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. A network that is connected to the Internet, but uses encryption to scramble all the data sent through the Internet is called ?
[A] My network
[B] Virtual Private Network
[C] Social Network
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Virtual Private Network ]
Notes:
A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network, and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Applications running on a computing device, e.g., a laptop, desktop, smartphone, across a VPN may therefore benefit from the functionality, security, and management of the private network. Encryption is a common, though not an inherent, part of a VPN connection.
2. What is the name of the digital circuit that performs arithmetic and logical operations in computers?
[A] Arithmetic Logic Unit
[B] Digital comparator
[C] Multiplexer
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Arithmetic Logic Unit ]
Notes:
An arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) is the part of the circuit that performs Arithmetic nad logical operations. It is the part of a computer processor (CPU). In some processors, the ALU is divided into two units, an arithmetic unit (AU) and a logic unit (LU).
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. Core Banking Solutions are developed to perform__?
[A] recording of transactions
[B] passbook maintenance
[C] interest calculations
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
Core banking is a banking service provided by a group of networked bank branches as a single unit. It is where customers may access their bank account and perform basic transactions from any of the member branch offices.
6. ADSL data communications technology uses which of the following for faster data transmission?
[A] Voiceband modem
[B] Wireless Modem
[C] Copper telephone Lines
[D] Sockets
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Correct Answer: C [Copper telephone Lines ]
Notes:
Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a type of digital subscriber line (DSL) technology. It is a data communications technology that enables faster data transmission using copper telephone lines than a conventional voiceband modem can provide.
7. Which of the following is a suitable term for any programmable content of a hardware device configurations and data for application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic devices, etc?
[A] Hardware
[B] Software
[C] Firmware
[D] Malware
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Correct Answer: C [Firmware]
Notes:
A firmware refers to a computer programme which is “embedded” in a hardware device and is an essential part of the hardware. It is sometimes also called embedded software. One example is a TV remote set which has a software embedded that can understand and control the TV. TV itself has its own firmware on its motherboard.
8. Which among the following is the correct order in which popular company Apple released them?
[A] Mac, iPod, iPad, iPhone
[B] Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPad
[C] Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad
[D] Mac, iPad, ipod, iPhone
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Correct Answer: C [Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad]
Notes:
The following is the correct order :
1. Mac was introduced in 1984
2. Ipod was introduced in 2001
3. Iphone was introduced in 2007
4. Ipad was introduced in 2010
9. Which of the following is seen as the earliest mechanical analog computer?
[A] Tally Stick
[B] Antikythera mechanism
[C] Planisphere
[D] Astrolabe
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Correct Answer: B [Antikythera mechanism]
Notes:
The Antikythera mechanism is believed to be the earliest mechanical analog computer. It was designed to calculate astronomical positions.
10. Which of the following registers can hold both data and addresses?
[A] General Purpose Register
[B] Data Register
[C] Address Register
[D] Status Register
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Correct Answer: A [General Purpose Register]
Notes:
A General Purpose Register can hold both Data and Address. This means they are combined data/address registers.
