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Fundamentals of Computer McQs

By

Muhammad Rehan
What is the primary function of a computer?

a) Data input b) Data processing c) Data output

d) Data storage

Which type of computer is typically used by large organizations

for critical applications?

a) Microcomputers b) Supercomputers c) Mainframe

computers

d) Servers

Which of the following is not an input device?

a) Scanner b) Keyboard c) Printer d) Mouse

What is the purpose of a CD-ROM drive?

a) To read and write data onto CDs b) To read data from CDs
only

c) To write data onto CDs only d) To play music CDs

Which one is output device of a computer?

a) Printer b) Monitor c) Keyboard d) Mouse

What is the purpose of speakers in a computer system?

a) To input sound b) To input text c) To output sound

d) To output text

Which type of printer produces output by spraying ink onto

paper?

a) Laser printer b) Dot matrix printer c) Inkjet printer

d) Thermal printer
What’s the purpose of a server in a computer network.

a) A server is used to process data and perform calculations for

individual users.

b) A server is a specialized computer that manages network

resources and provides services to other computers on the
network.

c) A server is a type of mainframe computer used for personal

tasks and entertainment.

d) A server is a type of microcomputer designed for use in small

organizations.

What is the significance of email in communication, facilitated

by computers?

a) It allows for real-time video conferencing between users

b) It enables the transmission of physical mail through electronic

means c) It provides a platform for sharing text-based messages
and reports

d) It allows for the delivery of postal mail through computer

networks

How computers transformed the field of publishing?

a) They have eliminated the need for printed books and

newspapers

b) They have made it possible for individuals to publish their own

work using desktop publishing software

c) They have increased the cost of printing and distributing

publications d) They have restricted access to published materials
to a select few individuals

What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?

a) To manage hardware components and peripherals

b) To create and edit documents and spreadsheets

c) To produce high-quality graphics and visual effects

d) To provide access to the internet and online services

What is the primary function of Disk Operating Systems (DOS)?

a) To manage and allocate system resources efficiently

b) To provide a graphical user interface for computer users

c) To enhance the performance of gaming and multimedia

applications d) To develop software programs and applications

What does a modem facilitate?

a) Digital-to-analog conversion b) Analog-to-digital conversion

c) Wireless communication d) Optical data transfer

What is the main function of a modem in a Point of Sale (PoS)

system?

a) Processing credit card payments b) Managing inventory

c) Tracking customer preferences d) Generating sales reports

What is emphasized about Windows 7's user interface?

a) Complexity b) Simplification c) Customization d)

Animation

What is an example of a Machine to Machine (M2M) application?

a) Video conferencing b) Online gaming

c) Medical device data transfer d) Social media interaction

Which type of programming language is classified as a low-level

language?

a) Java b) Python c) Machine language d) C++

What is a key feature of Windows 7 for business users?

a) Gaming optimization b) Multimedia editing tools

c) High-speed performance d) Personalization options

Which type of network connects multiple LANs over a large

geographic area?

a) LAN b) MAN c) WAN d) WLAN

Which network type is characterized by data transfer speeds of

up to 1 Gbps?

a) LAN b) MAN c) WAN d) WLAN

What is the purpose of the "Add Hardware" tool in PC Tools?

a) Troubleshoot hardware issues b) Remove existing

hardware

c) Install new hardware d) Manage hardware

settings

Which Norton Utilities tool helps in detecting and removing

invalid registry entries?

a) Performance b) Privacy c) Recovery d) Optimization

What type of software transforms numeric information into

graphical representations?

a) Graphics b) Database c) Spreadsheet d) Word

processor

Which database program is mentioned in the text?

a) Microsoft Word b) Microsoft Excel c) Microsoft Access

d) Microsoft PowerPoint

What is the primary function of database software?

a) Creating graphical representations b) Managing large amounts
of data

c) Designing newsletters d) Writing reports

What is the main purpose of networking tools such as LAN and

WAN?

a) Enhancing computer performance b) Improving data

security

c) Facilitating communication and resource sharing

d) Managing hardware components

What is the function of spreadsheet software?

a) Creating graphical representations

b) Performing calculations and mathematical tasks

c) Managing large amounts of data d) Producing textual

material

Which software is commonly used for word processing tasks?

a) Microsoft Excel b) Microsoft Access c) Microsoft Word

d) Microsoft PowerPoint

What are some common features found in most spreadsheet

packages?

a) Drawing tools and image editing

b) Formatting numbers and aligning labels

c) Importing and exporting data d) Page formatting and spell

check

How does a spreadsheet automatically update calculation

results?

a) By refreshing the data periodically

b) By automatically saving the document

c) By manually inputting the updated values

d) By recalculating when changes are made to the data

How does the word processor handle text when the margin is
reached?

a) It automatically creates a new page

b) It truncates the text c) It adjusts the text to fit on the same

line

d) It moves to the next line

Which of the following is NOT included in good record-keeping

practices?

a) Using precise language and understandable terminology

b) Recording irrelevant conversations with friends or family

c) Signing and dating each entry with staff's name and

professional designation

d) Avoiding unnecessary gaps in the records

What are some advantages of computer-based patient records?

a) Limited access to patient data b) Easy sharing of patient data

globally

c) Higher risk of data loss

d) Inability to analyze patient records for presentations or journals

What is the primary purpose of data analysis in healthcare

management?

a) To increase healthcare budgets

b) To decrease the efficiency of care processes

c) To improve both processes and patient care outcomes

d) To reduce the accessibility of patient information

How can computer-based patient records contribute to clinical

research?

a) By limiting access to patient data

b) By reducing the efficiency of care processes

c) By allowing easy sharing of patient data for research studies

d) By increasing redundant examinations

What does data analysis for hospital management primarily

focus on?

a) Increasing redundant examinations

b) Decreasing the efficiency of care processes

c) Providing statistical insights about quality of care, costs, and

performance

d) Limiting access to patient data

What aspect of patient care does data analysis primarily aim to

improve?

a) Increasing redundant examinations

b) Decreasing the length of stays in ICU

c) Decreasing quality of care

d) Reducing the accessibility of patient information

What is the primary function of the Centricity Critical Care

system in data analysis?

a) To limit access to patient data

b) To reduce efficiency in healthcare processes

c) To provide statistical insights about quality of care and costs

d) To increase redundant examinations

How can data analysis contribute to total quality improvement

in healthcare?

a) By increasing redundant examinations

b) By decreasing the efficiency of care processes

c) By providing factual analysis of patient care aspects

d) By limiting access to patient information

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of computer-based

patient records?

a) Ability to maintain patient records with details

b) Easy sharing of patient data globally

c) Inability to analyze patient records for presentations or journals

d) Ability to categorize patients based on diagnosis or treatment

What does RAM stand for in the context of computer memory?

a) Random Access Method b) Read-Only Memory

c) Random Access Memory d) Rapid Action Module

Which component of a computer system is responsible for

controlling the flow of data between the CPU and other
devices?

a) Motherboard b) Hard disk drive (HDD) c) Graphics

card

d) Bus interface

What is the function of a mouse in computer interaction?

a) To input text and commands

b) To display output on the screen

c) To control the movement of the cursor and select items

d) To store data for future retrieval

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?

a) Trojan horse b) Worm c) Spyware d) Firewall

What does the term "URL" stand for in computer terminology?

a) Uniform Resource Locator b) User Required Link

c) Universal Response Language d) Unique Resource List

What is the purpose of an IP address in computer networking?

a) To identify a specific web page on the Internet

b) To encrypt data transmitted over the network

c) To uniquely identify a device connected to a network

d) To filter spam emails from reaching the inbox

Which of the following software packages is primarily used for

system optimization and management tasks?

a) PC Tools b) Norton Utilities c) Graphics d) Data Base

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