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 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.
2. 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]
Notes:
Jimmy Wales is an American-British Internet entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. It was founded in 2001.
3. Which among the following is the essential character of the ADSL Internet Connections?
[A] High Download Rate , Low upload Rate
[B] High Upload rate, Low download Rate
[C] Use of voice spectrum of the telephone lines
[D] Use of cable television infrastructure.
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Correct Answer: A [High Download Rate , Low upload Rate]
Notes:
ADSL – asymmetric digital subscriber line is a type of broadband communications technology used for connecting to the Internet. ADSL allows more data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines. It is characterized by High download rate and low upload rate.
4. Which among the following is used for denoting the detectable movement of a computer mouse?
[A] Novint
[B] Mickey
[C] Snipa
[D] Daisy
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Correct Answer: B [Mickey]
Notes:
A mickey is a unit of measurement for the speed and movement direction of a computer mouse. So it is used for denoting the movement of a computer mouse.
5. Which of the following is the basic function of a computer?
[A] Input
[B] Storage
[C] Processing
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A computer basically has four different functions. They are input, processing, storage and accuracy.
6. Which of the following is a quickly accessible location which is available to the Central Processing Unit of the computer?
[A] Memory
[B] BIOS
[C] Processor Register
[D] Graphic Card
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Correct Answer: C [Processor Register]
Notes:
A processor register is a quickly accessible location which is available to a computer’s CPU. Registers usually consist of a small amount of fast storage and may be read-only or write-only.
7. Which is the first programmable analog computer?
[A] South-Pointing Chariot
[B] Planisphere
[C] Castle Clock
[D] Astrolabe
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Correct Answer: C [Castle Clock]
Notes:
The castle clock which was a hydro-powered mechanical astronomical clock which was invented by Al-Jazari was the first programmable analog clock
8. Which was the first desktop hybrid computing system?
[A] Colossus
[B] Zeta
[C] Hycomp 250
[D] HYDAC 2400
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Correct Answer: C [Hycomp 250]
Notes:
Hycomp 250 was the first desktop hybrid computing system which was released by Packard Bell in 1961.
9. Which of the following events marked the beginning of the history of personal computers?
[A] Release of IBM System/360
[B] Invention of the transistor
[C] Launch of the MITS Altair 8800
[D] Foundation of Microsoft Corporation
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Correct Answer: C [Launch of the MITS Altair 8800]
Notes:
The history of personal computers is marked by the launch of the MITS Altair 8800, a microcomputer kit based on the Intel 8080 CPU, in 1975. The Altair is considered as the first computer designed for home use, although it was initially sold as a kit for hobbyists. It triggered the personal computer revolution and inspired the creation of the Microsoft Corporation.
10. What can possibly be contained by an Integrated Circuit chip?
[A] CPU
[B] Memory
[C] Peripheral Devices
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Most modern microprocessors are usually contained in a single integrated circuit chip that contains a CPU, memory, peripheral interfaces and even other components of the computer. These are usually called the systems on a chip.
