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 specialized application that is build for a specific business?
[A] Vertical Application
[B] Horizontal Application
[C] Both a and b
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Vertical Application]
Notes:
A vertical application is a specialized system that is built for a specific business. These applications require domain expertise and generally are not used by multiple groups or business units.
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 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.
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. Which among the following are the database languages?
[A] Data Definition Language
[B] Data Manipulation Language
[C] Data Control Language
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
There are many types of Database Languages. A few among them are – Data Definition Language. DDL stands for Data Definition Language, Data Manipulation Language, Data Control Language etc.
26. System Area Network is used to provide high-speed connection in which of the following environments?
[A] Server-to-server application
[B] Storage Area Network
[C] Processor-to-Processor application
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
System Area Network is used to explain a relatively local network that is designed to provide high-speed connection in server-to-server applications, storage area network and processor-to-processor applications. The computers connected on a SAN operate as a single system at very high speeds.
27. Which of the following networking devices forwards data packets between computer networks?
[A] Router
[B] Gateway
[C] Switch
[D] Hub
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Correct Answer: A [Router]
Notes:
A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet.
28. Which of the following switching methods was used by ARPANET?
[A] Message-switching
[B] Packet-switching
[C] Circuit-switching
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Packet-switching]
Notes:
The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network or as it is called as ARPANET was an early packet-switching network and the first network to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite.
29. Which of the following is not true about Internet access through satellites?
[A] Can be used anywhere around the world
[B] Can get affected by rain and snow
[C] Slower than dial up connection
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Slower than dial up connection]
Notes:
It is faster than dial-up but slower than DSL. It can be used anywhere around the world and gets affected by rain and snow.
30. Which of the following is an employment-oriented social media network?
[A] Viber
[B] Pinterest
[C] Linkedin
[D] Line
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Correct Answer: C [Linkedin]
Notes:
Linkedin is a business and employment-oriented service which is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs.
