Computer Science MCQs

MCQs on Programming, Networking, Database and OS

6 Questions
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The internet protocol "HTTP" stands for:

  • A Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
  • B High Tech Transfer Protocol
  • C Hyper Text Transmission Protocol
  • D Hyper Transfer Text Protocol
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Explanation: HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol. It is the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web. HTTPS (S for Secure) is its encrypted version.
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What does RAM stand for?

  • A Random Access Memory
  • B Read Access Memory
  • C Rapid Access Memory
  • D Random Application Memory
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Correct Answer: Option A — Random Access Memory
Explanation: RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is a type of volatile memory that temporarily stores data that the CPU is currently using. Data is lost when power is turned off.
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Which programming language is known as the "mother of all languages"?

  • A Python
  • B Java
  • C C
  • D FORTRAN
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Correct Answer: Option C — C
Explanation: C programming language is often called the "mother of all languages" because many modern programming languages like C++, Java, and Python are derived from or influenced by C.
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What is the full form of HTML?

  • A Hyper Text Markup Language
  • B High Text Making Language
  • C Hyper Transfer Markup Language
  • D High Technology Markup Language
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hyper Text Markup Language
Explanation: HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It is the standard markup language for creating web pages and web applications.
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Which of the following is NOT an operating system?

  • A Windows 11
  • B Ubuntu Linux
  • C Microsoft Word
  • D macOS Ventura
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Correct Answer: Option C — Microsoft Word
Explanation: Microsoft Word is a word processing application software, not an operating system. Windows, Ubuntu, and macOS are all operating systems that manage computer hardware and software.
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What does CPU stand for?

  • A Central Processing Unit
  • B Central Program Unit
  • C Computer Processing Unit
  • D Central Processor Utility
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Correct Answer: Option A — Central Processing Unit
Explanation: CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing. It is often called the "brain" of the computer.