Basic computer knowledge – MCQs

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1.In Windows XP, what does the HIBERNATE feature do?

2.Which component, along with the control unit and ALU, forms the CPU?

3.What does the abbreviation 'OCR' represent?

4.Which of these storage devices allows data to be read but does not permit erasing or altering the content?

5.Which technology is primarily utilized for evaluating objective-type answer sheets during exams?

6.Which of the following storage devices is only capable of reading data and cannot write or modify it?

7.Identify the option that does not represent a recognized type of network.

8.What is the term for the location where a computer keeps its programs and data?

9.What is the term used for the address that a browser requires to access other online resources?

10.What is the term for data or commands entered into a computer's memory?

11.Which component is a case that contains the essential elements of a computer system?

12.Which type of memory is non-volatile, stores data and instructions needed to boot the computer, and retains information even when the power is turned off?

13.Which storage device utilizes fixed magnetic platters to save data permanently?

14.When you open a menu but choose not to pick any item, which key should you press or what action should you take to close the menu?

15.In FTP, during which mode does the client establish both the control and data connections?

16.What term describes the process that automatically starts programs when a computer is powered on?

17.What is the primary purpose of the Common Gateway Interface (CGI)?

18.Which of the following is the most frequently used storage device in personal computers?

19.What are the two fundamental methods used for accessing records?

20.What type of computer chips are integrated within other devices like automobiles or digital thermostats?