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 of the following languages are directly executable by a computer’s CPU?
[A] Machine Language
[B] High Language
[C] Assembly Language
[D] Second generation Language
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Correct Answer: A [Machine Language ]
Notes:
Machine languages are directly executable by a computer’s CPU.
2. Panther (10.3), Jaguar (10.2), Puma (10.1), and Cheetah (10.0) are examples of what kind of operating system?
[A] Windows OS
[B] Mac OS
[C] Linux Operating Systems
[D] Android Operating Systems
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Correct Answer: B [Mac OS]
Notes:These are names of Mac OS Operating Systems. The names of various Mac OS are as follows:
- Mac OS X Public Beta
- Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah
- Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
- Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
- Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
- Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
- Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
- OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite
- OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
3. Which among the following is not a security / privacy risk?
[A] Spam
[B] Virus
[C] Hacking
[D] Phishing
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Correct Answer: A [Spam]
Notes:
Spam is any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communications. They are sent in bulk. The Spam today is becoming a serious threat.
4. 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.
5. 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]
Notes:
A console is an input/output device on a computer, reserved for communication between the computer operator or maintenance engineer and the computer. It is not a platform like PC.
6. Which of the following is not the basic capability of a computer?
[A] Speed
[B] Accuracy
[C] Prediction
[D] Processing
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Correct Answer: C [Prediction]
Notes:
The basic functions of a computer include speed, accuracy, reliability, adaptability and storage. A computer cannot make predictions by itself. It can only make assessments based on the data which is fed into it.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Which is the first programmable analog computer?
[A] South-Pointing Chariot
[B] Planisphere
[C] Castle Clock
[D] Astrolabe
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Correct Answer: C [Castle Clock]
Notes:
The castle clock which was a hydro-powered mechanical astronomical clock which was invented by Al-Jazari was the first programmable analog clock
10. 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.
