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. There is a system software which performs the task of resolution of externally defined symbols. What is the name of such a system software?
[A] Loader
[B] Linker
[C] Compiler
[D] Assembler
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Correct Answer: B [Linker]
Notes:
A linker is a computer program that takes one or more object files generated by a compiler and combines them into one, executable program. The compiler automatically invokes the linker as the last step in compiling a program.
22. Which of the following is the Calendar application developed by Mozilla Foundation?
[A] Sunbird
[B] Seabird
[C] Thunder
[D] Seamonkey
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Correct Answer: A [Sunbird]
Notes:
Mozilla Sunbird is a discontinued free and open-source, cross-platform calendar application that was developed by the Mozilla Foundation. Development of Sunbird was ended to focus on development of Mozilla Lightning.
23. What does the term SQALE stands for?
[A] Software Questionable Assessment Lifecycle
[B] Software Quality Assessment based on Lifecycle Expectations
[C] Software Questions and Large Scale Enquiry
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Software Quality Assessment based on Lifecycle Expectations]
Notes:
SQALE stands for Software Quality Assessment based on Lifecycle Expectations. It is a method to support the evaluation of a software application source code. It is a generic method, independent of the language and source code analysis tools.
24. 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.
25. Which of the following are being managed by a database management systems
[A] Data
[B] Database Engine
[C] Database Schema
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
The DBMS manages three important things: the data, the database engine and the database schema. The database schema defines the database’s logical structure.
26. What is the name given to the computing infrastructure close to the sources of data?
[A] Edge Computing
[B] Embedded Computing
[C] Encrypted Computing
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Edge Computing]
Notes:
Edge computing refers to the computing infrastructure at the edge of the network, close to the sources of data. Edge computing reduces the communications bandwidth needed between sensors and the datacenter.
27. Which of the following is the term used to describe the process of forecasting in data?
[A] Data integrity
[B] Data Mining
[C] Data Encryption
[D] PERT Chart
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Correct Answer: B [Data Mining]
Notes:
Data mining is the process of discovering patterns in large data sets. It involves methods at the intersection of machine learning, statistics, and database systems.
28. Which of the following LAN technologies uses a token-bus scheme?
[A] Netware
[B] Interface
[C] ARCNET
[D] Ethernet
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Correct Answer: C [ARCNET]
Notes:
ARCNET is a LAN technology that uses a token-bus scheme for managing line sharing among the workstations and other devices connected on the LAN.ARCNET is one of four major LAN technologies, which also include Ethernet, token ring and FDDI.
29. Which of the following are the basic functions of a gateway?
[A] Protocol Translation
[B] DHCP Service
[C] Network Address Translation
[D] All of the Above4
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above4]
Notes:
A gateway performs many function. Some of them are Protocol translation, network address translation and DHCP service. It is used to route the traffic from one network to another and to connect LAN to WAN or VPN.
30. 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.
