Computer MCQs – Set 2: 50 Questions for UPSC, PSC, SSC CGL & Govt Exams

  1. Which of these keys is used to undo an action?
    (A) Ctrl + X
    (B) Ctrl + C
    (C) Ctrl + Z
    (D) Ctrl + V
    Answer: (C)
  2. Which of the following is not a web browser?
    (A) Internet Explorer
    (B) Safari
    (C) Adobe Reader
    (D) Mozilla Firefox
    Answer: (C)
  3. What is the full form of CPU?
    (A) Central Performance Unit
    (B) Central Processing Unit
    (C) Computer Processing Unit
    (D) Control Processing Unit
    Answer: (B)
  4. Which shortcut key is used to ‘Select All’?
    (A) Ctrl + A
    (B) Ctrl + S
    (C) Ctrl + X
    (D) Ctrl + D
    Answer: (A)
  5. Which of the following devices is used to output sound?
    (A) Monitor
    (B) Printer
    (C) Speaker
    (D) Joystick
    Answer: (C)
  6. Which key is used to open the Start menu in Windows?
    (A) Esc
    (B) Windows Key
    (C) Alt
    (D) Ctrl
    Answer: (B)
  7. Which of these is a social networking site?
    (A) Google
    (B) Facebook
    (C) Yahoo
    (D) Gmail
    Answer: (B)
  8. Which of the following is not hardware?
    (A) RAM
    (B) Monitor
    (C) Operating System
    (D) Keyboard
    Answer: (C)
  9. The main circuit board in a computer is called –
    (A) RAM
    (B) Processor
    (C) Motherboard
    (D) Hard Drive
    Answer: (C)
  10. What is the full form of USB?
    (A) Universal Software Bus
    (B) Uniform Serial Bus
    (C) Universal Serial Bus
    (D) Unique System Bus
    Answer: (C)
  11. Which part of the CPU performs arithmetic operations?
    (A) CU
    (B) ALU
    (C) Register
    (D) Cache
    Answer: (B)
  12. Which device can read text or pictures printed on paper and convert them into digital form?
    (A) Printer
    (B) Scanner
    (C) Monitor
    (D) Mouse
    Answer: (B)
  13. Which file extension is used for PowerPoint presentations?
    (A) .docx
    (B) .xlsx
    (C) .pptx
    (D) .pdf
    Answer: (C)
  14. Which of the following is not an operating system?
    (A) Linux
    (B) Android
    (C) Python
    (D) Windows
    Answer: (C)
  15. Which device is used to back up data?
    (A) Scanner
    (B) Printer
    (C) Flash Drive
    (D) Monitor
    Answer: (C)
  16. Which of the following is a type of malware?
    (A) Firewall
    (B) Antivirus
    (C) Worm
    (D) Backup
    Answer: (C)
  17. Which of the following can be both input and output device?
    (A) Keyboard
    (B) Monitor
    (C) Touchscreen
    (D) Printer
    Answer: (C)
  18. What does HTTP stand for?
    (A) Hyperlink Transfer Text Protocol
    (B) HyperText Transfer Protocol
    (C) HighText Transfer Protocol
    (D) High Transfer Text Program
    Answer: (B)
  19. Which of the following is NOT a storage device?
    (A) Hard Disk
    (B) CD
    (C) RAM
    (D) Keyboard
    Answer: (D)
  20. Which device is required to access the internet?
    (A) Router
    (B) Modem
    (C) UPS
    (D) RAM
    Answer: (B)
  21. Which of the following is a cloud storage service?
    (A) OneDrive
    (B) VLC
    (C) WinRAR
    (D) Adobe Reader
    Answer: (A)
  22. Which type of software is used to create text documents?
    (A) Spreadsheet
    (B) Presentation
    (C) Word Processor
    (D) Database
    Answer: (C)
  23. Which company developed the Java programming language?
    (A) IBM
    (B) Microsoft
    (C) Sun Microsystems
    (D) Oracle
    Answer: (C)
  24. What is the brain of the computer system?
    (A) Monitor
    (B) RAM
    (C) CPU
    (D) Hard Drive
    Answer: (C)
  25. The permanent memory of a computer is –
    (A) RAM
    (B) Cache
    (C) ROM
    (D) Register
    Answer: (C)
  26. Which is the largest unit of storage?
    (A) GB
    (B) MB
    (C) KB
    (D) TB
    Answer: (D)
  27. Which shortcut key is used to print a document?
    (A) Ctrl + P
    (B) Ctrl + S
    (C) Ctrl + A
    (D) Ctrl + D
    Answer: (A)
  28. The process of starting a computer is known as –
    (A) Installing
    (B) Booting
    (C) Uploading
    (D) Executing
    Answer: (B)
  29. Which of these is used to organize files on a computer?
    (A) Folder
    (B) Document
    (C) Drive
    (D) Link
    Answer: (A)
  30. The clickable text or image that takes you to another page is –
    (A) Hyperlink
    (B) Shortcut
    (C) Folder
    (D) Tab
    Answer: (A)
  31. Which of the following is used to compress files?
    (A) MS Word
    (B) Notepad
    (C) WinZip
    (D) Excel
    Answer: (C)
  32. Which part of the computer helps you hear audio?
    (A) Printer
    (B) Speaker
    (C) Mouse
    (D) Scanner
    Answer: (B)
  33. Which menu is selected to cut, copy, and paste?
    (A) File
    (B) Edit
    (C) View
    (D) Insert
    Answer: (B)
  34. Which protocol is used to send email?
    (A) HTTP
    (B) FTP
    (C) SMTP
    (D) SNMP
    Answer: (C)
  35. Which of the following uses a light beam to read data?
    (A) Magnetic tape
    (B) Floppy
    (C) CD-ROM
    (D) SSD
    Answer: (C)
  36. The default extension of Word file is –
    (A) .doc
    (B) .docx
    (C) .txt
    (D) .xls
    Answer: (B)
  37. Which of the following is a mobile operating system?
    (A) Ubuntu
    (B) Android
    (C) Fedora
    (D) Windows 10
    Answer: (B)
  38. Which of the following is not a basic function of an operating system?
    (A) Process management
    (B) Disk management
    (C) Virus protection
    (D) Memory management
    Answer: (C)
  39. Which of the following is used for video conferencing?
    (A) Skype
    (B) Excel
    (C) Paint
    (D) VLC
    Answer: (A)
  40. Which key is used to enter full screen mode in browsers?
    (A) F1
    (B) F5
    (C) F11
    (D) Esc
    Answer: (C)
  41. Which of these is not a web-based email provider?
    (A) Gmail
    (B) Yahoo Mail
    (C) Outlook
    (D) Oracle
    Answer: (D)
  42. Which type of memory is used to store BIOS settings?
    (A) RAM
    (B) ROM
    (C) CMOS
    (D) Cache
    Answer: (C)
  43. The temporary storage area for files to be printed is –
    (A) Buffer
    (B) Queue
    (C) Spool
    (D) Heap
    Answer: (C)
  44. Which device controls the pointer on the screen?
    (A) Keyboard
    (B) Scanner
    (C) Joystick
    (D) Mouse
    Answer: (D)
  45. Which of the following is NOT a database management system?
    (A) Oracle
    (B) MySQL
    (C) MS Access
    (D) Linux
    Answer: (D)
  46. Which programming language is used for AI?
    (A) C
    (B) FORTRAN
    (C) Python
    (D) COBOL
    Answer: (C)
  47. Which of these is a widely used email protocol?
    (A) SMTP
    (B) HTML
    (C) IP
    (D) DNS
    Answer: (A)
  48. Which one is not a type of network?
    (A) LAN
    (B) WAN
    (C) MAN
    (D) PANIC
    Answer: (D)
  49. Which device provides power backup to a computer?
    (A) Router
    (B) Modem
    (C) USB
    (D) UPS
    Answer: (D)
  50. Which key combination is used to lock a computer screen in Windows?
    (A) Ctrl + L
    (B) Alt + L
    (C) Windows + L
    (D) Shift + L
    Answer: (C)

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