Basic computer knowledge – MCQs

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1.What is a drawback of using high-level programming languages?

2.Which of the following is NOT considered an input device?

3.Which encoding system is the most commonly used to represent each character with a unique 8-bit code?

4.What is the primary purpose of control in the design of an information system?

5.How does a CD-RW differ from a CD-ROM?

6.What is another term commonly used to refer to the microprocessor, known as the computer's central processing unit?

7.Which of the following pairs correctly represent the two main categories of output devices?

8.Which category does a computer printer belong to?

9.What do we call a setup where multiple computers operate together and appear as a unified system to the user?

10.Identify the protocol that operates at the transport layer from the options below.

11.Which hardware device allows users to input data into a computer by pressing keys?

12.Which key advances the cursor one position to the right or inserts spaces between words?

13.Which organization accredits domain name registries to grant the right to use domain names?

14.Which electronic component is capable of temporarily holding a single bit of information?

15.Which portable device is used to scan barcodes on products, labels, or shelves?

16.In which year was the light pen invented?

17.Which device is commonly utilized to point to or emphasize items on a computer screen?

18.What is the name of a flat metal disk that holds a significant amount of data permanently and is accessed using optical methods?

19.What happens to the data stored in a volatile memory chip when the power supply is interrupted?

20.In networking, how are HTTP resources identified?