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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31. CAM Stands for: __________?
- A. Computer Aided Machine
- B. Computer Aided Manufacturing
- C. Computer Automatic Machine
- D. Computer Automatic Manufacturing
Explanation: CAM means Computer-Aided Manufacturing, where computers assist in planning, controlling, or automating manufacturing processes. The word 'Machine' does not form part of the standard expansion.
Correct answer: Computer Aided Manufacturing32. Which of the following is the most powerful computers?
- A. Mainframe Computer
- B. Mini Computers
- C. Micro Computers
- D. Super Computers
Explanation: Supercomputers have the greatest processing speed and computational capacity among the listed categories. Mainframes handle many users and transactions, but they are not generally as powerful for intensive calculations.
Correct answer: Super Computers33. What computer virus holds the record for being the most widespread computer virus?
- A. I Love You
- B. Nimdad
- C. Melissa
- D. Christmas
Explanation: The ILOVEYOU virus spread globally through email in 2000 and infected millions of computers, making it one of the most widespread viruses recorded. Its deceptive love-letter attachment encouraged users to open it.
Correct answer: I Love You34. What is the full form of G-mail?
- A. Gold Mail
- B. Great Mail
- C. Grooming Mail
- D. Google Mail
Explanation: Gmail was originally associated with the name Google Mail, and that name is still used in some countries. The service is commonly branded simply as Gmail.
Correct answer: Google Mail35. Storage is also known as ________?
- A. Secondary storage
- B. Auxiliary storage
- C. Mass storage
- D. All of above
Explanation: Storage is called secondary, auxiliary, or mass storage because it retains data for long-term use outside the computer's immediate working memory. These terms commonly refer to devices such as hard drives and optical disks.
Correct answer: All of above36. Which element is deficient in milk _________?
- A. Iron
- B. Phosphorus
- C. Sodium
- D. Calcium
Explanation: Milk is relatively deficient in iron, so infants relying heavily on milk may need another source of iron. Milk is well known for providing calcium, which makes calcium the tempting wrong option.
Correct answer: Iron37. The universal format for PACS image storage and transfer is ______?
- A. DICOM
- B. JPEG
- C. BitMap
- D. None of these
Explanation: DICOM, or Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, is the standard format and communication protocol for storing and transferring medical images in PACS. JPEG is a general image format and does not provide the full medical-imaging standard.
Correct answer: DICOM38. Which shortcut key is used to open my computer properties?
- A. Win + Pause
- B. Win + Insert
- C. Wind + End
- D. Win + Tab
Explanation: Windows key + Pause opens the System or computer properties window in traditional Windows versions. The other combinations do not open system properties.
Correct answer: Win + Pause39. Which shortcut key is used to Open My Computer?
- A. Win + C
- B. Win + D
- C. Win + E
- D. Win + F
Explanation: Windows key + E opens File Explorer, traditionally called My Computer or Windows Explorer. Windows key + D shows the desktop, so it does not open the computer window directly.
Correct answer: Win + E40. Which shortcut key used to open Task Manager in windows 10?
- A. Ctrl + Esc
- B. WIN + Ctrl + Esc
- C. Alt + Esc
- D. Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Explanation: Ctrl+Shift+Esc opens Windows Task Manager directly, while Ctrl+Alt+Delete opens a security screen from which Task Manager can also be selected. The other shortcuts do not directly launch Task Manager.
Correct answer: Ctrl + Shift + Esc