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 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.
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. Which of the following is one among the time-sharing programming languages?
[A] JOSS
[B] COBOL
[C] HTML
[D] BASIC
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Correct Answer: A [JOSS]
Notes:
JOSS stands for JOHNNIAC Open Shop System. It was one of the very first interactive, time-sharing programming languages. JOSS was developed by J. Clifford Shaw.
24. Which of the following is true about ADA?
[A] It is a structured & Object Oriented based High level Programming language.
[B] It was designed by Jean Ichbaih of CII Honeywell Bull.
[C] Both a and b
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Both a and b]
Notes:
ADA is a structured & Object Oriented based High level Programming language.ADA language was designed for embedded and real time systems.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. Which of the following device distributes network traffic across a number of servers?
[A] IDS
[B] Load Balancer
[C] Switch
[D] Hub
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Correct Answer: B [Load Balancer]
Notes:
A load balancer is a device that acts as a reverse proxy and distributes network or application traffic across a number of servers. Load balancers are used to increase capacity and reliability of applications
28. 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.
29. Which of the following hubs can store, amplify, split and retransmit the received signals?
[A] Passive Hub
[B] Active Hub
[C] Intelligent Hub
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Active Hub]
Notes:
Active hub can store, amplify, split and retransmit the received signals. It requires additional electronic circuit for performing different functions.
30. What is the maximum amount of data that a channel can transmit called as?
[A] Jitter rate
[B] Throughput
[C] Bandwidth
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Bandwidth]
Notes:
The term bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of data that a channel can transmit. For example if the bandwidth of a Fast Ethernet network is a maximum of 100 Mbps then this network can send 100 Mbps or less depending on various factors.
