Computers and IT MCQs
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11. Who had discovered the Boolean algebra?
[A] George Boole
[B] Charles Babbage
[C] Augusta Ada Byron
[D] Herman Hollerith
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Correct Answer: A [George Boole]
Notes:
Englishman, George Boole had invented a new branch of mathematics called the Boolean algebra. Boolean algebra and the binary code help modern computers to make simple decisions by comparison of long strings of zeroes.
12. 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.
13. Which of the following is/are characteristics of a laptop?
[A] Clamshell Design
[B] All hardware and interfaces are built into a single unit
[C] Portable
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A laptop is similar to any desktop but is portable with all the hardware and other peripherals built into a single unit. They have a clamshell design.
14. Every computer runs an OS software program. What does OS stand for?
[A] Operating Software
[B] Operating System
[C] Operating Status
[D] Operating Supplier
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Correct Answer: B [Operating System]
Notes:
An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
15. Which of the following is the another name for Secondary Memory?
[A] Auxiliary Memory
[B] Virtual memory
[C] Main memory
[D] Internal Storage
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Correct Answer: A [Auxiliary Memory]
Notes:
Auxiliary memory, also known as Secondary memory or External memory, is a non-volatile memory. Secondary Memory isn’t directly accessible to the CPU like primary storage.
16. Which of the following acts specifically exempts computer-maintenance activities, so copies of copyright files may be made in the course of maintenance provided that they are destroyed afterwards?
[A] The infringement act
[B] The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
[C] Intellectual Property Rights Act
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [The Digital Millennium Copyright Act]
Notes:
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act leaves computer-maintenance activities. The copies of copyright files may be made in the course of maintenance provided and they are destroyed afterwards.
17. Which of the following terms is often used for the programs that are used to find out possible faults in the computer system?
[A] Operating system extensions
[B] Cookies
[C] Diagnostic software
[D] Boot Diskettes
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Correct Answer: C [Diagnostic software]
Notes:
A diagnostic program is a computer program sequence that determines the operational status within the software, hardware, or any combination there of in a system.
18. Which of the following Limit Range of Data Rates a EIDE Cable supports?
[A] From 4 MBps to 16.6 MBps
[B] From 2 MBps to 12 MBps
[C] From 2 MBps to 11 MBps
[D] From 5 MBps to 14 Mbps
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Correct Answer: A [From 4 MBps to 16.6 MBps]
Notes:
EIDE was developed by Western Digital and an interface used on IBM compatible computers. EIDE supports data rates from 4 and 16.6 MBps.
19. What is the full form of ISV?
[A] Independent Software Vendor
[B] Independent Software Venture
[C] Undependable Software Vess
[D] Illigible Software Vendor
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Correct Answer: A [Independent Software Vendor]
Notes:
An independent software vendor or ISV is an organization specializing in making and selling software. It was designed for mass or niche markets.
20. Which of the following Microsoft applications is used to create a budget?
[A] Microsoft Excel
[B] Microsoft Access
[C] Microsoft PowerPoint
[D] Microsoft Word
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Correct Answer: A [Microsoft Excel]
Notes:
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft. It features calculation, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
