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. A DSLAM is a device used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to route incoming DSL connections to the Internet. What is its correct full form?
[A] Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
[B] Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplier
[C] Digital Service Line Access Multiplexer
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer ]
Notes:
A digital subscriber line access multiplexer is a network device which is located in telephone exchanges. It connects multiple customer digital subscriber line interfaces to a high-speed digital communications channel using multiplexing techniques.
3. 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 ]
Notes:
It is the second stage of internet. Web 2.0 refers to websites that emphasize user-generated content, ease of use, participatory culture and interoperability (i.e., compatible with other products, systems, and devices) for end users.
4. Which of the following best represents the main feature of the sixth generation of computers?
[A] Artificial Intelligence
[B] Integrated Circuits
[C] Vacuum Tubes
[D] Transistors
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Correct Answer: A [Artificial Intelligence]
Notes:
The sixth generation of computers, still in its developing stage and largely theoretical as of now, is renowned for its emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. The concept includes AI systems, robotics, nanotechnology, ubiquitous computing, and quantum computation. The aim is to create machines that can learn, adapt and act based on accumulating knowledge.
5. Which among the following is used for removing a software bug / defect which is available for free of cost from the software provider?
[A] Version
[B] update
[C] help
[D] patch
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Correct Answer: D [patch]
Notes:
A patch is a collective name of all the changes to a computer program aimed to update, fix, or improve it including addressing the security vulnerabilities and other bugs.
6. Which of the following is a suitable term for any programmable content of a hardware device configurations and data for application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic devices, etc?
[A] Hardware
[B] Software
[C] Firmware
[D] Malware
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Correct Answer: C [Firmware]
Notes:
A firmware refers to a computer programme which is “embedded” in a hardware device and is an essential part of the hardware. It is sometimes also called embedded software. One example is a TV remote set which has a software embedded that can understand and control the TV. TV itself has its own firmware on its motherboard.
7. Which among the following is a high-level language used to develop software applications in compact, efficient code that can be run on different types of computers with minimal change?
[A] FORTRAN
[B] C
[C] COBOL
[D] ALGOL
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Correct Answer: C [COBOL]
Notes:
COBOL is a high level labguage used to develop software applications in compact. It is compiled English-like computer programming language designed for business use. It object-oriented since 2002.
8. Which of the following devices comprise the output unit?
[A] Control Unit
[B] Visual Display Unit
[C] Secondary Memory
[D] Primary Memory
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Correct Answer: B [Visual Display Unit]
Notes:
Devices like a printer and visual display unit that are used to provide information to the user in the desired format are called output unit.
9. Which of the following is a single integrated circuit on which a CPUs are typically constructed?
[A] Microprocessor
[B] Memory
[C] Motherboard
[D] Hard Disk
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Correct Answer: A [Microprocessor]
Notes:
CPUs are typically constructed on a single integrated circuit known as the microprocessor.
10. Which among of the following was the world’s first electronic stored-program computer?
[A] Colossus
[B] ENIAC
[C] Manchester Baby
[D] EDVAC
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Correct Answer: C [Manchester Baby]
Notes:
The Manchester Baby was the world’s first electronic stored-program computer built at Victoria University of Manchester by Frederic C. Wiiliams.
