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. What is the use of Output devices?
[A] To input data
[B] To store data
[C] To scan data
[D] To view or print data
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Correct Answer: D [To view or print data]
Notes:
An output device is any device that receives data from a computer. It is any piece of computer hardware equipment which converts the electronically generated information into human-readable form.
12. Which of the following issues clearly points to the overheating of the system?
[A] Abrupt Shut Downs
[B] Blue Screen Crashes
[C] Freezes
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
Overheating of a system can be caused by various reasons. Internal issues in the circuit board or failure of cooling mechanism can cause it. Abrupt Shut Down of a system, Blue Screen Crashes, Freezes are some of the issues which shows that system is overheated.
13. Which of the following defines the term computer maintainence properly?
[A] It means changing your system frequently.
[B] It means changing parts of system regularly.
[C] It is the practice of keeping computers in a good state of repair.
[D] It means changing system fan regularly.
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Correct Answer: C [It is the practice of keeping computers in a good state of repair.]
Notes:
Computer maintenance is the practice of keeping computers in a good state of repair. A computer containing accumulated dust and debris may not run properly.
14. A floppy disk is a magnetic storage medium for computer systems. What is the size limit of data to be stored on a floppy disk?
[A] 250KB to 360 KB
[B] 360 KB to 1 GB
[C] 360 KB to 2 GB
[D] 360 KB to 2.88 MB
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Correct Answer: D [360 KB to 2.88 MB]
Notes:
A floppy disk is a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium.3 1⁄2-inch floppy disk can store data up to 360 KB.8-inch floppy disk cab store data up to 2.88 MB.
15. There exist a device that stores computer data on a loop of flexible celluloid-like material. What is the name given to this device?
[A] Tape Drive
[B] CD-ROM
[C] Magnetic Tape
[D] Floppy Disk
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Correct Answer: A [Tape Drive]
Notes:
A tape drive is a data storage device that reads and writes data on a magnetic tape. A tape drive provides sequential access storage. Tape drives can stream data very quickly off a tape.
16. It is a type of printer which can print multiple carbon copies at once. What is the name of this type of printer?
[A] Impact Printer
[B] Laser Printer
[C] Inkjet Printer
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Impact Printer]
Notes:
Impact printer refers to printers that work by banging a head or needle against an ink ribbon to make a mark on the paper. This includes dot-matrix printers, daisy-wheel printers, and line printers.
17. Which of the following is the first layer of software loaded into computer memory when it starts up?
[A] Device Driver
[B] Operating System
[C] Language Translator
[D] System Utilities
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Correct Answer: B [Operating System]
Notes:
An operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
18. What is the full form of SDLC?
[A] Software Developed Life Cycle
[B] Software Development Life Cycle
[C] Software Designing Life Cycle
[D] Software Developed Live Circuit
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Correct Answer: B [Software Development Life Cycle]
Notes:
Software Development Life Cycle is the systematic development of software by following every stage in the development process namely, Requirement Gathering, System Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Maintenance and Documentation etc.
19. Who is the father of Open Source Software?
[A] Richard Stallman
[B] Noumen
[C] Ven Alley
[D] Bill Gates
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Correct Answer: A [Richard Stallman]
Notes:
In 1983, Richard Stallman launched the GNU Project to write a complete operating system free from constraints on use of its source code.
20. Which of the following is the location information application software?
[A] MATLAB
[B] Google
[C] ArcGIS
[D] Win
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Correct Answer: C [ArcGIS]
Notes:
ArcGIS is a geographic information system. It is used for working with maps and geographic information. It is used for creating and using maps, compiling geographic data, analyzing mapped information etc.
