Computer Skills MCQ

Correct answer: CPU. The CPU (central processing unit) executes instructions and coordinates all other components.

Correct answer: It is lost — RAM is volatile. RAM is volatile working memory; permanent data belongs on storage drives.

Correct answer: Faster, silent and more shock-resistant. SSDs have no moving parts, giving speed, silence and durability.

Correct answer: Monitor. Monitors display output; scanners, microphones and keyboards send input to the computer.

Correct answer: Operating system. The OS (Windows, macOS, Linux) is the fundamental manager of the entire system.

Microsoft Office, Excel, digital literacy and hardware questions.

Q1. Which component executes program instructions and is called the brain of the computer? Medium

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Q2. What happens to data in RAM when the computer is switched off? Medium

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Q3. Compared with a hard disk (HDD), an SSD is generally: Medium

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Q4. Which of these is an OUTPUT device? Medium

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Q5. The software that manages hardware, files and programs is called the: Medium

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Q6. A file named 'report.docx' will normally open in: Medium

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Q7. Ctrl+Z performs which action? Medium

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Q8. Files deleted from the desktop normally go first to: Medium

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Q9. Alt+Tab is used to: Medium

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Q10. The safest source for installing new software is: Medium

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