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. 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]
Notes:
An autoresponder is a computer program that automatically answers e-mail sent to it. They can be very simple or quite complex. The first autoresponders were created within mail transfer agents that found they could not deliver an e-mail to a given address.
2. 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.
3. 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]
Notes:
A mickey is a unit of measurement for the speed and movement direction of a computer mouse. So it is used for denoting the movement of a computer mouse.
4. What parts did the first Analytical Engine incorporate which made it the first design for a general-purpose computer?
[A] Integrated memory
[B] Arithmetic Logic Unit
[C] Control Flow
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Analytical Engine incorporated an Integrated memory, Arithmetic Logic Unit, Control Flow in form of conditional branching and loops which made it the first design for a general purpose computer.
5. Which of the following is not an input device of the computer?
[A] Trackball
[B] Image Scanner
[C] Joystick
[D] Sound Card
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Correct Answer: D [Sound Card]
Notes:
A sound card is not an input device of the computer. A trackball is a pointing device which consists of a ball held by a socket.
6. What was the special feature of the Apple Lisa computer launched in 1983?
[A] Windows XP
[B] GUI Desktop
[C] DOS
[D] Front Panel with Red Lights
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Correct Answer: B [GUI Desktop]
Notes:
Steve Jobs launched the Apple Lisa in 1983 which was the first widely available computer with a GUI desktop. It was Jobs own version of the Alto project.
7. Which of the following comprise vital electronic components of an analog clock?
[A] Multipliers
[B] Potentiometers
[C] Operational amplifiers
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Key electronic components of an analog computer include precision resistors, multipliers, potentiometers, operational amplifiers, fixed-function generators etc.
8. Who had designed ENIAC?
[A] Gladeon Bames
[B] Herman Goldstine
[C] Betty Snyder
[D] John Mauchly
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Correct Answer: D [John Mauchly]
Notes:
ENIAC was designed by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert of University of Pennsylvania. There were many design engineers who had assisted them.
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. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a desktop replacement computer?
[A] Full capabilities of a desktop
[B] Remains fixed and is not mobile
[C] Large display than most portable systems
[D] Powerful components
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Correct Answer: B [Remains fixed and is not mobile]
Notes:
Unlike desktops, the desktop replacement computer has full capabilities of the desktop computer but is not mobile. They are in the category of a bulkier laptop.
