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. Which among the following is not a payment card technology?
[A] Magnetic Stripe Card
[B] Smart Card
[C] Fleet Card
[D] All of them are payment card technologies
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Correct Answer: D [All of them are payment card technologies ]
Notes:
EMV is a payment method based upon a technical standard. It is for smart payment cards and for payment terminals and automated teller machines which can accept them. EMV originally stood for “Europay, Mastercard, and Visa”, the three companies which created the standard. The Magnetic strip cards,smart cards and Fleet cards are the different technologies available.
3. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in which year?
[A] 1977
[B] 1980
[C] 1985
[D] 1990
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Correct Answer: C [1985]
Notes:
Microsoft introduced an operating system named Windows on November 20, 1985. It is a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
4. Which of the following Key is not found in normal computers / laptops?
[A] Turn key
[B] Alt key
[C] del key
[D] shift key
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Correct Answer: A [Turn key ]
Notes:
Turn key is involving the provision of a complete product or service that is ready for immediate use. It is not found is normal computers.
5. A hybrid computer is the one which exhibits the features of __?
[A] analog computer
[B] digital computer
[C] both analog and digital computer
[D] mainframe computer
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Correct Answer: C [both analog and digital computer ]
Notes:
Hybrid computers are those computers which exhibit features of both the analog computers and digital computers.
6. Which of the following best represents the main feature of the sixth generation of computers?
[A] Artificial Intelligence
[B] Integrated Circuits
[C] Vacuum Tubes
[D] Transistors
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Correct Answer: A [Artificial Intelligence]
Notes:
The sixth generation of computers, still in its developing stage and largely theoretical as of now, is renowned for its emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. The concept includes AI systems, robotics, nanotechnology, ubiquitous computing, and quantum computation. The aim is to create machines that can learn, adapt and act based on accumulating knowledge.
7. Which among the following is not a security / privacy risk?
[A] Spam
[B] Virus
[C] Hacking
[D] Phishing
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Correct Answer: A [Spam]
Notes:
Spam is any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communications. They are sent in bulk. The Spam today is becoming a serious threat.
8. “Don’t be evil” was the informal corporate motto of which of the following internet giants?
[A] google
[B] Yahoo
[C] Microsoft
[D] Baidu
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Correct Answer: A [google]
Notes:
“Don’t be evil” was used in Google’s corporate code of conduct and was considered to be an informal motto. However, it has been removed now off the code of conduct.
9. Which among the following was the first operational packet switching network, and the predecessor of the Internet?
[A] TELNET
[B] ARPANET
[C] USENET
[D] ALOHAnet
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Correct Answer: B [ARPANET]
Notes:
The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network or ARPANET was the first wide-area packet-switching network with distributed control. It is the predecessor of Internet. It is one of the first networks to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite which became the technical foundation of the Internet.
10. How many banks are promoting the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: C [10]
Notes:
The National Payments Corporation of India is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India. It is promoted by 10 banks.
