Computer Awareness MCQs – Operating Systems & Storage :
- Which of the following is a volatile memory type?
A) ROM
B) Flash
C) RAM
D) SSD - Which generation of computers introduced the use of integrated circuits (ICs)?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth - What does the term “booting” refer to in computing?
A) Shutting down the system
B) Installing software
C) Starting the computer and loading the OS
D) Formatting the hard drive - Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating system?
A) Memory management
B) File management
C) Hardware manufacturing
D) Process scheduling - Which of the following is a binary input device used for biometric authentication?
A) Magnetic stripe reader
B) Biometric scanner
C) Optical mouse
D) Joystick - What is the role of the Control Unit in the CPU?
A) Performs arithmetic operations
B) Stores data
C) Directs operations of the processor
D) Manages display output - Which of the following is used to measure processor speed?
A) Byte
B) Hertz
C) Pixel
D) Watt - Which of the following is NOT an embedded system?
A) ATM machine
B) Microwave oven controller
C) Desktop computer
D) Washing machine controller - Which of the following is used to connect multiple computers in a LAN? A) Router
B) Switch
C) Modem
D) Repeater - Which of the following is a high-speed interface for connecting peripherals like external drives?
A) HDMI
B) USB
C) SATA
D) Thunderbolt - Which of the following is a volatile memory?
A) ROM
B) Flash
C) RAM
D) SSD - Which of the following is used to store BIOS instructions?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Hard Disk
D) CPU - Which of the following is a type of non-volatile memory?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) ROM
D) Register - Which of the following is fastest in terms of access speed?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Hard Disk - Which of the following is responsible for executing instructions in a computer?
A) RAM
B) CPU
C) ROM
D) GPU - Which of the following is NOT a component of the CPU?
A) ALU
B) Control Unit
C) Register
D) Hard Disk - Which of the following is used to store frequently accessed data for faster processing?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) SSD - Which of the following is a characteristic of SSD over HDD?
A) Slower access speed
B) Mechanical parts
C) Silent operation
D) Higher power consumption - Which of the following is used to store BIOS settings?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) CMOS
D) SSD - Which of the following is used to store data permanently in embedded systems?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Register
CORRECT ANSWER-
41. C, 42. C, 43. C, 44. C, 45. B, 46. C, 47. B, 48. C, 49. B, 50. D, 51. C, 52. B, 53. C, 54. C, 55. B, 56. D, 57. C, 58. C, 59. C, 60. B