1. A _____use pressure as a user presses it with a stylus to sent signals.

A. touchpad B. track C. graphics tablet D. track ball E. keyboard

2. Flash Memory Cards are considered _____, meaning that when you turn off the power, you will not lose your data

A. Temporary B. Peripherals C. Expensive D. Volatile E. non-volatile

3. When the mouse is moved, it causes a picture to move on the screen which is referred to as in a ___.

A. menu B. icon C. pointer D. tab E. None of these

4. Full form of PSU which is an internal component used to supply the power.

A. Power supply unit B. Permanent supply unit C. Placement supply unit D. Programmable supply unit E. None of these

5. To make the number pad act as directional arrows, you press the key?

A. num lock B. caps lock C. arrows lock D. shift E. None of these

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
A graphics tablet is a computer input device that enables a user to hand-draw images, animations and graphics, with a special pen-like stylus, similar to the way a person draws images with a pencil and paper. These tablets may also be used to capture data or handwritten signatures.
2. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
Flash memory is a non – volatile memory.
Flash memory is an electronic data storage device used for storing digital information. These are commonly used in portable electronic devices, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, laptop computers, tablets, MP3 players and video game consoles.
3. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
The mouse pointer is often shaped like an arrow or a small hand with the index finger pointing towards the type of the display device.
Note:- The mouse pointer moves as the user moves his or her mouse and is used as a reference point to where the mouse is located on the display screen.
4. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
A power supply unit (PSU) converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer. Modern personal computers universally use a switched-mode power supply.
5. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
Num Lock is a key on the numeric keypad of most computer keyboards. It is a lock key, like Caps Lock and Scroll Lock. Its state (on or off) affects the function of some of the keys, and is commonly displayed by an LED built into the keyboard.

1. Disk access times are measured in ______?

A. minute B. Milliseconds C. Hours D. seconds E. None of these

2. Memory allocation at the run time is know as _______.

A. Static memory allocation B. Dynamic memory allocation C. Paging D. Demanding E. None of these

3. Which of the following will you require to hear music on your computer?

A. Video Card B. Sound Card C. Mouse D. Joy Stick E. None of these

4. Ensuring that the essential peripheral devices are attached and operational is the _________ process.

A. configuration B. CMOS C. POST D. ROM E. None of these

5. A method of implementing a memory management system is_____.

A. Buddy system B. Bridge ware C. Broadband coaxial system D. All of the above E. None of these

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
Disk access times are measured in milliseconds, often abbreviated as ms. Difficulty -Moderate
2. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
The process of allocating memory at run time is known as dynamic memory allocation.
3. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
A sound card is used to generate sound and provides audio output to external devices like speakers and headphones.
4. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
POST stands for "Power On Self Test." It is a diagnostic program built into the computer's hardware that tests different hardware components before the computer boots up.
5. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
The buddy system is a procedure in which two people, the "buddies", operate together as a single unit so that they are able to monitor and help each other.

1. Which of the following keys is used to delete characters to the left of the cursor?

A. Alt + Delete B. Shift C. Esc D. Delete E. Backspace

2. A set of computer programs that helps a computer monitor itself and function more efciently is a/an __.

A. Java B. system software C. DBMS D. application software E. None of these

3. Specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system are called ______.

A. operating systems B. Utilities C. device drivers D. language translators E. Connectors

4. A _____ is a device that not only provides surge protection but also furnishes your computer with battery backup power during a power outage.

A. Surge strip B. USB C. UPS D. Battery strip E. None of these

5. PCs are considered fourth generation and contain_____.

A. Information B. Data C. Vacuum tubes D. Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits E. None of these

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
Backspace is the traditional name of the key which deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
2. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
System software is software on a computer that is designed to control and work with computer hardware.
Note: The two main types of system software are the operating system and the software installed with the operating system, often called utility software.
3. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
A device driver is a computer program that operates or controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer.
Note: A driver provides a software interface to hardware devices, enabling operating systems and other computer programs to access hardware functions without needing to know precise details of the hardware being used.
4. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
UPS (Uninterrupted power supply) is a back-up power supply that in case of power failure or fluctuations allows enough time for an orderly shutdown of the system or for stand by generator to start up.
5. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Computers of the fourth generation (1971-1980) are used Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits.
Note: VLSI circuits having about 5000 transistors and other circuit elements with their associated circuits on a single chip made it possible to have microcomputers of the fourth generation.