Basic Computer Fundamentals Questions and Answers

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Understanding Basic Computer Fundamentals questions with answers is crucial for building a strong IT foundation. Whether preparing for SSC, TCS, Infosys, or campus placements, these programming questions and answers cover hardware, software, memory, operating systems, and networking basics. This topic enhances your technical literacy and prepares you for computer-awareness and IT aptitude sections in various exams. Each question comes with detailed explanations to strengthen conceptual understanding and practical application. Mastering these fundamentals ensures better performance in both academic and job-oriented assessments.

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151. The device that can both feed data into and accept data from a computer is _______

  • ALU
  • CPU
  • Input-Output device
  • None of these
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152. A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen.

  • Mouse
  • Light pen
  • Joystic
  • Plotter
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153. _______ is an optical input device that interprets pencil marks on paper media.

  • O.M.R
  • Punch card reader
  • Optical scanners
  • Magnetic tape
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154. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions ________

  • Memory
  • Register unit
  • Control Unit
  • ALU
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155. A subdivision of a track on a magnetic disk or drum is _______

  • Surface
  • Sector
  • Tape deck
  • Scratch tape
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156. The programs that manage the use of the computer's resources are __________

  • Utility programs
  • Operating system
  • System software
  • Application programs
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157. One millionth of a second is _______

  • Millisecond
  • Nanosecond
  • Microsecond
  • Picosecond
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158. The material in which data is input to be stored on or output from a computer is ________

  • main storage
  • Media
  • Multiplener
  • None of these
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159. The place where the data or information is stored for a short time is ________

  • Buffer
  • Memory
  • Control unit
  • ALU
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160. A software package to implement a data base is _____________

  • System analysis
  • DBMS
  • Database
  • DASD
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