Mock Test on Computer Fundamentals
1. What type of software is an operating system classified as?
a) Application software
b) Utility software
c) System software
d) Integrated software
2. Which of the following statements best describes software?
a) A collection of digital documents
b) Only programs installed on storage devices
c) Only hardware components of a computer
d) A set of instructions or a computer program
3. What is the first step in starting a computer in MS Windows mode?
a) Switch off all peripherals
b) Switch on the CPU
c) Start the operating system manually
d) Switch on the monitor
4. Which component is NOT essential for any computer system?
a) Word processing software
b) A printer attached
c) An operating system
d) A virus checking program
5. What distinguishes supercomputers from mainframes?
a) Supercomputers support more simultaneous programs
b) Supercomputers have larger physical sizes
c) Supercomputers can execute a single program faster than mainframes
d) Supercomputers handle more users simultaneously
6. Which statement accurately describes a minicomputer?
a) Minicomputers are less powerful than workstations
b) Minicomputers generally support only one user at a time
c) Minicomputers are primarily used for personal tasks
d) Minicomputers operate between mainframes and personal computers
7. What is a key characteristic of microcomputers?
a) They are available only in desktop form
b) They can include portable devices like laptops and palmtops
c) They support more than 200 users simultaneously
d) They require additional hardware for functionality
8. What role does a workstation serve in a network?
a) A workstation functions as a backup device
b) A workstation acts as a client machine for users
c) A workstation is exclusively a server machine
d) A workstation is usually a mainframe computer
9. What is meant by the term ‘cold booting’?
a) Booting after a software update has been applied
b) Booting the system without loading system files
c) Booting when the computer is in sleep mode
d) Booting the computer from a powered-off state
10. Which of the following statements about mainframes is true?
a) Mainframes can execute multiple programs, but not as efficiently as supercomputers
b) Mainframes are limited to supporting only 4 users simultaneously
c) Mainframes cannot operate as multiprocessing systems
d) Mainframes are smaller and less expensive than minicomputers
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