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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) .
| 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 | |
| 2. |
The only language which the computer understands is ______________ |
| A. | Assembly Language |
| B. | Binary Language |
| C. | BASIC |
| D. | C Language |
| Answer» B. Binary Language | |
| 3. |
The smallest unit of data in computer is ________________ |
| A. | Byte |
| B. | Nibble |
| C. | Bit |
| D. | KB |
| Answer» C. Bit | |
| 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 | |
| 5. |
The process of producing useful information for the user is called ___________ |
| A. | Controlling |
| B. | Outputting |
| C. | Inputting |
| D. | Processing |
| Answer» B. Outputting | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 9. |
Components that provide internal storage to the CPU are ______ |
| A. | Registers |
| B. | Program Counters |
| C. | Controllers |
| D. | Internal chips |
| Answer» A. Registers | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 13. |
Which of the following is non-volatile storage? |
| A. | Backup |
| B. | Secondary |
| C. | Primary |
| D. | Cache |
| Answer» B. Secondary | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is used in main memory? |
| A. | SRAM |
| B. | DRAM |
| C. | PRAM |
| D. | DDR |
| Answer» B. DRAM | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 17. |
First graphical user interface used commercially was introduced in |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1975 |
| C. | 1978 |
| D. | 1980 |
| Answer» B. 1975 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 25. |
__________ converts the programs written in assembly language into machine instructions. |
| A. | Machine compiler |
| B. | Interpreter |
| C. | Assembler |
| D. | Converter |
| Answer» C. Assembler | |
| 26. |
__________ converts the programs written in assembly language into machine instructions. |
| A. | Machine compiler |
| B. | Interpreter |
| C. | Assembler |
| D. | Converter |
| Answer» C. Assembler | |
| 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 | |
| 28. |
Computer cannot boot if it does not have: |
| A. | Compiler |
| B. | Linker |
| C. | Interpreter |
| D. | Operating System |
| Answer» D. Operating System | |
| 29. |
Types of Computer Language Translators are: |
| A. | Compilers |
| B. | Interpreters |
| C. | Assembler |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 30. |
A computer translator is best described as: |
| A. | Application Software |
| B. | System Software |
| C. | Hardware |
| D. | Window |
| Answer» B. System Software | |
| 31. |
Press ___ to start presentation from the beginning. |
| A. | F5 |
| B. | F6 |
| C. | F7 |
| D. | F8 |
| Answer» A. F5 | |
| 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 | |
| 33. |
Which key on the keyboard can be used to view slide show? |
| A. | F1 |
| B. | F2 |
| C. | F5 |
| D. | F10 |
| Answer» C. F5 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 37. |
____ are special visual and sound effects contained in presentation graphics file. |
| A. | Animations |
| B. | Attractions |
| C. | Simulations |
| D. | Graphics |
| Answer» A. Animations | |
| 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. | |
| 39. |
What is the file extension of PowerPoint Application? |
| A. | .docx |
| B. | .ppt |
| C. | .xls |
| D. | .jpeg |
| Answer» B. .ppt | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 43. |
Which function in Excel tells how many numeric entries are there? |
| A. | NUM |
| B. | COUNT |
| C. | SUM |
| D. | CHKNUM |
| Answer» B. COUNT | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 50. |
A ____ is a set of rules. |
| A. | Resource locator |
| B. | Protocol |
| C. | Domain |
| D. | URL |
| Answer» B. Protocol | |
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