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 clearly defines the LGA?
[A] A LGA Socket is the connection point for the CPU.
[B] It stands for Land Grid Array.
[C] It provide connection to motherboard.
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
LGA is a chip package with a very high density of contacts. LGAs differ from traditional chips with protruding pins that are inserted into a socket. An LGA chip has flat pads on the bottom of its package that touch contacts on the motherboard socket.
22. What is the lowest bus speed on a Pentium IV processor?
[A] 200 MHz
[B] 133MHz
[C] 400MHz
[D] 150MHz
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Correct Answer: C [400MHz]
Notes:
The recent Pentium entries are Pentium III and Pentium 4.Pentium 4 are smaller than Pentium Iain Pentium III, the bus speed is generally 133 MHz while the bus speed in Pentium 4 is at least 400MHz.
23. Which of the following correctly defines a software?
[A] It is a collection of data or computer instructions.
[B] A software program has been first written by Ada Lovelace in the 19th century.
[C] Both a and b
[D] It is the softest part of the computer system.
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Correct Answer: C [Both a and b]
Notes:
Computer software is all the information processed by computer systems, programs and data. Computer software includes computer programs, libraries and related non-executable data.
24. Which of the following are different SDLC Models?
[A] Waterfall Model
[B] Iterative Model
[C] Big Bang Model
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
There are several SDLC models available such as Waterfall Model, Iterative Model, Spiral model, V-model and Big-bang Model etc.
25. An assembler is a program that converts assembly language into machine code. Which of the following is not a type of assembler ?
[A] One pass
[B] Two pass
[C] Load and Go
[D] Three pass
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Correct Answer: D [Three pass]
Notes:
An assembler is a program that translates assembly language into machine language. There are many types of assemblers .Some of them are one pass assembler, two pass assemble, laod and go assembler etc.
26. 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.
27. What is the name given to the program capable of running on any computer regardless of the operating system?
[A] Applet
[B] Back-end
[C] Open source software
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Applet]
Notes:
An applet is a program capable of running on any computer regardless of the operating system. Many applets can be downloaded from various sites on the Internet.
28. Which of the following is the term used to describe software that is pre-packaged by the developer of the product?
[A] On-the-shelf
[B] Pre installed
[C] Off-the-shelf
[D] Both b and c
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Correct Answer: C [Off-the-shelf]
Notes:
Off-the-shelf is a term used to describe software or hardware that is pre-packaged by the developer of the product. For example, Microsoft Office is a Commercial off-the-shelf product that is a packaged software solution for businesses.
29. Which of the following languages is widely known for the use of turtle graphics?
[A] FORTRAN
[B] LOGO
[C] BASIC
[D] Java
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Correct Answer: B [LOGO]
Notes:
Logo is an educational programming language. The name was coined by Feurzeig. Logo is widely known for its use of turtle graphics, in which commands for movement and drawing produced line or vector graphics.
30. 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.
