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 Key is not found in normal computers / laptops?
[A] Turn key
[B] Alt key
[C] del key
[D] shift key
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Correct Answer: A [Turn key ]
Notes:
Turn key is involving the provision of a complete product or service that is ready for immediate use. It is not found is normal computers.
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. For his major role in the development of computer chip ‘Pentium’, which Indian IT expert is called the ‘Father of Pentium’ ?
[A] Ajay Bhatt
[B] Anand Chandrasekher
[C] Vinod Dham
[D] Biswamohan Pani
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Correct Answer: C [Vinod Dham]
Notes:
Vinod Dham is an engineer, entrepreneur and venture capitalist; known as ‘Father of the Pentium Chip’ for his contribution to the development of Intel’s Pentium microprocessor.
4. How many banks are promoting the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: C [10]
Notes:
The National Payments Corporation of India is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India. It is promoted by 10 banks.
5. Which of the following is the processing unit of the computer?
[A] CPU
[B] Memory
[C] Graphic Card
[D] Mother Board
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Correct Answer: A [CPU]
Notes:
A modern computer consists of at least one processing element called the Central Processing Unit or CPU.
6. Which of the following stands for the input function of the computer?
[A] Receiving or accepting information from outside sources
[B] Processing information in structured format
[C] Transforming raw data into information
[D] Store results for future use
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Correct Answer: A [Receiving or accepting information from outside sources]
Notes:
Input, storage, processing and output are four basic functions of the computer. Input basically stands for entering data or receiving or accepting information from outside sources.
7. Which of the following is / are operating systems?
[A] Windows
[B] UNIX
[C] Linux
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All of the mentioned options are called as Operating Systems.
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. In which of the following applications are analog computers used?
[A] Measurement of Electric Current
[B] Measurement of Frequency
[C] Measurement of Resistance of a Capacitor
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
An Analog computer is used in a variety of industrial and scientific applications like measurement of electric current, measurement of frequency and also resistance of a capacitor.
10. What are four basic functional elements of a digital computer?
[A] Input-Output Equipment
[B] Main Memory
[C] Control Unit and ALU
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A digital computer system has four basic functional elements like the input-output equipment, main memory, control unit and the arithmetic logic unit.
