Free Computer Fundamentals MCQs with Answers

282 Computer Fundamentals MCQs from Computer Science and IT, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

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21. To minimize the all windows in desktop shortcut key is _________?

  • A. Windows+A
  • B. Windows+M
  • C. Windows+N
  • D. Windows+A

Explanation: Windows+M minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop. The Windows+A shortcut is duplicated in the options and is not the standard command for this action.

Correct answer: Windows+M

22. First boot sector virus is __________?

  • A. computed
  • B. mind
  • C. brian
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Brain, also called the Brain boot-sector virus, is widely identified as the first IBM PC boot-sector virus. The other names do not identify that historically recognised virus.

Correct answer: brian

23. _________ are often delivered to a PC through an email attachment and are often designed to do harm.

  • A. Viruses
  • B. Spam
  • C. Portals
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Viruses are malicious programs that may be attached to email files and execute when the attachment is opened. Spam is unwanted communication, but it is not itself necessarily a harmful program.

Correct answer: Viruses

24. Date and time are displayed on _________?

  • A. Status bar
  • B. Task bar (system tray)
  • C. Menu Bar
  • D. Launch pad

Explanation: The system tray is part of the taskbar and commonly displays the clock and date along with notification icons. The status bar and menu bar belong to application windows and do not normally show the system date and time.

Correct answer: Task bar (system tray)

25. There are _______ cards in a standard deck of cards?

  • A. 36
  • B. 44
  • C. 52
  • D. 54Spreadsheet Software

Explanation: A standard deck contains 52 cards, divided into four suits of 13 cards each. The number 54 applies only when two jokers are included.

Correct answer: 52

26. Which short key is used for close program?

  • A. ctrl + F4
  • B. alt + F4
  • C. shift + F4
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Alt+F4 closes the active program or window in Windows. Ctrl+F4 usually closes only the current document or tab within a program.

Correct answer: alt + F4

27. What is the most popular system in the shorthand?

  • A. Sloan Duployan System.
  • B. Pitman Shorthand
  • C. John Robert Gregg's System
  • D. Morse Code

Explanation: Pitman Shorthand is traditionally regarded as the most popular shorthand system among the listed choices. Gregg's system is also widely known, but the question's conventional answer is Pitman.

Correct answer: Pitman Shorthand

28. Which of the following windows do not have start button?

  • A. Windows 10
  • B. Windows 8
  • C. Windows vista
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The original Windows 8 removed the traditional Start button from the desktop interface. Windows 8.1 restored it, but the question specifically names Windows 8.

Correct answer: Windows 8

29. Which of the following is/are the logic gate?

  • A. AND
  • B. OR
  • C. NOT
  • D. All of these

Explanation: AND, OR, and NOT are all fundamental logic gates used to process binary values. Therefore, the inclusive choice covering all three is correct.

Correct answer: All of these

30. From the following who invented Slide Rules?

  • A. John Napier
  • B. Gottfried Leibnitz
  • C. William Oughtred
  • D. Blaise Pascal

Explanation: William Oughtred invented the slide rule in the 17th century by applying logarithmic scales to multiplication and division. John Napier developed logarithms, which made the slide rule possible, but did not invent the instrument.

Correct answer: William Oughtred