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Fundamentals of Computers - Part 2 - Topic Guide and MCQs

Part of Computer > 01 Fundamentals Of Computers - 25 questions, about 12.5 min, with an explanation after every answer.

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02 Nov 2026
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Fundamentals of Computers - Part 2 is a topic inside Computer (01 Fundamentals Of Computers). It runs 25 untimed MCQs - roughly 12.5 min - and the review explains every answer once you submit.

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What Fundamentals of Computers - Part 2 covers

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Fundamentals of Computers - Part 2 sits inside Computer, under the 01 Fundamentals Of Computers lane, and the portal keeps it as one self-contained set: 25 questions, four options each, no clock and a written explanation behind every answer.

Attempt it once to find the gaps, read why each distractor is wrong, then retake the same set a few days later. The questions you miss twice are the ones worth writing down.

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Question bank

Fundamentals of Computers - Part 2: all 25 questions

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  1. Which input device is used to input video?

    1. Webcam
    2. Microphone
    3. Scanner
    4. Keyboard
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    Answer: (A) Webcam

    Explanation: In the chapter's table, Webcam is the input device used to input video.

  2. The function of a microphone as an input device is to:

    1. Input video
    2. Scan documents
    3. Point and click
    4. Input sound
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    Answer: (D) Input sound

    Explanation: Microphone is an input device used to input sound.

  3. Which input device is used to "point and click"?

    1. Mouse
    2. Keyboard
    3. Webcam
    4. Microphone
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    Answer: (A) Mouse

    Explanation: Mouse is used to point and click.

  4. Which of the following is an output device?

    1. Keyboard
    2. Scanner
    3. Webcam
    4. Monitor
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    Answer: (D) Monitor

    Explanation: Monitor is an output device; keyboard, scanner and webcam are input devices.

  5. Which output device is used to display information on a large screen?

    1. Monitor
    2. Printer
    3. Projector
    4. Speaker
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    Answer: (C) Projector

    Explanation: Projector displays information on a large screen.

  6. In the chapter, computers are classified into Micro, Mini, Mainframe, Super and Workstation on the basis of:

    1. Colour and shape
    2. Size and processing power
    3. Brand and price
    4. Operating system and language
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    Answer: (B) Size and processing power

    Explanation: Based on size and processing power, computers are divided into five types.

  7. A Micro Computer is a single-user computer that uses a ______ as its CPU.

    1. Microprocessor
    2. Vacuum tube
    3. Magnetic drum
    4. Punch card
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    Answer: (A) Microprocessor

    Explanation: A Micro Computer uses a microprocessor as its CPU.

  8. Which is the most common type of computer?

    1. Mini Computer
    2. Mainframe Computer
    3. Micro Computer
    4. Super Computer
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    Answer: (C) Micro Computer

    Explanation: Exam Point: Most common type of computer = Micro Computer.

  9. Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone and PDA are examples of which type of computer?

    1. Mini Computer
    2. Mainframe Computer
    3. Workstation
    4. Micro Computer
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    Answer: (D) Micro Computer

    Explanation: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone and PDA are examples of Micro Computers.

  10. What is the full form of PDA?

    1. Personal Data Assistant
    2. Portable Digital Assistant
    3. Personal Digital Application
    4. Personal Digital Assistant
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    Answer: (D) Personal Digital Assistant

    Explanation: PDA stands for Personal Digital Assistant, an example of a micro computer.

  11. Mini Computer is also called:

    1. Midrange Computer
    2. Personal Computer
    3. Workstation
    4. Handheld Computer
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    Answer: (A) Midrange Computer

    Explanation: A Mini Computer is also called a Midrange Computer.

  12. University admission systems, departmental databases and small business operations mainly use which type of computer?

    1. Super Computer
    2. Mini Computer
    3. Micro Computer
    4. Workstation
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    Answer: (B) Mini Computer

    Explanation: Mini Computers are multi-user computers used by small organizations for such tasks.

  13. In the chapter's comparison table, "Department Server" is given as an example of which computer type?

    1. Mini
    2. Micro
    3. Mainframe
    4. Workstation
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    Answer: (A) Mini

    Explanation: The comparison table lists Department Server as the example of a Mini computer.

  14. Which computer can support hundreds to thousands of users simultaneously and process huge amounts of data?

    1. Micro Computer
    2. Mainframe Computer
    3. Workstation
    4. Mini Computer
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    Answer: (B) Mainframe Computer

    Explanation: A Mainframe is a large, powerful multi-user computer supporting hundreds to thousands of users.

  15. Banks commonly use which type of computer?

    1. Super Computer
    2. Mainframe Computer
    3. Micro Computer
    4. Workstation
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    Answer: (B) Mainframe Computer

    Explanation: Exam Point: Banks commonly use Mainframe Computers.

  16. Which is the fastest and most powerful type of computer?

    1. Mainframe Computer
    2. Mini Computer
    3. Super Computer
    4. Workstation
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    Answer: (C) Super Computer

    Explanation: A Super Computer is the fastest and most powerful type of computer.

  17. Weather forecasting, space research and nuclear research mainly use:

    1. Mini Computers
    2. Micro Computers
    3. Super Computers
    4. Workstations
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    Answer: (C) Super Computers

    Explanation: Uses of Super Computers include weather forecasting, space research and nuclear research.

  18. Which was the first supercomputer of the world?

    1. CRAY-1
    2. CDC 6600
    3. PARAM 8000
    4. IBM PC
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    Answer: (B) CDC 6600

    Explanation: The first supercomputer of the world was CDC 6600.

  19. In which year was CDC 6600, the world's first supercomputer, introduced?

    1. 1976
    2. 1991
    3. 1981
    4. 1964
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    Answer: (D) 1964

    Explanation: First Supercomputer: CDC 6600 (1964).

  20. CRAY-1 was developed by Cray Research in the year:

    1. 1964
    2. 1991
    3. 1946
    4. 1976
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    Answer: (D) 1976

    Explanation: CRAY-1 was developed by Cray Research in 1976.

  21. Which was India's first supercomputer?

    1. PARAM 8000
    2. CDC 6600
    3. CRAY-1
    4. UNIVAC-I
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    Answer: (A) PARAM 8000

    Explanation: PARAM 8000 was India's first supercomputer.

  22. PARAM 8000 was developed by:

    1. C-DAC
    2. Cray Research
    3. IBM
    4. CDC
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    Answer: (A) C-DAC

    Explanation: PARAM 8000 was developed by C-DAC.

  23. In which year did C-DAC develop PARAM 8000?

    1. 1964
    2. 1976
    3. 1991
    4. 1984
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    Answer: (C) 1991

    Explanation: First Indian Supercomputer: PARAM 8000 (1991), developed by C-DAC.

  24. A powerful single-user computer designed for professional and technical work is called:

    1. Mini Computer
    2. Mainframe Computer
    3. Workstation
    4. Super Computer
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    Answer: (C) Workstation

    Explanation: A Workstation is a powerful single-user computer for professional and technical work.

  25. CAD/CAM, engineering design and desktop publishing are typical uses of:

    1. Mainframe Computer
    2. Workstation
    3. Mini Computer
    4. Super Computer
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    Answer: (B) Workstation

    Explanation: Workstations are used for software development, engineering design, CAD/CAM and desktop publishing.

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