Computer Awareness MCQs and Quiz for Banking, IBPS, RRB, RBI, SBI Exams
Computer Awareness Questions and Quiz for Banking, IBPS, RRB, RBI, SBI, NABARD examinations of 2020-2021. 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 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.
12. What do we call an input/output device on a computer, reserved for communication between the computer operator or maintenance engineer and the computer?
[A] EDP Device
[B] Console
[C] Jokey
[D] Link Device
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Correct Answer: B [Console]
Notes:
A console is an input/output device on a computer, reserved for communication between the computer operator or maintenance engineer and the computer. It is not a platform like PC.
13. For his major role in the development of computer chip ‘Pentium’, which Indian IT expert is called the ‘Father of Pentium’ ?
[A] Ajay Bhatt
[B] Anand Chandrasekher
[C] Vinod Dham
[D] Biswamohan Pani
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Correct Answer: C [Vinod Dham]
Notes:
Vinod Dham is an engineer, entrepreneur and venture capitalist; known as ‘Father of the Pentium Chip’ for his contribution to the development of Intel’s Pentium microprocessor.
14. “Don’t be evil” was the informal corporate motto of which of the following internet giants?
[A] google
[B] Yahoo
[C] Microsoft
[D] Baidu
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Correct Answer: A [google]
Notes:
“Don’t be evil” was used in Google’s corporate code of conduct and was considered to be an informal motto. However, it has been removed now off the code of conduct.
15. Which of the following blogging platform was first launched by Pyra Labs?
[A] WordPress
[B] Blogger
[C] Typepad
[D] Twitter
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Correct Answer: B [Blogger]
Notes:
Blogger is the platform founded by Pyra Labs in 1999. Google acquired it in 2003. WordPress is a free and open-source content management system by wordpress foundation. Twitter is an American microblogging and social networking service founded in 2006.
16. Which of the following comprise the input devices?
[A] Keyboard
[B] Mouse
[C] Both 1 ans 2
[D] Only 1
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 ans 2]
Notes:
Devices like keyboard and mouse are used to input data and instructions to the computer and are called the input unit.
17. Which of the following are indisputable characteristics of a computer?
[A] Speed
[B] Accuracy
[C] Versatility
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Speed, accuracy and versatility comprise indisputable characteristics of a computer. In addition, it also has reliability and storage capacity. These are some of the factors which make it such an important parts of our lives.
18. A communication system which transfers data between the components inside a computer or even between computers is known as
[A] Bus
[B] Wire
[C] Knot
[D] Line
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Correct Answer: A [Bus]
Notes:
In computer architecture, a bus is a communication system which transfers data between the components inside a computer or even between computers.
19. An analog computer uses an analog signal which is usually represented as what?
[A] Sine Wave
[B] Sine Curve
[C] Bell curve
[D] Cos Wave
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Correct Answer: A [Sine Wave]
Notes:
An Analog computer uses an analog signal which can also be represented as a sine wave or a continuous wave which contains many time-varying quantities.
20. How is data transmitted in analog computers?
[A] Continuous Signals
[B] Discrete Signals
[C] Intermittent Signals
[D] Interrupted Signals
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Correct Answer: A [Continuous Signals]
Notes:
In Analog computers, data is transmitted for operation in the form of continuous signals.
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