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 name given to the malicious software that is considered to fall between normal software and a virus?
[A] Spyware
[B] Greyware
[C] Malware
[D] Spam
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Correct Answer: B [Greyware]
Notes:
Greyware is a term for which all other malicious software such as adware, spyware, trackware, and other malicious code and malicious shareware fall under.
22. Which of the following is the term used for Nirvana Graphical Editor?
[A] NEdit
[B] AutoZip
[C] WinZip
[D] NrvEdt
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Correct Answer: A [NEdit]
Notes:
Nedit is also known as the Nirvana editor. It is a graphical text editor for the X Window System. It is primarily used for editing source code.
23. Which of the following languages was first conceived by Alain Colmerauer?
[A] Prolog
[B] FORTRAN
[C] Java
[D] COBOL
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Correct Answer: A [Prolog]
Notes:
The most characteristic features of the programming language Prolog are its built-in support for unification and backtracking. It was developed by Alain Colmerauer.
24. 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.
25. Which of the following is the final step when it has determined that a transaction has been completed successfully?
[A] Rollback
[B] Commit
[C] Transit
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Commit]
Notes:
A commit is the final step in the successful completion of a previously started database change as part of handling a transaction in a computing system.
26. Which of the following are the primary ways to enable LAN connections?
[A] Ethernet
[B] Wi-Fi
[C] Both a and b
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Both a and b]
Notes:
Ethernet and Wi-Fi are the two primary ways to enable LAN connections. Ethernet is a specification that enables computers to communicate with each other. Wi-Fi uses radio waves to connect computers to the LAN.
27. What is the full form of CSMA?
[A] Carrier Sense Multiple Access
[B] Collision Sense Model Arrangement
[C] Carrier Sense Model Access
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Carrier Sense Multiple Access]
Notes:
The most common access method of the bus topologies is CSMA or Carrier Sense Multiple Access. It is a media access control used to control the data flow so that data integrity is maintained so that the packets do not get lost.
28. Which of the following is used to connect computers and other end user devices to networking devices such as hubs & switches?
[A] Router
[B] Straight-Through Cable
[C] Patch Cable
[D] Both b and c
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Correct Answer: D [Both b and c]
Notes:
Straight-Through cable is also referred to as a “patch cable.” Straight-through cable is used to connect computers and other end user devices to networking devices such as hubs & switches.
29. Which of the following can be the source of data?
[A] Computer
[B] Telephone handset
[C] Video Camera
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Typically the source of data is a computer, but it can be any other electronic equipment such as telephone handset, video camera, etc, which can generate data for transmission to some destination.
30. Which of these has the highest transmission capacity?
[A] Twisted pair cables
[B] Coaxial cables
[C] Optical fibers
[D] All have the same
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Correct Answer: C [Optical fibers]
Notes:
Optical fibers have around 26,000 times more transmission capacity than twisted-pair cable and Coaxial cables have around 80 times more transmission capacity than twisted pair cables.
