ISSB Academic & Intelligence Test General Knowledge: Computer Basics MCQs

Practice Computer Basics MCQs for ISSB Academic & Intelligence Test General Knowledge — topic-wise sets with solved answers.

ISSB Academic & Intelligence Test General Knowledge: Computer Basics MCQs — sample questions

  1. Question 1

    Q1. CPU stands for:

    • A) Central Processing Unit
    • B) Computer Personal Unit
    • C) Central Program Utility
    • D) Control Processing Unit

    Answer: Central Processing Unit

    Explanation: CPU = Central Processing Unit - the brain of a computer executing instructions. Basic IT literacy is tested at ISSB.

  2. Question 2

    Q2. What does CPU stand for in computer basics?

    • A) Central Processing Unit
    • B) Computer Personal Unit
    • C) Central Program Utility
    • D) Control Processing Unit

    Answer: Central Processing Unit

    Explanation: CPU means Central Processing Unit. It is the main part of a computer that carries out instructions.

  3. Question 3

    Q3. Which of the following is an input device?

    • A) Monitor
    • B) Printer
    • C) Keyboard
    • D) Speaker

    Answer: Keyboard

    Explanation: A keyboard sends data into the computer, so it is an input device. Monitor, printer, and speaker are output devices.

  4. Question 4

    Q4. One byte is equal to how many bits?

    • A) 4
    • B) 8
    • C) 16
    • D) 32

    Answer: 8

    Explanation: A byte contains 8 bits. This is a basic computer memory unit tested in many screening exams.

  5. Question 5

    Q5. RAM in a computer is used for:

    • A) Permanent storage of files
    • B) Temporary working memory
    • C) Printing documents
    • D) Displaying images only

    Answer: Temporary working memory

    Explanation: RAM is temporary memory used while programs run. Data in RAM is lost when power is turned off.

  6. Question 6

    Q6. What does CPU stand for?

    • A) Central Processing Unit
    • B) Computer Personal Utility
    • C) Central Program Utility
    • D) Control Processing Unit

    Answer: Central Processing Unit

    Explanation: CPU means Central Processing Unit. It is the main processing part of a computer.

  7. Question 7

    Q7. An input device example is:

    • A) Monitor
    • B) Printer
    • C) Keyboard
    • D) Speaker

    Answer: Keyboard

    Explanation: A keyboard sends data into the computer, so it is an input device.

  8. Question 8

    Q8. 1 byte equals:

    • A) 4 bits
    • B) 8 bits
    • C) 16 bits
    • D) 32 bits

    Answer: 8 bits

    Explanation: One byte is made of 8 bits. This is a basic computer memory unit.

  9. Question 9

    Q9. What does HTTP stand for?

    • A) HyperText Transfer Protocol
    • B) High Transfer Text Program
    • C) Hyper Tool Transfer Process
    • D) Host Transfer Text Protocol

    Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol

    Explanation: HTTP is HyperText Transfer Protocol used on the web. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  10. Question 10

    Q10. 1 kilobyte equals:

    • A) 1000 bits
    • B) 1024 bytes
    • C) 1000 bytes exactly always
    • D) 1024 bits

    Answer: 1024 bytes

    Explanation: In binary computing, 1 KB is traditionally 1024 bytes. Work each step carefully; ISSB math rewards accuracy under time pressure.

  11. Question 11

    Q11. An output device example is:

    • A) Keyboard
    • B) Mouse
    • C) Monitor
    • D) Scanner

    Answer: Monitor

    Explanation: A monitor displays output from the computer. Work each step carefully; ISSB math rewards accuracy under time pressure.

  12. Question 12

    Q12. ROM in a computer is:

    • A) Temporary memory only
    • B) Read-only memory
    • C) Only cache
    • D) Only RAM

    Answer: Read-only memory

    Explanation: ROM is read-only memory that keeps firmware. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  13. Question 13

    Q13. A virus in computing is:

    • A) Hardware part
    • B) Malicious software
    • C) A printer type
    • D) An operating system

    Answer: Malicious software

    Explanation: A computer virus is harmful software that can spread. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  14. Question 14

    Q14. RAM is used for:

    • A) Permanent storage only
    • B) Temporary working memory
    • C) Printing only
    • D) Cooling only

    Answer: Temporary working memory

    Explanation: RAM holds data temporarily while the computer works. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  15. Question 15

    Q15. An input device is:

    • A) Monitor
    • B) Printer
    • C) Keyboard
    • D) Speaker

    Answer: Keyboard

    Explanation: A keyboard sends data into the computer. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  16. Question 16

    Q16. ROM means:

    • A) Random Only Memory
    • B) Read-Only Memory
    • C) Rapid Output Module
    • D) Remote Operating Mode

    Answer: Read-Only Memory

    Explanation: ROM is read-only memory storing firmware. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  17. Question 17

    Q17. A computer virus is:

    • A) Hardware
    • B) Malicious software
    • C) A printer type
    • D) An OS always

    Answer: Malicious software

    Explanation: A virus is harmful software that can spread between systems. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  18. Question 18

    Q18. HTTP stands for:

    • A) HyperText Transfer Protocol
    • B) High Transfer Text Program
    • C) Hyper Tool Transfer Process
    • D) Host Transfer Text Protocol

    Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol

    Explanation: HTTP is the protocol used to transfer web pages. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  19. Question 19

    Q19. A monitor is an:

    • A) Input device
    • B) Output device
    • C) Storage device only
    • D) Processing unit

    Answer: Output device

    Explanation: A monitor displays output from the computer. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

  20. Question 20

    Q20. What does URL stand for?

    • A) Uniform Resource Locator
    • B) Universal Remote Link
    • C) User Resource List
    • D) United Resource Line

    Answer: Uniform Resource Locator

    Explanation: URL means Uniform Resource Locator, a web address. This fact often appears in ISSB academic and general knowledge sections.

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