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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Common Topics in Competitive and Entrance exams , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .
| 151. |
To print an individual item in a file immediately click |
| A. | SHIFT+P |
| B. | CTRL+P |
| C. | ALT+P |
| D. | ESC+P |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. CTRL+P | |
| 152. |
To find an individual item in a file immediately: |
| A. | file allocation table |
| B. | directory |
| C. | sequential access |
| D. | direct access |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. direct access | |
| 153. |
Which layers of the OSI model are included in the lower layers? |
| A. | Application, Session, Presentation |
| B. | Data Link, Physical, Transport, Network |
| C. | Physical, Data Link, Network, Application |
| D. | Session, Data Link, Physical |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Data Link, Physical, Transport, Network | |
| 154. |
From the smallest to the largest, rank the following logical pieces of the database : data block, tablespace, extent, segment. |
| A. | tablespace, segment, extent, data block |
| B. | data block, segment, extent, tablespace |
| C. | segment, extent, data block, tablespace |
| D. | data block, extent, segment, tablespace |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. data block, extent, segment, tablespace | |
| 155. |
Where are cookies stored? |
| A. | On the server |
| B. | In web.xml |
| C. | On the client |
| D. | In HTML |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. On the client | |
| 156. |
A _______ is a named set of characters that have the same characteristics. |
| A. | type face |
| B. | type style |
| C. | font |
| D. | pico |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. font | |
| 157. |
A _______ is a pre-designed document that already has co-ordinating fonts, a layout, and a background: |
| A. | guide |
| B. | model |
| C. | ruler |
| D. | template |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. template | |
| 158. |
An output device that let you see what the computer is doing: |
| A. | a disk drive |
| B. | monitor screen |
| C. | shift key |
| D. | printer |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. monitor screen | |
| 159. |
Bit is a contraction (short) of |
| A. | binary system |
| B. | digital byte |
| C. | binary digit |
| D. | binary unit |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. binary digit | |
| 160. |
To access a mainframe or a supercomputer, users often use a |
| A. | terminal |
| B. | node |
| C. | desktop |
| D. | handheld |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. terminal | |
| 161. |
The most common input devices are the ________ and the _________. |
| A. | microphone, printer |
| B. | scanner, monitor |
| C. | digital camera, speakers |
| D. | keyboard, mouse |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. keyboard, mouse | |
| 162. |
To save an existing file with a new name or to a new location, you should use the ________ command. |
| A. | save |
| B. | save and replace |
| C. | save as |
| D. | new file |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. save as | |
| 163. |
Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer? |
| A. | Process, Output, Input, Storage |
| B. | Input, Output, Process, Storage |
| C. | Process, Storage, Input, Output |
| D. | Input, Process, Output, Storage |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Input, Process, Output, Storage | |
| 164. |
A byte can hold one ________ of data. |
| A. | bit |
| B. | binary digit |
| C. | character |
| D. | kilobyte |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. character | |
| 165. |
The operating system is the most common type of ________ software. |
| A. | communication |
| B. | application |
| C. | system |
| D. | word-processing software |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. system | |
| 166. |
How do you print your slides in a handout that includes lines for notes? |
| A. | In the Print dialog box, select Handouts and set the number of slides per page to 3. |
| B. | In the Print dialog box, select Handouts and a number of slides per page, then select the Include comment pages option. |
| C. | In the Print dialog box, select Notes Pages instead of Handouts. |
| D. | It cannot be done. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. In the Print dialog box, select Handouts and a number of slides per page, then select the Include comment pages option. | |
| 167. |
Suppose you have columns of data that span more than one printed page. How can you automatically print the column headings on each page? |
| A. | Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and enter the row that contains these column headings under Print titles. |
| B. | Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Page tab, click the Options button, then enter your choices. |
| C. | Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and make a selection under the Print heading. |
| D. | Click Page Preview on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and enter the row that contains these column headings under Print titles. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and enter the row that contains these column headings under Print titles. | |
| 168. |
The process of preparing a floppy diskette for use is called |
| A. | assembling |
| B. | translating |
| C. | parsing |
| D. | formatting |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. formatting | |
| 169. |
Which is the slowest internet connection service? |
| A. | Digital Subscriber Line |
| B. | Tl |
| C. | Cable modem |
| D. | Leased Line |
| E. | Dial-up Service |
| Answer» E. Dial-up Service | |
| 170. |
Every component of your computer is either |
| A. | software or CPU/RAM |
| B. | hardware or software |
| C. | application software or system software |
| D. | input devices or output devices |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. hardware or software | |
| 171. |
If the destination does not receive a segment, how will the TCP host know how to resend the information? |
| A. | The ACK received will not include the segment number that was not received. |
| B. | The ACK received will include the segment number that was not received. |
| C. | The sending host will send a PACK to verify segment receipt. |
| D. | The destination host will send a YACK message back to the sending host. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. The ACK received will include the segment number that was not received. | |
| 172. |
Small application programs that run on a Web page and may ensure a form is completed properly or provide animation are known as |
| A. | flash |
| B. | spiders |
| C. | cookies |
| D. | applets |
| E. | sparks |
| Answer» A. flash | |
| 173. |
If you do not want to select any option after opening a menu, then click menu title again or press key ________ to close the menu. |
| A. | Shift |
| B. | Tab |
| C. | Escape |
| D. | F1 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Escape | |
| 174. |
It is easier to change the name of a file using _______ process. |
| A. | transforming |
| B. | christening |
| C. | renaming |
| D. | retagging |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. renaming | |
| 175. |
A series 100 POST error code indicates a problem with the |
| A. | hard drive |
| B. | ram or rom |
| C. | system board |
| D. | video adapter |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. system board | |
| 176. |
To send a message to another station, the main thing a user has to know is |
| A. | how the network works |
| B. | the other station’s address |
| C. | whether the network is packet-switched or circuit-switched |
| D. | whether this is a voice or data network |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. the other station’s address | |
| 177. |
Smart Card is a |
| A. | special purpose card |
| B. | microprocessor card |
| C. | processing unit that contains memory for storing data |
| D. | processing unit for software handling |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. microprocessor card | |
| 178. |
Rules of a programming language are called |
| A. | procedures |
| B. | calls |
| C. | methods |
| D. | login |
| E. | syntax |
| Answer» E. syntax | |
| 179. |
A primary key can also be called a ________. |
| A. | super key |
| B. | candidate key |
| C. | alternate key |
| D. | secondary key |
| E. | foreign key |
| Answer» B. candidate key | |
| 180. |
Which shortcut key is used to open a new file in MS-Word? |
| A. | ctrl + N |
| B. | ctrl + M |
| C. | ctrl + Y |
| D. | ctrl + X |
| E. | ctrl + Z |
| Answer» A. ctrl + N | |
| 181. |
Bridge operates in which of the following OSI layers? |
| A. | Physical |
| B. | Network |
| C. | Data link |
| D. | Both (1) and (3) |
| E. | Session |
| Answer» D. Both (1) and (3) | |
| 182. |
________ printer is used for fax machines. |
| A. | Line |
| B. | Dot matrix |
| C. | Laser |
| D. | Ink jet |
| E. | Thermal |
| Answer» E. Thermal | |
| 183. |
________ provides electronic data interchange facility. |
| A. | ISDN |
| B. | LAN |
| C. | VAN |
| D. | CAN |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. VAN | |
| 184. |
An assembly language is a division of |
| A. | Middle level language |
| B. | High level language |
| C. | Low level language |
| D. | Machine language |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Low level language | |
| 185. |
Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Organiser are examples of ________ software. |
| A. | presentation |
| B. | personal information manager (PIM) |
| C. | database |
| D. | communication |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. personal information manager (PIM) | |
| 186. |
If you want to locate the hardware address of a local device, which protocol would you use? |
| A. | ARP |
| B. | RARP |
| C. | ICMP |
| D. | PING |
| E. | PONG |
| Answer» A. ARP | |
| 187. |
When you instal a new program on your computer, it is typically added to the menu |
| A. | All programs |
| B. | Select progra |
| C. | Start program |
| D. | Desk top program |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. All programs | |
| 188. |
Which of the following is the key function of a firewall? |
| A. | Monitoring |
| B. | Deleting |
| C. | Copying |
| D. | Moving |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Monitoring | |
| 189. |
_______ are a type of inexpensive digital camera that remains tethered to a computer and are used for video conferencing, video chatting and live web broadcast. |
| A. | Webcams |
| B. | Webpick |
| C. | Browser cams |
| D. | Browser pics |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Webcams | |
| 190. |
The ________ shows all the web sites and pages that you have visited over a period of time. |
| A. | status bar |
| B. | task bar |
| C. | history list |
| D. | tool bar |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. history list | |
| 191. |
A proxy server is used for which of the following? |
| A. | To provide security against unauthorised users. |
| B. | To access client request for web pages. |
| C. | To access client request for database access |
| D. | To provide TCP/IP |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. To provide security against unauthorised users. | |
| 192. |
A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the internet, is called a(n) |
| A. | version |
| B. | patch |
| C. | tutorial |
| D. | FAQ |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. patch | |
| 193. |
In the URL http://www.mcqmate.com. the portion labelled http is the |
| A. | Host |
| B. | Domain name |
| C. | Protocol |
| D. | Top-level |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Protocol | |
| 194. |
In database, a field is a |
| A. | label |
| B. | table of information |
| C. | group of related records |
| D. | category of information |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. group of related records | |
| 195. |
The number of pixels displayed on a screen is known as the screen |
| A. | resolution |
| B. | colour depth |
| C. | refresh rate |
| D. | viewing size |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. resolution | |
| 196. |
Word processing, spreadsheet and photo editing are examples of |
| A. | application software |
| B. | system software |
| C. | operating system |
| D. | platform software |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. application software | |
| 197. |
Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ________ data. |
| A. | present |
| B. | input |
| C. | output |
| D. | store |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. input | |
| 198. |
If you wish to extend the length of the network without having the signal degrade, you would use a |
| A. | repeater |
| B. | router |
| C. | gateway |
| D. | modem |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. repeater | |
| 199. |
The time it takes a device to locate data and instructions and make them available to the CPU is known as |
| A. | clock speed |
| B. | a processing cycle |
| C. | CPU speed |
| D. | access time |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. access time | |
| 200. |
________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which we can interact with the computer. |
| A. | The platform |
| B. | The operating system |
| C. | Application software |
| D. | The motherboard |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. The operating system | |
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