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. The performance of a hard drive or other storage device, meaning how long it takes to locate a file is called ?
[A] Response Time
[B] Access Time
[C] Quick Time
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Access Time ]
Notes:
Access time (or Hard Disk Access Time) is the total elapsed time between the initiation of a particular request for data and receipt of the first bit of that data.
2. While working on Microsoft Word, which among the following is the command for “Undo”?
[A] Cntrl +A
[B] Cntrl +Z
[C] Cntrl +Y
[D] Cntrl +C
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Correct Answer: B [Cntrl +Z ]
Notes:
Undo is an interaction technique which is implemented in many computer programs. Cntrl +Z is the is for Undo in Microsoft word.
3. 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.
4. In context with the dotted number format used in the IPv4 , which among the following is NOT possible?
[A] 128.0.0.1
[B] 255.152.0.0
[C] 259.1.1.268
[D] 202.102.4.4
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Correct Answer: C [259.1.1.268]
Notes:
Please note that the above arrangement is known as `dotted quad` and in any of the 4 figures, the value can not exceed 256. So correct option is C
5. In the Windows XP, what does XP stands for?
[A] Extra-Powerful
[B] Experience
[C] Extended Platform
[D] Experience Platform
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Correct Answer: B [Experience]
Notes:
Windows XP is an operating system introduced in 2001. It is from Microsoft’s Windows. The “XP” in Windows XP stands for eXPerience. Microsoft called the XP release its one of the most important product.
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. Which of the following lies within the CPU?
[A] Primary Memory
[B] Secondary Memory
Secondary Memory
[C] Mouse
[D] Keyboard
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Correct Answer: A [Primary Memory]
Notes:
All input data and instructions are stored in the memory which is of two types-primary memory and the secondary memory. Primary memory resides within the CPU while the secondary memory is external to it.
8. Which of the following are indisputable characteristics of a computer?
[A] Speed
[B] Accuracy
[C] Versatility
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Speed, accuracy and versatility comprise indisputable characteristics of a computer. In addition, it also has reliability and storage capacity. These are some of the factors which make it such an important parts of our lives.
9. Which of the following is the basic function of a computer?
[A] Input
[B] Storage
[C] Processing
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A computer basically has four different functions. They are input, processing, storage and accuracy.
10. 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.
