Computer Awareness
This section provides 100 questions on Computer Awareness for various competitive examinations in India.
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1. What is used in most programs that is a part of a program and guides the user through certain steps?
[A] Software
[B] Wizard
[C] Wiki
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Wizard]
Notes:
A software wizard or setup assistant refers to a user interface type that presents a user with a sequence of dialog boxes that lead the user through a series of well-defined steps. Tasks that are complex, infrequently performed, or unfamiliar may be easier to perform using a wizard.
2. What is the name of the digital circuit that performs arithmetic and logical operations in computers?
[A] Arithmetic Logic Unit
[B] Digital comparator
[C] Multiplexer
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Arithmetic Logic Unit ]
3. An Autoresponder is a_______on mail server that automatically replies to e-mails?
[A] command
[B] Software
[C] Program
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Program]
4. Which among the following defines web2.0 most precisely?
[A] A New version of Internet
[B] A Series of technological improvements in World Wide Web
[C] A New labeling of old Softwares improved
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [A Series of technological improvements in World Wide Web ]
5. The slogan “Write once, run anywhere” is related to which of the following programming languages?
[A] COBOL
[B] Java
[C] HTML
[D] XML
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Correct Answer: B [Java]
Notes:
Write once, run anywhere (WORA) slogan was given by Sun Microsystems to illustrate the cross-platform benefits of the Java language. The idea was that Java Programme could be developed on any device, then compiled into a standard bytecode and then could be run on any device which is equipped with Java virtual machine (JVM).
6. What is HTTP 404?
[A] An error message indicating server not found
[B] An error message indicating moved permanently
[C] An error message indicating forbidden
[D] An error message indicating server found
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Correct Answer: A [An error message indicating server not found ]
7. The terms “push and pull services” in context with the Banking are used in which among the following generally?
[A] Rural Banking
[B] Unit Banking
[C] Mobile Banking
[D] Online banking
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Correct Answer: C [Mobile Banking ]
Notes:
Mobile Banking, refers to sms sending on customer’s request and without requests.
8. What do we call an input/output device on a computer, reserved for communication between the computer operator or maintenance engineer and the computer?
[A] EDP Device
[B] Console
[C] Jokey
[D] Link Device
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Correct Answer: B [Console]
9. Who is the founder of Wikipedia?
[A] Peer Schneider
[B] Byron Looper
[C] Rickard Eriksson
[D] Jimmy wales
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Correct Answer: D [Jimmy wales]
10. Which among the following is used for denoting the detectable movement of a computer mouse?
[A] Novint
[B] Mickey
[C] Snipa
[D] Daisy
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Correct Answer: B [Mickey]
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