Computer Science Objective Question

Computer General Knowledge for Bank P.O. & Clerk Exams

1. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:A. hackers.B. spam.C. viruses.D. identity theft.Ans : B

2. A process known as ____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.A. data miningB. data selectionC. POSD. data conversionAns : A

A. DataB. Point-of-sale (POS)C. SalesD. QueryAns : B

A. PSSB. POSC. inventoryD. data miningAns : A

A. robotics.B. simulation.C. computer forensics.D. animation.Ans : C

A. gathering dataB. processing data into informationC. analyzing the data or informationD. storing the data or informationAns : C

3. ____________terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and sales computer systems.

4. A(n) ____________ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans an item’s tag and pulls up the current price (and any special offers) as you shop.

5. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal’s computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called:

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?

A. POSB. RFIDC. PPSD. GPSAns : B

A. robotics.B. computer forensics.C. simulation.D. forecasting.Ans : A

9. Technology no longer protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be:A. proprietary.B. open.C. experimental.D. in the public domain.Ans : A

A. NanoscienceB. MicroelectrodesC. Computer forensicsD. Artificial intelligenceAns : A

A. NanoscienceB. NanotechnologyC. SimulationD. Artificial intelligence (AI)Ans : D

12. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.A. A processB. SoftwareC. StorageD. InformationAns : D

13. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called:

7. ____________ tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a database all of the animal’s movements.

8. Surgeons can perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers instead of manually. This technology is known as:

10. ____________ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.

11. ____________ is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same type of intelligence that humans do.

A. programming.B. processing.C. storing.D. organizing.Ans : B

14. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.A. presentB. inputC. outputD. storeAns : B

A. data.B. output.C. input.D. the process.Ans : B

16. Computers use the ____________ language to process data.A. processingB. kilobyteC. binaryD. representationalAns : C

17. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:A. multimedia.B. words.C. characters.D. numbers.Ans : D

A. eight bytes.B. eight kilobytes.C. eight characters.D. eight bits.Ans : D

19. The term bit is short for:A. megabyte.B. binary language.C. binary digit.D. binary number.

15. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered:

18. In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special character is made up of a unique combination of:

Ans : C

20. A string of eight 0s and 1s is called a:A. megabyte.B. byte.C. kilobyte.D. gigabyte.Ans : B

21. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.A. kilobyteB. bitC. gigabyteD. megabyteAns : C

22. A ____________ is approximately a million bytes.A. gigabyteB. kilobyteC. megabyteD. terabyteAns : C

23. ____________ is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.A. HardwareB. A deviceC. A peripheralD. An applicationAns : A

24. The components that process data are located in the:A. input devices.B. output devices.C. system unit.D. storage component.Ans : C

25. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:A. scanner.B. mouse.C. keyboard.D. printer.Ans : D

26. Which of the following is an example of an input device?A. scannerB. speakerC. CDD. printer

Ans : A

27. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:A. hard disk drives.B. printers.C. floppy disk drives.D. CD drives.Ans : B

A. motherboardB. memoryC. RAMD. central processing unit (CPU)Ans : D

29. The CPU and memory are located on the:A. expansion board.B. motherboard.C. storage device.D. output device.Ans : B

30. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:A. application software.B. system software.C. operating system software.D. platform software.Ans : A

A. An instructionB. SoftwareC. MemoryD. A processorAns : B

A. managementB. processingC. utilityD. applicationAns : D

33. The PC (personal computer) and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:

28. The ____________, also called the “brains” of the computer, is responsible for processing data.

31. ____________ is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.

32. System software is the set of programs that enables your computer’s hardware devices and ____________ software to work together.

A. platforms.B. applications.C. programs.D. storage devices.Ans : A

A. languagesB. methodsC. CPUsD. storage devicesAns : C

35. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:A. network.B. mainframe.C. supercomputer.D. client.Ans : A

A. supercomputersB. clientsC. laptopsD. mainframesAns : D

A. ServersB. SupercomputersC. LaptopsD. MainframesAns : B

38. DSL is an example of a(n) ____________ connection.A. networkB. wirelessC. slowD. broadbandAns : D

A. digital divide.B. Internet divide.

34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs) and PCs use different ____________ to process data and different operating systems.

36. Smaller and less expensive PC-based servers are replacing ____________ in many businesses.

37. ____________ are specially designed computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidly.

39. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those without this access is known as the:

C. Web divide.D. broadband divide.Ans : A

A. NanotechnologyB. Micro-technologyC. Computer forensicsD. Artificial intelligenceAns : A

41. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?A. Process à Output à Input à StorageB. Input à Outputà Process à StorageC. Process à Storage à Input à OutputD. Input à Process à Output à StorageAns : D

42. ____________ bits equal one byte.A. EightB. TwoC. One thousandD. One millionAns : A

43. The binary language consists of ____________ digit(s).A. 8B. 2C. 1,000D. 1Ans : B

44. A byte can hold one ____________ of data.A. bitB. binary digitC. characterD. kilobyteAns : C

A. The platformB. The operating systemC. Application softwareD. The motherboardAns : B

40. ____________ is the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.

45. ____________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.

46. The operating system is the most common type of ____________ software.A. communicationB. applicationC. systemD. word-processing softwareAns : C

A. ServersB. Embedded computersC. Robotic computersD. MainframesAns : B

A. instructions.B. the operating system.C. application software.D. the system unit.Ans : A

49. The two broad categories of software are:A. word processing and spreadsheet.B. transaction and application.C. Windows and Mac OS.D. system and application.Ans : D

50. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:A. system unit.B. CPU.C. mainframe.D. platform.Ans : A

47. ____________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.

48. The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking an icon, are called:

A going or being beyond what is needed, desired, or appropriate.overmuch, overmuchness, superabundance

Allahabad Bank Probationary Officers Exam, 2008

Computer General Awareness : Solved

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(A) software suites(B) integrated software packages(C) software processing packages(D) personal information managers(E) none of theseAns : (A)

2. A data warehouse is which of the following ?(A) Can be updated by the end users(B) Contains numerous naming conventions and formats(C) Organized around important subject areas(D) Contains only current data(E) None of theseAns : (C)

3. ______________ servers store and manages files for network users.(A) Authentication(B) Main(C) Web(D) File(E) None of theseAns : (D)

4. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks Except _____(A) hackers(B) spam(C) viruses(D) identify theft(E) None of theseAns : (B)

(A) Data(B) Sales(C) Query(D) (Point-of-sale (POS)(E) None of theseAns : (B)

1. Programs from the same developer , sold bundled together , that provide better integration and share common features , toolbars and menus are known as ....

5. ___________ terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and sales computer systems .

6. The OSI model is divided into _______ processes called layers.(A) five(B) six(C) seven(D) eight(E) None of theseAns : (C)

(A) management(B) processing(C) utility(D) application(E) None of theseAns : (D)

(A) Servers(B) Embedded computers(C) Robotic computers(D) Mainframes(E) None of theseAns : (B)

9. The following are all computing devices , except.........(A) notebook computers(B) cellular telephones(C) digital scanners(D) personal digital assistants(E) None of theseAns : (C)

10. in a ring topology , the the computer in possession of the ______ can trasmit data(A) packet(B) data(C) access method(D) token(E) None of theseAns : (D)

(A) basic input/output system(B) secondary input/output system(C) peripheral input/output system

7. System software is the set of programs that enables your computer's hardware devices and ______ software to work together.

8. ________ are specially designed computer chips reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.

11. This part of operating system manages the essential peripherals, such as the keyboard, screen , disk drives, and parallel and serial ports ____

(D) marginal input/output system(E) None of theseAns : (A)

12. ________ Viruses are often transmitted by a floppy disk left in the floppy drive(A) Trojan horse(B) Boot sector(C) Script(D) Logic bomb(E) None of theseAns : (B)

(A) The platform(B) Application software(C) Operating system(D) The motherboard(E) None of theseAns : (C)

(A) mainframe(B) network(C) supercomputer(D) client(E) None of theseAns : (B)

15. A goal of data mining includes which of the following?(A) To explain some observed event or condition(B) To confirm that data exists(C) To analyze data for expected relationships(D) To create a new data warehouse(E) None of theseAns : (A)

16. URL stands for ........(A) Universal Research List(B) Universal Resource List(C) Uniform Resource Locator(D) Uniform Research Locator(E) None of theseAns : (C)

17. A database management system (DBMS) is a ............

13. ________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a meAns : by which users can interact with the computer

14. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a ___________

(A) hardware system used to create , maintain and provide controlled access to a database

(D) software system used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to a database.(E) None of theseAns : (D)

18. Which of the following is NOT a goal of transaction processing system ?(A) Capture , process and store transactions(B) Produce a variety of documents related to routine business activities(C) Reduce manual effort associated with processing business transactions(D) Produce standard reports used for management decision making(E) None of theseAns : ()

19. A Proxy server is used for which of the following?(A) To provide security against unauthorized users(B) To process client requests for web pages(C) To process client requests for database access(D) To provide TCP/IP(E) None of theseAns : (B)

20. When data changes in multiple lists and all lists are not updated, this causes:(A) data redundancy(B) information overload(C) duplicate data(D) data inconsistency(E) None of theseAns : (D)

21. _____________ are words that a programming language has set aside for its own use.(A) Control worlds(B) Reserved words(C) Control structures(D) Reserved keys(E) None of theseAns : (B)

22. What is the primary difference between a virus and a worm?

(B) hardware system used to create, maintain, and provide uncontrolled access to a database.

(C) software system used to create, maintain, and provide uncontrolled access to a database.

(A) A worm has the ability to self-propagate from an infected user's computer to other computers

(B) A worm is usually written by a cracker: Script bunnies do not have the skills to develop a worm program

(C) A virus is very harmful to the computers it infects : a worm is not a serious a problem(D) Anti-virus software is effective in fighting viruses but not worms(E) None of theseAns : ()

23. ______ describe what is database fields.(A) Structures(B) Field markers(C) Field definition(D) Field names(E) None of theseAns : (D)

(A) router(B) modem(C) node(D) cable(E) None of theseAns : (A)

25. A goal of normalization is to __________(A) minimize the number of relationships(B) minimize the number of entities(C) minimize the number of tables(D) minimize the number of redundancy(E) None of theseAns : (D)

(A) extranet(B) intranet(C) internet(D) hacker(E) None of theseAns : (A)

(A) URL(B) Web site address(C) Hyperlink(D) Domain name(E) None of theseAns : (A)

24. You must install a (n) ____________ on a network if you want to share a broadband Internet connection.

26. Granting an outside organization access to internet web pages is often implemented using a (n) ____

27. Which term identifies a specific computer on the web and the main page of the entire site

(A) QBE(B) SQL(C) OLAP(D) Sequel Server(E) None of theseAns : (B)

29. Chip is a common nickname for a (n):(A) transistor(B) resistor(C) integrated circuit(D) semiconductor(E) None of theseAns : (C)

30. The purpose of the primary key in a database is to:(A) unlock the database(B) provide a map of the data(C) uniquely identify a record(D) establish constraints on database operations.(E) None of theseAns : (B)

(A) programming language(B) syntax(C) programming structure(D) logic chart(E) None of theseAns : ()

32. The design of the network is called the network:(A) architecture(B) server(C) transmission(D) type(E) None of theseAns : (A)

(A) the hard disk(B) cache memory(C) RAM(D) registers(E) None of these

28. The code that relational database management systems use to perform their database task is referred to as .....

31. A _________ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.

33. The most frequently used instructions of a computer program are likely to be fetched from:

Ans : (B)

(A) data dictionary(B) data table(C) data record(D) data field(E) None of theseAns : (A)

35. Personal logs or journal entries posted on the Web are known as:(A) listservs(B) Webcasts(C) blogs(D) subject directories(E) None of theseAns : (C)

(A) command - based user interface(B) GUI(C) system utility(D) API(E) None of theseAns : (B)

37. The _____ manual tells you how to use a software program.(A) documentation(B) programming(C) technical(D) user(E) None of theseAns : ()

38. Which of the following is NOT a type of broadband Internet connection?(A) Cable(B) DSL(C) Dial-up(D) Satellite(E) None of theseAns : (C)

(A) spyware(B) adware(C) spam

34. The ____________ contains data descriptions and defines the name, data type, and length of each field in the database.

36. A(n) _______ uses pictures (called icons) and menus displayed on the screen to send commands to the computer system.

39. Software, such as viruses, worms and Trojan horses, that has a malicious intent, is known as:

(D) malware(E) None of theseAns : (D)

40. Making a field ______ meAns : that it cannot be left blank.(A) numeric(B) required(C) calculated(D) validated(E) None of theseAns : (B)

41. _________ is the process of finding errors in software code.(A) Debugging(B) Compiling(C) Testing(D) Running(E) None pf theseAns : ()

(A) Boot-sector viruses(B) Macro viruses(C) Time bombs(D) Worms(E) None of theseAns : (C)

43. Linux is a (n) ____________ operating system.(A) open-source(B) Microsoft(C) Windows(D) Mac(E) None of theseAns : (A)

44. What is a backup?(A) Restoring the information backup(B) An exact copy of a system's information

(C) The ability to get a system up and running in the event of a system crash or failure(D) All of these(E) None of theseAns : (D)

(A) character, file, record, field, database

42. ____________ are viruses that are triggered by the passage of time or on a certain date.

45. Which of the following places the common data elements in order from smallest to largest

(B) character, record, field, database, file(C) character, field, record, file, database(D) Bit, byte, character, record, field, file, database,(E) None of theseAns : (C)

46. The internet is ......(A) a large network of networks(B) an internal communication system for a business(C) a communication system for the Indian government(D) All of these(E) None of theseAns : (D)

47. ____________ are lists of commands that appear on the screen.(A) GUIs(B) Icons(C) Menus(D) Windows(E) None of theseAns : (C)

48. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning file names?(A) Files may share the same name or the same extension but not both(B) Every file in the same folder must have a unique name(C) File extension is another name for file type(D) The file extension comes before the dot (.) followed by the file name(E) None of theseAns : (D)

49. Verification of a login name and password is known as:(A) configuration(B) accessibility(C) authentication(D) logging in(E) None of theseAns : (C)

50. Which of the following would most likely NOT be a symptom of a virus?(A) Existing program files and icons disappear.(B) The CD-ROM stops functioning.(C) The Web browser opens to an unusual home page.(D) Odd messages or images are displayed on the screen.(E) None of theseAns : (B)

Indian Bank Computer Officers' Exam, 2008General Awareness : Solved Paper

1. A passive threat to computer security is—(1) Malicious Intent(2) Sabotage(3) Accident Errors(4) Espionage Agents(5) None of these

2. The Secure Electronic Transaction (SET) specification—

(2) provides private-key encryption of all data that passes between a client and a server

(4) uses a public-key encryption to secure credit-card transaction systems(5) None of these

(1) TCP/IP(2) Ethernet(3)WAP(4) Token ring(5) None of these

4. 'DOS' floppy disk does not have—(1) A Boot Record(2) A File Allocation Table(3) A Root Directory(4) Virtual Memory(5) BIOS

5. 'MICR' technology used for clearance of cheques by banks refers to—(1) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition(2) Magnetic Intelligence Character Recognition(3) Magnetic Information Cable Recognition(4) Magnetic Insurance Cases Recognition(5) None of these

6. All the information collected during database development is stored in a—(1) repository(2) data warehouse(3) RAD(4) CASE(5) None of these

(1) is a notice, issued and verified by a certificate authority, that guarantees a user or Web site is legitimate

(3) allows users to choose an encryption scheme for the data that passes between a client and a server

3. ……………allows wireless mobile devices to access the Internet and its services such as the Web and e-mail—

(1) data extraction(2) end-user query tool(3) end-user presentation tool(4) data store(5) None of these

(1) single-user license agreement(2) network site license(3) end-user license agreement(4) business software license(5) None of these

9. A polymorphic virus—

(1) modifies its program code each time it attaches itself to another program or file

(3) a malicious-logic program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program

(5) None of these

(1) difficult or impossible and where line-of-sight transmission is unavailable(2) easy or promising and where line-of-sight transmission is unavailable(3) difficult or impossible and where line-of-sight transmission is available(4) easy or promising and where line-of-sight transmission is available(5) None of these

11. Which is NOT a good Web security strategy?(1) Restrict access to the Web server; keep a minimum number of ports open(2) Limit the users who can load software, edit or add files.

(3) Add demo programs, so users can test system without accessing production data.(4) Remove unnecessary compilers and interpreters.(5) None of these

12. The altering of data so that it is not usable unless the changes are undone is—(1) Biometrics(2) Compression(3) Encryption(4) Ergonomics(5) None of these

13. The word FIP stands for—(1) File Translate Protocol

7. The……………….component is used by the data analyst to create the queries that access the database.

8. A(n)…………….allows network users to share a single copy of software, which resides on the network server.

(2) is a malicious-logic program that copies itself repeatedly in memory or on a disk drive until no memory or disk space remains

(4) infects a program file, but still reports the size and creation date of the original, uninfected program

10. Microwave transmission is used in environments where installing physical transmission media is—

(2) File Transit Protocol(3) File Typing Protocol(4) File Transfer Protocol(5) None of these

14. Voice mail—

(5) None of these

(1) Bridge(2) Gateway(3) Router(4) Modem(5) All of these

(1) VB Script(2) Java Script(3) CSS(4) Java(5) None of these

(1) Client(2) Applications/Web server(3) Enterprise server(4) DBA(5) None of these

18. RSA is—(1) Symmetric Cryptosystem(2) Asymmetric Cryptosystem(3) Block Cypher(4) Digital Signature(5) None of these

19. A DVD-RAM is similar to a………………except it has storage capacities up to 5.2 GB.(1) CD-R(2) floppy disk

(1) is the exchange of text messages and computer files transmitted via a communications network such as a local area network or the Internet

(2) permits users to converse in real time with each other via the computer while connected to the Internet

(3) functions much like an answering machine, allowing callers to leave a voice message for the called party

(4) involves using video and computer technology to conduct a meeting between participants at geographically separate locations

15. A communication processor that connects dissimilar networks by providing the translation from one set of protocol to another is—

16. Which of the following is a general-purpose programming language, designed by Sun Microsystems, and well suited for use on the Web?

17. This.............tier processes HTTP protocol, scripting tasks, performs calculations, and provides access to data.

(3) CD-RW(4) hard disk(5) None of these

(1) The type of drivers that come with the mouse(2) The length of the mouse cord(3) The type of connector the mouse is equipped with(4) The number of buttons the mouse has(5) None of these

21. How is power supplied to a low-power USB device?(1) Through a power cable(2) From an external power supply(3) Directly from the computer's power supply(4) Through the USB cable(5) None of these

22. All of the following are basic principles of net works, except—(1) each computer must have a network card

(2) there must be communications media connecting the network hardware devices(3) there must be at least one connecting device

(4) each computer must have software that supports the movement of information(5) None of these

23. The………….data mining technique derives rules from real-world case examples.(1) Rule discover(2) Signal processing(3) Neural nets(4) Case-based reasoning(5) None of these

24. …………….are used to identify a user who returns to a Website.(1) Cookies(2) Plug-ins(3) Scripts(4) ASPs(5) None of these

(1) Servlet Request(2) Http Servlet Request(3) Servlet Response(4) Http Servlet Response(5) None of these

20. When you are selecting a mouse for a particular computer system, what is the most important consideration?

25. Which one of the following objects is passed to a JavaBean when one of its properties is set via a JSP action?

ANSWERS : 1. (1) 2. (4) 3. (3) 4. (4) 5. (1)6. (2) 7. (2) 8. (2) 9. (1) 10. (4)11. (4) 12. (3) 13. (1) 14. (3) 15. (2)16. (2) 17. (1) 18. (4) 19. (3) 20. (3)21. (4) 22. (2) 23. (3) 24. (1) 25. (3)

COMPUTER BASED OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS FOR BANK PO

1. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:A. hackers.B. spam.C. viruses.D. identity theft.Answer: B2. A process known as ____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.A. data miningB. data selectionC. POSD. data conversionAnswer: A

A. DataB. Point-of-sale (POS)C. SalesD. QueryAnswer: B

A. PSSB. POSC. inventoryD. data miningAnswer: A

A. robotics.B. simulation.C. computer forensics.D. animation.Answer: C

A. gathering dataB. processing data into informationC. analyzing the data or informationD. storing the data or informationAnswer: C

A. POSB. RFID

3. ____________terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and sales computer systems.

4. A(n) ____________ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans an item’s tag and pulls up the current price (and any special offers) as you shop.

5. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal’s computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called:

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?

7. ____________ tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a database all of the animal’s movements.

C. PPSD. GPSAnswer: B

A. robotics.B. computer forensics.C. simulation.D. forecasting.Answer: A

9. Technology no longer protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be:A. proprietary.B. open.C. experimental.D. in the public domain.Answer: A

A. NanoscienceB. MicroelectrodesC. Computer forensicsD. Artificial intelligenceAnswer: A

A. NanoscienceB. NanotechnologyC. SimulationD. Artificial intelligence (AI)Answer: D

12. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.A. A processB. SoftwareC. StorageD. InformationAnswer: D

13. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called:A. programming.B. processing.C. storing.D. organizing.Answer: B

14. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.

8. Surgeons can perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers instead of manually. This technology is known as:

10. ____________ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.

11. ____________ is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same type of intelligence that humans do.

A. presentB. inputC. outputD. storeAnswer: B

A. data.B. output.C. input.D. the process.Answer: B

16. Computers use the ____________ language to process data.A. processingB. kilobyteC. binaryD. representationalAnswer: C17. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:A. multimedia.B. words.C. characters.D. numbers.Answer: D

A. eight bytes.B. eight kilobytes.C. eight characters.D. eight bits.Answer: D19. The term bit is short for:A. megabyte.B. binary language.C. binary digit.D. binary number.Answer: C

20. A string of eight 0s and 1s is called a:A. megabyte.B. byte.C. kilobyte.D. gigabyte.Answer: B21. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.A. kilobyteB. bit

15. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered:

18. In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special character is made up of a unique combination of:

C. gigabyteD. megabyteAnswer: C22. A ____________ is approximately a million bytes.A. gigabyteB. kilobyteC. megabyteD. terabyteAnswer: C23. ____________ is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.A. HardwareB. A deviceC. A peripheralD. An applicationAnswer: A

24. The components that process data are located in the:A. input devices.B. output devices.C. system unit.D. storage component.Answer: C25. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:A. scanner.B. mouse.C. keyboard.D. printer.Answer: D26. Which of the following is an example of an input device?A. scannerB. speakerC. CDD. printerAnswer: A27. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:A. hard disk drives.B. printers.C. floppy disk drives.D. CD drives.Answer: B

A. motherboardB. memoryC. RAMD. central processing unit (CPU)Answer: D29. The CPU and memory are located on the:

28. The ____________, also called the “brains” of the computer, is responsible for processing data.

A. expansion board.B. motherboard.C. storage device.D. output device.Answer: B30. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:A. application software.B. system software.C. operating system software.D. platform software.Answer: A

A. An instructionB. SoftwareC. MemoryD. A processorAnswer: B

A. managementB. processingC. utilityD. applicationAnswer: D

33. The PC (personal computer) and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:A. platforms.B. applications.C. programs.D. storage devices.Answer: A

A. languagesB. methodsC. CPUsD. storage devicesAnswer: C

35. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:A. network.B. mainframe.C. supercomputer.D. client.Answer: A

31. ____________ is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.

32. System software is the set of programs that enables your computer’s hardware devices and ____________ software to work together.

34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs) and PCs use different ____________ to process data and different operating systems.

36. Smaller and less expensive PC-based servers are replacing ____________ in many businesses.

A. supercomputersB. clientsC. laptopsD. mainframesAnswer: D

A. ServersB. SupercomputersC. LaptopsD. MainframesAnswer: B38. DSL is an example of a(n) ____________ connection.A. networkB. wirelessC. slowD. broadbandAnswer: D

A. digital divide.B. Internet divide.C. Web divide.D. broadband divide.Answer: A

A. NanotechnologyB. Micro-technologyC. Computer forensicsD. Artificial intelligenceAnswer: A

41. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?A. Process à Output à Input à StorageB. Input à Outputà Process à StorageC. Process à Storage à Input à OutputD. Input à Process à Output à StorageAnswer: D42. ____________ bits equal one byte.A. EightB. TwoC. One thousandD. One millionAnswer: A43. The binary language consists of ____________ digit(s).A. 8

37. ____________ are specially designed computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidly.

39. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those without this access is known as the:

40. ____________ is the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.

B. 2C. 1,000D. 1Answer: B44. A byte can hold one ____________ of data.A. bitB. binary digitC. characterD. kilobyteAnswer: C

A. The platformB. The operating systemC. Application softwareD. The motherboardAnswer: B46. The operating system is the most common type of ____________ software.A. communicationB. applicationC. systemD. word-processing softwareAnswer: C

A. ServersB. Embedded computersC. Robotic computersD. MainframesAnswer: B

A. instructions.B. the operating system.C. application software.D. the system unit.Answer: A49. The two broad categories of software are:A. word processing and spreadsheet.B. transaction and application.C. Windows and Mac OS.D. system and application.Answer: D

50. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:A. system unit.B. CPU.C. mainframe.

45. ____________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.

47. ____________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.

48. The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking an icon, are called:

D. platform.Answer: AFill in the Blank:

Answer: Mac

Answer: operating system

Answer: platform

Answer: Application55. ____________are the fastest and most expensive computers.Answer: Supercomputers56. A ____________ is approximately 1,000 bytes.Answer: kilobyte

Answer: instructions

Answer: stores59. The binary language consists of two digits: ____________ and ____________.Answer: 0 and 160. A string of ____________ 0s and 1s is called a byte.Answer: eight (8)

Answer: input

Answer: output

Answer: Software

Answer: Internet

Answer: Mainframes

51. Between PCs and Macs, the ____________ is the platform of choice for graphic design and animation.

52. The ____________ is the program that manages the hardware of the computer system, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.

53. The type of operating system software you use depends on your computer’s ____________.

54. ____________software helps you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or creating a spreadsheet.

57. Input devices are used to provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to process data, and these steps and tasks are called ____________.

58. A computer gathers data, processes it, outputs the data or information, and ____________ the data or information.

61. The devices you use to enter data into a computer system are known as ____________ devices.

62. The devices on a computer system that let you see the processed information are known as ____________ devices.

63. ____________ is the set of computer instructions or programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks.

64. When you connect to the ____________, your computer is communicating with a server at your Internet service provider (ISP).

65. ____________ are computers that excel at executing many different computer programs at the same time.

66. ____________is the application of computer systems and techniques to gather legal evidence.

Answer: Computer forensics

Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)

Answer: Microsoft Windows

Answer: data mining70. Hard disk drives and CD drives are examples of ____________ devices.Answer: storage

Answer: application

Answer: Mainframes

Answer: Identity theft74. Surgeons are using ____________ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery.Answer: computers

Answer: simulators

True and False

76. Currently, the performance of tasks by robots is based on preprogrammed algorithms.Answer: True77. Data can be a number, a word, a picture, or a sound.Answer: True78. Strictly defined, a computer is a data processing device.Answer: True

Answer: False (digital divide)

Answer: True

Answer: True

67. ____________ is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate the human thought process.

68. Macintosh computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas PCs generally run ____________ as an operating system.

69. A process known as ____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond to consumer buying patterns.

71. You would use ____________ software to create spreadsheets, type documents, and edit photos.

72. ____________ are computers that support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.

73. ____________ is the term given to the act of stealing someone’s identity and ruining their credit rating.

75. Patient ____________ are life-sized mannequins that have a pulse and a heartbeat and respond to procedures just like humans.

79. The discrepancy between the “haves” and “have-nots” with regard to computer technology is commonly referred to as the digital society.

80. One of the benefits of becoming computer fluent is being a savvy computer user and consumer and knowing how to avoid viruses, the programs that pose threats to computer security.

81. Trend-spotting programs, developed for business, have been used to predict criminal activity.

82. Employers do not have the right to monitor e-mail and network traffic on employee systems used at work.

Answer: False

83. Clicking on an icon with the mouse is a form of giving an instruction to the computer.Answer: True84. Output devices store instructions or data that the CPU processes.Answer: False (memory)

Answer: True

86. Nanostructures represent the smallest human-made structures that can be built.Answer: True

Answer: True

88. Being computer fluent means that you should be able to build a computer yourself.Answer: False

Answer: True

Answer: False (network adapter)91. With a wireless network, it is easier to relocate devices.Answer: True

92. The most common type of memory that the computer uses to process data is ROM.Answer: False (RAM)

Matching:

93. Match the following terms with their approximate size:I. kilobyte A. one million bytesII. byte B. eight bitsIII. gigabyte C. one thousand bytesIV. megabyte D. one billion bytesV. terabyte E. one trillion bytesAnswer: C, B, D, A, E

94. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. printer A. storage deviceII. scanner B. output deviceIII. RAM C. input deviceIV. CPU D. a type of memory

85. The CPU and memory are located on a special circuit board in the system unit called the motherboard.

87. The main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that supercomputers are designed to execute a few programs as quickly as possible, whereas mainframes are designed to handle many programs running at the same time (but at a slower pace).

89. Embedded computers are self-contained computer devices that have their own programming and do not receive input.

90. A Web browser is a special device that is installed in your computer that allows it to communicate with other devices on a network.

V. CD drive E. processorAnswer: B, C, D, E, A

95. Match the following terms with their meanings:

V. server E. a small mobile computing deviceAnswer: C, A, D, E, B

96. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. software A. transforming data into information

II. hardware B. data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashionIII. operating system C. any part of the computer that you can physically touch

Answer: D, C, E, A, B

97. Match the following terms with their meanings:

III. platform C. operating system software generally used on PCsIV. Microsoft Windows D. a set of programs used to accomplish a specific taskV. Mac OS E. operating system software used on the Apple MacintoshAnswer: A, D, B, C, E

98. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. data A. the main circuit board in the system unitII. memory B. the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed information)III. output C. processed data or informationIV. storage D. holds instructions or data that the CPU processesV. motherboard E. data or information that can be accessed againAnswer: B, D, C, E, A

99. Match the following terms with their meanings:

II. binary language B. the case that contains the system components

I. mainframe A. the most expensive computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidly

II. supercomputer B. a computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a network

III. embedded computer C. a large, expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously

IV. PDA D. a self-contained computer device that usually performs preprogrammed functions such as temperature control

IV. processing D. a set of computer programs that enables hardware to perform different tasks

V. information E. the most common type of system software, it controls the way in which the computer system functions

I. system software A. the set of programs that enables computer hardware devices and application software to work together

II. application software B. the kind of operating system software you will use depends on this

I. bit A. the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale

III. instructions C. consists of 0s and 1sIV. system unit D. short for binary digit

V. nanotechnology E. steps and tasks necessary to process data into usable informationAnswer: D, C, E, B, A

100. Match the following fields to the related computer technology:I. medicine A. Internet research and virtual toursII. business B. data miningIII. law enforcement C. robotics and simulationIV. education D. computer forensicsV. archeology E. digital recreations of ruinsAnswer: C, B, D, A, E

1. Register is a(a) Set of capacitors used to register input instructions in a digital computer(b) Set of paper tapes and cards put in a file(c) Temporary storage unit within the CPU having dedicated or general purpose use(d) part of the auxiliary memory(e) device to convert current signal into voltage signalAns (c)2. Errors in computer results could be due to(a) encoding of data (b) transmission of data(c) manipulation of data (d) all of the above(e) none of aboveAns (d)3. Terminal is a(a) device used to give supply to a computer(b) Point at which data may leave or enter the computer(c) ending point in a program(d) point where wires are interconnected(e) an input/output deviceAns (b)4. A computer programmer(a) enters data into computer(b) writes programs(c) changes flow chart into instructions(d) provides solutions to complex problems(e) does total planning and thinking for a computerAns (e)5.Pickup wrong definition(a) Off line - is a system peripheral equipment not controlled by CPU(b) Online - is system in which peripheral equipment is in direct contact with CPU

(d) PL/I is the acronym Peripheral Listing /Index

(e) Program or routine is a set sequence of instructions given to computer for problem solvingAns (d)

(a) reflection and diffraction(b) reflection and transmission(c) diffraction and transmission(d) refraction, diffraction and transmission(e) none of these

7. For reproducing sound, a CD (Compact Disc) audio player uses a(a) quartz crystal(b) titanium needle

(c) Peripherals - are hardware under the control of CPU, like punched card readers, tapes, drums, disk, output devices

6. When a CD (Compact Disc used in audio and Video system) is seen in sunlight, rainbow like colours are seen. This can be explained on the basis of phenomenon of

Ans (d) Internet is an inter-networking of information from one part of the network to any other provided the information is packed according to certain conventions

(c) laser beam(d) barium titanium ceramic(e) none of theseAns (c) LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

(a) eight decimal digits (b) eight binary digits(c) two binary digits (d) two decimal digits (e) none of theseAns (b) A byte consists of 8 bits—8 binary digits9. Which of the following circuit is used as a ‘Memory device’ in computers?(a) Rectifier (b) Flip-Flop (c) Comparator (d) Attenuator (e) none of these

10. Which is/are the main provisions of Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000?(a) Legal recognition to digital signatures and documents.(b) Finalisation of contracts through electronic media.(c) Making hacking with computer system an office.(d) All of the aboveAns (d)11. Consider the following statements about Internet facility:I. It serves as the largest one-line information system.II. It provides the most dependable and latest mode for sending E-mail.III. Recurring expenditure on communication E-mail is very high.IV. It is often misused and has triggered cyber-crimes.Which of these statements are correct?(a) I, II and IV (b) I and IV (c) II, III and IV (d) II and IIIAns (a)12. The computer device primarily used to provide hard copy is the(a) CRT (b) Line Printer (c) Computer Console (d) Card ReaderAns (b)13. The unit of hardware, which an operator uses to monitor computer processing, is the(a) Card Reader (b) CPU (c) Line Printer (d) ConsoleAns (d)14. Computers can be classified in which of the following hierarchical orders?(a) PC, Large, Super Micro, Super Computer(b) Super Micro, PC, Large, Super Computer(c) PC, Super Micro, Large, Super Computer(d) Large, Super Micro, Super Computer, PCAns (c)15. Which one of the following is a stored program machine?(a) Micro-processor (b) Calculator(c) Analog-computer (d) Micro-computerAns (d)16. First generation computer systems used(a) Transistors (b) Vacuum tubes(c) Magnetic cores (d) Silicon chipsAns (b)

8. The memory of a computer is commonly expressed in terms of Kilobytes or Megabytes. A byte is made up of

Ans (b) Flip-flop refers to an electronic component which can adopt one of two possible states -0 or 1. It acts as an electronic switch which gets changed its state when input signals are received

17. Transistors are associated with which computer system?(a) First generation (b) Fifth generation(c) Second generation (d) None of theseAns (c)18. Charles Babbage invented(a) ENIAC (b) Difference engine (c) Electronic computer (d) Punched cardAns (b)

(a) John McCarthy (b) Ted Nelson (c) Niklaus Wirth (d) Karl CapekAns (b)20. Who was the inventor of mechanical calculator for adding numbers?(a) Charles Babbage (b) Peano (c) Newton (d) PascalAns (D)21. The most widely used commercial programming computer language is(a) BASIC (b) COBOL (c) FORTRAN (d) PASCAL

22.The brain of a computer is(a) CPU (b) CD (c) Floppy disc (d) Megabyte

23. Foxpro’ is(a) a medicine (b) a disease (c) a computer language (d) an animalAns (C)24.In computer language, one kilobyte equals(a) 1000 bytes (b) 1024 bytes (c) 100 bytes (d) 8 bytesAns (b) The memory of a computer is commonly expressed in terms of kilobytes25. Which one of the following is not a programming language of a computer?(a) BASIC (b) FORTRAN (c) LASER (d) PASCALAns (c)26.Which of the following packages is used for composition in printing press?(a) Lotus (b) dBase (c) Page Maker (d) Word PerfectAns (c)27. Which one of the following is not a computer language?(a) BASIC (b) COBOL (c) LOTUS (d) FORTRANAns (d)

(a) Data Clerk (b) Keypunch Operator(c) Data Entry Clerk (d) Computer OperatorAns (c)29. An advantage of a distributed word processing network is(a) increased number of reports handled(b) less delay in inter-office communications(c) greater corporate control over outputs(d) All of these

19. Who wrote the book ‘Computer Liberation and Dream Machine’, the first book on personal computers?

Ans (b) Cobol is abbreviated term for Common Business Oriented Language. It is high level programme language designed to assist the task of programs by enabling them to write programme in more simple manner

Ans (A) CPU is abbreviated term for Central Processing Unit. It is the principal operating part of a computer

28. The individual within the operations group who ordinarily uses a variety of keyboard devices, is the

Ans (b)30.The retrieval of information from the computer is defined as(a) collection of data (b) data retrieval operations(c) output (d) data output collectionAns (c)

(a) Time sharing (b) On-line processing(c) Interactive processing (d) All of theseAns (d)

32.The daily processing of corrections to customer accounts best exemplifies the processing mode of(a) batch processing (b) real-time processing(c) time-sharing (d) off-line processingAns (a)33. A characteristic of card system is(a) slowness in processing data(b) using cards as records of transactions(c) needing a larger data staff(d) All of theseAns (d)34. Which of the following floppy sizes exists?(a) 5.25 inches (b) 4.75 inches (c) 6 inches (d) 8 inchesAns (a)35. MS-DOS is the name of a/an(a) Application software (b) Hardware(c) System software (d) None of theseAns (c)36. A peripheral device used in a word processing system is(a) Floppy disk (b) Magnetic card reader(c) CRT (d) All of theseAns (d)37. A term used interchangeably with diskette is(a) Disk cartridge (b) Disk pack(c) Floppy disk (d) Packette diskAns (c)38. An I/O device which provides photographic outputs for printing galleys, is the(a) Camera printer (b) Automatic typesetter(c) Radix printer (d) All of theseAns (d)39. Which one of the following a file?(a) Floppy disk (b) Magnetic drum (c) magnetic tape (d) None of theseAns (d)40.A decimal equivalent of m second is(a) 0.000001 sec (b) 1000000 sec (c) 0.001 sec (d) 1000 secAns (a)41. A characteristic of the ASCII code is(a) its limitation to a maximum of 96 character configuration

31. Which of the following terms could be used to describe the concurrent processing of computer programs via CRTs, on one computer system?

(b) its use of the zone codes 1010, 1011 and 1100(c) its independence from Hollerith code(d) All of theseAns (c)42. A temporary storage area, attached to the CPU, for I/O operations, is a(a) Channel (b) Buffer (c) Register (d) CoreAns (b)43. The computer code for interchange of information between terminals is(a) ASCII (b) BCD (c) BCDIC (d) HollerithAns (a)44. ROM is composed of(a) Magnetic cores (b) Micro-processors(c) Photoelectric cells (d) Floppy disksAns (b)45. Which of the following is true?(a) Plotters are not available for microcomputer systems(b) Micro-computer are not programmed like conventional computers(c) Mini-computers are task-oriented(d) The contents of ROM are easily changedAns (c)46. Magnetic disk a medium known as(a) Serial access (b) Direct access (c) Sequential access (d) Sequential and rotational accessAns (b)47. A dot-matrix printer(a) is an input-output device (b) is an output device only(c) is an input device only (d) None of theseAns (b)48.An octal number 237 is equal to the binary number(a) 010 011 111 (b) 010 111 011(c) 011 101 101 (d) 011 000 001Ans (c)49. A term associated with the comparison of processing speed is(a) FFTS (b) MPG (c) MIPS (d) CPSAns (c)50. The maximum size of a memory addressed by 12 bits is(a) 1 K bytes (b) 16 K bytes (c) 32 K bytes (d) 4 K bytesAns (d)

1. Compiler is the(a) name given to the computer operator(b) part of the digital machine to store the information(c) translator of source program to object(d) part of arithmetic logic unit(e) operator of Boolean AlgebraAns (c) 2. Main memory is(a) Random Access Memory (b) Read only Memory(c) Serial Access Memory (d) None of theseAns (a)3. Which of the following is the smallest and fastest computer imitating brain working?(a) Supercomputer (b) Quantum Computer(c) Param-10,000 (d) IBM chipsAns (b)4. A compact disc (CD) is a data storage of the type(a) Magnetic (b) Optical (c) Electrical (d) ElectromechanicalAns (a)

(d) COBOL (e) All of theseAns (a)

Ans (a)7. The term gigabyte refers to(a) 1024 bytes (b) 1024 kilobytes (c) 1024 megabytes(d) 1024 gigabytes (e) None of the aboveAns (c)

(a) Super computer (b) Mini computer (c) Micro computer(d) Micro computer (e) None of the aboveAns (a)9. What digits are representative of all binary numbers?(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) Both (a ) and (b) (d) 3 (e) None of the aboveAns (c)10. To locate a data items for storage is(a) Field (b) Feed (c) Database(d) Fetch (e) None of the aboveAns (d)11. Off-line operation is the operation of devices without the control of(a) Memory (b) CPU (c) ALU(d) Control unit (e) None of the aboveAns (b)

12. A type of line printer that uses an embossed steel band to form the letters printed on the paper is(a) Golf ball printer (b) Dot-matrix printer(c) Laser printer (d) Band printer (e) None of the aboveAns (d)

5. Which of the following is not as language for computer programming?(a) WINDOWS (b) PASCAL (c) BASIC

6. What are the two basic types of memory that your computer uses?(a) RAM (b) RW/RAM (c) ROM (d) ERAM (e) POST

8. A computer with CPU speed around 100 million instructions per second & with the word length of around 64 bits is known as

13. A software used to convert source program instructions to object instruction is known as(a) Compiler (b) Assembler (c) Interpreter(d) Language processor (e) None of the above14. The ‘IC’ chip, used in computers, is made of(a) Chromium (b) Iron oxide (c) Silica (d) SiliconAns (d)15. Name the first general purpose electronic computerAns : UNIVAC16. The size of commonly used Floppy disk is(a) 4.5” (b) 3.5” (c) 3.25” (d) 5.5”Ans (b)17. Which of the following statement is wrong(a) Windows XP is an operating system(b) Linux is owned and sold by Microsoft(c) Photoshop is a graphical design tool by Adobe(d) Linux is free and open source softwareAns (b)18. Operating system of a computer(a) Enables the programmer to draw a flow chart(b) Links a program with subroutine with references(c) Provides a layer, user friendly interface(d) None of the aboveAns (c)19. The term ‘Operating System’ means(a) A set of programs which control computer working(b) The way a user operates the computer system(c) Conversion of high level language to machine language(d) The way computer operator worksAns (a)20. Wild card operators specifies(a) can be used when writing into multiple files(b) allows several files to be read simultaneously(c) Provide an easy way of groups of related files(d) Are only used when printing the contents of a fileAns (c)21.Which one of the following is not a broadband communication medium(a) Microwave (b) Fibre optic cable(c) Twisted pair (d) Coaxial cableAns (c)22.Which of the following performs modulation and demodulation(a) Coaxial cable (b) Satellite (c) Modem (d) Optical fibreAns (c)23. Which one of the following is not an application software package(a) Redhat Linux (b) Microsoft Office(c) Adobe PageMaker (d) Open OfficeAns (a)24. Who is the father of computer

Ans : Charles Babbage25.The function of key F4 isAns : To repeat the last action26.The function of key F4 isAns : To repeat the last action27. The 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called binary digits or …….(a) bytes (b) kilobytes (c) decimal bytes (d) bits (e) nibblesAns (D)

(a) refresh rate (b) dot pitch (c) resolution(d) colour depth (e) None of the aboveAns (B)29. A directly accessible appointment calendar is a feature of a ……. resident package.(a) CPU (b) memory (c) Buffer (d) ALU (e) None of the aboveAns (B)30. Perforated paper used as input or output media is known as(a) Paper tape (b) Magnetic tape (c) Punched paper tape(d) Card punch (e) None of the aboveAns (A)31. The invention of the slide rule is attributed to(a) Babbage (b) Oughtred (c) Pascal(d) Napier (e) None of the aboveAns (B)32. Which of the following is not an advantage of magnetic disk storage.(a) The access time of magnetic disk is much less than that of magnetic tape(b) Disk storage is longer lasting than magnetic tape(c) Disk storage is less expensive than tape storage(d) All of the above(e) None of the aboveAns (e)

(a) Bytes (b) Kilo-bytes (c) Bits(d) Megabytes (e) None of the aboveAns (d)34. A prefix for billion which is equal to …. is called as billi.(a) 100 (b) 10000 (c) 1000 (d) 10 (e) None of the aboveAns (d)35. Each model of a computer has a unique(a) Assembly language (b) Machine language(c) High level language (d) All of the above(e) None of the aboveAns (b)36. One kilobyte = ____ byte.(a) 1250 (b) 2088 (c) 1024 (d) 1000Ans (c)37. Which of the following circuit is used as a ‘Memory device’ in computers?

28. A monitor’s …… is the distance between the holes in the mask behind the screen. This helps determine how sharp the dots appear.

33. The memory sizes in mainframe computers and advanced technology micro computer are expressed as

(a) Rectifier (b) Flip-Flop (c) Comparator (d) AttenuatorAns (b)38. To move the cursor to the end of the document pressAns : Ctrl + End39. In Word Processing the red underline indicatesAns : Spelling mistakes40. The shortcut key to print documents isAns : Ctrl + P41. First layer in the OSI reference model is(a) Data link (b) Network (c) Physical (d) ApplicationAns (c)42. Viruses, Trojan horses and Worms are(a) able to harm computer system(b) unable to detect if affected on computer(c) user-friendly applications(d) harmless applications resident on computerAns (a)43. Program threats are(a) Trap doors (b) Trojan horse (c) Both (a) & (bAns (b)44. Failure of passwords security due to exposure can result from(a) Electronic monitoring (b) Visual (c) Both (a) & (b)Ans (c)45. Data security threats include(a) Hardware failure (b) Privacy invasion(c) Fraudulent manipulation of data (d) All of the aboveAns (b)46. The bar which displays information about the current page number isAns : Status bar47. Graphical pictures that represent an object like file, folder etc. are(a) Task bar (b) Windows (c) Desktop (d) IconsAns (d)48. Who invented the super-computer?(a) P.T Farnsworth (b) J.R Whinfield(c) J.H. Van Tassell (d) Charles GinsbergAns (c)

49. Accessing records from a file directly without searching from the beginning of the file is(a) Time sharing (b) Random(c) Direct access (d) Access time (e) None of the aboveAns (c)50. Time during which a job is processed by the computer is(a) Delay time (b) Real time (c) Execution time(d) Down time (e) None of the aboveAns (c)

1. What is the name of the series of Laptop computers manufactured by IBM called?1.LapPad2.ThinkPad3.Aptiva4.NotepaqAns : 22. What is the name of the 64-bit Microprocessor developed by AMD?1.Opteron2.ISC-90003.iMac4.AthlonAns : 13. Which computer periperal manufacturer quotes - Empowering your PC1.Canon2.Epson3.Mercury4.SamsungAns : 34. Nortel is a company into manufactures1.Software2.Processors3.Cables4.Network equiptmentAns : 45. Who among the following is a Personal Computer manufacturer from Taiwan1.Sony2.IBM3.Samsung4.AcerAns : 46. SCSI is a term related with1.Storage2.Network Data Transfer3.Keystroke Rate4.Picture resolutionAns : 17. Which company did SCO sue for using code UNIX in its Operating System?1.RedHat2.SuSE3.IBM4.MicrosoftAns : 48. What are the units used to count the speed of a printer?1.CPM2.DPI3.PPM4.BITAns : 4

1.ISOC2.W3C3.IEEE4.IETEAns : 210. What is the other name for a LAN Card?1.NIC2.Network Connector3.MODEM4.Internet CardAns : 111. Which of the following cables can transmit data at high speeds1.Coaxial Cable2.Optic Fibre Cable3.Twistedpair Cable4.UTP CableAns : 212. What is the name of the latest Server Operating System developed by Microsoft?1.Windows NT2.Windows 20003.Windows XP4.Windows 2003Ans : 413. Which of the following is a term related with scanners?1.Laser2.TWAIN3.Catridge4.MediaAns : 214. Who is the founder of BSD Unix?1.Bill Gates2.Dennis Ritche3.Bill Joy4.Linux TorvaldsAns : 315. Who is the founder of Oracle Corporation?1.Bill Gates2.Lars Ellison3.Andrew S Grove4.Marc AndreesonAns : 216. What is the name of the software that allows us to browse through web pages called?1.Browser2.Mail Client3.FTP Client4.Messenger

9. Which of the following organizations looks at standards for representation of data on the Internet ?

Ans : 117. Macromedia is a name of a company related with1.Hardware2.Software3.Periperals4.ServicesAns : 218. What is the address given to a computer connected to a network called?1.System Address2.SYSID3.Process ID4.IP AddressAns : 419. Direct X is a _____1.Computer Part2.Software that drives Graphic hardware3.A User Interface4.None of theseAns : 220. When you purchase a product over a Mobile Phone, the transaction is called ___1.Web Commerce2.e-Commerce3.m-Commerce4.Mobile PurchasesAns : 3

SBI clerk Computer knowledge solved Paper1. A Compiler is ____(A) A combination of computer hardware(B) A program which translates from one high-level language to another(C) A program which translates from one high-level to a machine level(D)None of theseAns : C

(A)ANSI(B) ASCII(C) EBCDIC() ISOAns : A3. A Pixel is -(A) A computer program that draws picture(B) A picture stored in secondary memory(C) The smallest resolvable part of a picture(D) None of theseAns : C4. Which device is used as the standard pointing device in a Graphical User Environment(A) Keyboard

2. When a key is pressed on the keyboard, which standard is used for converting the keystroke into the corresponding bits

(B) Mouse(C) Joystick(D) Track ballAns : B5. Which number system is usually followed in a typical 32-bit computer?(A) 2(B) 10(C) 16(D) 32Ans : A6. Which of the following is not an output device?(A)Scanner(B) Printer(C) Flat Screen(D) Touch ScreenAns : D

(A) Floppy Disk(B) Hard Disk(C) Tape Drive(D) CDROMAns : D8. Which technology is used in Compact disks?(A) Mechanical(B) Electrical(C) Electro Magnetic(D) LaserAns : D9. Which of the following storage devices can store maximum amount of data?(A) Floppy Disk(B) Hard Disk(C) Compact Disk(D) Magneto Optic DiskAns : B10. Which of the following is the largest manufacturer of Hard Disk Drives?(A) IBM(B) Segate(C) Microsoft(D) 3MAns : B11. The memory location address are limited to(A) 00000 to 9ffff(16)(B) 00001 to 9ffff(16)(C) 00010 to 9ffff(16)(D) 10000 to 9ffff(16)Ans : A12. The programs which are as permanent as hardware and stored in ROM is known as

7. Which of the following devices have a limitation that we can only information to it but cannot erase or modify it

(A) Hardware(B) Software(C) Firmware(D) ROMwareAns : C13. Memory is made up of(A) Set of wires(B) Set of circuits(C) Large number of cells(D) All of theseAns : C14. Primary memory stores(A) Data alone(B) Programs alone(C) Results alone(D) All of theseAns : D15. EPROM can be used for(A) Erasing the contents of ROM(B) Reconstructing the contents of ROM(C) Erasing and reconstructing the contents of ROM(DS) Duplicating ROMAns : C16. Which device can understand difference between data & programs?(A)Input device(B) Output device(C) Memory(D) MicroprocessorAns : D17. The contents of information are stored in(A) Memory data register(B) Memory address register(C) Memory access register(D) Memory arithmetic registerAns : A18. Memory unit is one part of(A) Input device(B) Control unit(C) Output device(D) Central Processing UnitAns : D19. Algorithm and Flow chart help us to(A) Know the memory capacity(B) Identify the base of a number system(C) Direct the output to a printer(D) Specify the problem completely and clearlyAns : D20. Which of the following is not a valid size of a Floppy Disk?

(A) 8″(B) 5 1/4″(C) 3 1/2″(D) 5 1/2″Ans : B

181. How many options does a binary choice offer ?(A) None(B) One(C) Two(D) It depends on the amount of memory in the computer(E) It depends on the speed of the computer’s processor182. Data going into the computer is called—(A) Output(B) Algorithm(C) Input(D) Calculations(E) Flowchart183. How many values can be represented by a single byte ?(A) 4(B) 16(C) 64(D) 256(E) 512184. Transformation of input into output is performed by—(A) Peripherals(B) Memory(C) Storage(D) The Input-Output unit(E) The CPU185. Device drivers are—(A) Tiny power cords for external storage devices(B) Experts who know how to maximize the performance of devices(C) Small, special-purpose programs(D) The innermost part of the operating system(E) Substitutes for operating system

(A) Operating system(B) Computer(C) Office(D) Compiler(E) Interpreter187. Which of the following refers to a small, single-site network ?(A) LAN(B) DSL(C) RAM(D) USB

186. A collection of programs that controls how your computer system runs and processes information is called—

(E) CPU188. A set of instructions telling the computer what to do is called—(A) Mentor(B) Instructor(C) Compiler(D) Program(E) Debugger189. If you receive an e-mail from someone you don’t know, what should you do ?(A) Forward it to the police immediately(B) Delete it without opening it(C) Open it and respond to them saying you don’t know them(D) Reply and ask them for their personal information(E) Reply and tell them you want to keep in touch with them

(A) Vertical-market applications(B) Utilities(C) Algorithms(D) Integrated software(E) Compilers191. Microsoft Office is—(A) Shareware(B) Public-domain software(C) Open-source software(D) A vertical-market application(E) An application suite192. Computers connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) can—(A) Run faster(B) Go on line(C) Share information and/or share peripheral equipment(D) E-mail(E) None of these193. Which of the following refers to the memory in your computer ?(A) RAM(B) DSL(C) USB(D) LAN(E) CPU194. Information travels between components on the motherboard through—(A) Flash memory (B) CMOS(C) Bays (D) Buses(E) Peripherals195. One megabyte equals approximately—(A) 1,000 bits(B) 1,000 bytes(C) 1 million bytes(D) 1 million bits(E) 2,000 bytes

196. When you are working on a document on a PC, where is the document temporarily stored ?

190. Which of the following can handle most system functions that aren’t handled directly by the operating system ?

(A) RAM(B) ROM(C) The CPU(D) Flash memory(E) The CD-ROM197. How are data organized in a spreadsheet ?(A) Lines and spaces(B) Layers and planes(C) Height and width(D) Rows and columns(E) None of these

(A) A random-access medium(B) A sequential-access medium(C) A read-only medium(D) Fragile and easily damaged(E) An expensive storage medium199. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the—(A) Mouse(B) Logo(C) Hand(D) Palm(E) Cursor200. When cutting and pasting, the item cut is temporarily stored in—(A) ROM(B) Hard drive(C) Diskette(D) Dashboard(E) Clipboard

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181.(C) 182. (C) 183. (E) 184. (E)185.(D) 186. (B) 187. (A) 188. (D)189.(B) 190. (A) 191. (E) 192. (C)193.(A) 194. (D) 195. (C) 196. (A)197.(D) 198. (E) 199. (E) 200. (E)

198. Magnetic tape is not practical for applications where data must be quickly recalled because tape is—

(A) status bar(B) task bar(C) history list(D) tool bar(E) None of theseAns : (C)

36. A proxy server is used for the which of the following?(A) To provide security against unauthorized users(B) To process client requests for web pages(C) To process client requests for database access(D) To provide TCP/IP(E) None of theseAns : (A)

(A) version(B) Patch(C) Tutorial(D) FAQ(E) None of theseAns : (B)

38. In the URL http://www.prenhall.com, the portion lebelled http is the—(A) host(B) domain name(C) protocol(D) top-level domain(E) None of theseAns : (C)

(A) Asian Development Bank(B) World Bank(C) International Monetary Fund(D) Bank of America(E) None of theseAns : (B)

40. The ability to easily add additional users meAns : that a network is—(A) Scalable(B) dedicated(C) Decentralized(D) Secure

35. The————shows all the websites and pages that you have visited over a period of time.

37. A repair for a known software bug,usually available at no charge on the internet, is called a(n)—

39. Which of the following organizations has recently given a US$ 600 million loan to Power Grid Corporation of India,a Govt. run organization?

(E) None of theseAns : (A)

41. In a database, a field is a—(A) lable(B) table of information(C) group of related records(D) category of information(E) None of theseAns : (C)

42. The number of pixels displayed on a screen is known as the screen—(A) resolution(B) colour depth(C) refresh rate(D) viewing size(E) None of theseAns : (A)

43. Wor processing , spreadsheet , and phoyo-editing are example of—(A) application software(B) system software(C) operating system software(D) platform software(E) None of theseAns : (A)

(A) repeater(B) router(C) gateway(D) switch(E) None of theseAns : (A)

45. A————is approximately a million bytes.(A) gigabyte(B) kilobyte(C) megabyte(D) terabyte(E) None of theseAns : (C)

(A) clock speed(B) a processing cycle

44. If you wish to extend the length of the network without having the signal degrade, you would use a—

46. The time it takes a device to locate data and instructions and make them available to CPU is known as—

(C) CPU speed(D) access time(E) None of theseAns : (D)

(A) The platform(B) The operating system(C) Application software(D) The motherboard(E) None of theseAns : (B)

48. ——————meAns : that the data contained in a database is accurate and reliable.(A) Data redundancy(B) Data integrity(C) Data reliability(D) Data consistency(E) None of theseAns : (B)

(A) Internet(B) local area network(C) peer-to-peer(D) intranet(E) None of theseAns : (B)

50. A characteristic of a file server is which of the following?(A) Manages file operations and is shared on a network(B) Manages file operations and is limited to one PC(C) Acts as fat client and is shared on a network(D) Acts as fat client and is limited to one PC(E) None of theseAns : (A)

47. ——————controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means : by which users are interact with the computer.

49. A(n) —————— is aprivate corporate network,used exclusively by company employees.