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.
31. Which of these network topologies have all the network nodes connected directly to each other?
[A] Bus
[B] Mesh
[C] Star
[D] Tree
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Correct Answer: B [Mesh]
Notes:
Mesh topology is a point-to-point connection to other nodes or devices. All the network nodes are directly connected to each other.
32. Which of the following cables work on the properties of light?
[A] Coaxial cables
[B] Twisted pair
[C] Fiber optics
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [Fiber optics]
Notes:
Fiber Optic works on the properties of light. When light ray hits at critical angle it tends to refracts at 90 degree. This property is the basis of fiber optics.
33. What role does fibers play in Optical Fiber cables?
[A] Prevent loss of signals
[B] Provide immunity against electromagnetic interference
[C] Both a and b
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [Both a and b]
Notes:
Fibers are used instead of metal wires because signals travel along them with less loss. Also, fibers are immune to electromagnetic interference, a problem from which metal wires suffer excessively. In addition, Fibers are also used for illumination and imaging.
34. Which of the following is a standard for 1G network?
[A] UMTS
[B] GSM
[C] AMPS
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [AMPS]
Notes:
AMPS or the Advanced Mobile Phone System is a standard for 1G mobile network which was in use in North America and Australia.
35. What do we call the process of limiting bandwidth consumption by users?
[A] Bandwidth Shaping
[B] Downstreaming
[C] Net Neutrality
[D] Walling
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Correct Answer: A [Bandwidth Shaping]
Notes:
Bandwidth Shaping refers to a tool used by ISPs to limit or direct bandwidth consumption by users. Bandwidth shaping is also called bandwidth allocation or referred to as a bandwidth management tool.
36. Which of these protocols is used by TFTP for data transport?
[A] TCP
[B] UDP
[C] Both a and b
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [UDP]
Notes:
TFTP or Trivial File Transfer Protocol makes use of UDP for data transport. Each TFTP message is carried in separate UDP datagram.
37. Which of the following is an audio streaming platform app?
[A] Spotify
[B] Snapchat
[C] Allo
[D] Viber
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Correct Answer: A [Spotify]
Notes:
Spotify is an audio streaming platform app. It was launched on 7th October 2008. It provides music and podcasts from record labels and media companies.
38. What does Google Play store offers?
[A] Games
[B] Books
[C] Movies
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Google Play store includes Google Play Books, Google Play Games, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music. It was launched in 2012.
39. What is Microsoft Windows XP?
[A] It is an operating system
[B] It is a Word Processor
[C] It is a Database program
[D] It is an application software
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Correct Answer: A [It is an operating system]
Notes:
Microsoft Windows XP is an operating system. It is a version of Windows operating system introduced by Microsoft in 1985.
40. Which was the first version of Windows made available for purchase from the Windows Marketplace?
[A] Windows XP
[B] Windows Vista
[C] Windows 10
[D] Windows 7
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Correct Answer: B [Windows Vista]
Notes:
Windows Vista was made available for purchase and download from the Windows Marketplace. it was the first Windows to be made available through a digital distribution platform.
