Skip to content

Computer Science

Normal Study1,397 questionsPage 54/56

Questions 1,326–1,350 of 1,397 Computer Science MCQs — start at page 1 for an overview.

Deep Study ModeFree account required

Topics in Computer Science

Showing 1326-1350 of 1397Deep Study (one question at a time, with progress saved) needs a free account.
1326

Read Mode

Data Representation

easy
Computer Science

8 bits make up a ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Byte
Correct
B
Megabyte
C
Kilobyte
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

8 bits make up a byte. This is a fundamental unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications.

1327

Read Mode

Computer Hardware and Devices

easy
Computer Science

CRT stands for:

Correct answer: B

A
Crystal Ray Tube
B
Cathode Ray Tube
Correct
C
Cabin Ray Tube
D
Carbon Ray Tube
Explanation and memory cue

CRT stands for Cathode Ray Tube, which is a technology used in traditional television and computer monitor displays. The other options are incorrect expansions of the acronym.

1328

Read Mode

Number Systems

easy
Computer Science

What does BCD stand for?

Correct answer: D

A
Bit Coded Decimal
B
Binary Coded Digit
C
Bit Coded Digit
D
Binary Coded Decimal
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

BCD stands for 'Binary Coded Decimal,' which is a class of binary encodings for decimal numbers where each digit is represented by its own binary sequence.

1329

Read Mode

Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

The first page of a website is termed as:

Correct answer: A

A
Homepage
Correct
B
Index
C
JAVA script
D
Bookmark
Explanation and memory cue

The first page of a website is commonly referred to as the 'Homepage.' It serves as the main entry point and starting page for visitors to a website.

1330

Read Mode

Memory and Storage

easy
Computer Science

1 GB is equal to ____ bytes?

Correct answer: C

A
1 million bytes
B
1 trillion bytes
C
1 billion bytes
Correct
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

1 GB (gigabyte) is commonly considered as 1,000,000,000 bytes (1 billion bytes) in the decimal (SI) system, which is the standard in most contexts outside of computer memory (where 1 GB can mean 1,073,741,824 bytes).

1331

Read Mode

Display Technology

easy
Computer Science

4K resolution is ____?

Correct answer: D

A
4496×2460
B
4296×2260
C
4196×2060
D
4096×2160
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The standard 4K resolution used in digital cinema is 4096×2160 pixels, which is answer D. The other options do not match the standard 4K specification.

1332

Read Mode

Data Representation

easy
Computer Science

1 Byte = ____?

Correct answer: A

A
8 bits
Correct
B
4 bits
C
2 bits
D
9 bits
Explanation and memory cue

1 Byte is equal to 8 bits. This is a standard unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications.

1333

Read Mode

Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

HTTP stands for:

Correct answer: B

A
Hypertext transfer processor
B
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Correct
C
High transfer protocol
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web. Option B is the only correct expansion of the acronym HTTP.

1334

Read Mode

Computer Viruses / History (Boot Sector Virus)

easy
Computer Science

Which was the first boot sector virus?

Correct answer: C

A
computed
B
mind
C
brian
Correct
D
hese
Explanation and memory cue

The first boot sector virus is known as 'Brain,' which was created in 1986 by two brothers from Pakistan. It infected the boot sector of storage media, making it the earliest known example of this type of virus.

1335

Read Mode

Company History (Google Founding Date)

easy
Computer Science

When was Google founded?

Correct answer: A

A
Sept 4, 1998
Correct
B
Mar 6, 1998
C
Jan 14, 1998
D
Aug 20, 1998
Explanation and memory cue

Google was officially founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin on September 4, 1998, in Menlo Park, California. This is the widely recognized date of the company's incorporation.

1336

Read Mode

Company History (Microsoft Founding)

easy
Computer Science

Microsoft was founded in which year?

Correct answer: C

A
1970
B
1972
C
1975
Correct
D
1981
Explanation and memory cue

Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. This is a well-documented fact in the history of technology companies.

1337

Read Mode

Memory and Storage

easy
Computer Science

1 Byte equals how many bits?

Correct answer: A

A
8 bits
Correct
B
4 bits
C
2 bits
D
9 bits
Explanation and memory cue

1 Byte is equal to 8 bits. This is a standard unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications.

1338

Read Mode

Memory and Storage

easy
Computer Science

8 bits make up a what?

Correct answer: A

A
Byte
Correct
B
Megabyte
C
Kilobyte
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

8 bits make up a byte. This is a standard unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications.

1339

Read Mode

Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

What does BCC stand for?

Correct answer: C

A
Binary Common Copy
B
Basic Carbon Copy
C
Blind Carbon Copy
Correct
D
Business Common Copy
Explanation and memory cue

BCC stands for 'Blind Carbon Copy,' which is an email feature that allows the sender to conceal the recipient entered in the BCC field from the other recipients.

1340

Read Mode

Computer Hardware and Devices

easy
Computer Science

What does CRT stand for?

Correct answer: B

A
Crystal Ray Tube
B
Cathode Ray Tube
Correct
C
Cabin Ray Tube
D
Carbon Ray Tube
Explanation and memory cue

CRT stands for 'Cathode Ray Tube,' which is a technology used in traditional computer monitors and television screens. The other options are incorrect expansions of the acronym.

1341

Read Mode

Etymology Of Computer Terms

easy
Computer Science

The word 'virus' originates from which language?

Correct answer: B

A
English
B
Latin
Correct
C
Greek
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'virus' is derived from Latin, where it originally meant 'poison' or 'slimy liquid.' It is not originally an English or Greek word.

1342

Read Mode

Memory and Storage

easy
Computer Science

1 KB (Kilobyte) is equal to how many bytes?

Correct answer: C

A
1024 Megabytes
B
1024 bits
C
1024 bytes
Correct
D
100 bytes
Explanation and memory cue

1 KB (Kilobyte) is equal to 1024 bytes. This is a standard unit of digital information storage in computing, where 1 KB = 1024 bytes.

1343

Read Mode

Computer Architecture

easy
Computer Science

What does ALU stand for?

Correct answer: B

A
Arithmetic Longest Unit
B
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Correct
C
Arithmetic Longest United
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

ALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit, which is a digital circuit used to perform arithmetic and logic operations in computers.

1344

Read Mode

Number Systems And Acronyms

easy
Computer Science

BCD stands for:

Correct answer: B

A
Bit Coded Decimal
B
Binary Coded Decimal
Correct
C
Bit Coded Digit
D
Decimal TestPoint Past Papers Website Page 1 of 81
Explanation and memory cue

BCD stands for 'Binary Coded Decimal,' which is a class of binary encodings of decimal numbers where each decimal digit is represented by a fixed number of binary digits, usually four or eight.

1345

Read Mode

History and Generations of Computers

Easy
Computer Science

The abacus was the first ____.

Correct answer: A

A
calculating device
Correct
B
electronic computer
C
programming language
D
storage device
Explanation and memory cue

The abacus is considered the earliest known calculating device, used for basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It is a manual tool and represents the beginning of computational devices in human history.

1346

Read Mode

Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

What does CSS stand for?

Correct answer: D

A
Central Superior Services style sheets above None of above
B
Cascading
C
Both
D
None of above
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

CSS stands for 'Cascading Style Sheets.' None of the provided options correctly state the full form. Option B only says 'Cascading,' which is incomplete. The correct full form is 'Cascading Style Sheets,' so the options should be corrected to reflect this. Since none of the options are fully correct, the best correction is to update the options and correct answer accordingly.

1347

Read Mode

Networking and Internet

Easy
Computer Science

What does ACL stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Access Control List
Correct
B
Automatic Control List
C
Access Computer Link
D
Advanced Control Layer
Explanation and memory cue

ACL stands for Access Control List, which is used in computer systems and networking to define permissions for users or processes. It specifies which users or system processes are granted access to objects, as well as what operations are allowed.

1348

Read Mode

Memory and Storage

easy
Computer Science

5 GB is equal to how many bytes?

Correct answer: B

A
1 million bytes
B
1 billion bytes
Correct
C
1 trillion bytes
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

1 GB (gigabyte) is equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes (1 billion bytes) in the decimal system, which is commonly used for storage devices. Therefore, 5 GB is 5 billion bytes.

1349

Read Mode

History and Generations of Computers

easy
Computer Science

The first computer for home use was introduced in 1981 by which company?

Correct answer: A

A
IBM
Correct
B
Apple
C
Intel
D
Dell
Explanation and memory cue

IBM introduced the IBM Personal Computer (IBM PC) in 1981, which became widely recognized as the first computer designed for home and personal use by a major company.

1350

Read Mode

Memory and Storage

easy
Computer Science

4 nibbles equal to:

Correct answer: C

A
2 bits
B
4 bits
C
2 bytes
Correct
D
4 bytes
Explanation and memory cue

A nibble is equal to 4 bits. Therefore, 4 nibbles equal 16 bits. Since 1 byte is 8 bits, 16 bits equal 2 bytes.