The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) examination often includes questions on computer fundamentals. Here is a compilation of the top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to help you prepare effectively for the computer section of the OSSC CHSL exam.
Top 30 Computer / Internet Awareness MCQs For OSSC CHSL
- What does IP stand for?
(a) Internet Protocol
(b) Internal Protocol
(c) Integrated Protocol
(d) Intercom Protocol
Ans: (a) Internet Protocol - Which protocol translates domain names to IP addresses?
(a) FTP
(b) HTTP
(c) DNS
(d) UDP
Ans: (c) DNS - Which browser is commonly used for accessing the World Wide Web?
(a) Firefox
(b) FTP
(c) Telnet
(d) TCP
Ans: (a) Firefox - What year saw the introduction of the web browser?
(a) 1969
(b) 1980
(c) 1990
(d) 2000
Ans: (c) 1990 - Which protocol ensures reliable transmission of data packets?
(a) IP
(b) HTTP
(c) TCP
(d) UDP
Ans: (c) TCP - Which internet service is used for remote login?
(a) FTP
(b) Telnet
(c) HTTP
(d) DNS
Ans: (b) Telnet - Which type of malware blocks access to a computer system until a ransom is paid?
(a) Spyware
(b) Virus
(c) Ransomware
(d) Adware
Ans: (c) Ransomware - Which internet service allows the transfer of files between devices?
(a) HTTP
(b) Telnet
(c) FTP
(d) DNS
Ans: (c) FTP - Which organization first conceptualized the ARPANET?
(a) Department of Defense (USA)
(b) Microsoft Corporation
(c) Google Inc.
(d) Apple Inc.
Ans: (a) Department of Defense (USA) - What does HTTP stand for?
(a) HyperText Transfer Product
(b) HyperText Transfer Protocol
(c) High Transmission Protocol
(d) High-Resolution Transfer Product
Ans: (b) HyperText Transfer Protocol - Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes?
(a) First Generation
(b) Second Generation
(c) Third Generation
(d) Fourth Generation
Ans. (a) First Generation - When did the second generation of computers emerge?
(a) 1946-1959
(b) 1959-1965
(c) 1965-1971
(d) 1971-1980
Ans. (b) 1959-1965 - Which type of computer is known for its use of Integrated Circuits?
(a) First Generation
(b) Second Generation
(c) Third Generation
(d) Fourth Generation
Ans. (c) Third Generation - Which generation introduced VLSI microprocessor-based technology?
(a) Second Generation
(b) Third Generation
(c) Fourth Generation
(d) Fifth Generation
Ans. (c) Fourth Generation - From which generation onwards do we have ULSI microprocessor-based computers?
(a) Third Generation
(b) Fourth Generation
(c) Fifth Generation
(d) Sixth Generation
Ans. (c) Fifth Generation - What is the characteristic feature of a Personal Computer (PC)?
(a) Designed for large firms
(b) Uses vacuum tubes
(c) Compact and movable
(d) Supports hundreds of users
Ans. (c) Compact and movable - Which type of computer system is not easily portable?
(a) Personal Computer (PC)
(b) Workstation
(c) Mini Computer
(d) Mainframe
Ans. (d) Mainframe - Which computer system can support multiple users simultaneously?
(a) Personal Computer (PC)
(b) Workstation
(c) Mini Computer
(d) Supercomputer
Ans. (c) Mini Computer - Which computer is primarily used in scientific and engineering applications?
(a) Personal Computer (PC)
(b) Workstation
(c) Mini Computer
(d) Supercomputer
Ans. (d) Supercomputer - What is a key advantage of computers related to speed?
(a) High cost
(b) Low speed
(c) High speed
(d) Low storage capacity
Ans. (c) High speed - What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
(a) Stores data
(b) Processes data
(c) Displays data
(d) Prints data
Ans: (b) Processes data - Which component of a computer is known as the brain of the system?
(a) Input Unit
(b) Output Unit
(c) CPU
(d) Memory Unit
Ans: (c) CPU - Which unit is responsible for storing data, intermediate results, and instructions?
(a) Control Unit
(b) ALU
(c) Memory Unit
(d) Output Unit
Ans: (c) Memory Unit - What does ALU stand for in the context of a computer system?
(a) Arithmetic Logic Unit
(b) Advanced Language Unit
(c) Assembly Line Unit
(d) Algorithmic Logic Unit
Ans: (a) Arithmetic Logic Unit - What is the primary role of the Control Unit in a computer?
(a) Perform arithmetic operations
(b) Store data temporarily
(c) Manage and coordinate other units
(d) Generate output for the user
Ans: (c) Manage and coordinate other units - Which unit of a computer system facilitates the transfer of data and instructions among other units?
(a) ALU
(b) Input Unit
(c) Control Unit
(d) Output Unit
Ans: (c) Control Unit - Which type of memory is often referred to as primary storage or RAM?
(a) Secondary memory
(b) Cache memory
(c) ROM
(d) Main memory
Ans: (d) Main memory - Which device is primarily used for entering data into the computer system?
(a) Scanner
(b) Printer
(c) Mouse
(d) Monitor
Ans: (c) Mouse - What is the function of an output unit in a computer system?
(a) Store data temporarily
(b) Process data
(c) Display or print data
(d) Transfer data between memory and CPU
Ans: (c) Display or print data - Which component of a computer system processes both arithmetic and logic operations?
(a) Input Unit
(b) Output Unit
(c) ALU
(d) Control Unit
Ans: (c) ALU
