Computer MCQ Questions with Answers for Govt Exams – Part 1
Boost your exam preparation with this set of Computer GK MCQ questions and solved papers curated by The Sorkari Chakori. These questions cover popular exams like Assam PSC, Panchayat, APDCL, PNRD, and more. Ideal for SSC, Railways, Banking, and state-level competitive exams.
Question 1: Which of the following is not a part of the CPU?
[Asked in: SSC CHSL 2020]
Answer: d. Mouse A mouse is an input device and not part of the central processing unit.
Question 2: Registers are located in which part of the computer?
[Asked in: Assam Secretariat Exam 2021]
Answer: d. CPU Registers are high-speed storage areas located inside the CPU for temporary data holding during processing.
Question 3: The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from?
[Asked in: IBPS PO 2017]
Answer: a. Control section The Control Unit sends signals to the ALU to perform the required operations.
Question 4: The Control Unit of a computer does not?
[Asked in: SSC CGL 2019]
Answer: b. Provide memory Memory is provided by storage units, not by the control unit itself.
Question 5: What is the brain of the computer?
[Asked in: SSC CGL 2016]
Answer: c. CPU CPU controls all processing in the computer and is considered its brain.
Question 6: Which component of the computer converts instructions into actions?
[Asked in: IBPS Clerk 2017]
Answer: b. CU The Control Unit (CU) interprets instructions and converts them into signals for action.
Question 7: The CPU comprises of control, memory and ______ units.
[Asked in: SBI PO 2013]
Answer: b. Arithmetic/logic The ALU is responsible for all arithmetic and logic operations in the CPU.
Question 8: Which circuit board is used in all electronic systems such as computers and calculators?
[Asked in: Assam Direct Recruitment 2022]
Answer: e. PCB Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is a common base for mounting all components.
Question 9: The system unit is the container that houses ______.
[Asked in: IBPS Clerk Mains 2017]
Answer: d. Electronic components System unit contains CPU, memory, and other components.
Question 10: Which instruction is used to load data into CPU accumulator?
[Asked in: SSC CHSL 2019]
Answer: a. Load The LOAD instruction places data from memory into the accumulator.
Question 11: Which unit helps in communication between memory and ALU?
[Asked in: IBPS RRB PO Mains 2017]
Answer: d. CPU CPU acts as a bridge between memory and ALU to coordinate tasks.
Question 12: Which part of the CPU performs logical comparisons such as <, >, =?
[Asked in: SSC CPO 2020]
Answer: a. ALU Arithmetic Logic Unit handles both arithmetic and logical operations.
Question 13: Internal memory in a CPU is nothing but?
[Asked in: IBPS Clerk 2015]
Answer: a. A set of registers Registers are the fastest memory and exist inside the CPU.
Question 14: Which component coordinates all other computer components?
[Asked in: SBI PO 2015]
Answer: c. Control unit The CU ensures all parts of the computer work in sync during operations.
Question 15: Who invented the first microprocessor?
[Asked in: SSC CGL 2014]
Answer: d. Ted Hoff Ted Hoff led the Intel team that developed the first microprocessor in 1971.
Question 16: Which memory unit directly communicates with the CPU?
[Asked in: SSC JE 2020]
Answer: a. Main memory Main memory (RAM) stores data and instructions for direct CPU access.
Question 17: A physical connection between microprocessor and memory is known as?
[Asked in: Union Bank Clerk 2011]
Answer: b. Address bus Address bus carries the memory location to be accessed.
Question 18: Which of the following is used to connect different external devices?
[Asked in: IBPS PO 2016]
Answer: d. External bus External buses link peripherals to the system unit.
Question 19: Which is not an integral part of the computer?
[Asked in: SBI Clerk 2012]
Answer: d. UPS UPS is a supporting device, not an internal or core computer component.
Question 20: The instruction cycle consists of?
[Asked in: SSC CGL 2021]
Answer: e. All of these Instruction cycle involves fetching, decoding, executing, and storing.
