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 Microsoft-based technology was built to link desktop applications to the World Wide Web?
[A] Active Channel
[B] Active Desktop
[C] ActiveX
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [ActiveX ]
Notes:
ActiveX is a software framework created by Microsoft that adapts its earlier Component Object Model (COM) and Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technologies for content downloaded from a network, particularly from the World Wide Web. It is used till IE11 but not Microsoft Edge.
2. The term 128-bit era refers to which of the following?
[A] Sixth generation Computers
[B] Laptops
[C] Super computers
[D] Video game Consoles
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Correct Answer: D [Video game Consoles ]
Notes:
The term 128 bit era refers to the sixth generation in the history of the video games and video game consoles. This started in 1998 by Japanese Sega Dreamcast (DC). Other companies that joined the bandwagon of 128 bit era include Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2), Nintendo GameCube (GC), and Microsoft Xbox. The seventh generation of video game consoles started on November 22, 2005 with the launch of the Xbox 360. The current Eighth generation of video game consoles started in 2012.
3. ADSL data communications technology uses which of the following for faster data transmission?
[A] Voiceband modem
[B] Wireless Modem
[C] Copper telephone Lines
[D] Sockets
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Correct Answer: C [Copper telephone Lines ]
Notes:
Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a type of digital subscriber line (DSL) technology. It is a data communications technology that enables faster data transmission using copper telephone lines than a conventional voiceband modem can provide.
4. Which of the following audio / video formats was developed by Microsoft?
[A] MPEG
[B] ADX
[C] WMA
[D] AVS
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Correct Answer: C [WMA]
Notes:
Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a series of audio codecs and their corresponding audio coding formats developed by Microsoft.
5. Which was the world’s first electronic digital programmable computer?
[A] Z3
[B] Colossus
[C] Enigma
[D] Z2
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Correct Answer: B [Colossus]
Notes:
Colossus was the world’s first electronic digital programmable computer which used a large number of valves.
6. How are the four main components of a computer interconnected internally?
[A] Cars
[B] Buses
[C] Lines
[D] Rods
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Correct Answer: B [Buses]
Notes:
A general purpose computer has four components like the Arithmetic Logical Unit, the Control Unit, the memory and input-output devices. These parts are interconnected by buses.
7. Which of the following is a common property of a computer program?
[A] Terms of Reference
[B] Reference files
[C] Locality of Reference
[D] Line of Reference
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Correct Answer: C [Locality of Reference]
Notes:
A highly common property of a computer program is the locality of reference. This basically refers to accessing of the same values repeatedly and frequently holding these in registers for improvement of performance.
8. A digital computer processes information in which form?
[A] Continuous form
[B] Discrete form
[C] Semi-Continuous form
[D] Semi-discrete form
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Correct Answer: B [Discrete form]
Notes:
A digital computer stands for a class of devices which can solve many problems by processing information in a discrete form. It works on data like magnitude, symbols, letters etc.
9. Which of the following are characteristics of a gaming computer?
[A] Powerful Video Card
[B] Great Memory
[C] Powerful Processor
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A gaming computer is basically a simple desktop computer which has high-performance hardware like a powerful video card, memory and processor. These are essential for the handling of video games. These are called PC games.
10. In which of the following industries are touchscreens used?
[A] Heavy Industry
[B] Automated Teller Machines
[C] Medical Field
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The popularity of smart devices has increased the popularity of touchscreens for both portable and functional electronics. These are found in the medical line, heavy industries, ATMs, room automation etc.
