Computer Fundamentals Questions and Answers

This set of Computer Fundamentals Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses
on “The Input Unit”.

1. Which unit is responsible for converting the data received from the user into a computer
understandable format?
a) Memory Unit
b) Arithmetic & Logic Unit
c) Input Unit
d) Output Unit

Answer: c
Explanation: The Input Unit converts the data, which the user enters into a language which
the computer understands, i.e. it converts the data into binary format. The Output Unit is
responsible for giving the results in user-understandable format. The Storage Unit is
responsible for storing the data after immediate results of processing whereas; the ALU is
responsible for various arithmetic and bitwise operations.
2. The only language which the computer understands is ______________
a) Assembly Language
b) Binary Language
c) BASIC
d) C Language

Answer: b
Explanation: The Computer understands only binary language which is written in the form
of 0s & 1s. A computer can understand assembly language but an assembler is required
which converts the assembly language to binary language. Similarly, for understanding
high level languages, compilers/interpreters are required.
3. The smallest unit of data in computer is ________________
a) Byte
b) Nibble
c) Bit
d) KB

Answer: c
Explanation: A bit is defined as the smallest unit of data in a computer system. It is used as
a short form of Binary Digit. A bit can have only two values 0 or 1. A nibble comprises of 4
bits, a byte is a collection of 8 bits whereas KB (Kilobyte) is equal to 1024 bytes.
4. One nibble is equivalent to how many bits?
a) 2
b) 4
c) 8
d) 1

Answer: b
Explanation: A nibble is defined as a unit of data which comprises of 4 binary digits or half
of 8-bit byte. Therefore, 1 nibble = 4 bits. A bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer
system. A byte = 8 bits, therefore, half of a byte=4 bits=a nibble.
5. Which of the following describes the correct format of an input instruction?
a) IN 82
b) INPUT 82
c) INP 82
d) 82 INP

Answer: a
Explanation: The input/output instructions are used to transfer information between
external peripherals and the CPU. The correct format of an input instruction is: IN 8-bit
port address.
Here, IN 82 is the correct option, where 82 is the designated port address. All the other
options are invalid.
6. The input machine which originated in the United States around 1880s is a ___________
a) Mouse
b) Joystick
c) Keyboard
d) Bar Code Reader

Answer: c
Explanation: A keyboard is an input device which originated in the 1880s and is used to
give instructions to the computer in the form of letters and numbers. Mouse is used for the
selection of various objects on the screen, joystick is mainly used for gaming purpose and
bar code readers are used for reading the bar-codes.
7. What does the COMPUTER stand for?
a) Commonly Operated Machines Used in Technical and Educational Research
b) Commonly Occupied Machines Used in Technical and Educational Research
c) Commonly Operated Machines Used in Technical and Environmental Research
d) Commonly Oriented Machines Used in Technical and Educational Research

Answer: a
Explanation: The word COMPUTER is an abbreviation for the terms “Commonly Operated
Machines Used in Technical and Educational Research”. The word COMPUTER also relates
to the word COMPUTE which means to calculate. So, initially it was thought that a
computer is a device which is used to perform calculations.
8. 1 yottabyte = ______________
a) 1024 TB
b) 1024 EB
c) 1024 ZB
d) 1024 PB

Answer: c
Explanation: 1 yottabyte is equal to 1024 ZB, which stands for zettabyte. Further, 1
ZB=1024 EB (exabyte) and and 1 EB=1024PB (petabyte).
9. Which of the following is not a function of the Input Unit?
a) It reads instructions and data from the outside world
b) It converts the data into computer acceptable format
c) It makes the data into user understandable format
d) It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing

Answer: c
Explanation: The input unit converts the data into computer understandable format i.e.
binary format and not the user understandable format. It is the duty of the output unit to
make the data into user understandable format.
10. Label the parts 1 and 2:

a) 1.ALU 2. MU
b) 1.Output unit 2.Input Unit
c) 1.MU 2. ALU
d) 1.Input Unit 2.Output Unit

Answer: d
Explanation: The above diagram is a simple explanation which describes how the
instruction is given to the CPU, how it is processed, and then how the result is obtained.
So here, the input unit is used to give instructions to the central processing unit and the
output unit is responsible for giving the result to the user.
This set of Computer Fundamentals Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “The
Output Unit”.

1. The process of producing useful information for the user is called ___________
a) Controlling
b) Outputting
c) Inputting
d) Processing

Answer: b
Explanation: The Output Unit is responsible for giving the results to the user in the form of
a printed report or visual display. The process is referred to as outputting. Controlling is
nothing but the manner and sequence in which the instructions are being operated.
Inputting means giving instructions to the system whereas, processing means performing
certain operations and calculations.
2. The output unit converts the data entered by the user into computer understandable
form.
a) True
b) False

Answer: b
Explanation: The Output unit is responsible for converting the computer obtained data into
user understandable format. The Input Unit is responsible for converting the data in
computer understandable format.
3. VDU stands for __________
a) Virtual Display Unit
b) Visual Display Unit
c) Virtual Detection Unit
d) Visual Detection Unit
Answer: b
Explanation: A Visual Display unit is also referred to as the monitor who basically is used to
give the results or outputs to the user. It comprises of a cathode ray tube internally.
4. What does SVGA stand for?
a) Standard Visual Graphics Array
b) Super Visual Graphics Array
c) Standard Video Graphics Array
d) Super Video Graphics Array

Answer: d
Explanation: Super Video Graphics Array is a type of Visual Display Unit. It supports 1024
by 768 pixels with 60,000 different colors.
5. The devices that used to give single or multiple colored images and drawings are
____________
a) Monitors
b) Printers
c) Plotters
d) VDUs

Answer: c
Explanation: Plotters are the devices which are used to give colored images. They use ink
pens or ink jets for drawing. Pens of different colors and shades are used for shading and
styling.
6. A special request originated from some device to the CPU to acquire some of its time is
called ___________
a) Disturbance
b) Attenuation
c) Interrupt
d) Noise

Answer: c
Explanation: An interrupt is a kind of request which takes control of the system bus for
some time, then performs all the operations and gives back control to the CPU. It is usually
identified by some number and is handled by the interrupt controller.
7. Line Printers that print one line at a time are _________
a) Laser Printers
b) Inkjet Printers
c) Drum Printers
d) Chain Printers

Answer: c
Explanation: The drum printers have a solid cylindrical drum with characters embossed on
its surface in the form of circular bands. It can only print a predefined set of characters.
8. A ___________________ monitor looks like a television and are normally used with non-
portable computer systems.
a) CRT
b) LCD
c) LED
d) Flat Panel Monitors

Answer: a
Explanation: A CRT (or the Cathode Ray Tube) Monitor looks like a television ideally. The
flat panel monitors are thinner and lighter in comparison.
9. Which of the following is not a function of the Output Unit?
a) It produces results that can be easily understood by the user
b) It accepts the results produced by the computer
c) It supplies the data and instructions to the outside world
d) It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing

Answer: d
Explanation: The output unit is responsible for giving the results to the user in the form of a
printed report or visual display. It is not responsible for giving the instructions back to the
CPU for processing.
10. PCI stands for _________
a) Peripheral Component Interconnect
b) Partial Component Interconnect
c) Peripheral Component Interaction
d) Partial Component Interaction

Answer: a
Explanation: PCI is a high-bandwidth bus that can function as a peripheral bus. Compared
with others, it delivers better system performance.