GURU KASHI UNIVERSITY

SUB-Fundamentals of computers (BTECH 1ST SEM)

ASSIGNMENT- (MCQs) related to the generation of computers and basic
computer concepts:

Which of the following is an example of a common input device?

a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Keyboard
d) Speaker

What type of input device is used for reading printed text and converting it into
digital format?
a) Scanner
b) Mouse
c) Microphone
d) Webcam

Which input device allows you to move a cursor on the computer screen by hand
movements?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Joystick
d) Scanner

What does OCR stand for in the context of input devices?

a) Optical Character Recognition
b) Online Computer Retrieval
c) Optical Cable Routing
d) Output Control Report

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

a) Data storage
b) Data input
c) Data processing
d) Data output

Which component of the CPU performs arithmetic and logical operations?

a) Control Unit
b) Memory Unit
c) ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
d) Cache Memory

What is the purpose of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer?

a) Long-term storage of data
b) Temporary storage of data during program execution
c) Managing power supply to the computer
d) Processing arithmetic operations

What type of memory retains data even when the computer is powered off?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache memory
d) Virtual memory

Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?

a) Monitor
b) Keyboard
c) RAM
d) Printer

What is the central circuitry that connects all the components of a computer called?
a) CPU (Central Processing Unit)
b) ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
c) Motherboard
d) Hard drive

What is the primary function of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) in the CPU?
a) To store data
b) To manage input devices
c) To perform arithmetic and logical operations
d) To display output

Which of the following operations is NOT typically performed by the ALU?

a) Addition
b) Multiplication
c) Data retrieval from storage
d) Logical comparisons

What does CPU stand for in computing?

a) Central Program Unit
b) Central Peripheral Unit
c) Central Processing Unit
d) Central Power Unit

Which of the following is NOT considered an input device?

a) Mouse
b) Keyboard
c) Printer
d) Microphone

What is a computer?
a) A device for making phone calls
b) A machine that processes data to perform tasks
c) A type of musical instrument
d) A tool for measuring length