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 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. Which of the following are the advantages of using a DBMS?
[A] Data security
[B] Data abstraction
[C] Data integrity
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
Data abstraction and independence A DBMS provides following advantages: Data security A locking mechanism for concurrent access An efficient handler to balance the needs of multiple applications using the same data The ability to swiftly recover from crashes and errors, including restart ability and recoverability Robust data integrity capabilities Logging and auditing of activity.
25. Who among the following is the father of MySQL?
[A] Charles Babbage
[B] Michael Wideneus
[C] Allen Jobs
[D] Madam Kama
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Correct Answer: B [Michael Wideneus]
Notes:
Michael Widenius is known as the Father of MySQL. He is the main author of the original version of the open-source MySQL database and a founding member of the MySQL AB company.
26. What is the name given to the undoing of partly completed database changes?
[A] Commit
[B] Edit
[C] Undo
[D] Rollback
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Correct Answer: D [Rollback]
Notes:
A rollback is the undoing of partly completed database changes when a database transaction is determined to have failed.
27. What is the full form of IEC?
[A] International Electrotechnical Commission
[B] International Electrical Council
[C] Internet Embedded Commission
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [International Electrotechnical Commission]
Notes:
IEC stands for International Electrotechnical Commission. Along with the ISO, the IEC controls the SQL standards and many others as well.
28. What is the full form of RAID?
[A] Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
[B] Replicated Array of Independent Data
[C] Redundant Array of Independent Disks
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Redundant Array of Independent Disks]
Notes:
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive components into one or more logical units for the purposes of data redundancy, performance improvement, or both.
29. Which one of the following is a discontinued computer network operating system developed by Novell, Inc.?
[A] Netware
[B] Novellware
[C] IPX network
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Netware]
Notes:
NetWare is a discontinued computer network operating system developed by Novell, Inc. It uses IPX network protocol.
30. Which of the following devices has high bandwidth?
[A] Switch
[B] Router
[C] Modem
[D] Bridge
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Correct Answer: A [Switch]
Notes:
A network switch is a computer networking device that connects devices on a computer network by using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device.
