Computers and IT MCQs
Computer Awareness Questions and Quiz for Banking, IBPS, RRB, RBI, SBI, NABARD examinations of 2024-2025. Computer Awareness MCQs for Competitive Exams. GKToday Computer Awareness for IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, Bank PO, Bank Clerk and other entrance / competitive examinations.
1. Which of the following languages are directly executable by a computer’s CPU?
[A] Machine Language
[B] High Language
[C] Assembly Language
[D] Second generation Language
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Correct Answer: A [Machine Language ]
Notes:
Machine languages are directly executable by a computer’s CPU.
2. What is used in most programs that is a part of a program and guides the user through certain steps?
[A] Software
[B] Wizard
[C] Wiki
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Wizard]
Notes:
A software wizard or setup assistant refers to a user interface type that presents a user with a sequence of dialog boxes that lead the user through a series of well-defined steps. Tasks that are complex, infrequently performed, or unfamiliar may be easier to perform using a wizard.
3. In a computer file systems which among the following is top or first in hierarchy?
[A] root directory
[B] parent directory
[C] home directory
[D] working directory
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Correct Answer: A [root directory ]
Notes:
In computer systems (particularly UNIX and UNIX like OS), root directory is the first and top-most directory in the hierarchy.
4. Now a days Vishing has become a criminal practice of using social engineering over which of the following?
[A] Social networking sites
[B] Mobile Phones
[C] E-mails
[D] Cyber cafés
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Correct Answer: B [Mobile Phones ]
Notes:
Voice phishing or Vishing is a form of criminal phone fraud. It is using social engineering over the telephone system. It is to gain access to private personal and financial information for the purpose of financial reward.
5. What is the fullform of W3C?
[A] World Wide Web Consortium
[B] World Wide Web Company
[C] World Wide Web Center
[D] World Wide Web Command
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Correct Answer: A [World Wide Web Consortium ]
Notes:
The World Wide Web Consortium is the main international standards organization for the World Wide Web. It was Founded in 1994.The consortium is made up of member organizations.
6. Which of the following device is a volatile storage?
[A] RAM
[B] Hard disk
[C] Magnetic Tape
[D] Floppy disk
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Correct Answer: A [RAM]
Notes:
RAM is a temporary memory in a computer. Random-access memory is a form of computer memory that can be read and changed in any order, typically used to store working data and machine code. So it is a very volatile storage.
7. What was UNIVAC?
[A] A computer
[B] A Super computer
[C] A software Programme
[D] A Computer Manufacturer
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Correct Answer: A [A computer]
Notes:
Universal Automatic Computer (UNIVAC) was innovated in 1940s that led to the first commercially successful computer.
8. Which part of the computer carries out the arithmetic and logical operations?
[A] Control Unit
[B] Processing Element
[C] BIOS
[D] Mother Board
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Correct Answer: B [Processing Element]
Notes:
The processing element carries out the arithmetic and logical operations while the control unit changes the order of questions in response to stored information.
9. What parts did the first Analytical Engine incorporate which made it the first design for a general-purpose computer?
[A] Integrated memory
[B] Arithmetic Logic Unit
[C] Control Flow
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Analytical Engine incorporated an Integrated memory, Arithmetic Logic Unit, Control Flow in form of conditional branching and loops which made it the first design for a general purpose computer.
10. Which of the following is a common property of a computer program?
[A] Terms of Reference
[B] Reference files
[C] Locality of Reference
[D] Line of Reference
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Correct Answer: C [Locality of Reference]
Notes:
A highly common property of a computer program is the locality of reference. This basically refers to accessing of the same values repeatedly and frequently holding these in registers for improvement of performance.
