2 Who is known as the father of the computer? A Alan Turing B Charles Babbage C John von Neumann D Bill Gates
4 A system is best defined as: A A random collection of parts B A set of unrelated elements C A group of interrelated components D Only computer hardware
5 Which of the following is a natural system? A Computer B Traffic system C Solar system D Banking system
9 Von Neumann architecture is based on the concept of: A Separate memory for data and instructions B No memory usage C Single memory for data and instructions D Cloud storage
10 Which component is NOT part of Von Neumann architecture? A ALU B Control Unit C Secondary Storage D Memory Unit
18 Software engineering mainly deals with: A Designing hardware B Developing software C Repairing computers D Network cabling
19 Hardware engineering focuses on: A Programming B System analysis C Physical components D Database design
20 Which of the following is system software? A MS Word B Operating System C Web Browser D Spreadsheet
21 Which software is used to perform specific tasks? A System software B Utility software C Application software D Firmware
23 Data communication refers to: A Processing data B Storing data C Transferring data D Deleting data
24 Which component is essential for data communication? A Sender B Receiver C Transmission medium D All of these
29 Which bus controls timing and control signals? A Data bus B Address bus C Control bus D Expansion bus
30 Which software manages hardware resources? A Application software B System software C Utility software D Firmware
34 Which software helps in system maintenance? A Application software B Utility software C System software D Programming software
35 Which of the following is an example of data? A Processed report B Raw facts C Summary D Conclusion
36 Which component sends data from CPU to memory? A Data bus B Control bus C Address bus D Expansion slot
38 Which component is required at both ends of data communication? A Sender and receiver B CPU and RAM C Modem only D Hard disk
41 Which software is required to run a computer? A Application software B Utility software C Operating system D Antivirus
42 Which element is NOT part of data communication? A Sender B Receiver C Printer D Transmission medium
44 Which technology was the hallmark of the first generation of computers, used from 1940 to 1956? A Integrated Circuits B Vacuum Tubes C Transistors D Microprocessors
45 Which component of the computer system is often referred to as the 'brain' of the computer? A RAM B Motherboard C CPU (Central Processing Unit) D Hard Disk Drive
46 Which of the following is an example of an operating system, which is a type of system software? A Microsoft Word B Google Chrome C Adobe Photoshop D Microsoft Windows
47 Which type of computer memory is volatile, meaning its contents are erased when the computer is powered off? A RAM (Random Access Memory) B ROM (Read-Only Memory) C SSD (Solid State Drive) D Flash Memory
48 According to the Von Neumann architecture, a computer consists of a CPU, a memory unit, and I/O devices. Where are both program instructions and data stored? A In separate memories B In a single, shared memory C Only within the CPU registers D On the input/output devices
49 In which mode of data transmission can data flow in both directions, but only one direction at a time? A Simplex B Full-duplex C Half-duplex D Multiplex
50 Which device is used to convert digital signals from a computer to analog signals for transmission over telephone lines and vice-versa? A Router B Switch C Hub D Modem
51 In the computer memory hierarchy, which memory is the fastest and has the smallest storage capacity? A CPU Registers B Cache Memory C Main Memory (RAM) D Secondary Storage (HDD/SSD)
52 The discipline that applies principles of engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of software is known as: A Hardware Engineering B Computer Architecture C Software Engineering D Network Administration
53 Which bus in a computer system is responsible for transferring the actual data between the processor, memory, and peripherals? A Address Bus B Data Bus C Control Bus D Expansion Bus
54 The invention of the Integrated Circuit (IC) led to the development of which generation of computers? A First Generation B Second Generation C Fourth Generation D Third Generation
55 Which of the following is primarily an input device used to enter text and commands into a computer? A Keyboard B Monitor C Printer D Speaker
56 Which of the following electronic components characterized the first generation of computers? A Vacuum Tubes B Transistors C Integrated Circuits D Microprocessors
57 Which type of memory is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the computer is powered off? A ROM (Read-Only Memory) B RAM (Random Access Memory) C Flash Memory D Hard Disk Drive
58 Which part of the CPU is responsible for executing instructions and performing arithmetic and logical operations? A Control Unit (CU) B Registers C Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) D Cache Memory
59 The core idea of the Von Neumann architecture is the concept of a: A Multi-core processor B Graphical User Interface C Networked System D Stored-program computer
60 In a data communication system, the device that sends the data message is known as the: A Sender B Receiver C Medium D Protocol
61 A system that interacts with its external environment is known as a(n): A Closed System B Open System C Static System D Isolated System
62 Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux are prominent examples of which type of software? A Application Software B Utility Software C Operating System Software D Programming Software
63 A web browser, a word processor, and a video game are all examples of: A System Software B Firmware C Device Drivers D Application Software
64 Which bus is used by the CPU to transfer actual data to and from the main memory? A Data Bus B Address Bus C Control Bus D Expansion Bus
65 Which type of high-speed memory is located directly on the CPU or between the CPU and RAM? A Secondary Memory B Cache Memory C Virtual Memory D Read-Only Memory
66 The field concerned with the design, creation, and maintenance of the physical components of a computer is called: A Software Engineering B System Analysis C Hardware Engineering D Network Administration
67 In the hierarchy of computer memory, which of the following is the slowest but has the largest capacity? A CPU Registers B Cache Memory C Main Memory (RAM) D Secondary Storage (HDD/SSD)
68 Which of the following is considered the first general-purpose electronic digital computer? A ENIAC B UNIVAC C MARK-I D ABC
69 Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations? A Control Unit (CU) B Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) C Memory Unit (MU) D Registers
70 Which type of memory is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the power is turned off? A ROM B SSD C RAM D Flash Memory
71 Which of the following is an example of system software? A Microsoft Word B Adobe Photoshop C A video game D Windows Operating System
72 A set of parallel electrical wires used to transfer data between different components of a computer is called a: A Bus B Port C Cable D Socket
73 A key feature of the Von Neumann architecture is that: A It has separate memory for instructions and data. B It cannot be programmed electronically. C It uses a single storage structure to hold both instructions and data. D It uses vacuum tubes exclusively for processing.