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. What do we call the handoff in which there is a break in the connection on the cellular network?
[A] Hard handoff
[B] Soft handoff
[C] Rigid handoff
[D] Variable handoff
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Correct Answer: A [Hard handoff]
Notes:
Hard Handoff refers to an actual break in the connection while switching from one cell or base station to another. The switch takes place so quickly that it can hardly be noticed by the user.
32. Which of the following countries had a packet-switching network called as ‘CYCLADES’?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Russia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
The CYCLADES packet switching network was a French research network. It was the first network to make the hosts responsible for reliable delivery of data, rather than the network itself.
33. In which year WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook?
[A] 2012
[B] 2013
[C] 2014
[D] 2015
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Correct Answer: C [2014]
Notes:
WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook in February 2014 for approximately US$19.3 billion. Currently Whatsapp has a user base of over 1 billion.
34. Which of the following website provides email service?
[A] Gmail
[B] Yahoo
[C] Hotmail
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Webmail is a site that provides a e-mail service. Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail are some of the popular e-mail service providers.
35. What is the name of Virtual Assistant included in MS Windows 10?
[A] Riya
[B] Siri
[C] Cortana
[D] Nancy
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Correct Answer: C [Cortana]
Notes:
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Phone 8.1, Invoke smart speaker, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, Amazon Alexa etc.
36. 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.
37. What does Autofill feature of MX Excel do?
[A] Fill cells with a watermark
[B] Fill cells with a background colour
[C] Fill cells with data that follows a pattern
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Fill cells with data that follows a pattern]
Notes:
MS Excel’s AutoFill feature is used to fill cells with data that follows a pattern or that is based on data in other cells. Microsoft Excel’s AutoFill feature makes data entry efficient.
38. What is a Macro in MS Access?
[A] a datatype
[B] tool that allows to automate tasks
[C] a wizard that creates charts and infographs
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [tool that allows to automate tasks]
Notes:
A Macro is a tool that allows the users to automate tasks and add functionality to the forms, reports, and controls in MS Access.
39. Which of these is the extension of MS Access 2007 database file?
[A] .accdb
[B] .adp
[C] .mdw
[D] .accde
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Correct Answer: A [.accdb]
Notes:
An .accdb file is a database created with Microsoft Access 2007 or later. It typically contains data organized into tables and fields and may also include custom forms, SQL queries, and other data. ACCDB files replaced .MDB files.
40. Which of these is not an email service provider?
[A] Yahoo
[B] Rediff
[C] WhatsApp
[D] Hotmail
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Correct Answer: C [WhatsApp]
Notes:
Gmail, Yahoo, Rediff, Hotmail, Outlook are some of the email service providers. WhatsApp is an instant messaging mobile application.
