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 Microsoft-based technology was built to link desktop applications to the World Wide Web?
[A] Active Channel
[B] Active Desktop
[C] ActiveX
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [ActiveX ]
Notes:
ActiveX is a software framework created by Microsoft that adapts its earlier Component Object Model (COM) and Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technologies for content downloaded from a network, particularly from the World Wide Web. It is used till IE11 but not Microsoft Edge.
2. In a computer file systems which among the following is top or first in hierarchy?
[A] root directory
[B] parent directory
[C] home directory
[D] working directory
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Correct Answer: A [root directory ]
Notes:
In computer systems (particularly UNIX and UNIX like OS), root directory is the first and top-most directory in the hierarchy.
3. Which among the following is an example of “Card not present transaction” in context with the Credit / Debit Cards?
[A] A person paying a restaurant bill by giving details of his credit card
[B] A person making an online purchase using his / her credit card
[C] A person making a purchase using mobile banking
[D] Both 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [Both 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
A card not present transaction is a payment card transaction made where the cardholder is not physically present the card for a merchant’s visual examination at the time that an order is given and payment effected. A person using credit card online or using mobile banking can use this kind.
4. As a person working in internet banking environment, why you should be aware of the “Dictionary attack”?
[A] It is used to inject worms or viruses in the system
[B] It is used to determine a password
[C] It is used to access customer’s account by determining other details
[D] It is used for stealing info from the Credit Card
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Correct Answer: B [It is used to determine a password ]
Notes:
A dictionary attack is a method of breaking into a password-protected computer or server. It is done by systematically entering every word in a dictionary as a password. A dictionary attack is used as an attempt to decrypt a message or document.
5. 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.
6. Dynamic Adhoc Wireless Networks (DAWN) usually come under ___?
[A] 2G
[B] 3G
[C] 4G
[D] 5G
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Correct Answer: D [5G]
Notes:
The DAWN Dynamic Ad-hoc Wireless Networks project is developing a general theory of complex and dynamic wireless communication networks. It comes under 5G.
7. Which among the following is the essential character of the ADSL Internet Connections?
[A] High Download Rate , Low upload Rate
[B] High Upload rate, Low download Rate
[C] Use of voice spectrum of the telephone lines
[D] Use of cable television infrastructure.
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Correct Answer: A [High Download Rate , Low upload Rate]
Notes:
ADSL – asymmetric digital subscriber line is a type of broadband communications technology used for connecting to the Internet. ADSL allows more data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines. It is characterized by High download rate and low upload rate.
8. Which among the following is NOT a web browser?
[A] SpaceTime
[B] NeoPlanet
[C] Sputnik
[D] MeeGo
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Correct Answer: D [MeeGo]
Notes:
MeeGo is not a web browser. It is a discontinued Linux distribution hosted by the Linux Foundation, using source code from the operating systems Moblin and Maemo.
9. What kind of operations can a computer carry out?
[A] Arithmetic and Logical
[B] Verbal and Logical
[C] Logical and Cognitive
[D] Verbal and Arithmetic
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Correct Answer: A [Arithmetic and Logical]
Notes:
A computer is a device which can carry out sequences of arithmetic and logical operations automatically with the help of computer programming.
10. When were the first digital electronic calculating machines developed?
[A] During Industrial Revolution
[B] During World War I
[C] During World War II
[D] During Cold War
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Correct Answer: C [During World War II]
Notes:
During the Industrial Revolution, some mechanical devices were built to automate long and difficult tasks. The first digital electronic calculating machines were developed during World War II.
