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 company introduced NetBIOS in 1983?
[A] Dell
[B] IBM
[C] Compaq
[D] SyteK Inc
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Correct Answer: D [SyteK Inc]
Notes:
SyteK Inc. developed the NetBIOS protocol in 1983. NetBIOS stands for Network Basic Input/Output System. The protocol was later adopted by IBM for networking in their PC Network. SyteK Inc. was later renamed Hughes LAN Systems Inc. Microsoft integrated NetBIOS into its operating systems for network communication.
2. Any piece of data can be returned in a constant time, regardless of its physical location and whether or not it is related to the previous piece of data using which of the following?
[A] RAM
[B] ROM
[C] CPU
[D] Network interface card
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Correct Answer: A [RAM]
Notes:
Random-access memory or RAM is a form of computer memory which is used to store the working data and machine code. The RAM make sure the data is returned instantly when asked for.
3. Which among the following key is used for checking grammar and spelling?
[A] F3
[B] F5
[C] F7
[D] F9
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Correct Answer: C [F7]
Notes:
F7 is the key to check grammar and spellings in a document. Ribbon at start also can be used to check spellings.
4. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in which year?
[A] 1977
[B] 1980
[C] 1985
[D] 1990
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Correct Answer: C [1985]
Notes:
Microsoft introduced an operating system named Windows on November 20, 1985. It is a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
5. 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.
6. Which of the following is a suitable term for any programmable content of a hardware device configurations and data for application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic devices, etc?
[A] Hardware
[B] Software
[C] Firmware
[D] Malware
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Correct Answer: C [Firmware]
Notes:
A firmware refers to a computer programme which is “embedded” in a hardware device and is an essential part of the hardware. It is sometimes also called embedded software. One example is a TV remote set which has a software embedded that can understand and control the TV. TV itself has its own firmware on its motherboard.
7. The terms “push and pull services” in context with the Banking are used in which among the following generally?
[A] Rural Banking
[B] Unit Banking
[C] Mobile Banking
[D] Online banking
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Correct Answer: C [Mobile Banking ]
Notes:
Mobile Banking, refers to sms sending on customer’s request and without requests.
8. While browsing internet, what do we call the area of storage that compensates for the different speeds of data flow or timings of events by temporarily holding a block of data that is waiting to be processed?
[A] Cache
[B] Buffer
[C] Flash
[D] Trash
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Correct Answer: B [Buffer]
Notes:
Buffering refers to downloading a certain amount of data before starting to play the music or movie. It manages the downloading data and temporarily holds the data as well.
9. In context with the dotted number format used in the IPv4 , which among the following is NOT possible?
[A] 128.0.0.1
[B] 255.152.0.0
[C] 259.1.1.268
[D] 202.102.4.4
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Correct Answer: C [259.1.1.268]
Notes:
Please note that the above arrangement is known as `dotted quad` and in any of the 4 figures, the value can not exceed 256. So correct option is C
10. 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.