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 unit of data storage that equals 2 to the 70th power is called?
[A] Zebibyte
[B] Yottabite
[C] Yobibite
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Zebibyte]
Notes:
A zebibyte is a unit of data storage. It is equal to 2 to the 70th power, or 1,180,591,620,717,411,303,424 bytes. While a zettabyte can be estimated as 10^21 or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes, a zebibyte is exactly 1,180,591,620,717,411,303,424 bytes.
2. Which company had developed the software development process framework called “Rational Unified Process” or RUP?
[A] Microsoft
[B] IBM
[C] Compaq
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [IBM]
Notes:
Rational Unified Process (RUP) is an iterative software development process framework created by the Rational Software Corporation, a division of IBM since 2003.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. BSNL, Reliance, Shaw cable, AOL, Tata Indicom all can be kept in which one of the following groups?
[A] ISDN
[B] IRC
[C] ISP
[D] Icons
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Correct Answer: C [ISP]
Notes:
all are internet service providers
6. Most of the internet banking sites provide which of the following feature to reduce the risk of keystroke logging for the password entry?
[A] Virtual keyboard
[B] Finger Touching
[C] Touch screen
[D] ShapeWriter
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Correct Answer: A [Virtual keyboard ]
Notes:
Keystroke logging, often referred to as keylogging is the action of recording (logging) the keys struck on a keyboard. It is typically a covert thing, so that person using the keyboard is unaware that their actions are being monitored. Data can then be retrieved by the person operating the logging program. Virtual Keyboard reduces the risk of keystroke logging for the password entry.
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 among the following is used for denoting the detectable movement of a computer mouse?
[A] Novint
[B] Mickey
[C] Snipa
[D] Daisy
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Correct Answer: B [Mickey]
Notes:
A mickey is a unit of measurement for the speed and movement direction of a computer mouse. So it is used for denoting the movement of a computer mouse.
9. “Macintosh” an Operating System is a product of ?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Apple
[C] Intel
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: B [Apple]
Notes:
The Macintosh was the brand name of the personal computers designed and sold by Apple Inc. since January, 1984. Since 1998, it was branded as Mac.
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.
