Selected MCQ

Current Question
When does the following hold data and the processing instructions temporarily until the CPU needs it?
  • A. ROM
  • B. Control Unit
  • C. Main memory
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Main memory (RAM) temporarily holds data and instructions for the CPU.
Related Question 1
An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ____.
  • A. CPU
  • B. Memory
  • C. Storage
  • D. File
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Memory (RAM) temporarily holds data for processing.
Related Question 2
Which of the following does not store data permanently?
  • A. ROM
  • B. RAM
  • C. Floppy Disk
  • D. Hard Disk
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
RAM is volatile memory and loses its content when power is removed.
Related Question 3
Which of the following is a word processing software?
  • A. WordPerfect
  • B. Wordpad
  • C. MS Word
  • D. All of these
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
All listed options are word processing applications.
Related Question 4
In MS Access, which of the following data types allows alphanumeric characters and special symbols?
  • A. Text
  • B. Memo
  • C. Auto number
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Text data type (Short Text) supports alphanumeric characters and special symbols up to 255 characters.
Related Question 5
Which of the following is not a valid data type in MS Access?
  • A. Text
  • B. Picture
  • C. Numeric
  • D. Time
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Picture” is not a native data type in MS Access (use OLE Object or Attachment instead).