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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) .
| 1501. |
A directory within a directory is called……. |
| A. | Mini Directory |
| B. | Junior Directory |
| C. | Part Directory |
| D. | Sub Directory |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Sub Directory | |
| 1502. |
Why should you delete unknown e-mail attachments? |
| A. | You could go to jail |
| B. | the person cold track you down and hurt you |
| C. | it is bad manners |
| D. | it mights contains a virus that could hurt your computer |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. it mights contains a virus that could hurt your computer | |
| 1503. |
Selecting the Zoon command………….. |
| A. | opens a copy of the document in a different view |
| B. | prints a copy of the dislayed document |
| C. | changes the magnification of the displayed document |
| D. | saves a copy of the displayed document |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. changes the magnification of the displayed document | |
| 1504. |
Name the hardware equipment that a computer is made up of…….. |
| A. | monitor, the central processing unit (CPU), the keyboard, mouse, software and network |
| B. | monitor, the central processing unit (CPU), the keyboard, mouse, programs and network |
| C. | monitor, the central processing unit (CPU), the keyboard, mouse, printer and modem |
| D. | monitor, the central processing unit (CPU), the keyboard, mouse, applications and network |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. monitor, the central processing unit (CPU), the keyboard, mouse, printer and modem | |
| 1505. |
Where are programs and data kept while the processor is using them? |
| A. | Main Memory |
| B. | Secondary Memory |
| C. | Disk memory |
| D. | Program memory |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Main Memory | |
| 1506. |
The name of the computer’s brain is………. |
| A. | monitor |
| B. | hardware |
| C. | CPU |
| D. | byte |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. CPU | |
| 1507. |
A(n)……….is a device that electronically processes data, converting it to information. |
| A. | algorithm |
| B. | computer |
| C. | software |
| D. | program |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. computer | |
| 1508. |
Which of the following are computers that can be carried around easily? |
| A. | Minicomputers |
| B. | Supercomputers |
| C. | PCs |
| D. | Laptops |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Laptops | |
| 1509. |
The secret code that restricts entry to some programs………. |
| A. | password |
| B. | passport |
| C. | entry-code |
| D. | access-code |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. password | |
| 1510. |
The basic goal of computer process is to convert data into………. |
| A. | files |
| B. | tables |
| C. | information |
| D. | graphs |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. information | |
| 1511. |
Where is the disk put in a computer? |
| A. | In the modem |
| B. | In the hard drive |
| C. | Into the CPU |
| D. | In the disk drive |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. In the disk drive | |
| 1512. |
A hard copy of a document is……….. |
| A. | printed on the paper |
| B. | stored on a floppy |
| C. | stored on a CD |
| D. | stored in the hard disk |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. printed on the paper | |
| 1513. |
The name that the user gives to a document is referred to as……….. |
| A. | document-name |
| B. | filename |
| C. | name-given |
| D. | document-identity |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. filename | |
| 1514. |
Restarting a computer that is already on is referred to as………. |
| A. | shutdown |
| B. | cold booting |
| C. | warm booting |
| D. | logging off |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. warm booting | |
| 1515. |
E-mail (electronic mail) is……….. |
| A. | an Internet standard that allows users to upload and download files |
| B. | a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer |
| C. | an online area in which users conduct written discussions about a particular subject |
| D. | the transmission of messages and files via a computer network |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. the transmission of messages and files via a computer network | |
| 1516. |
The person who writes and tests computer programs is called a………… |
| A. | programmer |
| B. | computer scientist |
| C. | software engineer |
| D. | project developer |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. software engineer | |
| 1517. |
The information you put into the computer is called……….. |
| A. | facts |
| B. | data |
| C. | files |
| D. | directory |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. data | |
| 1518. |
The output devices make it possible to ………… |
| A. | view or print data |
| B. | store data |
| C. | scan data |
| D. | input data |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. view or print data | |
| 1519. |
A chat is………. |
| A. | an internet standard that allows users to upload and download files |
| B. | a typed conversation that takes place on a computer |
| C. | an online area in which users conducts written discussions about a particular subject |
| D. | the transmission of messages and files via a computer network |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. a typed conversation that takes place on a computer | |
| 1520. |
The most common method of entering text and numerical data into a computer system is through the use of a………. |
| A. | keyboard |
| B. | scanner |
| C. | printer |
| D. | plotter |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. keyboard | |
| 1521. |
Which of the following groups consists of only input devices? |
| A. | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor |
| B. | Mouse, Keyboard, Printer |
| C. | Mouse, Keyboard, Plotter |
| D. | Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner | |
| 1522. |
An example of a telecommunication device is a : |
| A. | Keyboard |
| B. | Mouse |
| C. | Modem |
| D. | Printer |
| E. | Scanner |
| Answer» C. Modem | |
| 1523. |
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. | usable or unusable |
| Answer» B. hardware or software | |
| 1524. |
A………..is a unique name that you give to a file of information. |
| A. | folder |
| B. | filename |
| C. | filename extension |
| D. | device letter |
| E. | username |
| Answer» B. filename | |
| 1525. |
A………….contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm. |
| A. | programming language |
| B. | syntax |
| C. | programming structure |
| D. | logic chart |
| E. | Graphs |
| Answer» A. programming language | |
| 1526. |
…………is the process of finding errors in software code. |
| A. | Hacking |
| B. | Compiling |
| C. | Testing |
| D. | Running |
| E. | Debugging |
| Answer» C. Testing | |
| 1527. |
A……….is a small hand-held computer that helps you surf the Web and perform simple tasks. |
| A. | desktop computer |
| B. | mobile phone |
| C. | notebook computer |
| D. | minicomputer |
| E. | PDA |
| Answer» E. PDA | |
| 1528. |
Most application software today comes with an interface called a(n)……….. |
| A. | graphical user interface |
| B. | character user interface |
| C. | icon user interface |
| D. | button user interface |
| E. | voice instruction system |
| Answer» A. graphical user interface | |
| 1529. |
A website address is a unique name that identifies a specific………. |
| A. | Web browser |
| B. | PDA |
| C. | Website |
| D. | link |
| E. | user |
| Answer» C. Website | |
| 1530. |
Which of the following is considered an input device? |
| A. | Keyboard |
| B. | Monitor |
| C. | Floppy disk |
| D. | Printer |
| E. | CD |
| Answer» A. Keyboard | |
| 1531. |
……………are bundles of related software packages that are sold together. |
| A. | Personal productivity tools |
| B. | Word and Power Point |
| C. | Screen savers |
| D. | Excel and Word Perfect |
| E. | Software suites |
| Answer» E. Software suites | |
| 1532. |
The………..manual tells you how to use a software program. |
| A. | documentation |
| B. | programming |
| C. | technical |
| D. | user |
| E. | Directory |
| Answer» D. user | |
| 1533. |
Processors contain a control unit and a(n) ….……. |
| A. | adapter card |
| B. | arithmetic logic unit (ALU) |
| C. | expansion slot |
| D. | port |
| E. | CD drive |
| Answer» B. arithmetic logic unit (ALU) | |
| 1534. |
You may be required to insert the program disc into the drive while you use, or……….., the software. |
| A. | install |
| B. | run |
| C. | activate |
| D. | register |
| E. | buy |
| Answer» A. install | |
| 1535. |
Which of the following is an example of connectivity? |
| A. | CD |
| B. | floppy disk |
| C. | power cord |
| D. | data |
| E. | Internet |
| Answer» E. Internet | |
| 1536. |
How many bits are there in a byte? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 24 |
| E. | 8 |
| Answer» E. 8 | |
| 1537. |
Which of the following is another name for a chip? |
| A. | Silicon chip |
| B. | Integrated circuit |
| C. | Semi conductor |
| D. | All of these |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Integrated circuit | |
| 1538. |
Decreasing the amount of space required to store data and programs is accomplished by |
| A. | pressing |
| B. | disk caching |
| C. | RAID |
| D. | Crashing |
| E. | file compression |
| Answer» E. file compression | |
| 1539. |
Data on a floppy disk is recorded in rings called…………. |
| A. | sectors |
| B. | ringers |
| C. | roundels |
| D. | tracks |
| E. | segments |
| Answer» D. tracks | |
| 1540. |
Documents on the Web are called………… |
| A. | Web pages |
| B. | Web sites |
| C. | Web communities |
| D. | Web tags |
| E. | Homepages |
| Answer» A. Web pages | |
| 1541. |
The………..in an information system must be reliable and capable of handling the expected workload. |
| A. | hardware |
| B. | software |
| C. | data input |
| D. | people |
| E. | Mobiles |
| Answer» A. hardware | |
| 1542. |
Which of the following is part of the system unit? |
| A. | Keyboard |
| B. | Floppy disks |
| C. | Monitor |
| D. | Memory |
| E. | CD |
| Answer» D. Memory | |
| 1543. |
Specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with 1569.Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as………… |
| A. | volatile storage |
| B. | sequential storage |
| C. | direct storage |
| D. | nonvolatile storage |
| E. | Mobile storage |
| Answer» D. nonvolatile storage | |
| 1544. |
An essential ingredient for effective multimedia presentations incorporates user participation or……….. |
| A. | links |
| B. | buttons |
| C. | interactivity |
| D. | integration |
| E. | Speed |
| Answer» C. interactivity | |
| 1545. |
A device that copies or reproduces text and images is also called a(n) : |
| A. | optical scanner |
| B. | bar code reader |
| C. | character device |
| D. | digital camera |
| E. | Printer |
| Answer» A. optical scanner | |
| 1546. |
A CD-RW disk………….. |
| A. | has a faster access than an internal disk |
| B. | can be erased and rewritten |
| C. | is a form of optical disk, so it can only be written once |
| D. | holds less data than a floppy disk |
| E. | is not easily available |
| Answer» B. can be erased and rewritten | |
| 1547. |
Which of the following are secondary storage devices? |
| A. | Optical disks |
| B. | RAM |
| C. | Microprocessor |
| D. | All of these |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Optical disks | |
| 1548. |
You can have a live conversation with another connected user with……….. |
| A. | |
| B. | instant messaging |
| C. | e-commerce |
| D. | distance learning |
| E. | Word package |
| Answer» B. instant messaging | |
| 1549. |
The rectangular area of the screen that displays a program, data, and/or information is a. |
| A. | title bar |
| B. | button |
| C. | dialog box |
| D. | window |
| E. | interaction box |
| Answer» D. window | |
| 1550. |
Video conferencing requires a microphone, speakers, and a………….attached to your computer. |
| A. | mouse |
| B. | keyboard |
| C. | video camera |
| D. | scanner |
| E. | mobile phone |
| Answer» C. video camera | |
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