Components of Computer MCQs with Answers

What does the term 'Plug and Play' refer to in computer systems?

• A.Manual installation of device drivers
• B.Automatic configuration of new hardware
• C.Connecting multiple monitors to a system
• D.Running software without installation

What is the name of the primary circuit board that houses the CPU in a computer?

• A.Power Supply Unit
• B.Daughterboard
• C.Backplane
• D.Motherboard

Past Paper MCQ

Which program is executed by the BIOS to ensure that all hardware components are functioning correctly when the computer is powered on?

• A.FIRMWARE
• B.CMOS
• C.BOOTMGR
• D.POST

Which component of a computer system provides boot instructions during the startup process?

• A.Operating System
• B.RAM
• C.Hard Disk
• D.BIOS

Which unit is responsible for conducting arithmetical and logical operations in a computer system?

• A.Control Unit
• B.Central Processing Unit
• C.Memory Unit
• D.Input/Output Unit

What is the term for a specific location in computer memory where data is stored?

• A.Buffer
• B.Register
• C.Address
• D.Cache

What is the correct sequence of steps in which a computer executes a program?

• A.Fetch, Execute, Decode
• B.Decode, Fetch, Execute
• C.Execute, Fetch, Decode
• D.Fetch, Decode, Execute

Which component of the CPU is responsible for directing operations and managing instruction execution?

• A.Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
• B.Control Unit (CU)
• C.Memory Unit
• D.Cache Unit

What are the hardware parts of a computer referred to as?

• A.Software components
• B.Physical components
• C.Virtual components
• D.Logical components

What is the process called when a computer is restarted without turning off the power?

• A.Cold boot
• B.Warm boot
• C.Hard boot
• D.Soft shutdown