Basic Computer & IT MCQs for NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, and FPSC Tests

In today's digital age, basic computer and IT knowledge is indispensable. This holds true for competitive exams across Pakistan, including NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, and FPSC, where a dedicated section often tests this knowledge.

To ensure you are well-prepared, we have compiled 20 fundamental Basic Computer & IT MCQs. These questions cover everything from hardware and software to internet basics, reflecting the pattern of past papers.

1. What does 'CPU' stand for?

• Central Processing Unit
• Central Program Unit
• Computer Processing Unit
• Computer Program Unit

Answer: Central Processing Unit

2. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Monitor
• Printer
• Keyboard
• Speaker

Answer: Keyboard

3. 'RAM' is a type of:

• Permanent memory
• Volatile memory
• External memory
• Secondary memory

Answer: Volatile memory

4. A collection of 8 bits is called a:

• Nibble
• Word
• Byte
• Record

Answer: Byte

5. Which of the following is a web browser?

• Microsoft Word
• Google Chrome
• Adobe Photoshop
• Windows

Answer: Google Chrome

6. What does 'URL' stand for?

• Universal Resource Locator
• Uniform Resource Locator
• Universal Resource Link
• Uniform Resource Link

Answer: Uniform Resource Locator

7. The "brain" of the computer is the:

• RAM
• Hard Drive
• CPU
• Motherboard

Answer: CPU

8. Which of these is an operating system?

• Microsoft Office
• Android
• Google
• Mozilla Firefox

Answer: Android

9. What is the shortcut key to copy text in Windows?

• Ctrl + V
• Ctrl + X
• Ctrl + C
• Ctrl + P

Answer: Ctrl + C

10. One Gigabyte (Gis equal to:

• 1024 Bytes
• 1024 Kilobytes (KB)
• 1024 Megabytes (MB)
• 1000 Megabytes (MB)

Answer: 1024 Megabytes (MB)

11. What does 'WWW' stand for in a web address?

• World Wide Web
• World Web Wide
• Wide World Web
• Web World Wide

Answer: World Wide Web

12. Which component is used to connect different parts of a computer?

• CPU
• RAM
• Hard Disk
• Motherboard

Answer: Motherboard

13. What type of software is Microsoft Excel?

• Word Processing
• Presentation
• Spreadsheet
• Database Management

Answer: Spreadsheet

14. A virus is a type of:

• Hardware
• Software
• Malware
• Freeware

Answer: Malware

15. The ".com" in a domain name usually represents a:

• Commercial organization
• Government agency
• Educational institution
• Network organization

Answer: Commercial organization

16. What does 'LAN' stand for?

• Large Area Network
• Local Area Network
• Logical Area Network
• Land Area Network

Answer: Local Area Network

17. The process of starting or restarting a computer is called:

• Loading
• Starting
• Booting
• Running

Answer: Booting

18. What is the main function of a firewall?

• To speed up the internet
• To prevent unauthorized access
• To clean computer viruses
• To store data

Answer: To prevent unauthorized access

19. Who is known as the father of the computer?

• Bill Gates
• Steve Jobs
• Charles Babbage
• Tim Berners-Lee

Answer: Charles Babbage

20. What does HTML stand for?

• Hyper Text Markup Language
• High Text Markup Language
• Hyper Tool Markup Language
• Hyper Text Makeup Language

Answer: Hyper Text Markup Language