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. V-RAM is used for access of the following?
[A] Video & Graphics
[B] Text & Images
[C] programs
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Video & Graphics ]
Notes:
V-Ram is also known as video Ram. It is a dual ported variant of dynamic RAM. VRAM is basically RAM integrated in a card for using it for storing graphical textures, 3D models temporary. It is used for video access and graphics.
2. Structured programming languages such as C, COBOL and FORTRAN were used in which of the following computers?
[A] First Generation Computers
[B] Second Generation Computers
[C] Third Generation Computers
[D] Fourth Generation Computers
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Correct Answer: C [Third Generation Computers ]
Notes:
The period of third generation was from 1965-1971. The computers of third generation used Integrated Circuits (ICs) in place of transistors. Structured programming languages such as C, COBOL and FORTRAN were used in Third Generation computers.
3. Which among the following is correct about 4GL?
[A] A computer brand
[B] A software brand
[C] A software program
[D] A programming language
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Correct Answer: D [A programming language ]
Notes:
4GL means fourth-generation programming language.
4. First microprocessors were used in which of the following?
[A] Computers
[B] Calculators
[C] Telephones
[D] Printers
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Correct Answer: B [Calculators]
Notes:
The first microprocessors that emerged in the early 1970s were used for electronic calculators, using binary-coded decimal (BCD) arithmetic on 4-bit words.
5. 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.
6. Modern computers follow a generalised set of instructions to perform any function. What are these instructions better known as?
[A] Language
[B] Instructions
[C] Commands
[D] Programs
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Correct Answer: D [Programs]
Notes:
Computers follow a generalised set of instructions to perform various functions. These are known as programs. These let the computers to perform a huge range of tasks.
7. Which of the following lies within the CPU?
[A] Primary Memory
[B] Secondary Memory
Secondary Memory
[C] Mouse
[D] Keyboard
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Correct Answer: A [Primary Memory]
Notes:
All input data and instructions are stored in the memory which is of two types-primary memory and the secondary memory. Primary memory resides within the CPU while the secondary memory is external to it.
8. A communication system which transfers data between the components inside a computer or even between computers is known as
[A] Bus
[B] Wire
[C] Knot
[D] Line
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Correct Answer: A [Bus]
Notes:
In computer architecture, a bus is a communication system which transfers data between the components inside a computer or even between computers.
9. 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.
10. Who had conceived the idea of the first ever Graphical User Interface?
[A] Steve Jobs
[B] Douglas Engelbart
[C] Alan Kay
[D] Bill Gates
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Correct Answer: C [Alan Kay]
Notes:
The idea of the very first Graphical User Interface was conceived by Alan Kay. It was then pronounced as gooey.
