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 program in execution?
[A] Process
[B] Instruction
[C] Procedure
[D] Function
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Correct Answer: A [Process]
Notes:
A process is the instance of a computer program that is being executed. It contains the program code and its activity. A process may be made up of multiple threads of execution that execute instructions concurrently.
22. Which of the following is the type of a software?
[A] Firmware and Hardware
[B] System Software and Firmware
[C] System Software and Application Software
[D] Application Software and Hardware
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Correct Answer: C [System Software and Application Software]
Notes:
Software can be grouped into a few broad categories: Application Software System Software Malicious Software
23. Which of the following names is given to the near-minimum amount of software that can provide the mechanisms needed to implement an operating system?
[A] Microkernel
[B] μ-kernel
[C] Both a and b
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Both a and b]
Notes:
A microkernel is often abbreviated as μ-kernel. It is the near-minimum amount of software that can provide the mechanisms needed to implement an operating system.
24. Garnet Operating System was developed to be used in which of the following devices?
[A] Laptops
[B] PDAs
[C] Smartphones
[D] Both b and c
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Correct Answer: D [Both b and c]
Notes:
Garnet OS is also known as Palm OS. It is a discontinued mobile operating system initially developed for personal digital assistants (PDAs) in 1996. Later versions of the OS have been extended to support smartphones.
25. Which of the following are the features of a Spreadsheet?
[A] Layers and Lines
[B] Rows and Columns
[C] Layers and Planes
[D] Height and Width
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Correct Answer: B [Rows and Columns]
Notes:
A spreadsheet is an interactive computer application for organization, analysis and storage of data in tabular form. The program operates on data entered in cells of a table.
26. Which of the following are the other terms used for Software Decay?
[A] Code Rot
[B] Bit Rot
[C] Software Erosion
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
Software Decay is also known as software rot, code rot, bit rot, software erosion, software decay or software entropy. It is a slow deterioration of software performance over time.
27. Which of the following is the scripting and programming language developed by John .H.Thompson for use in Adobe Director?
[A] Java
[B] Lingo
[C] VBA
[D] Ruby
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Correct Answer: B [Lingo]
Notes:
Lingo is a verbose object-oriented scripting language developed by John H. Thompson for use in Adobe Director. Lingo is used to develop desktop application software, interactive kiosks, CD-ROMs and Adobe Shockwave content.
28. Which among the following are the basic components of a relational database model?
[A] Table
[B] Record
[C] Field
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
In the relational database model, data is stored in relations, more commonly known as tables. Tables, records (sometimes known as tuples), and fields (sometimes known as attributes) are the basic components of a RDBMS.
29. What is the number of bit interval per second known as?
[A] Bit period
[B] Bit lag
[C] Bit capacity
[D] Bit rate
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Correct Answer: D [Bit rate]
Notes:
The bit rate is the number of bit interval per second. This mean that the bit rate is the number of bits send in one second, usually expressed in bits per second.
30. Which of the following noise may occur when signals at different frequencies share the same transmission medium?
[A] White noise
[B] Intermodulation noise
[C] Cross talk
[D] Impulse noise
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Correct Answer: B [Intermodulation noise]
Notes:
When signals at different frequencies share the same transmission medium, the result may be intermodulation noise. Signals at a frequency that is the sum or difference of original frequencies or multiples of those frequencies will be produced.
