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 used for removing a software bug / defect which is available for free of cost from the software provider?
[A] Version
[B] update
[C] help
[D] patch
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Correct Answer: D [patch]
Notes:
A patch is a collective name of all the changes to a computer program aimed to update, fix, or improve it including addressing the security vulnerabilities and other bugs.
2. “Don’t be evil” was the informal corporate motto of which of the following internet giants?
[A] google
[B] Yahoo
[C] Microsoft
[D] Baidu
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Correct Answer: A [google]
Notes:
“Don’t be evil” was used in Google’s corporate code of conduct and was considered to be an informal motto. However, it has been removed now off the code of conduct.
3. Which of the following comprise commonly used Assembly language?
[A] ARM
[B] COBOL
[C] BASIC
[D] Python
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Correct Answer: A [ARM]
Notes:
ARM is a commonly used Assembly language. Its full form is known as Advanced RISC Machine.
4. What are four basic functional elements of a digital computer?
[A] Input-Output Equipment
[B] Main Memory
[C] Control Unit and ALU
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A digital computer system has four basic functional elements like the input-output equipment, main memory, control unit and the arithmetic logic unit.
5. 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.
6. Who among the following is most likely to operate a personal computer?
[A] End-user
[B] Technician
[C] Software Engineer
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [End-user]
Notes:
A personal computer is basically a multipurpose computer which is designed specifically for individual use. It is thus more likely to be used by an end-user.
7. 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.
8. Which of the following devices usually come with touchscreens?
[A] Nintendo Game Consoles
[B] Electronic Voting Machines
[C] Point of Sale Systems
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A touchscreen is basically an input device which is present on top of an electronic visual display. It is found in devices like Nintendo Game Consoles, EVMs, Personal computers, POS systems.
9. A device which is not connected to the CPU is known as which of the following?
[A] Land-line device
[B] On-line device
[C] Off-line device
[D] Device
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Correct Answer: C [Off-line device]
Notes:
When a computer or other device is not turned on or connected to other devices, it is said to be “offline.”Offline can also mean not being connected to the Internet.
10. When a person turn on your computer, which of the following computer memory is the first to activate?
[A] RAM
[B] ROM
[C] BIOS
[D] All of the e Above
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Correct Answer: C [BIOS]
Notes:
BIOS instructions set up the computer and boot the operating system. The BIOS’s primary function is to handle the system setup process including driver loading and operating system booting.
