Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 9
Q121:
What can happen if you search for terms like "pressure cooker bomb story"?
A. Nothing will happen
B. You will get targeted ads
C. Law enforcement may investigate
D. Your computer will crash
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q122:
Why should you avoid searching for free music on the internet?
A. It is illegal
B. It can lead to virus attacks
C. It is a waste of time
D. It requires too much data
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q123:
Which of the following should NOT be searched to avoid triggering law enforcement alerts?
A. Your email
B. Pressure cooker bomb story
C. Your location
D. Favorite things
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q124:
Which of the following searches can lead to unpleasant results?
A. How to cook rice
B. Smokers Lungs
C. Pressure cooker recipes
D. Travel destinations
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q125:
Why should you avoid searching medical issues on Google?
A. It’s unnecessary
B. It can generate unnecessary ads
C. It might attract viruses
D. It can trigger law enforcement alerts
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q126:
What can happen if you search for hacking-related content?
A. You will get useful tips
B. Your search will be ignored
C. Your location may be tracked
D. You will get more ads
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q127:
What is one of the risks associated with searching for free music online?
A. Getting free music
B. Finding new artists
C. Attracting viruses
D. Saving money
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q128:
Which of the following should you avoid searching to prevent unwanted ads?
A. Favorite sports
B. Your name
C. Weather updates
D. News
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q129:
What type of search could potentially lead to a security investigation?
A. Searching for new movies
B. Searching for free courses
C. Searching for religious content
D. Searching for recipe ideas
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q130:
What might be a consequence of searching for terms related to "killers" or "underworld"?
A. Your search will be filtered
B. Law enforcement may get involved
C. You will get more ads
D. Your account will be banned
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q131:
What is a common risk of searching for skin conditions online?
A. Accurate diagnosis
B. Getting professional help
C. Unpleasant results
D. Finding a cure
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q132:
Why is it advisable not to search for "how to make a computer virus"?
A. It’s illegal
B. It’s difficult
C. It may lead to hacking attempts
D. It’s not useful
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q133:
Which of the following searches could lead to viruses on your computer?
A. How to clean a virus
B. How to avoid viruses
C. Free music
D. Best antivirus software
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q134:
Where did the abacus likely have its roots?
A. Ancient China
B. Ancient Egypt
C. Ancient India
D. Ancient Mesopotamia
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q135:
What was the abacus primarily used for in early civilizations?
A. Writing
B. Computing
C. Drawing
D. Trading
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q136:
Which inventor is associated with the concept of printing results of computations to eliminate transcription errors?
A. Blaise Pascal
B. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
C. Charles Babbage
D. Herman Hollerith
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q137:
What technology did Blaise Pascal and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz use in their early computing machines?
A. Punch Cards
B. Gears
C. Vacuum Tubes
D. Transistors
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q138:
Who applied the concept of representing information as holes in paper cards?
A. Blaise Pascal
B. Charles Babbage
C. Herman Hollerith
D. Howard Aiken
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q139:
What was the primary function of punched cards in early computing?
A. Data entry
B. Drawing diagrams
C. Writing
D. Storing books
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q140:
Which of the following machines was completed at Bell Laboratories in 1940?
A. ENIAC
B. Mark I
C. Pascaline
D. Electromechanical machine
Correct Answer:
D