the paper. This technology was developed
in the 20th century.

Question. 25
Which two keys are used in combination with other keys in order to command the computer to
perform special instructions?
1. Control, Alt
2. Function, toggle
3. Delete, insert
4. Caps Lock, Num Lock
5. None of these
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
The ctrl and alt keys are very useful for performing shortcut functions. These are handy even while
dealing with the functions of system software like Ctrl+alt+del or while dealing with the application
software like cut/copy/paste etc.

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