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. A file which has not been altered, compressed, or manipulated in any way by the computer is called?
[A] temp file
[B] raw file
[C] permanent file
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [raw file]
Notes:
A raw file is a collection of unprocessed data. This is a file which is not altered or manipulated. It is the original file that is generated initially.
2. Which company introduced NetBIOS in 1983?
[A] Dell
[B] IBM
[C] Compaq
[D] SyteK Inc
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Correct Answer: D [SyteK Inc]
Notes:
SyteK Inc. developed the NetBIOS protocol in 1983. NetBIOS stands for Network Basic Input/Output System. The protocol was later adopted by IBM for networking in their PC Network. SyteK Inc. was later renamed Hughes LAN Systems Inc. Microsoft integrated NetBIOS into its operating systems for network communication.
3. Any piece of data can be returned in a constant time, regardless of its physical location and whether or not it is related to the previous piece of data using which of the following?
[A] RAM
[B] ROM
[C] CPU
[D] Network interface card
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Correct Answer: A [RAM]
Notes:
Random-access memory or RAM is a form of computer memory which is used to store the working data and machine code. The RAM make sure the data is returned instantly when asked for.
4. 32 bit operations were introduced for the first time by Microsoft in ________?
[A] windows 9.5
[B] windows 3.0
[C] windows 3.11
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [windows 3.11]
Notes:
Windows 3.11 was released on November 8, 1993. It added many feature improvements over Windows 3.1. 32 bit operations were introduced for the first time by Microsoft.
5. Which among the following are not Objects in Access Database?
[A] Table
[B] Form
[C] Query
[D] Pivot table
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Correct Answer: D [Pivot table]
Notes:
Databases in Access are composed of four objects: tables, queries, forms, and reports. Microsoft Access Pivot Table Database allowed to select one row heading, one column heading, and one filter field. It has been removed in Access 2016.
6. The term 128-bit era refers to which of the following?
[A] Sixth generation Computers
[B] Laptops
[C] Super computers
[D] Video game Consoles
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Correct Answer: D [Video game Consoles ]
Notes:
The term 128 bit era refers to the sixth generation in the history of the video games and video game consoles. This started in 1998 by Japanese Sega Dreamcast (DC). Other companies that joined the bandwagon of 128 bit era include Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2), Nintendo GameCube (GC), and Microsoft Xbox. The seventh generation of video game consoles started on November 22, 2005 with the launch of the Xbox 360. The current Eighth generation of video game consoles started in 2012.
7. One kilobyte has _____?
[A] 1000 bytes
[B] 128 bytes
[C] 1024 bytes
[D] 1036 bytes
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Correct Answer: C [1024 bytes]
Notes:
The kilobyte is equal to 1024 bytes (210 B), a common usage. The usage of the metric prefix kilo for binary multiples rose convenient, because 1024 is approximately 1000.
8. What is HTTP 404?
[A] An error message indicating server not found
[B] An error message indicating moved permanently
[C] An error message indicating forbidden
[D] An error message indicating server found
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Correct Answer: A [An error message indicating server not found ]
Notes:
The HTTP 404, 404 Not Found, 404, Page Not Found, or Server Not Found error message is Hypertext Transfer Protocol standard response code. In computer network communications it indicates that the browser was able to communicate with a given server but server cant find it.
9. Which among the following is the time period during which a computer is malfunctioning or not operating correctly due to machine failures?
[A] Down time
[B] Up time
[C] Response time
[D] Run time
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Correct Answer: A [Down time]
Notes:
Downtime is the time period when a system is unavailable. Downtime or outage duration refers to a period of time that a system fails to perform its primary function.
10. Which among the following was the first operational packet switching network, and the predecessor of the Internet?
[A] TELNET
[B] ARPANET
[C] USENET
[D] ALOHAnet
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Correct Answer: B [ARPANET]
Notes:
The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network or ARPANET was the first wide-area packet-switching network with distributed control. It is the predecessor of Internet. It is one of the first networks to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite which became the technical foundation of the Internet.
