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 among the following is not a payment card technology?
[A] Magnetic Stripe Card
[B] Smart Card
[C] Fleet Card
[D] All of them are payment card technologies
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Correct Answer: D [All of them are payment card technologies ]
Notes:
EMV is a payment method based upon a technical standard. It is for smart payment cards and for payment terminals and automated teller machines which can accept them. EMV originally stood for “Europay, Mastercard, and Visa”, the three companies which created the standard. The Magnetic strip cards,smart cards and Fleet cards are the different technologies available.
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 ]
Notes:
An arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) is the part of the circuit that performs Arithmetic nad logical operations. It is the part of a computer processor (CPU). In some processors, the ALU is divided into two units, an arithmetic unit (AU) and a logic unit (LU).
3. Which among the following key is used for checking grammar and spelling?
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Correct Answer: C [F7]
Notes:
F7 is the key to check grammar and spellings in a document. Ribbon at start also can be used to check spellings.
4. Structured programming languages such as C, COBOL and FORTRAN were used in which of the following computers?
[A] First Generation Computers
[B] Second Generation Computers
[C] Third Generation Computers
[D] Fourth Generation Computers
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Correct Answer: C [Third Generation Computers ]
Notes:
The period of third generation was from 1965-1971. The computers of third generation used Integrated Circuits (ICs) in place of transistors. Structured programming languages such as C, COBOL and FORTRAN were used in Third Generation computers.
5. Dynamic Adhoc Wireless Networks (DAWN) usually come under ___?
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Correct Answer: D [5G]
Notes:
The DAWN Dynamic Ad-hoc Wireless Networks project is developing a general theory of complex and dynamic wireless communication networks. It comes under 5G.
6. Which among the following is the correct order in which popular company Apple released them?
[A] Mac, iPod, iPad, iPhone
[B] Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPad
[C] Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad
[D] Mac, iPad, ipod, iPhone
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Correct Answer: C [Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad]
Notes:
The following is the correct order :
1. Mac was introduced in 1984
2. Ipod was introduced in 2001
3. Iphone was introduced in 2007
4. Ipad was introduced in 2010
7. In context with the dotted number format used in the IPv4 , which among the following is NOT possible?
[A] 128.0.0.1
[B] 256.152.0.0
[C] 259.1.1.268
[D] 202.102.4.4
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Correct Answer: C [ 259.1.1.268]
Notes:
Any value in the dotted quad can not exceed 256.
8. What kind of operations can a computer carry out?
[A] Arithmetic and Logical
[B] Verbal and Logical
[C] Logical and Cognitive
[D] Verbal and Arithmetic
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Correct Answer: A [Arithmetic and Logical]
Notes:
A computer is a device which can carry out sequences of arithmetic and logical operations automatically with the help of computer programming.
9. Which of the following is / are operating systems?
[A] Windows
[B] UNIX
[C] Linux
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All of the mentioned options are called as Operating Systems.
10. Which of the following are examples of an analog signal?
[A] Sound via an electrified copper wire
[B] Human Speech via an electrified copper wire
[C] Light
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Examples of analog signal include sound or human speech over an electrified copper wire.
