Computer MCQs for All Exams – Solved Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

Most Important Computer MCQs for All Competitive Exams 

(FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS)

Computers have become an essential part of our lives 🌐💻 — from education and business to communication and entertainment, we rely on them every single day. Whether you are preparing for a competitive exam, applying for a government job, or simply improving your knowledge, Computer MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) are always an important part of the test. These MCQs not only help you revise the basics but also allow you to strengthen your concepts step by step. 📘

In most exams like FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS, and other entry tests, Computer-related questions are frequently asked. The reason is simple: computer literacy is now considered a core skill. To score well, students need to practice these questions thoroughly. That’s why we have compiled a set of “Computer MCQs for All Exams” covering essential topics such as history of computers, basic operations, internet concepts, operating systems, storage devices, and much more. 

This post is designed for learners at all levels. Beginners can start building their foundation, while advanced learners can refresh their knowledge. By practicing these MCQs, you will be able to identify your weak areas and improve them before the final test. ✅So, let’s get started with these highly useful Computer MCQs and boost your preparation for upcoming exams! 

📘 Computer MCQs for All Exams (With Answers ✅)

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1. The term ‘Computer’ is derived from?
A. ✅ Latin
B. German
C. French
D. Arabic

2. Who is the father of Computer?
A. Allen Turing
B. ✅ Charles Babbage
C. Simur Cray
D. Augusta Adaming

3. The basic operations performed by a computer are?
A. Arithmetic operation
B. Logical operation
C. Storage and relative
D. ✅ All the above

4. Who is the father of Internet?
A. Chares Babbage
B. ✅ Vint Cerf
C. Denis Riche
D. Martin Cooper

5. If a computer has more than one processor then it is known as?
A. Uni-process
B. ✅ Multiprocessor
C. Multi-threaded
D. Multi-programming

6. A collection of system programs that controls and co-ordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called?
A. System software
B. ✅ Operating system
C. Utility program
D. Device driver

7. What type of operating system MS-DOS is?
A. ✅ Command Line Interface
B. Graphical User Interface
C. Multitasking
D. Menu Driven Interface

8. Which technology is used in compact disks?
A. Mechanical
B. Electrical
C. Electro Magnetic
D. ✅ Laser

9. 1 Gigabyte is equal to?
A. 1024 bits
B. 1000 megabytes
C. 1024 kilobytes
D. ✅ 1024 megabytes

10. 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

11. WWW stands for?
A. World Whole Web
B. Wide World Web
C. Web World Wide
D. ✅ World Wide Web

12. The brain of any computer system is?
A. ALU
B. Memory
C. ✅ CPU
D. Control unit

13. 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

14. 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

15. MSI stands for?
A. ✅ Medium Scale Integrated Circuits
B. Medium System Integrated Circuits
C. Medium Scale Intelligent Circuit
D. Medium System Intelligent Circuit

16. WAN stands for?
A. Wap Area Network
B. ✅ Wide Area Network
C. Wide Array Net
D. Wireless Area Network

17. Which one is Digital device?
A. ✅ Digital Clock
B. Automobile speed meter
C. Clock with a dial and two hands
D. All of them

18. The computer that processes both analog and digital is called?
A. Analog computer
B. Digital computer
C. ✅ Hybrid computer
D. Mainframe computer

19. 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 while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible

20. 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

21. ALU is?
A. ✅ Arithmetic Logic Unit
B. Array Logic Unit
C. Application Logic Unit
D. None of above

22. VGA is?
A. ✅ Video Graphics Array
B. Visual Graphics Array
C. Volatile Graphics Array
D. Video Graphics Adapter

23. Who is called the father of modern digital computer?
A. Leibnitz
B. Blaise Pascal
C. ✅ Charles Babbage
D. J.H Muller

24. Who is the father of Computer science?
A. ✅ Allen Turing
B. Charles Babbage
C. Simur Cray
D. Augusta Adaming

25. 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 control unit

26. Which of the following controls the process of interaction between the user and the operating system?
A. ✅ User interface
B. Language translator
C. Platform
D. Screen saver

27. The first computers were programmed using?
A. Assembly language
B. ✅ Machine language
C. Source code
D. Object code

28. ____ is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the sharing of information between computing devices.
A. ✅ Network
B. Peripheral
C. Expansion board
D. Digital device

29. Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer system are called?
A. Entry codes
B. ✅ Passwords
C. Security commands
D. Code words

30. 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 cannot be compared with advanced computers

31. You can organize files by storing them in?
A. archives
B. ✅ folders
C. indexes
D. lists

32. 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

33. Which device is required for the Internet connection?
A. Joystick
B. ✅ Modem
C. CD Drive
D. NIC Card

34. What is a light pen?
A. A Mechanical Input device
B. Optical input device
C. ✅ Electronic input device
D. Optical output device

35. UNIVAC is?
A. ✅ Universal Automatic Computer
B. Universal Array Computer
C. Unique Automatic Computer
D. Unvalued Automatic Computer

36. The capacity of 3.5 inch floppy disk was?
A. 1.40 MB
B. ✅ 1.44 MB
C. 1.40 GB
D. 1.44 GB

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