60+ Computer Applications Solved MCQs

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1.	Which unit is responsible for converting the data received from the user into a computer understandable format?
A.	Memory Unit
B.	Arithmetic & Logic Unit
C.	Input Unit
D.	Output Unit
Answer» C. Input Unit

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2.	The only language which the computer understands is ______________
A.	Assembly Language
B.	Binary Language
C.	BASIC
D.	C Language
Answer» B. Binary Language

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3.	The smallest unit of data in computer is ________________
A.	Byte
B.	Nibble
C.	Bit
D.	KB
Answer» C. Bit

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4.	Which of the following is not a function of the Input Unit?
A.	It reads instructions and data from the outside world
B.	It converts the data into computer acceptable format
C.	It makes the data into user understandable format
D.	It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing
Answer» C. It makes the data into user understandable format

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5.	The process of producing useful information for the user is called ___________
A.	Controlling
B.	Outputting
C.	Inputting
D.	Processing
Answer» B. Outputting

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6.	The output unit converts the data entered by the user into computer understandable form.
A.	True
B.	False
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» B. False

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7.	VDU stands for __________
A.	Virtual Display Unit
B.	Visual Display Unit
C.	Virtual Detection Unit
D.	Visual Detection Unit
Answer» B. Visual Display Unit

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8.	Which of the following is not a function of the Output Unit?
A.	It produces results that can be easily understood by the user
B.	It accepts the results produced by the computer
C.	It supplies the data and instructions to the outside world
D.	It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing
Answer» D. It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing

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9.	Components that provide internal storage to the CPU are ______
A.	Registers
B.	Program Counters
C.	Controllers
D.	Internal chips
Answer» A. Registers

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10.	Saving data and instructions to make them readily available is the job of __________
A.	Storage Unit
B.	Cache Unit
C.	Input Unit
D.	Output Unit
Answer» A. Storage Unit

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11.	The two basic types of memory in a computer are ________
A.	Primary and major
B.	Primary and Secondary
C.	Minor and Major
D.	Main and virtual
Answer» B. Primary and Secondary

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12.	Which of the following is used to hold running program instructions?
A.	Primary Storage
B.	Virtual Storage
C.	Internal Storage
D.	Minor Devices
Answer» A. Primary Storage

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13.	Which of the following is non-volatile storage?
A.	Backup
B.	Secondary
C.	Primary
D.	Cache
Answer» B. Secondary

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14.	Which of the following is used in main memory?
A.	SRAM
B.	DRAM
C.	PRAM
D.	DDR
Answer» B. DRAM

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15.	Which of the following are types of ROMs?
A.	SROM & DROM
B.	PROM & EPROM
C.	Only one type there is no further classification
D.	PROM & EROM
Answer» B. PROM & EPROM

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16.	GUI means:
A.	Graphical user interface
B.	Graphical user interaction
C.	Graphics uniform interaction
D.	None of the above
Answer» A. Graphical user interface

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17.	First graphical user interface used commercially was introduced in
A.	1970
B.	1975
C.	1978
D.	1980
Answer» B. 1975

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18.	Which type of user interface provide input by typing a string in the keyboard ?
A.	Graphical user interface
B.	Command line user interface
C.	Natural language interface
D.	Menu interface
Answer» B. Command line user interface

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19.	In graphical user interface of operating system, to point a file, a user uses:
A.	pointer
B.	common line interface
C.	file-based interface
D.	voice based interface
Answer» A. pointer

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20.	Files and directories of graphical user interface of operating system programs are known as
A.	commands
B.	graphics
C.	text
D.	folders
Answer» D. folders

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21.	We write programs in?
A.	Low-Level Language
B.	Middle-Level Language
C.	High-Level Language
D.	Decimal-Format
Answer» C. High-Level Language

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22.	Does compiler read the whole source code at once?
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Depends on compiler
D.	Don't know
Answer» A. Yes

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23.	If an error occurs, what does an interpreter do?
A.	terminate program
B.	stops execution
C.	reads the whole program even if it encounters errors
D.	give warning
Answer» B. stops execution

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24.	If an error occurs, what compiler do?
A.	terminate program
B.	stops execution
C.	reads the whole program even if it encounters errors
D.	give warning
Answer» C. reads the whole program even if it encounters errors

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25.	__________ converts the programs written in assembly language into machine instructions.
A.	Machine compiler
B.	Interpreter
C.	Assembler
D.	Converter
Answer» C. Assembler

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26.	__________ converts the programs written in assembly language into machine instructions.
A.	Machine compiler
B.	Interpreter
C.	Assembler
D.	Converter
Answer» C. Assembler

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27.	Which of the following isn’t a characteristic of High level languages?
A.	machine code
B.	platform independent
C.	interactive execution
D.	user-friendly
Answer» A. machine code

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28.	Computer cannot boot if it does not have:
A.	Compiler
B.	Linker
C.	Interpreter
D.	Operating System
Answer» D. Operating System

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29.	Types of Computer Language Translators are:
A.	Compilers
B.	Interpreters
C.	Assembler
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

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30.	A computer translator is best described as:
A.	Application Software
B.	System Software
C.	Hardware
D.	Window
Answer» B. System Software

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31.	Press ___ to start presentation from the beginning.
A.	F5
B.	F6
C.	F7
D.	F8
Answer» A. F5

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32.	Which of the following file format can be added to a PowerPoint show?
A.	.jpg
B.	.gif
C.	.wav
D.	All of these
Answer» D. All of these

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33.	Which key on the keyboard can be used to view slide show?
A.	F1
B.	F2
C.	F5
D.	F10
Answer» C. F5

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34.	Which term is related with increasing or decreasing the space between characters?
A.	Page number
B.	Spacing
C.	Header
D.	Footer
Answer» B. Spacing

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35.	PowerPoint presentation(s) is/are widely used as
A.	Project presentations by students
B.	Communication of planning
C.	Note outlines for teachers
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

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36.	Which file are contents readymade styles that can be used for a presentation document?
A.	Presentation
B.	Templates
C.	Letters
D.	Magic wands
Answer» B. Templates

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37.	____ are special visual and sound effects contained in presentation graphics file.
A.	Animations
B.	Attractions
C.	Simulations
D.	Graphics
Answer» A. Animations

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38.	Which of the following statements is not true?
A.	You can type text directly into a PowerPoint slide but typing in text box is more convenient.
B.	From Insert menu choose Picture and then File to insert your images into slides.
C.	You can view a PowerPoint presentation in Normal, Slide Sorter or Slide Show view.
D.	You can show or hide task pane from View >> Toolbars.
Answer» A. You can type text directly into a PowerPoint slide but typing in text box is more convenient.

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39.	What is the file extension of PowerPoint Application?
A.	.docx
B.	.ppt
C.	.xls
D.	.jpeg
Answer» B. .ppt

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40.	Which is a grid of columns and rows that is used to organize data.
A.	Row
B.	Table
C.	Column
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Table

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41.	What is the intersection of a column and a row on a worksheet called?
A.	Column
B.	Value
C.	Address
D.	Cell
Answer» D. Cell

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42.	What type of chart is useful for comparing values over categories?
A.	Pie Chart
B.	Column Chart
C.	Line Chart
D.	Dot Graph
Answer» B. Column Chart

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43.	Which function in Excel tells how many numeric entries are there?
A.	NUM
B.	COUNT
C.	SUM
D.	CHKNUM
Answer» B. COUNT

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44.	A feature that displays only the data in column (s) according to specified criteria
A.	Formula
B.	Sorting
C.	Filtering
D.	Pivot
Answer» C. Filtering

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45.	Statistical calculations and preparation of tables and graphs can be done using
A.	Adobe Photoshop
B.	Excel
C.	Notepad
D.	Power Point
Answer» B. Excel

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46.	A popular way to learn about computers without ever going to a classroom is called
A.	E-learning
B.	Star network
C.	I-learning
D.	Close learning
Answer» B. Star network

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47.	What is a benefit of networking?
A.	Increase in the computer's speed
B.	Sharing of cables to cut down on expenses and clutter
C.	Sharing of resources to cut down on the amount of equipment needed
D.	Increase in the speed of the network
Answer» C. Sharing of resources to cut down on the amount of equipment needed

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48.	Which of the following is not a disadvantage of wireless LAN?
A.	Slower data transmission
B.	Higher error rate
C.	Interference of transmissions from different computers
D.	All of the above
Answer» A. Slower data transmission

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49.	Bluetooth is an example of
A.	Personal area network
B.	Local area network
C.	Virtual private network
D.	Wide area network
Answer» A. Personal area network

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50.	A ____ is a set of rules.
A.	Resource locator
B.	Protocol
C.	Domain
D.	URL
Answer» B. Protocol

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51.	A ____ typically connects personal computers within a very limited geographical area, usually within a single building.
A.	LAN
B.	WAN
C.	MAN
D.	TAN
Answer» A. LAN

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52.	Officer LANs that are spread geographically apart on a large scale can be connected using a corporate
A.	LAN
B.	WAN
C.	MAN
D.	CAN
Answer» A. LAN

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53.	Frames from one LAN can be transmitted to another LAN via the device
A.	Router
B.	Bridge
C.	Repeater
D.	Modem
Answer» B. Bridge

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54.	Computers connected to a LAN (local area network) can
A.	Run faster
B.	Go on line
C.	E–mail
D.	Share information and/or share peripheral equipment
Answer» D. Share information and/or share peripheral equipment

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55.	WWW means ____________.
A.	World Wide Web
B.	Wide World Web
C.	Web Wide World
D.	World Web Wide
Answer» A. World Wide Web

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56.	Which is not a topology?
A.	Ring
B.	Branch
C.	Bus
D.	Tree
Answer» B. Branch

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57.	How many Layers are there in OSI model?
A.	8
B.	6
C.	9
D.	7
Answer» D. 7

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58.	Intranet and Extranet differs at ___________________________.
A.	Intranet: Private, Extranet: Public
B.	Intranet: Public, Extranet: Public
C.	Intranet: Private, Extranet: Private and also allowed authorized partners
D.	Intranet: Public, Extranet: Private
Answer» A. Intranet: Private, Extranet: Public

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59.	Full form of URL _____________________________.
A.	Uniform Routing Location
B.	United Route License
C.	Unix Routing Locator
D.	Uniform Resource Locator
Answer» D. Uniform Resource Locator

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60.	In _____________ topology, computers are and other devices are connected to each other in a circular way.
A.	Bus
B.	Star
C.	Tree
D.	Ring
Answer» D. Ring

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60+ Computer Applications Solved MCQs

Which unit is responsible for converting the data received from the user into a computer understandable format?

The only language which the computer understands is ______________

The smallest unit of data in computer is ________________

Which of the following is not a function of the Input Unit?

The process of producing useful information for the user is called ___________

The output unit converts the data entered by the user into computer understandable form.

VDU stands for __________

Which of the following is not a function of the Output Unit?

Components that provide internal storage to the CPU are ______

Saving data and instructions to make them readily available is the job of __________

The two basic types of memory in a computer are ________

Which of the following is used to hold running program instructions?

Which of the following is non-volatile storage?

Which of the following is used in main memory?

Which of the following are types of ROMs?

GUI means:

First graphical user interface used commercially was introduced in

Which type of user interface provide input by typing a string in the keyboard ?

In graphical user interface of operating system, to point a file, a user uses:

Files and directories of graphical user interface of operating system programs are known as

We write programs in?

Does compiler read the whole source code at once?

If an error occurs, what does an interpreter do?

If an error occurs, what compiler do?

__________ converts the programs written in assembly language into machine instructions.

__________ converts the programs written in assembly language into machine instructions.

Which of the following isn’t a characteristic of High level languages?

Computer cannot boot if it does not have:

Types of Computer Language Translators are:

A computer translator is best described as:

Press ___ to start presentation from the beginning.

Which of the following file format can be added to a PowerPoint show?

Which key on the keyboard can be used to view slide show?

Which term is related with increasing or decreasing the space between characters?

PowerPoint presentation(s) is/are widely used as

Which file are contents readymade styles that can be used for a presentation document?

____ are special visual and sound effects contained in presentation graphics file.

Which of the following statements is not true?

What is the file extension of PowerPoint Application?

Which is a grid of columns and rows that is used to organize data.

What is the intersection of a column and a row on a worksheet called?

What type of chart is useful for comparing values over categories?

Which function in Excel tells how many numeric entries are there?

A feature that displays only the data in column (s) according to specified criteria

Statistical calculations and preparation of tables and graphs can be done using

A popular way to learn about computers without ever going to a classroom is called

What is a benefit of networking?

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of wireless LAN?

Bluetooth is an example of

A ____ is a set of rules.

A ____ typically connects personal computers within a very limited geographical area, usually within a single building.

Officer LANs that are spread geographically apart on a large scale can be connected using a corporate

Frames from one LAN can be transmitted to another LAN via the device

Computers connected to a LAN (local area network) can

WWW means ____________.

Which is not a topology?

How many Layers are there in OSI model?

Intranet and Extranet differs at ___________________________.

Full form of URL _____________________________.

In _____________ topology, computers are and other devices are connected to each other in a circular way.