Computer Science Quiz – Part 1

1. Who is known as the “Father of the Computer”?

A.

Henry Edward Roberts


B.

Charles Babbage


C.

Tim Berners-Lee


D.

Blaise Pascal


Answer:

Option B: Charles Babbage



2. Which of the below was invented by Charles Babbage?

A.

Difference Engine


B.

Analytical Engine


C.

Cowcatcher


D.

All the options


Answer:

Option D: All the options



3. Which one of the following is not an image format?

A.

PNG


B.

JPEG


C.

GIF


D.

WAV


Answer:

Option D: WAV



4. Which of the following is not a web browser?

A.

Google Chrome


B.

Internet Explorer


C.

File Explorer


D.

Mozilla Firefox


Answer:

Option C: File Explorer



5. A set of instructions given to a computer to perform a specific task is called?

A.

Process


B.

Program


C.

Pseudocode


D.

Peripheral


Answer:

Option B: Program



6. The process of finding and resolving computer program errors is called?

A.

Debugging


B.

Cracking


C.

Hacking


D.

Programming


Answer:

Option A: Debugging



7. Which one of the below is not a modifier key on personal computers?

A.

Shift


B.

Control


C.

Function


D.

Insert


Answer:

Option D: Insert



8. Who developed the C programming language?

A.

Bjarne Stroustrup


B.

James Gosling


C.

Dennis Ritchie


D.

Bill Joy


Answer:

Option C: Dennis Ritchie



9. Which device is used to create a hard copy of a document stored in the computer?

A.

Printer


B.

Scanner


C.

Pen Drive


D.

Mouse


Answer:

Option A: Printer



10. Which was the first commercial digital computer produced in the United States?

A.

IBM 5100


B.

UNIVAC I


C.

LINC


D.

Kenbak-1


Answer:

Option B: UNIVAC I



11. What does the letter ‘F’ in the F1 to F12 keys on a computer keyboard stand for?

A.

Function


B.

Fix


C.

Find


D.

Fundamental


Answer:

Option A: Function



12. Which is the full form of SD card?

A.

Standard Digital card


B.

Secure Disk card


C.

Secure Digital card


D.

Standard Device card


Answer:

Option C: Secure Digital card



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