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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81. One MB (Megabyte) is equal to ________?

  • A. 1024 Byte
  • B. 1024 Killobytes
  • C. 1000 Bits
  • D. 1024 Gigabyte

Explanation: In the traditional binary-based measurement used in such exams, 1 megabyte equals 1024 kilobytes. Strict SI usage may use 1,000 kilobytes, but that is not the convention tested here.

Correct answer: 1024 Killobytes

82. 4 nibbles equals to__________?

  • A. 2 bits
  • B. 4 bits
  • C. 2 bytes
  • D. 4 bytes

Explanation: One nibble contains 4 bits, so four nibbles contain 16 bits. Since 8 bits make one byte, 16 bits equal 2 bytes.

Correct answer: 2 bytes

83. Who is known as the Father of video games ?

  • A. Karl Bens
  • B. Ralph H. Bear
  • C. Karoline Berliner
  • D. Andrew Smith Bernard

Explanation: Ralph H. Baer is widely called the father of video games because he developed the ideas and prototype behind the first home video-game console. His surname is correctly spelled Baer, not Bear.

Correct answer: Ralph H. Bear

84. Most widely Spreaded computer virus was ________ ?

  • A. I love you
  • B. I hate you
  • C. Oracle
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The ILOVEYOU virus spread rapidly through email in 2000 by sending copies of itself to a victim’s contacts, making it one of the most widespread early email viruses.

Correct answer: I love you

85. The digital signals can be represented by________?

  • A. 0 and 1
  • B. Binary Codes
  • C. High and Low
  • D. All of Above

Explanation: Digital information uses discrete states commonly written as 0 and 1, represented electronically as low and high signals and expressed through binary codes. Thus all three descriptions refer to digital representation.

Correct answer: All of Above

86. The first mechanical calculator was invented in which year?

  • A. 1543
  • B. 1642
  • C. 1858
  • D. 1972

Explanation: Blaise Pascal developed the Pascaline, generally regarded as the first mechanical calculator, in 1642. It used geared wheels to perform arithmetic operations.

Correct answer: 1642

87. What is the Name of Google's Parent Company?

  • A. Alphabet Inc
  • B. Amazon
  • C. The Priceline Group
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Alphabet Inc. became Google's parent company after Google's 2015 corporate restructuring. Google operates as a subsidiary under Alphabet.

Correct answer: Alphabet Inc

88. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called ___________?

  • A. mouse
  • B. logo
  • C. hand
  • D. cursor

Explanation: The blinking mark showing where the next typed character will appear is the text cursor, also called the insertion point. A mouse is a pointing device, not the blinking screen symbol.

Correct answer: cursor

89. Shortcut keys to switch to the next windows ?

  • A. Alt + tab
  • B. Shift + Tab
  • C. Alt + Ctrl
  • D. Ctrl + Tab

Explanation: Alt+Tab switches between open application windows in Windows. Ctrl+Tab usually switches between documents or tabs within the same application, which is a different operation.

Correct answer: Alt + tab

90. To copy a picture of the screen to the Clipboard use:_________ Command?

  • A. Alt Key
  • B. Shift key
  • C. Print screen
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Print Screen key captures a picture of the screen and places it on the clipboard in traditional Windows usage. Alt alone or Shift alone does not perform this capture command.

Correct answer: Print screen