Assessment Test-1 Computer/IT (MCQs)

In which view background colour will not be visible?

  • (A) Print Preview
  • (B) Reading View
  • (C) Print Layout View
  • (D) Web Layout View
Check Answer
  • (A) Print Preview
Explanation
In programs such as Microsoft Word, the background colour is meant for screen viewing. It typically does not show up in Print Preview or when the document is printed – this is built into the software. For now, this setting helps reduce ink usage and keeps text clear on white paper. It probably saves ink and ensures text stays readable on standard paper.

Which of these is part of hard disk drive?

  • (A) Laser
  • (B) Riser
  • (C) Platter
  • (D) Mother board
Check Answer
  • (C) Platter
Explanation
A platter forms a key part of a traditional hard disk drive. It is a solid, round disk covered with magnetic material that holds data. Now, the disk spins fast inside the drive. – This motion allows the read/write heads to access information. Data is stored on its surface. Each platter holds thousands of data tracks.

‘Hard disk’ in a computer is a/an _____.

  • (A) Output device
  • (B) Processor
  • (C) Software
  • (D) Storage device
Check Answer
  • (D) Storage device
Explanation
A hard disk, also called a hard Disk Drive, is probably the main hardware part that stores digital data and software in a computer long-term. It doesnt lose stored information when power is turned offit makes it non-volatile. And this type of storage is known as secondary storage because it keeps the operating system, programs, and user files ready for later use. Most computers rely on it to hold vital software and files.

A set of instructions that operates various parts of the computer hardware is called:

  • (A) Hardware manager
  • (B) URL
  • (C) Device
  • (D) Software
Check Answer
  • (D) Software
Explanation
  • Software consists of data or instructions that guide a computer on what to do. This differs from hardware, which refers to the physical parts of a system.
  • Operating System (OS): This is the most widely used kind of system software. It’s a bridge between the user and the hardware, handling resources such as the CPU, memory, and storage.
  • Device Drivers: These are special software programs that let the operating system talk to hardware devices like printers, monitors, or graphics cards – so the system can use them properly.

  • Which is not a high level language?

    • (A) C++
    • (B) Pascal
    • (C) COBAL
    • (D) Assembly
    Check Answer
    • (D) Assembly
    Explanation
    Assembly is a low-level language because it’s very close to machine code. It uses names like MOV or ADD to stand in for machine instructions. But these instructions work only on one kind of computer setup. C++ (High-Level): C++ is a third-generation high-level language. It still lets you access memory directly,so some people call it mid-level. Thing is, Pascal is a well-known procedural language used in schools. It is meant to be simple and easy to read. COBOL (High-Level): COBOL stands for common Business-Oriented Language. It was made for business software decades ago. Its designed for tasks like processing payments or inventory records. Thats the main point – each language has its own place. There are clear differences in what they do and how theyre used. Over time, their purposes have changed a bit too.

    When invalid data is entered, which type of message box shows to alert the user?

    • (A) A yellow triangle
    • (B) A red X
    • (C) A wavy blue underline
    • (D) An orange X
    Check Answer
    • (A) A yellow triangle
    Explanation
    When you set up a warning alert box in software such as Microsoft Excel for bad data entry, it shows a yellow triangle with an exclamation point. The message lets the user know the input fails validation rules. Users can still continue if they skip the warning. (This helps avoid errors in spreadsheets.) This approach keeps entries from being rejected outright. The system allows editing without stopping workflow.

    Dr. Solomon and McAfee are famous _____.

    • (A) Virus
    • (B) Anti-virus
    • (C) Operating System
    • (D) Devices
    Check Answer
    • (B) Anti-virus
    Explanation
    Dr. Solomon’s Anti-Virus Toolkit – made by Alan Solomon,and McAfee VirusScan were popular antivirus programs back in the 1980s and 1990s, meant to find and delete computer viruses. In 1998, McAfee bought Dr. Solomon’s Group.

    Which of the following is the fastest type of computer memory?

    • (A) ROM
    • (B) Cache
    • (C) Flash
    • (D) Hard disk
    Check Answer
    • (B) Cache
    Explanation
    Cache memory is the fastest option available – though this may not hold true in all real-world situations,because it is a high-speed semiconductor storage device placed right next to or on the CPU chip. It relies on static RAM (SRAM), which doesn’t need constant refresh cycles like regular system memory, so data access happens almost immediately, typically in nanoseconds. Its key function is to act as a fast buffer, holding commonly used commands and data to reduce how long the processor waits for information from slower main memory. It seems likely that this design helps keep operations running smoothly. Arguably, the proximity of cache to the CPU is what makes it so effective,Mainly when handling repeated data requests.

    Which of the following is NOT one of  the views of Microsoft PowerPoint?

    • (A) Slide View
    • (B) Slide Show View
    • (C) Page Layout View
    • (D) Outline View
    Check Answer
    • (C) Page Layout View
    Explanation
    Page layout view isn’t a feature in PowerPoint. Its a main view in excel for seeing how a worksheet looks when printed. PowerPoint has views built for making and showing presentations. Slide view, also called Normal View, is the primary editing space where users build individual slides. Slide show view is a full-screen mode for displaying finished slides to an audience. Outline view shows presentation text in a list format, helping users focus on structure and content without design distractions. Thing is, each view serves a clear purpose based on what users need at that stage.

    A single binary digit in computing is also called a:

    • (A) Byte
    • (B) Bit
    • (C) Nibble
    • (D) Word
    Check Answer
    • (B) Bit
    Explanation
    A bit is the smallest piece of data a computer handles, showing either 0 or 1. Also, a nibble consists of four bits, which is half of a byte. Also, a byte holds eight bits and is usually used to represent one character, such as a letter or digit. The word refers to how much data a processor naturally works with, often 32 or 64 bits in todays computers. And this unit varies by processor design and not all systems use the same size. Probably, most modern systems operate with 32-bit or 64-bit words. The byte remains the standard for character storage in most computing environments.


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