MCQ Computer Components - Section A: Basic Concepts (1–10)

Which of the following best describes a computer device?

• A machine that only stores data

• A machine that only shows pictures

• A machine that takes input, processes it, and gives output

• A machine that works without electricity

The cycle that explains how computers work is called:

• IPO (Input–Process–Output)

• CPU cycle

• RAM cycle

• Storage cycle

Which part of the IPO cycle is typing on a keyboard?

• Input

• Processing

• Output

• Storage

The CPU is also called:

• The memory

• The hard drive

• The brain of the computer

• The power supply

Which of these is an example of output?

• Typing on a keyboard

• Watching a video on a monitor

• Clicking a mouse

• Speaking into a microphone

Which is NOT an input device?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Microphone

Which of these is an embedded system?

• Laptop

• Smartwatch

• Microwave control panel

• Server

Which device connects computers to the internet?

• GPU

• NIC (Network Interface Card)

• PSU

• Cooling fan

Which part provides power to the computer?

• CPU

• RAM

• PSU (Power Supply Unit)

• Motherboard

Which component keeps the computer from overheating?

• GPU

• Cooling System (Fans/Heat sinks)

• Storage

• Sound card