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. 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.
12. What are four basic functional elements of a digital computer?
[A] Input-Output Equipment
[B] Main Memory
[C] Control Unit and ALU
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A digital computer system has four basic functional elements like the input-output equipment, main memory, control unit and the arithmetic logic unit.
13. What is the function of a digital component in a hybrid computer?
[A] Controller
[B] Storage
[C] Solver of Differential equations
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Controller]
Notes:
The digital component in a hybrid computer acts as a controller and provides logical and numerical operations.
14. Who among the following is most likely to operate a personal computer?
[A] End-user
[B] Technician
[C] Software Engineer
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [End-user]
Notes:
A personal computer is basically a multipurpose computer which is designed specifically for individual use. It is thus more likely to be used by an end-user.
15. The CPU and memory are located on which of the following?
[A] Expansion Board
[B] Mother Board
[C] Storage Device
[D] Output Device
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Correct Answer: B [Mother Board]
Notes:
A motherboard is the main circuit board found in general purpose microcomputers and expandable systems. It holds and allows communication between many of the components of the system such as CPU, and memory.
16. Which is the memory that works on time sharing principle in order to create an illusion of infinite memory space?
[A] Cache memory
[B] Register
[C] Virtual memory
[D] Primary memory
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Correct Answer: C [Virtual memory]
Notes:
Virtual memory is that uses hardware and software to allow a computer to compensate for physical memory shortages by temporarily transferring data from random access memory (RAM) to disk storage.
17. Which of the following are the essentials to maintain your computer?
[A] Back up data
[B] Organize installation disks
[C] Run antivirus and spyware scans
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
Followings steps should be taken to maintain computer system: Back up data, Clean dust from your computer, Clean up your cabling, Organize your installation disks, Run antivirus and spyware scans regularly, Clean up your software, Clean up your OS, Update everything.
18. The smallest unit in which data can be stored is known by which of the following names?
[A] Bit
[B] Byte
[C] Kilobyte
[D] Megabyte
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Correct Answer: A [Bit]
Notes:
The bit is a basic unit of information. The words bit and binary digit are used interchangeably. The binary digit can have only one of two values. It may be physically represented with a two-state device.
19. What is the full form of a FRU?
[A] Filled Replaceable Unit
[B] Field Replaceable Unit
[C] Full Replaceable Unit
[D] Frequent Replaceable Unit
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Correct Answer: B [Field Replaceable Unit]
Notes:
FRU stands for Field Replaceable Unit. It is a printed circuit board that can be quickly and easily removed from a computer and replaced by the user or a technician without having to send the entire product or system to a repair facility.
20. There is a term called ATX generally used in computer hardware configuration. Which of the following clearly indicates towards ATX?
[A] It is a motherboard configuration specification.
[B] It stands for Advanced Technology extended.
[C] Both a and b
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Both a and b]
Notes:
ATX is the most common motherboard design. An ATX power supply provides a number of peripheral power connectors and two connectors for the motherboard in the modern systems.
