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. Which of the following is the storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store data ?
[A] Non-volatile Disk
[B] Permanent disk
[C] Optical disk
[D] Hard disk
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Correct Answer: D [Hard disk]
Notes:
A hard disk drive is an electromechanical data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information. HDDs are the dominant secondary storage device for general-purpose computers.
22. How many pins are there on a Video Graphics Array connector?
[A] 12
[B] 13
[C] 15
[D] 16
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Correct Answer: C [15]
Notes:
A Video Graphics Array or VGA connector is a three-row 15-pin connector.VGA connectors and cables carry analog component of video signals, and VESA Display Data Channel (VESA DDC) data.
23. Which of the following is the software that resides on a single computer and does not interact with any other software installed in a different computer?
[A] Embedded Software
[B] Stand Alone Software
[C] Real time software
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Stand Alone Software]
Notes:
Standalone program is one that run as a separate computer process, not an add-on of an existing process. It is an application, which can be run without the need for installation procedure.
24. Which of the following are the three different categories that application software is divided into?
[A] General purpose application
[B] Specialized application
[C] Mobile application
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
Application software is computer software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user. There are many kind of app out of which main are general purpose, specialized, mobile app .
25. Which of the following is the form designer software application?
[A] Pendragon Forms
[B] Handbase Designer
[C] Vector Forms
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
Pendragon Forms is a robust forms designer and mobile data collection software. HanDBase takes the fields defined and creates a data entry screen automatically.
26. What is full form of the YAGNI principle used in software system designing?
[A] You are not gonna need it.
[B] You are going not into it.
[C] You are gonna need it.
[D] You aint get to know it.
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Correct Answer: A [You are not gonna need it.]
Notes:
You aren’t gonna need it or YAGNI is a principle of extreme programming that states a programmer should not add functionality until deemed necessary.
27. Which of the following is the another term used for Software hosting?
[A] Cloud computing
[B] On demand service
[C] Software as a service or Saas
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
Hosted, on-demand, cloud computing, software as a service all mean the same thing. Organizations host their software and data externally with a provider and can access it over the internet from anywhere at any time.
28. What is the term used for computer software that is undergoing testing and has not yet been officially released?
[A] Alpha Software
[B] Beta Software
[C] Gamma Software
[D] Ready-to-use Software
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Correct Answer: B [Beta Software]
Notes:
Beta software refers to computer software that is undergoing testing and has not yet been officially released. The beta phase follows the alpha phase.
29. 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.
30. Which of the following are the objects in Microsoft Access?
[A] Tables
[B] Queries
[C] Reports
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
Databases in MS Access are composed of four objects.These are tables, queries, forms, and reports.Together, these objects allow us to enter, store, analyze, and compile data according to the wish.
