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.
21. What is the full form of BASIC?
[A] Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
[B] Basic All Purpose Synthesis Instruction Code
[C] Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
[D] Beginners All Possible Symbolic Instruction Code
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Correct Answer: A [Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code]
Notes:
BASIC stands for Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. It is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use.
22. What is the full form of IMDBMS?
[A] In-Memory database management system
[B] In-Module database management system
[C] Indian Memory database management system
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [In-Memory database management system]
Notes:
IMDBMS stands for In-memory database management system. It provides faster response times and better performance. It is a database management system that predominantly relies on main memory for data storage, management and manipulation.
23. Which among the following correctly defines a Wide Area Network?
[A] A Wide Area Network is quite bigger network than the LAN.
[B] The internet is one of the biggest WAN in the world.
[C] In a WAN network, messages are transmitted fast.
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
A Wide Area Network is not limited to a single location, but it spans over a large geographical area through a telephone line, fiber optic cable or satellite links.
24. In the OSI model, Bridging is performed in which of the following layers?
[A] Layer 7
[B] Data Link Layer
[C] Session Layer
[D] Transport Layer
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Correct Answer: B [Data Link Layer]
Notes:
In the OSI model, bridging is performed in the data link layer. A network bridge is a computer networking device that creates a single aggregate network from multiple communication networks or network segments.
25. Which of the following are the basic functions of a gateway?
[A] Protocol Translation
[B] DHCP Service
[C] Network Address Translation
[D] All of the Above4
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above4]
Notes:
A gateway performs many function. Some of them are Protocol translation, network address translation and DHCP service. It is used to route the traffic from one network to another and to connect LAN to WAN or VPN.
26. Which of the following represents Latency?
[A] propagation time +transmission time +queuing time + processing delay
[B] propagation time – transmission time +queuing time + processing delay
[C] propagation time +transmission time +queuing time – processing delay
[D] (propagation time +transmission time) – (queuing time + processing delay)
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Correct Answer: A [propagation time +transmission time +queuing time + processing delay]
Notes:
It can be said that the Latency is made of four components: propagation time, transmission time, queuing time and processing delay. Latency =propagation time +transmission time +queuing time + processing delay
27. What is the bandwidth limit for CAT5e cable?
[A] upto 1 Mbps
[B] upto 2 Mbps
[C] upto 10 Mbps
[D] upto 1 Gbps
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Correct Answer: D [upto 1 Gbps]
Notes:
CAT5e can support upto 1 Gbps speeds. It was made as an improvement over CAT5 cables which can support data transmission upto 100Mbps.
28. Which of the following techniques is used by UMTS?
[A] FDMA
[B] CDMA
[C] TDMA
[D] SDMA
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Correct Answer: B [CDMA]
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UMTS uses wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA) radio access technology which offers greater spectral efficiency and bandwidth to mobile network operators.
29. What does ISDN stand for?
[A] Integrated Services Data Network
[B] Information Sources Digital Network
[C] Integrated Services Digital Network
[D] Information Standard Data Network
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Correct Answer: C [Integrated Services Digital Network]
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ISDN stands for Integrated Services Digital Network. It establishes the connection using the phone lines which carry digital signals instead of analog signals.
30. Which of these protocols is used by network components to find other devices in the same broadcast domain?
[A] LPR
[B] LADP
[C] NTP
[D] ARP
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Correct Answer: D [ARP]
Notes:
The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is an Internet layer protocol that helps the network components find other devices in the same broadcast domain.
