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 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.
22. Which of the following is the name given to the computers on a network?
[A] Point
[B] Server
[C] Nodes
[D] Connection
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Correct Answer: C [Nodes]
Notes:
A computer network is a set of connected computers. Computers on a network are called nodes. The connection between computers can be done via cabling, most commonly the Ethernet cable, or wirelessly through radio waves.
23. Which among the following correctly defines a Wide Area Network?
[A] A Wide Area Network is quite bigger network than the LAN.
[B] The internet is one of the biggest WAN in the world.
[C] In a WAN network, messages are transmitted fast.
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
A Wide Area Network is not limited to a single location, but it spans over a large geographical area through a telephone line, fiber optic cable or satellite links.
24. What are the other names for a Network Interface Card?
[A] LAN adaptor
[B] Network adaptor
[C] Network Card
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A Network Interface Card is circuit board or a card that allows computers to communicate over a network via cables or wirelessly. Every network adaptor is assigned a unique 48-bit Media Access Control address, which is stored in ROM to identify themselves in a network.
25. Which of these network topologies has every computer and network device connected to single cable?
[A] Mesh
[B] Ring
[C] Star
[D] Bus
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Correct Answer: D [Bus]
Notes:
Bus topology is a network type in which every computer and network device is connected to single cable. It is ideal for small networks.
26. What is the full form of Wi-Fi?
[A] Wireless Fidelity
[B] Wireless Find
[C] Wireless Function
[D] Wireless Fiber
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Correct Answer: A [Wireless Fidelity]
Notes:
WI-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity. It is a local area wireless technology. It allows an electronic device to transfer data or connect to the internet using radio waves.
27. Which of these protocols is considered as the effective predecessor of the World Wide Web?
[A] LDAP
[B] Gopher
[C] SMTP
[D] SSH
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Correct Answer: B [Gopher]
Notes:
The Gopher protocol is an application layer protocol which is designed for distributing, searching, and retrieving documents over the Internet. The Gopher ecosystem is considered as the effective predecessor of the World Wide Web.
28. What does ISDN stand for?
[A] Integrated Services Data Network
[B] Information Sources Digital Network
[C] Integrated Services Digital Network
[D] Information Standard Data Network
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Correct Answer: C [Integrated Services Digital Network]
Notes:
ISDN stands for Integrated Services Digital Network. It establishes the connection using the phone lines which carry digital signals instead of analog signals.
29. Which of these terms refer to the technology that is used to effectively double the data transfer speed?
[A] Channel bonding
[B] Bandwidth allocation
[C] Walling
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [Channel bonding]
Notes:
Channel bonding refers to the technology that combines two telephone lines into a single channel, effectively doubling the data transfer speeds. For example, bonding two modems of 56Kbps together would give you a 112 Kbps Internet connection.
30. Which of the following is correct about Digital Subscriber Line?
[A] It is always on
[B] It is faster than Dial-up
[C] Internet and phone can be used in the same time
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A Digital Subscriber Line is always on and is faster than Dial-up. In DSL, Internet and phone can be used in the same time.
