Computer MCQs

______ is a single user operating system.

A. MS-DOS

B. UNIX

C. Windows-XP

D. None of these

Which unit is used to measure the speed of a processor?

A. Megabytes

B. Gigahertz

C. Megapixels

D. Terabytes

What is the generation of high level programming language?

A. First generation

B. Second generation

C. Third generation

D. Fourth generation

Which generation of computer is a microprocessor?

A. Third generation

B. Fourth generation

C. Fifth generation

D. Sixth generation

What is the purpose of an antivirus software?

A. Speed up the computer

B. Protect the computer from viruses and malware

C. Improve internet connectivity

D. Optimize hard disk space

In which generation of computers were microprocessor used?

A. First generation

B. Second generation

C. Third generation

D. Fourth generation

GUI (Graphical User Interface) and personal computers emerged in which generation of computers?

A. Third generation

B. Fourth generation

C. Fifth generation

D. Sixth generation

Which port is commonly used to connect a printer to a computer?

A. USB

B. HDMI

C. Ethernet

D. VGA

What characterized the fourth generation of computers?

A. Use of vacuum tubes

B. Integrated circuits

C. Microprocessors or VLSI circuits

D. Transistors

LSI (Large Scale Integration) and VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) are associated with which generation of computers?

A. Fourth generation

B. Fifth generation

C. Sixth generation

D. Seventh generation

What is the function of a motherboard in a computer?

A. Stores data

B. Processes data

C. Controls peripheral devices

D. Connects and holds various components

From which generation of computers operating systems (OS) were developed?

A. Second generation

B. Third generation

C. Fourth generation

D. Fifth generation