Basic Computer MCQs Questions and Answers

Nowadays, the computer mcqs are very important in one paper examinations. Examiners in various tests like PPSC, NTS, PMS GK, CSS MPT and many others commonly ask questions about computer fundamentals. Sometimes they ask 15 to 17 questions but it can change depending on the position you’re applying for such as DEO, Computer Operator, Clerk, etc. In those cases the number of marks related to computers might be higher. Basic fundamentals of computer and Information Technology cover topics such as:

From here you can get topic wise computer MCQs for PPSC and all other competitive exams.

Computer Questions with Answers

Basic Computer MCQs
Basic Computer MCQs

A collection of system programs that controls and coordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called?
a. System Software
b. Operating System
c. Utility Program
d. Device Driver


Who is known as the father of computer?
a. Leibnitz
b. Blaise Pascal
c. Charles Babbage
d. J. H. Muller


Who is the father of Computer Science?
a. Alan Turing
b. Seymour Cray
c. Charles Babbage
d. Augusta Ada King


Which of the following technology is used in compact disks?
a. Mechanical
b. Electrical
c. Electromagnetic
d. Laser


1 Gigabyte is equal to:
a. 1024 bits
b. 1000 megabytes
c. 1024 kilobytes
d. 1024 megabytes


The brain of any computer system is:
a. ALU
b. Memory
c. CPU (Central Processing Unit)
d. Control Unit


Which of the following are the components of CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
a. ALU and Mouse
b. ALU and Control Unit
c. ALU and Integrated Circuits
d. Control Unit and Monitor


Who is known as the father of the Internet?
a. Charles Babbage
b. Vint Cerf
c. Dennis Ritchie
d. Martin Cooper


If a computer has more than one processor it is known as:
a. Uniprocessor
b. Multiprocessor
c. Multithreaded
d. Multiprogramming


You can organize files in a computer system by using them in:
a. Archives
b. Folders
c. Indexes
d. Lists

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