Computer MCQS - 1

Question: 1

Information stored in RAM is considered volatile which means it is

(A) stored when the electricity is shut off

(B) not held permanently, only temporarily

(C) store permanently in the CPU device

(D) store there permanently

Question: 2

The contents of  _____ are lost when the computer turns off.

(A) Memory

(B) Storage

(C) Input

(D) Output

Question: 3

The primary purpose of an operating system is ___

(A) To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware

(B) To allow people to use the computer

(C) To keep systems programmers employed

(D) To make computers easier to use

Question: 4

The computer monitor is ____ device.

(A) Scanning

(B) Output

(C) Input

(D) Software

Question: 5

Which of the following is an output device?

(A) Monitor

(B) Printer

(C) Mouse

(D) (a) and (b) both