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.
31. What is the name given to the view of database that appears to an application program?
[A] Schema
[B] Metadata
[C] Front end
[D] Subschema
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Correct Answer: D [Subschema]
Notes:
The subschema is the logical description of that section of the database which is relevant and available to an application. A subschema is a subset of the schema and inherits the same property that a schema has.
32. Which of the following are being managed by a database management systems
[A] Data
[B] Database Engine
[C] Database Schema
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
The DBMS manages three important things: the data, the database engine and the database schema. The database schema defines the database’s logical structure.
33. What does ARPANET stand for?
[A] Automated Research Projects Agency Network
[B] American Research Projects Agency Network
[C] Advanced Research Projects Agency Network
[D] American Research Projects Automatic Network
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Correct Answer: C [Advanced Research Projects Agency Network]
Notes:
ARPANET stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency Network. It was the first network to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite.
34. Which of these is an ITU-T standard protocol suite for packet-switched wide area network (WAN) communication?
[A] X.25
[B] X.15
[C] X.5
[D] X.35
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Correct Answer: A [X.25]
Notes:
X.25 is an ITU-T standard protocol suite for packet-switched wide area network (WAN) communication. Unlike ARPANET, it was available for business use.
35. What do we call the process of limiting bandwidth consumption by users?
[A] Bandwidth Shaping
[B] Downstreaming
[C] Net Neutrality
[D] Walling
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Correct Answer: A [Bandwidth Shaping]
Notes:
Bandwidth Shaping refers to a tool used by ISPs to limit or direct bandwidth consumption by users. Bandwidth shaping is also called bandwidth allocation or referred to as a bandwidth management tool.
36. Which of these devices are used to send the data to a particular destination?
[A] Repeater
[B] Switch
[C] Modem
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Switch]
Notes:
A switch learns about MAC address connected to each port and will only send data on that port that is addressed to those MAC addresses.
37. What is the name given to the companies providing internet services?
[A] ISP
[B] NSP
[C] NETCOM
[D] FTP
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Correct Answer: A [ISP]
Notes:
ISP stands for Internet Service Providers. Internet Service Providers are companies that connect the common public to the Internet services.
38. Which of the following is a renowned web browser?
[A] Chrome
[B] Opera
[C] Safari
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Web browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera and Apple Safari are programs that are used to access the internet, view, retrieve and present resources on the World Wide Web. These browsers differ in features and design, but all perform the same basic function of rendering HTML, CSS and JavaScript into a human-friendly format. The choice of a web browser can be subjective and often depends on individual needs and preferences.
39. What is the codename given to Edge web browser?
[A] Spartan
[B] Opera
[C] Google
[D] Orange
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Correct Answer: A [Spartan]
Notes:
Microsoft Edge is codenamed as Spartan. It is a web browser developed by Microsoft. It was first released for Windows 10 in 2015 and then for Android and iOS in 2017.
40. Which of the following is a famous social bookmarking website?
[A] Flickr
[B] Yelp
[C] Stumbleupon
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Stumbleupon]
Notes:
Social bookmarking website is a site where users share other content from the Internet and rate and comment on the content. Stumbleupon and Digg are some examples.
