INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING APPLICATIONS

ALL MCQ’s Chapter Wise & Past Papers

SESSION - 2022
PROF. SHEIKH UMER
GCUF
 Lecture # 01, 02 & 03
Computer Basics, Hardware and Components

What does computer stands for?

A. Commonly Operated Machines practically used in Technical and Educational Research
B. Commonly Occupied Machines partially used in Technical and Educational Research
C. Commonly Operated Machines Used in Technical and Environmental Research
D. Commonly Oriented Machines Used in Technical and Educational Research
A small picture that represents a folder, program or other things:
A. Desktop B. Icon C. Graphic D. Image
Desktop is also called ____________:
A. Touch pad B. Box C. Launch Pad D. Document
______________ Computers are lower to mainframe computers in term of speed and storage:
A. Super B. Hybrid C. Mini D. Mainframe
Computer is divided into _____________ classification:
A. 2 B. 6 C. 4 D. 5
Which of the following is not a data type?
A. Alphabetic B. Alphanumeric C. Symbolic data D. Numeric
____________ is used to remove any error in computer:
A. Utility software B. Anti-virus C. Application software D. System software
Name the device that converts text instruction into spoken sentences:
A. Speech Synthesizers B. Voice system C. Compact convertor D. Speech sensor
The bar contains name of program and document is:
A. Menu Bar B. Title Bar C. Status Bar D. Tool Bar
The process of touching an object with mouse pointer is called:
A. Pausing B. Dropping C. Dragging D. Pointing
____________bar is used to calculate values:
A. Formula bar B. Tool bar C. Test bar D. Status bar
____________ begins lower case letters:
A. Cases B. Functions C. Token D. Variable
____________ Bar is strip of buttons across the main window:
A. Ribbon B. Menu C. Scroll D. Title
What does GUI stands for?
A. Ground user interface B. Graphical user interchange
C. General user instruction D. Graphical user interface
The term ‘Computer’ is derived from__________?
A. Latin B. German C. French D. Arabic
Who is the father of Computer?
A. Allen Turing B. Charles Babbage C. Simur Cray D. Augusta Adaming
The basic operations performed by a computer are__________?
A. Arithmetic operation B. Logical operation C. Storage and relative D. All the above
If a computer has more than one processor then it is known as__________?
A. Uni-process B. Multiprocessor C. Multi-threaded D. Multi-programming
A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is____?
A. Keyboard B. Scanner C. OMR D. None of these

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1 Gigabyte is equal to ____________?
A. 1024 bits B. 1000 megabytes C. 1024 kilobytes D. 1024 megabytes
The brain of any computer system is___________?
A. ALU B. Memory C. CPU D. Control unit
Which of the following are components of Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
A. Arithmetic logic unit, Mouse B. Arithmetic logic unit, Control unit
C. Arithmetic logic unit, Integrated Circuits D. Control Unit, Monitor
Analog computer works on the supply of ____________?
A. Continuous electrical pulses B. Electrical pulses but not continuous
C. Magnetic strength D. None of the above
Which one is Digital device, select from the choices below?
A. Digital Clock B. Automobile speed meter C. Clock with a dial D. All of them
___________ is path of communication within computer:
A. RAM B. BUS C. CPU D. Cable
The computer that process both analog and digital is called____________?
A. Analog computer B. Digital computer C. Hybrid computer D. Mainframe computer
CD-ROM stands for____________?
A. Compactable Read Only Memory B. Compact Data Read Only Memory
C. Compactable Disk Read Only Memory D. Compact Disk Read Only Memory
A device similar to flash drive ___________:
A. Compact drive B. Memory card C. Memory disk D Compact disk
Smallest unit of memory:
A. Byte B. Bit C. Character D. Word
In Excel each box is called:
A. Value B. Cell C. Data D. Column
Each cell in excel has a unique ________________:
A. Value B. Address C. Name D. None
Which of the following printer has speed in the range of 40-300 characters per second?
A. Laser B. Inkjet C. Dot matrix D. Line
__________ is pen shaped device:
A. Barcode reader B. Stylus C. PDA D. Joystick
Device used for video games, flight simulators or training simulators:
A. Mouse B. Joystick C. Light pen D. Keyboard
Temporary storage area within CPU is called:
A. Register B. ROM C. RAM D. Harddisk
What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?
A. Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
B. Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
C. Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power
to execute as many programs concurrently
D. Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible
_________ is called the father of modern digital computer?
A. Leibnitz B. Blaise Pascal C. Charles Babbage D. J.H Muller
Window that is currently used is called:
A. Current window B. Previous window C. Active window D. None
Which of the following processors has the fixed length of instructions?
A. EPIC B. CISC C. RISC D. CICS
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Second generation computer were developed during:
A. 1965 to 1970 B. 1949 to 1955 C. 1956 to 1965 D. 1970 to 1990
Memory which is refreshed continuously?
A. DRAM B. SRAM C. Cache D. SIMM
The memory implemented using the semiconductor chip is______?
A. Register B. Cache C. Secondary D. Main
Information is _______________:
Meaningless B. Meaningful C. None D. Software
CPU is a _______________ device:
A. Storage device B. Input device C. Processing D. Output device
A CPU contains___________?
A. a card reader and a printing device B. an analytical engine and a control unit
C. a control unit and an arithmetic logic unit D. an arithmetic logic unit and a card reader
Which of the following statements is true about Minicomputer and Microcomputer?
A. Minicomputer works faster than Microcomputer
B. Microcomputer works faster than Minicomputer
C. Speed of both the computers is the same
D. The speeds of both these computers cannot be compared with the speed of advanced
What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer Network?
A. Printers B. Speakers C. Floppy disk drives D. Keyboards
What is a light pen?
A. Mechanical Input device B. Optical input device C. Electronic input device D. Optical output device
UNIVAC is___________?
A. Universal Automatic Computer B. Universal Array Computer
C. Unique Automatic Computer D. Unvalued Automatic Computer
The capacity of 3.5 inch floppy disk was__________?
A. 1.40 MB B. 1.44 GB C. 1.40 GB D. 1.44 MB
MICR stands for_________?
A. Magnetic Ink Character Reader B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Cases Reader D. None
What is embedded system?
A. The program which arrives by being wrapped in box.
B. The program which is the permanent part of the computer
C. The computer which is the part of a larger system or machine
D. The computer and software system that control the machine
A part of the computer that all other parts are connected to. It allows all of the parts to communicate
so they work together:
A. Operating system B. Disk Drive C. Output devices D. Motherboard
A name of the short term memory of the computer that is lost when the computer is turned off:
A. CPU B. Hardware C. RAM D. Processor
Howard Aiken developed:
A. ABC B. ENIAC C. UNIVAC 1 D. MARK 1
Which one is storage device?
A. Magnetic Tape B. Printer C. Keyboard D. Camera
When a file is saved for the first time?
A. a copy is automatically printed B. it must be given a name to identify it
C. it does not need a name D. it only needs a name if it is not going to be printed
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Where are data and program stored when the processor uses them?
A. Main memory B. Secondary memory C. Disk memory D. Program memory
__________represents raw facts, where-as__________ is data made meaningful?
A. Information, reporting B. Data, information C. Information, bits D. Records, bytes
What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful?
A. ROM information can be easily updated.
B. Data in ROM is non-volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power.
C. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage.
D. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers.
Which of the following is a storage device?
A. Tape B. Hard Disk C. Floppy Disk D. All of the above
When did John Napier develop logarithm?
A. 1416 B. 1614 C. 1641 D. 1804
Which of the following is first generation of computer?
A. UNIVAC B. IBM-1401 C. CDC-1604 D. ICL-2900
Chief component of first generation computer was__________?
A. Transistors B. Vacuum Tubes and Valves C. Integrated Circuits D. None of above
The computer size was very large in__________?
A. First Generation B. Second Generation C. Third Generation D. Fourth Generation
Microprocessors as switching devices are for ___________generation computers?
A. First Generation B. Second Generation C. Third Generation D. Fourth Generation
Which of the following devices can be used to directly image printed text?
A. OCR B. OMR C. MICR D. All of above
The output quality of a printer is measured by____________?
A. Dot per inch B. Dot per sq. inch C. Dots printed per unit time D. All of above
In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed___________?
A. Parallel only B. Sequentially only
C. Both sequentially and parallel D. All of above
Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common
name for such boards?
A. Daughter board B. Motherboard C. Father Board D. Breadboard
What is meant by a dedicated computer?
A. Which is used by one person only B. Which is assigned one and only one task
C. Which uses one kind of software D. Which is meant for application software
Which of the following are input devices?
A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Card reader D. All of these
Examples of output devices are?
A. Screen B. Printer C. Speaker D. All of these
Which of the following is also known as brain of computer?
A. Control unit B. Central Processing unit
C. Arithmetic and language unit D. Monitor
PDA stands for:
A. Private digital application B. Private digital Assistance
C. Personal Digital Assistance D. Peripheral device Allocator
Components that provides internal storage to CPU are ____________:
A. Computer B. Registers C. Internal Chips D. Program Counter

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RAM stands for___________?
A. Random origin money B. Random only memory
C. Read only memory D. Random access memory
1 Byte =___________?
A. 8 bits B. 4 bits C. 2 bits D. 9 bits
BIOS stands for__________?
A. Basic Input Output system B. Binary Input output system
C. Basic Input Off system D. all the above
Data becomes____________ when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use.
A. processed B. graphs C. information D. presentation
These devices provide a means of communication between computer and outer world:
Drivers B. Compact C. I/O D. Storage
Which memory is used to speed up the computer processing?
A. Cache B. ROM C. BIOS D. FRAM
Which unit is responsible for converting the data received from the user into a computer
understandable format?
A. Memory unit B. Control unit C. Input unit D. output unit
ALU is____________?
A. Arithmetic Logic Unit B. Array Logic Unit C. Application Logic Unit D. None of above
VGA is____________?
A. Video Graphics Array B. Visual Graphics Array C. Volatile Graphics Array D. Video Graphics Adapter
The term that refers to all input, output and secondary storage devices is:
A. Peripheral B. Central C. Attached D. Network
Which technology is used in compact disks?
A. Mechanical B. Electrical C. Electro Magnetic D. Laser
An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is___________?
A. CPU B. Memory C. Storage D. File
The term___________ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its
functionality:
A. digital device B. system add-on C. disk pack D. peripheral device
Which component of CPU is responsible for interacting with primary memory?
A. ALU B. Control Unit C. BUS D. Register
A bus having 64-Lines can carry data of:
A. 32 bit B. 64 bit C. 16 bit D. 64 bytes
The brain of computer that executes the instructions is called:
A. CPU B. RAM C. Motherboard D. System Unit
RAM can be treated as the____________ for the computer’s processor?
A. factory B. operating room C. waiting room D. planning room
What kind of memory is both static and non -volatile?
A. RAM B. ROM C. BIOS D. CACHE
A device, which is not connected to CPU, is called as___________?
A. land-line device B. On-line device C. Off-line device D. Device
The ribbon is used in?
A. Laser Printer B. Plotter C. Ink-jet printer D.Dot Matrix printer
Joystick is used to?
A. Move cursor on the screen B. Computer games C. Both A and B D. None of these

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What type of memory is volatile?
A. Cache B. RAM C. ROM D. Hard Drive
Main memory is also known as?
A. Auxiliary memory B. Primary memory C. Secondary memory D. None of above
The circuit board that connects the monitor to computer is called:
A. Monitor Adapter B. Monitor Connector C. Graphic Connector D. Graphic Adapter
The speed of laser printer is measured in:
A. Character per second B. Words per Minute C. Lines per minute D. Pages per minute
Name of the screen that recognizes touch input is:
A. Record screen B. Point Screen C. Touch Screen D. Android Screen
Identify the device through which data and instructions are entered into a computer:
A. Software B. Output device C. Input device D. Memory
Arrange in ascending order the units of memory TB, KB, GB, MB:
A. TB>MB>GB>KB B. MB>GB>TB>KB C. TB>GB>MB>KB D. GB>MB>KB>TB
Which one of these stores more data than a DVD?
A. CD Rom B. Floppy C. Blue Ray Disk D. Red Ray Disk
The output shown on the computer monitor is called:
A. VDU B. Hard Copy C. Soft Copy D. Screen Copy
Eight Bits make up a
A. byte B. megabyte C. kilobyte D. None
Size of _____________memory mainly depends on the size of the address bus:
A. Virtual B. Main C. Cache D. Secondary
Universal serial bus is a ______________:
A. Flash drive B. CD C. Storage device D. DVD
The difference between memory and storage is that memory is _________and storage is ____________:
A. Slow, Fast B. Permanent, Temporary C. Temporary, Permanent D. All
The physical part of computer is called:
A. Software B. Shareware C. Firmware D. Hardware
Which one is the result of the output given by a computer?
A. Data B. Instruction C. Information D. Excursion
Which one of these also known as read/write memory?
A. ROM B.RAM C.DVD D. Hard Disk
The printed output from a computer is called:
A. Copy B. Soft Copy C. Hard Copy D. Paper
What best describes how an inkjet printer prints an image?
A. One dot at a time to form a character B. Spray-painting a character
C. Striking an inked ribbon D. Dropping ink onto the paper
What is another name for a dot-matrix printer?
A. Impact printer B. Page printer C. Spray printer D. USB
Magnetic disk is an example of____________?
A. Secondary memory B. Primary memory C. Main memory D. Both (A) and (B)
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
A. gathering data B. processing data into information
C. analyzing the data or information D. storing the data or information
All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT____________?
A. hard disk drives B. printer C. floppy disk drives D. CD drives

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__________is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same type of intelligence
that humans do?
A. Nano science B. Nanotechnology C. Simulation D. Artificial intelligence (Al)
Multimedia can include the use of:
A. Text B. Animation C. Voice D. All
The piece of Hardware that temporarily holds data and program is called:
A. Primary storage B. CPU C. Secondary Storage D. Output
Additional Data and Programs not being used by CPU are stored in:
A. Secondary Storage B. Input Unit C. Output Units D. CPU
The Keyboard format that is most commonly used is the:
A.QWERTY B. DVORAK C. TWRITER D. SPLITTER
Arrow keys are also called:
A. Toggle Key B. Cursor Control key C. Function Keys D. Modifier Keys
Which Pointing Device is commonly used for gaming?
A. Touch Pad B. Pointing Stick C. Light Pen D. Joystick
The name for screen clarity:
A. Pixel B. Resolution C. Picture Quality D. Density
Part of a computer that allows a user to put information into the computer:
A. Output Device B. Software C. Operating System D. Input Device
A small picture that represents a folder, program or other things:
A. Desktop B. Icon C. Graphic D. Image
A name for the short term memory of the computer that is lost when the computer is turned off:
A. CPU B. Hardware C.RAM D. Processor
A part of the computer that all other parts are connected to. It allows all of the parts to communicate
so they work together:
A. Operating System B. Disk Drive C. Output Device D. Motherboard
Parts of a computer that allow the user to see or hear information that comes out from the computer:
A. Software B. Input Device C. Output Device D. Operating System
A program that controls a computer's basic functions:
A. Hard Drive B. Motherboard C. Operating System D. CPU
Integrated circuits were introduced in:
A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
Second generation computers are also called:
A. Minicomputer B. Microcomputer C. Super computer D. Main frame computer
E-mail stands for:
A. Electronic marks B. Electronic mail C. Electric mail D. Elipse mail
The term of computer is derived from the word:
A. Compute B. Count C. Calculate D. None of these
It is at top of the Desktop:
A. Task bar B. Menu bar C. Title bar D. Address bar
Who was the father of a computer?
A. Babbage B. henry C. Arthimaier D. Cavendish
Laser printer and ink jet printer are examples of:
A. impact printer B. line printers C. drums printers D. none of these
A small high speed memory insides CPU is:
A. RAM B. ROM C. Cache D. Register

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Which of the following device uses the parallel transmission:
A. Mouse B. Keyboard C. Printer D. Light Pen
A hard disk is divided into tracks, which are further subdivided into:
A. Cluster B. Sector C. Vector D. Heads
Notebook PCs fall into a category of devices called:
A. Mobile computer B. Desktop Computer C. Hybrid Computer D. Tabulators
Top listed Super Computer is:
A. Summit B. Sunway taihulight C. Cori D. Mira
Data and program not being used by computer are stored in:
A. Secondary Storage B. Cache C. Primary Storage D. Printer
Most applications of robotics are in which area?
A. Cooking B. Manufacturing C. Teaching D. Farming
An inkjet printer is an example of:
A. Laser printer B. Impact Printer C. COM Printer D. Non-Impact Printer
Expansion slots connect interface card to:
A. Ports B. Peripheral Devices C. Motherboard D. System bus
Which computer memory is used for storing programs and data currently being process by the CPU?
Mass Memory B. RAM C. Non-Volatile Memory D. PROM
ALU has ______ units:
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
Which one is fastest?
A. RAM B. Cache C. Hard Disk D. Registers
Electric path used to transfer data is called:
A. Computer architecture B. Computer organization C. Computer bus D. Computer clock
Which is not a biometric technique?
A. Badge B. Retina C. Face D. Palm Print
CPU includes all of the following components except:
A. Primary Storage B. ALU C. Control unit D. Register
Which of the following is used to get voice output?
A. Speaker B. Mic C. Plotter D. Printer
The meaning of the value of a bit is:
A. On or off B. one or zero C. yes or no D. All
Software can be removed /install through:
A. Control Panel B. Installer C. Debugger D. Linker
How many types of partitions?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8

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 Lecture # 04 & 05
Computer Software and Languages

Which of the following controls the process of interaction between the user and operating system?
A. Screen saver B. user interface C. Platform D. Language translator
Batch processing was mainly used in this generation?
A. 2nd B. 3rd C. 1st D. 4th
_______________ is spreadsheet software:
A. MS Word B. MS Excel C. MS office D. ppt
A small picture that represents a folder, program or other things:
A. Desktop B. Icon C. Graphic D. Image
Another name for computer programs:
A. Software B. RAM C. Input Devices D. Hardware
_______________ contains many worksheets:
A. Workbook B. Work document C. book 1 D. Sheet
MS word has _____________ number of bars:
A. 3 B. 5 C. 6 D. 2
MS Word file is saved with the extension:
A. pdf B. docs C. xls D. png
SPSS is used by __________:
A. Teachers B. Anybody C. Researcher D. Humans
Power point is _____________ program:
A. Word B. Excel C. Office D. Presentation
Source program is compiled intermediate form called _______:
A. Executable code B. Byte code C. Machine code D. Smart code
Full form of "OS" is?
A. Order of significance B. Operating system C. Open software D. Optical Sensor
A part of the computer that reads information from a disk:
A. Operating System B. Motherboard C. Hard Drive D. Disk Drive
Another name for computer programs:
A. Software B. RAM C. Input Devices D. Hardware
Errors in a software program are referred to as:
A. Viruses B. Computer Fault C. Bugs D. None of These
The ability of an operating system to control the activities of multiple program at same time is called:
A. Multi-Tasking B. Multi-Processing C. Multi-Operating D. Multi-Paging
Software that is available for limited period is called:
A. Freeware B. Groupware C. Shareware D. Vertical
File management is the job of _______________ software:
A. Utility B. Package C. System software D. Application
_____________ is sequence of values and operators:
A. Formula B. Operand C. Operator D. Sum
A program that can execute high-level language program:
A. Compiler B. Assembler C. Sensor D. Circuitry
The instructions that tell a computer how to carry out the processing tasks are referred to as
computer_____?
A. programs B. processors C. input devices D. memory modules
A computer can understand only?
A. Source Code B. Soft Code C. Binary Code D. Object Code
_______________ Errors are difficult to detect:
A. Runtime B. Physical C. Logical D. Syntax
DOS stands for___________:
A. Disk operating system B. Disk operator’s C. Digital operators D. Disk ON system
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The process of removing unwanted part of an image is called
A. Hiding B. Bordering C. Cropping D. Cutting
Text-styling feature of MS word is:
A. WordColor B. WordFont C. WordArt D. WordFill
_____ is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft.
A. Excel B. Word C. Access D. PowerPoint
Which type of program the Microsoft PowerPoint is?
A. Calculating B. Presentation C. Graphical D. None of these
CBT software is used in:
A. Education B. Forecasting C. Manufacturing D. Farming
Programming based on stepwise refinement process:
A. Structural B. C programming C. Procedural D. File
The first computers were programmed using___________?
A. Assembly language B. Machine language C. Source code D. Object code
Which of the following is not a characteristics of High level language?
A. Machine code B. Interactive Execution C. Platform independent D. User Friendly
The developer of C language is:
A. Martin B. Pascal C. Dennis Ritchie D. John Napier
Which header file is used to start a program in C?
A. None B. STDLIB.H C. IOSTRAM.H D. STDIO.H
Game is an example of ________________:
A. Software B. Utility Software C. Application Software D. System Software
A program used to detect overall system malfunctions is:
A. System diagnostics B. Utilities C. System analysis D. System software
Program execution time would be minimum if the programs are written in:
Assembly language B. High level language C. Machine language D. None of the above
Which software is used for everyday personal and Business Problems?
A. Operating System B. System Software C. Application Software D. Device Driver
How many Orientation types are available?
A. Four B. Two C. Five D. One
Which function key is used for checking spelling and grammar in word?
A. F1 B. F2 C. F7 D. F12
The name of document is displayed:
A. Menu Bar B. Title bar C. Status Bar D. ScrollBar
A statement used to close the IF block:
A. IFELSE B. ENDIF C. IF D. IFEND
Which of the following is not an example of system software?
A. Operating System B. Utility Program C. Device Driver D. Microsoft Office
How many types of language translators are there?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Which of the following is not an antivirus?
A. Dr. Solomon B. Redlof C. Norton D. McAfee
Which of the following is not a type of page margin?
A. Left B. Right C. Center D. Top
How many worksheets are contained in a workbook by default?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
The output of the compiler is called:
A. C Code B. Source code C. Linked code D. Object code
Which one is an automatic programmable machine?
A. Radio B. Mouse C. Keyboard D. Robot
The music and speech are examples of:
A. Image data B. Text data C. Audio data D. Numeric data
Making illegal copies of copyrighted software is called:
A. Backup B. Software piracy C. Freeware D. Shareware
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The right to use the software on the computer is called:
A. Software copyright B. Site license C. Software piracy D. Software privacy
CBT stands for:
A. Computer based training B. Computer based trade
C. Certified base training D. Computer basic training
The program that contains instructions to operate a device is called:
A. Device driver B. Device operator C. Device linking D. Device system
Which is a mouse event?
A. Left click B. Key up C. Key down D. Button
A virus that replicates itself is called:
A. Bug B. Worm C. Vaccine D. Bomb
In which view Headers and Footers are visible
A. Normal View B. Page Layout View
C. Print Layout View D. Draft View
The intersection between row and column is called:
A. Cell B. Intersect C. Field D. Address
The extension of MS-Excel file is:
A. xls B. docs C. wrd D. jpg
Each cell can contain a:
A. Label B. Value C. Formula D. All
To apply center alignment to a paragraph we can press:
A. Ctrl + S B. Ctrl + C C. Ctrl + C + A D. Ctrl + E
The space left between the margin and the start of a paragraph is called:
A. Spacing B. Gutter C. Indentation D. Alignment
Text-styling feature of MS word is:
A. WordColor B. WordFont C. WordArt D. WordFill
Which items are placed at the end of a document:
A. Footer B. Foot Note C. End Note D. Header
Which one can be used as watermark in a word document:
A. Text B. Image C. Both A and B D. None
Which is not the valid edition of MS PowerPoint?
A. MS PowerPoint 2003 B. MS PowerPoint 2007
C. MS PowerPoint 2010 D. MS PowerPoint 1920
The PowerPoint view that displays only text (title and bullets) is
A. Outline view B. Notes page view C. Slide sorter D. Slide show
Times new Roman, Cambria, Arial are the example of ___________:
A. Font face B. Clipart C. SmartArt D. Themes
What is the default PowerPoint standard layout?
A. Blank B. Title slide C. Title only D. Comparison

Lecture # 06
Number System
Which of the following is not a binary number?
A. 110 B. 202 C. 101 D. 1
The value of radix in binary number system is _____________ :
A. 2 B. 8 C. 10 D. 1
Which of the following is not a positional number system?
A. Roman Number System B. Octal Number System
C. Binary Number System D. Hexadecimal Number System
The binary equivalent of the decimal number 10 is __________ :
A. 0010 B. 10 C. 1010 D. 010
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The octal equivalent of 1100101.001010 is __________ :
A. 624.12 B. 145.12 C. 154.12 D. 145.21
The input hexadecimal representation of 1110 is _______________ :
A. 0111 B. E C. 15 D. 14
A bit in a computer terminology means either 0 or 1:
A. True B. False
Which of the following is the correct representation of a binary number?
A. (124)2 B. 1110 C. (110)2 D. (000)2
Binary coded decimal (BCD) numbers express each digit is a:
A. Bit B. Byte C. Nibble D. All of these
Hexadecimal numbers are a mixture of:
A. Octal and decimal numbers B. Binary and octal numbers
C. Letters and decimal digits D. Binary and decimal numbers
ASCII code is an:
A. Alpha numeric code B. Cyclic code C. Numeric code D. Alphabet code
Perform BCD addition: 2+3= _______________:
A. 0010 B. 0011 C. 0101 D. 1010
Which of the following is not a decimal number?
A. 114 B. 43.47 C. 99.9A D. 10101

Lecture # 07
Database and Information System
A relation is also known as:
A. Tuple B. Table C. Relationship D. Attribute
What do you mean by one-to-many relationship between Teacher and Class table?
A. One class may have many teachers B. One teacher can have many classes
C. Many classes may have many teachers D. Many teachers may have many classes
What are the different views to present a Table?
A. Datasheet View B. Design View
C. Pivot Table View D. All Of Above
In one-to-many relationship the table on 'many' side is called _______:
A. Parent B. Child
C. Sister D. Master
Which data type allows alphanumeric characters and special symbols to be entered?
A. Text B. Memo
C. Auto number D. Mixed
This key that uniquely identifies each record is called:
A. Primary Key B. Key Record
C. Unique Key D. Field Name
Which one of the following is used to define the structure of the relation, deleting relations and
relating schemas?
A. DML(Data Manipulation Language)
B. DDL(Data Definition Language)
C. Query
D. Relational Schema
Data dictionary is a repository that manages _____:
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A. Memory B. Metadata
C. Spell Checker D. Data Validator
DFD stands for:
A. Data Flow Document B. Data File Diagram
C. Data Flow Diagram D. Non of the above
A top-to-bottom relationship among the items in a database is established by a ___________:
A. Hierarchical schema B. Network schema
C. Relational Schema D. All of the above
An advantage of the database management approach is:
A. data is dependent on programs
B. data redundancy increases
C. data is integrated and can be accessed by multiple programs
D. none of the above

Lecture # 08& 09
Computer Networking and Data Communication
How many pairs of computer can simultaneously communicate on Ethernet LAN?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. Multiple
A worldwide network of computers:
A. CPU B. Internet C. RAM D. Network
Encryption takes place at which layer?
A. Physical B. Presentation C. Application D. Session
Which of the following is component of LAN?
A. Cable B. NIC C. Bridge D. All
URL stands for?
A. Universal Resource Locator B. Uniform Resource Locator
C. Uniform Resource Link D. Uniform Research Link
A transmission made that can transmit data in both directions but transmits in only one direction at
a time.
A. Simplex B. Half Duplex C. Full Duplex D. Semi-Duplex
BCD stands for:
A. Binary Coded Decimal B. Base coded Decimal C. Bi Code Decimal D. Byte Code Decimal
The process of converting the digital signals into analog signals is called:
A. Modulation B. Demodulation C. Digitization D. Conversion
Which of the following topology share a single channel on which all station can receive and transmit?
A. Ring B. Bus C. Tree D. Star
The network where all the nodes are around a central server is a:
A. Bus network B. Star Network C. Ring Network D. None
The microphone converts the sound into:
A. Mechanical signal B. Electrical Signal C. Computer file D. Software
What layer of OSI model does data compression?
A. Network B. Presentation C. Data Link D. Physical
How many pair’s computers can communicate simultaneously on Ethernet LAN?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. Multiple
Data Communication requires only a:
A. Sender B. Receiver C. Transfer Medium D. All
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ASCII is__________ bit(s) code:
A. 1 B. 7 C. 8 D. 4
The process of transferring a file from remote computer to local computer on network is called:
A. Downloading B. Browsing C. Uploading D. Pasting
The topology used for a small number of computer is called:
A. Star B. Bus C. Mesh D. Ring
Which of the following technique use modulation?
A. Bandwidth B. Broadband C. Baseband D. Bitband
Which communication medium requires line-of-sight?
A. Microwave B. Fiber-Optic C. Twisted Pair D. Coaxial
Communication between computer and keyboard involves:
A. Simplex mode B. Half Duplex C. Full Duplex D. Automatic
Computer at home can be used for:
A. Keeping Records B. Making Budgets C. Watching Movies D. All
Biometric devices has ____________ functions:
A. Three B. Five C. Two D. Four
Our brain works like a _____________:
A. Camera B. Problem solver C. Robot D. Processor
Which of the following is a Non-Volatile storage?
A. Primary B. Secondary C. Backup D. Cache
A Mouse has ______________ functions:
A. Two B. Three C. One D. Four
An internet like network within a company. The best fit will be:
A. Intranet technology resources B. Applications of Intranet
C. Intranets C. Extranets
Which parts of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?
A. ALU B. Modem C. Control unit D. Disk unit
A terminal having local processing capability is:
A. AI B. KIPS C. Intelligent terminal D. optical terminal
Cache memory acts between:
A. CPU and Hard disk B. RAM and ROM
C. CPU and RAM D. All of these
Programs stored in ROM are called as:
A. Firmware B. Formware C. Farmware D. Fireware
_________ has the shortest access time:
A. Virtual memory B. Secondary memory C. Cache memory D. All of these
How much data can be stored in a CD?
A. 300 MB B. 400 MB C. 670 MB D. 700 MB
Internal Hard disk is:
A. Removable but not fixed B. Removable C. Not fixed D. Fixed
Using Microsoft Word we can simply__________:
A. Paste picture B. Type C. Format a text A. All of these
Configuring and testing of remote web server DOS is ________________:
A. Crime B. Cybercrime C. Not crime D. A software
Vacuum tubes were replaced by:
A. Transistors B. Electrodes C. Electric Relays D. None

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This part stores programs and other information on 2 or more disks that are located inside the
computer:
A. Motherboard B. Hard drive C. CPU D. Operating system
A part of computer that reads information from a disk:
A. Operating system B. Motherboard C. Hard drive D. Disk drive
A worldwide network of computers:
A. CPU B. Internet C. RAM D. Network
An electronic tool that allows information to be input, processed and output:
A. operating system B. Motherboard C. Computer D. CPU
Example of non-numeric data is_________?
A. Employee address B. Examination score C. Bank balance D. All of these
Any computer that can access the server is called?
A. Web browser B. Web server C. Web client D. User
Analog signal is measured in:
Volt B. Hertz C. Digits D, Watts
Two different network can be joined by:
A. Gateway B. Bridge C. Network interface card D. Cables
DSL stands for:
Direct service lease B. Distant service line C. Domain service link D. Digital subscriber line
The electromagnetic or light waves that represent data are:
A. Pulse B. Information C. Wave D. Signal
The number of times a wave repeats during a specific time interval is called:
A. Pulse B. Amplitude C. Frequency D. Oscillation
A service that allow a user to log in into another computer somewhere on the internet?
A. FTP B. E-mail C. TELNET D. Usenet
What does ASCII stands for?
A. American standard code of interchange information
B. American standard code of information interchange
C. American scientific code of information interchange
D. American scientific code of interchange information
If computer shutdown improperly you may face:
A. Bugs B. Errors C. Virus D. None
What are the entities whose values can be changed called?
A. Constants B. Variables C. Stacks D. Arrays
“Street No. 05 House No. 256” is a type of ___________ data:
A. Alphabetic B. Symbolic C. Alphanumeric D. Numeric

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 Lecture # 10, 11 & 12
Internet, Social Networking and E-Commerce

Which protocol is used to access web pages on World Wide Web?

A. TCP/IP B. Gopher C. HTTP D. HTML
A worldwide network of computers:
A. CPU B. Internet C. RAM D. Network
The Internet was originally a project of which agency?
A. ARPA B. NSF C. NSA D. None of these
.com .edu and .gov are example of:
A. top level domain B. tag C. protocol D. e-mail
HTML is used to create:
A. machine language program B. high level program
C. web page D. web server
Discussion group to exchange information like science and computer is called:
E-Commerce B. FTP C. Newsgroup D. Chatting
The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer is called:
A. Uploading B. Forwarding C. FTP D. Downloading
In internet terminology IP means:
A. Internet Provider B. Internet Protocol C. Internet Procedure D. Internet Processor
A Web site's front page /main page is called:
A. Browser Page B. Search Page C. Home Page D. Bookmark
Which one of the following is not a search engine?
A. Bing B. Google C. Yahoo D. Windows
Verification of a login name and password is known as:
A. configuration B. accessibility C. authentication D. logging in
Software to peruse the internet:
A. Gateway B. EFT C. Browser D. Teleconference
Internet explorer falls under:
A. Operating System B. Compiler C. Browser D. IP address
What is the full form of WWW in web address?
A. World Wide Web B. World Wide Word C. World Wide Wood D. None of these
Full form of HTML is:
A. Hyper Text Markup Language B. Hyper Text Manipulation Language
C. Hyper Text Managing Links D. Hyper Text Manipulating Links
Moving from one website to another is called:
A. Downloading B. Browsing C. Uploading D. Attachment
A computer on internet are identified by:
A. e-mail address B. street address C. IP address D. None of the above
What is internet?
A. a single network B. a vast collection of different networks
C. interconnection of local area networks D. interconnection of wide area networks
To join the internet, the computer has to be connected to a _________:
A. internet architecture board B. internet society
C. internet service provider D. different computer

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The equipment needed to allow home computers to connect to the internet is called a:
A. Modem B. Gateway C. Monitor D. Peripheral
Internet works on ________:
A. packet switching B. circuit switching
C. both packet switching and circuit switching D. data switching
The server on the internet is also known as:
A. Hub B. Host C. Gateway D. Repeater
In modems:
A. Digital Signals is ampilfied
B. Several digital signals are multiplexed
C. A digital signal changes some charectristics of a carrier wave
D. None
The process of keeping addresses in memory for future use is called:
A. Routing B. Resolving C. Caching D. None
Website is a collection of:
A. HTML Documents B. Graphic Files C. Audio and ideo Files D. All
A communication technique to transmit large volume of data over long distance is:
A. Baseband B. Broadband C. Bandwidth D. Cable
Which is top level Domain?
A. HTTp B. .com C. HTML D. URL
Which of the following describes e‐commerce?
A. Doing Business electronically B. Doing traditional Business
C. Sale of Goods D. All
Which type of network is the internet?
A. LAN B. MAN C. WAN D. both B & C
Which of the following is a correct format of Email address?
A. name@website@info B. [email protected]
C. www.nameofebsite.com D. name.website.com
Internet is governed by:
A. I & B B. IEFT C. Inter NIC D. None of these
Which of the following networking solution is suitable for networking in a building?
A. WAN B. Man C. LAN D. All of above
Who owns the internet?
A. US government B. Pak telecom C. United Nations D. None of these
A collection of related web pages is called:
A. Web site B. Web link C. Web Hosting D. Web Publishing
A user can get files from another computer on the internet by using:
A. Http B. TELENT C. UTP D. FTP
The communication protocol used by internet is:
A. HTTP B. WWW C. TCP/IP D. FTP
A domain name is the text version of:
A. IP Address B. Hyperlink C. User name D. None
DNS stands for:
A. Domain Name System B. Decimal Number System
C. Dual Number System D. Decimal Numeric System
Another name for email program is:
A. Internet Explorer B. Email client C. Mail server D. None
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 Past Papers
GCUF Final Paper (2021) - Main Campus
1. A general purpose, single user computer is referred to as a(n) ______________:
Super Computer Mainframe Computer Personal Computer None
2. What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware is tangible but software is intangible Hardware is metal but software is plastic
3. Computers that are smaller and less expensive than mainframes but larger and more powerful than
personal computer are:
Servers Laptop Workstation Minicomputers
4. Integrated circuit are housed on:
Glass tubes Vacuum tubes Transistors Silicon chip
5. Third-generation computers were characterized by the:
Integrated circuit Microprocessor Vacuum tube Transistor
6. The most commonly used auxiliary storage device(s) is/are:
Floppy and tapes Hard disk and floppy tapes and hard disks A filling cabinet
7. Fourth generation computers are characterized by the:
Transistor Microprocessor Vacuum tube Integrated circuits
8. The arithmetic/logic unit performs the following actions:
Perform logical comparison such a s equal to, greater than, less than
Perform arithmetic functions such as addition and subtraction etc
Control computer operations
Both a and b
9. Computers are:
Consistent Accurate Reliable All of these are correct
10. CPU stands for:
Centeral product unit Central programming unit
Central processing unit computing program usage
11. A computer’s main function is to:
Create data from information Convert data into information
Taking decisions Thinking
12. The most commonly used input device is:
Joystick Scanner keyboard Digital camera
13. Another term for processed data is:
Output device Processor Information Storage
14. The first general-purpose commercial computer was called:
UNIVAC 1 ENIAC MARK 1 ABC Computer
15. Compact disk fall into the category of:
Output device Optical storage Memory Magnetic storage
16. A disk drive is:
Slow A random access storage A sequential storage None
17. This storage medium uses lands and pits to store data:
CD-ROM Magnetic tape Floppy Magnetic disk
18. Step by step instructions that run the computer are called:
Hardware CPU Documents Software
19. Another name for main memory is:
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Tape storage Primary storage Secondary storage Auxiliary storage
20. Which one is an output device?
Monitor Trackball Digital camera Joystick
21. The keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital camera are:
Input devices Output devices Processing devices All
22. Fourth generation computer are characterized by:
Transistors Integrated circuits Microprocessor Vacuum tube
23. The disk that can hold up to 1.44 MB is:
Hard disk Floppy disk Zip disk CD-ROM
24. Which part is not an INPUT device?
Printer Digital camera Microphone Scanner
25. Laser beam technology is used by:
Terminals Magnetic Tape Keyboard Optical disk
26. Expensive room sized machines used for large computing jobs are known as:
Personal computer High performance computer
Mainframe computer Mini computer
27. Which of the following is not used for data storage?
RAM Control unit Disk Register
28. What type of program first attracted non-technical people to the internet?
Educational Games Financial Email
29. CPU consists of the following parts:
Main memory and storage Control unit and ALU CU and Main memory Operating system
30. Additional data and programs not being used by CPU are stored in:
Output unit Secondary storage Input units CPU
31. RAM is:
Volatile Non-Volatile Permanent slow
32. The entire computer system is coordinated by:
Arithmetic operator ALU Control unit Accumulator
33. Which one is faster?
RAM Cache Register Hard disk
34. Which component of CPU is responsible for interacting with primary memory?
Central processor Control unit ALU None
35. Byte is a combination of _____________:
8 bits 16 bits 32 bits 4 bits
36. ___________ software sits on top of __________ software for performing user tasks:
System, Application System, Productivity Application, System System, Programming
37. ________ are personal computers that are designed to be easily transported and relocated:
Desktops Portables Servers Workstations
38. The name of very first computer was:
ABC BCD EDC None of the these
39. Intel 8088 took ______ cycles to execute:
80 15 20 50
40. Algorithm is a ____________________:
Definition of a problem Sequence of steps to solve a problem
Understanding of a problem Solving a problem

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 GCUF Final Paper (2021) - PGC Campus
1. A benefit of using Hard Disk as secondary storage is that it has_____________:
Faster transfer than a diskette More portability than a diskette
More capacity than a Diskette Both b and c are correct
2. Business application programs includes____________:
Drill and practice program Expert Systems
Transactions and record storing None
3. Formatting a disk _____________:
Moves the data around on the disk to save space Makes a backup copy of the data on the disk
Erases all data on the disk All of the above
4. A term that refers to the way in which the nodes of a network are linked together:
Interconnectivity Network Connection Topology
5. CD-RW provides what advantage over CD and CR-R?
It can be written to It is larger It can be rewritten to it is faster
6. CD-R provides what advantage over CD-ROM?
It can be written to It is larger It is faster both a and b are correct
7. Which of the following storage device is fastest?
Magnetic Tape Hard Disk CD-ROM Floppy Disk
8. Compact disk falls into the category of:
Output devices Memory Optical storage Magnetic storage
9. Information can be stored on all of the following EXCEPT:
Keyboard Diskette CD-ROM Hard Disk
10. Which hardware component of a typical personal computer are usually found inside of the system unit?
The keyboard, the disk and the memory
The processor, main memory and the monitor
The processor, main memory and the secondary memory
First, second and third memory
11. Which part is not a storage device?
Printer Zip disk CD-ROM Hard disk
12. Floppy disks and Zip disks are example of:
Optical tape Magnetic tape Magnetic disk Optical disk
13. Fourth generation computers are characterized by the:
Integrated circuits Vacuumed tube Transistors Microprocessor
14. A computer main function is to:
Convert data into information Create data from information
Convert information into storage Display data
15. Which part is not an output device?
Printer Monitor Digital Camera Speaker
16. The amount of data that can be stored on a disk depends on____________:
The rotational speed of the disk The number of tracks on the disk
The thickness of magnetic coating None of the above
17. A digital scanner is used to____________:
Copy an image from paper to your computer Store files too large for a floppy disk
Provide the computer with information on software Detect software problems with the computer
18. Laser beam technology is used by_____________:
Keyboard Optical disk Magnetic tape Terminals
19. Application software_____________________:
Is used to control the operating system Performs a specific task for computer users
Includes programs designed to help programmer All of these
20. What type of printer form images one character at a time as the print head moves across the paper?
Dot Matrix Laser printer Inkjet printer None
21. A Disk drive is:
A sequential storage device very expensive
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A random access storage device slow
22. Secondary storage, input and output device are often called:
Temporary equipment Computer system Peripheral equipment Computer
23. An example of an Optical read medium is:
Floppy disk CD-ROM Hard disk Zip disk
24. which one of the following is a valid email address?
[email protected] javatpoint@books [email protected] gmail.com
25. Additional data and programs not being used by the CPU are stored in:
Input units Secondary storage CPU Output units
26. Laser printer is an example of:
Dot Matrix Impact Non-Impact Inkjet
27. Which component of the CPU is responsible for interacting with primary memory?
Control unit Central processor ALU None
28. A mouse, trackball and joystick are examples of:
Output devices Pointing devices Storage devices None
29. Another name of main memory is:
Secondary Tape storage Primary storage Disk storage
30. The higher the resolution:
The bigger the picture The greater the number of the pixel
The larger the pixel size None of these
31. Expensive, room sized machines used for large computing jobs are known as:
Maxi computers Mainframes computers
High performance computer Personal computers
32. The most commonly used auxiliary storage device(s) is/ are:
Tapes and hard disk Hard disk and floppy disks
Floppy disks and tapes A filling cabinet
33. A collection of hyperlinked documents on the internet forms the:
E-mail system World Wide Web (WWW)
Hypertext markup language Mailing list
34. This storage medium uses lands and pits to store data:
CD-ROM Magnetic tape Floppy disk Magnetic disk
35. What is the size of standard Floppy disk?
3.5 inch 1.4 inch 5.5 inch 2. ½’’
36. An advantage of using Zip disk is it_______________:
Is more portable than hard disk is less expensive than a diskette
has a more capacity than a diskette both a and b are correct
37. Which of the following is storage device?
Clock CPU BUS Floppy Disk
38. What type of program first attached non-technical people to the Internet?
Games Email Educational Financial
39. Which of the following is the main component of the computer?
CPU Output Unit Memory Input Unit
40. A Magnetic tape is:
Very expensive Very fast Sequential storage Random access storage
41. Which of the following is faster printer?
Laser Inkjet Dot-matrix None
42. What is the alternative name of application software?
Utility software Specific software End-user software All of these
43. The term that refers to the number of dots in a digital photograph is:
Resolution Density Pixel None
44. The CPU is an example of:
Software Program Hardware Information
45. Which of the following is not used for data storage?
Control unit RAM DISK Registers
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