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.
11. Which of the following tasks can be performed by a digital computer?
[A] Analyze vast amount of business data
[B] Simulating Global weather patterns
[C] Regulating operations of machines
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All the tasks mentioned above can be performed by a digital computer like analyzing vast amount of business data, simulation of global weather patterns, regulation of operations of machines etc.
12. What can possibly be contained by an Integrated Circuit chip?
[A] CPU
[B] Memory
[C] Peripheral Devices
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Most modern microprocessors are usually contained in a single integrated circuit chip that contains a CPU, memory, peripheral interfaces and even other components of the computer. These are usually called the systems on a chip.
13. Document reader and a light pen are classical examples of Which of the following?
[A] Reading devices
[B] Light devices
[C] Input devices
[D] Digital devices
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Correct Answer: C [Input devices]
Notes:
A light pen is a computer input device in the form of a light-sensitive pen. It allows the user to point to displayed objects or draw on the screen.
14. Which of the following is responsible for the fixed disk error?
[A] Slow RAM
[B] Slow Processor
[C] Incorrect CMOS settings
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Incorrect CMOS settings]
Notes:
CMOS is the term usually used to describe the small amount of memory on a computer motherboard that stores the BIOS settings.
15. There is a software that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer virus. What is name of this software?
[A] Diagnostic Utility
[B] Antivirus
[C] Screen Saver
[D] Windows Facility
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Correct Answer: B [Antivirus]
Notes:
Antivirus software, or anti-virus software is a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware. If properly installed on a computer system, it can prevent access to computer systems by unwanted computer malwares .
16. What is the name given to a person who designs the programs in a software package?
[A] User
[B] Software Instructor
[C] Software Designer
[D] System Programmer
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Correct Answer: D [System Programmer]
Notes:
The programs included in a system software package are called system programs. The programmers who design them and prepare them are called system programmers.
17. Who is the father of Open Source Software?
[A] Richard Stallman
[B] Noumen
[C] Ven Alley
[D] Bill Gates
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Correct Answer: A [Richard Stallman]
Notes:
In 1983, Richard Stallman launched the GNU Project to write a complete operating system free from constraints on use of its source code.
18. Which of the following are the features of a Spreadsheet?
[A] Layers and Lines
[B] Rows and Columns
[C] Layers and Planes
[D] Height and Width
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Correct Answer: B [Rows and Columns]
Notes:
A spreadsheet is an interactive computer application for organization, analysis and storage of data in tabular form. The program operates on data entered in cells of a table.
19. What is full form of PEGI?
[A] Pan-English Game Information
[B] Pan-European Game Information
[C] Pan-English Ground InfoTech
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Pan-European Game Information]
Notes:
PEGI stands for Pan-European game information. It is rating system based on existing systems in Europe that is used on computer and video games and other computer software.
20. Which of the following languages is widely known for the use of turtle graphics?
[A] FORTRAN
[B] LOGO
[C] BASIC
[D] Java
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Correct Answer: B [LOGO]
Notes:
Logo is an educational programming language. The name was coined by Feurzeig. Logo is widely known for its use of turtle graphics, in which commands for movement and drawing produced line or vector graphics.
