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. A file which has not been altered, compressed, or manipulated in any way by the computer is called?
[A] temp file
[B] raw file
[C] permanent file
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [raw file]
Notes:
A raw file is a collection of unprocessed data. This is a file which is not altered or manipulated. It is the original file that is generated initially.
3. Which of the following transforms input data into output data?
[A] Peripherals
[B] RAM
[C] ROM
[D] CPU
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Correct Answer: D [CPU]
Notes:
Input data is transformed into output by central processing unit- CPU. It is the electronic circuit in a computer that executes the instructions that make up a program. It performs operations specified by the instructions.
4. Most of the internet banking sites provide which of the following feature to reduce the risk of keystroke logging for the password entry?
[A] Virtual keyboard
[B] Finger Touching
[C] Touch screen
[D] ShapeWriter
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Correct Answer: A [Virtual keyboard ]
Notes:
Keystroke logging, often referred to as keylogging is the action of recording (logging) the keys struck on a keyboard. It is typically a covert thing, so that person using the keyboard is unaware that their actions are being monitored. Data can then be retrieved by the person operating the logging program. Virtual Keyboard reduces the risk of keystroke logging for the password entry.
5. 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.
6. What do we call a CPU that is designed specifically to handle the communications processing task with main purpose is to off-load communications processing task from the host computer so that the host computer can be dedicated for applications and data processing jobs?
[A] Backend processor
[B] Front-end processor
[C] Node processor
[D] File Server
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Correct Answer: B [Front-end processor ]
Notes:
A front end processor (FEP), or a communications processor, is a small-sized computer. It interfaces to the host computer a number of networks. They are SNA, or a number of peripheral devices, such as terminals, disk units, printers and tape units. a CPU that is designed specifically to handle the communications processing task with main purpose is to off-load communications and processing task.
7. Which of the following blogging platform was first launched by Pyra Labs?
[A] WordPress
[B] Blogger
[C] Typepad
[D] Twitter
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Correct Answer: B [Blogger]
Notes:
Blogger is the platform founded by Pyra Labs in 1999. Google acquired it in 2003. WordPress is a free and open-source content management system by wordpress foundation. Twitter is an American microblogging and social networking service founded in 2006.
8. When were the first digital electronic calculating machines developed?
[A] During Industrial Revolution
[B] During World War I
[C] During World War II
[D] During Cold War
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Correct Answer: C [During World War II]
Notes:
During the Industrial Revolution, some mechanical devices were built to automate long and difficult tasks. The first digital electronic calculating machines were developed during World War II.
9. Which of the following comprise the input devices?
[A] Keyboard
[B] Mouse
[C] Both 1 ans 2
[D] Only 1
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 ans 2]
Notes:
Devices like keyboard and mouse are used to input data and instructions to the computer and are called the input unit.
10. When did the Online Etymology Dictionary first attested the use of the word “computer” as one who calculates?
[A] 1630s
[B] 1680s
[C] 1670s
[D] 1640s
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Correct Answer: D [1640s]
Notes:
The Online Etymology Dictionary first attested the use of the word “computer” in the 1640s as one who calculates.
