Mock Test on Computer Fundamentals
1. Which statement correctly differentiates machine language and assembly language?
a) Assembly language is executed directly by the CPU, while machine language is not.
b) Machine language uses symbolic representations, while assembly language is numerical.
c) Machine language is user-friendly, while assembly language is complex.
d) Assembly language has a name structure for instructions, while machine language does not.
2. Which of the following best describes high-level languages?
a) They are easier for humans to understand than low-level languages.
b) They require complex mathematical operations.
c) They are directly executable by the CPU.
d) They consist of machine-readable binary code.
3. Which of the following is an example of utility software?
a) Windows Media Player
b) COBOL
c) Windows XP
d) Adobe Freehand
4. What is a key function of an assembler in programming?
a) To convert assembly language into machine language.
b) To debug application software errors.
c) To execute machine language instructions.
d) To translate high-level language into mid-level language.
5. Which software category includes programs that are not user-specific and serve a general purpose?
a) Custom Software
b) Utility Software
c) System Software
d) Application Software
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of programming language mentioned?
a) Assembler
b) High Level Language
c) Script Language
d) Machine Level Language
7. What is the process of restarting an already ‘ON’ computer called?
a) Soft Booting
b) Cold Booting
c) Warm Booting
d) Hard Booting
8. Which of the following is NOT a step to shut down a computer?
a) Wait for the ‘It’s now safe to turn off your Computer’ message
b) Click on the Start button
c) Select Restart in MS-DOS mode
d) Close all opened windows
9. Which device functions both as an input and an output device?
a) Printer
b) Scanner
c) Modem
d) Mouse
10. Which component is considered the brain of the computer?
a) Random Access Memory (RAM)
b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
c) Hard Drive
d) Read Only Memory (ROM)
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