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 was used in programming the first computers?
[A] Object code
[B] Source code
[C] Machine Language
[D] Assembly Language
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Correct Answer: C [Machine Language ]
Notes:
Machine Language or Machine code is a strictly numerical language which is intended to run as fast as possible. This was used in the first computers.
2. DDL is used to define the structure of a database, including the tables, columns, and data types that it contains. Its full form is?
[A] Data Definition Language
[B] Data Definition Link
[C] Determination Language.
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Data Definition Language]
Notes:
A data definition or data description language (DDL) is a syntax similar to a computer programming language for defining data structures, especially database schemas. DDL statements create and modify database objects such as tables, indexes, and users. Common DDL statements are CREATE, ALTER, and DROP.
3. Which among the following defines web2.0 most precisely?
[A] A New version of Internet
[B] A Series of technological improvements in World Wide Web
[C] A New labeling of old Softwares improved
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [A Series of technological improvements in World Wide Web ]
Notes:
It is the second stage of internet. Web 2.0 refers to websites that emphasize user-generated content, ease of use, participatory culture and interoperability (i.e., compatible with other products, systems, and devices) for end users.
4. What is HTTP 404?
[A] An error message indicating server not found
[B] An error message indicating moved permanently
[C] An error message indicating forbidden
[D] An error message indicating server found
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Correct Answer: A [An error message indicating server not found ]
Notes:
The HTTP 404, 404 Not Found, 404, Page Not Found, or Server Not Found error message is Hypertext Transfer Protocol standard response code. In computer network communications it indicates that the browser was able to communicate with a given server but server cant find it.
5. Which among the following has been standardized in the IEEE 802.3 specification?
[A] Bluetooth
[B] Ethernet
[C] WiMAX
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ethernet]
Notes:
Ethernet is a system for connecting a number of computer systems. It forms as LAN(local area network) with standard protocols. It was standardized in the IEEE.
6. Who is the founder of Wikipedia?
[A] Peer Schneider
[B] Byron Looper
[C] Rickard Eriksson
[D] Jimmy wales
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Correct Answer: D [Jimmy wales]
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Jimmy Wales is an American-British Internet entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. It was founded in 2001.
7. What are the components of the Central Processing Unit?
[A] Control Unit
[B] Arithmetic Logic Unit
[C] Memory
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Control Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit and Memory together are called the Central Processing Unit or the CPU.
8. What kind of information each of the electrical circuits represents?
[A] Arithmetic
[B] Tertiary
[C] Binary
[D] Quaternary
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Correct Answer: C [Binary]
Notes:
Each circuit represents a bit (binary digit) information. When the circuit is on, it represents a “1” and a “0” when it is off in a positive logic representation.
9. Which of the following is a single integrated circuit on which a CPUs are typically constructed?
[A] Microprocessor
[B] Memory
[C] Motherboard
[D] Hard Disk
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Correct Answer: A [Microprocessor]
Notes:
CPUs are typically constructed on a single integrated circuit known as the microprocessor.
10. What is the meaning of the Greek word analogon from which the word analog has been derived?
[A] According to an Equation
[B] According to a Sum
[C] According to a Ratio
[D] According to a Dividend
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Correct Answer: C [According to a Ratio ]
Notes:
The word analog is derived from the Greek word analogon which means according to a ratio.
