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 networks is used for communication between bulletin board systems?
[A] FidoNet
[B] GOSIP
[C] Archie
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [FidoNet]
Notes:
FidoNet is a worldwide computer network that is used for communication between bulletin board systems (BBSes). It is used a store-and-forward system to exchange private (email) and public (forum) messages.
32. In which year the Domain Name System was invented?
[A] 1985
[B] 1984
[C] 1983
[D] 1982
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Correct Answer: C [1983]
Notes:
Domain Name System was invented in 1983. Paul Mockapetris invented the Domain Name System (DNS) thus expanding the internet.
33. Who invented the World Wide Web?
[A] Robert Tappan
[B] Charles Babbage
[C] Tim Berners-Lee
[D] Niko Hodiko
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Correct Answer: C [Tim Berners-Lee]
Notes:
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989. HTML documents were transmitted over the Internet by a web server to web browsers using Uniform Resource Locators.
34. Which of these devices are used to send the data to a particular destination?
[A] Repeater
[B] Switch
[C] Modem
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Switch]
Notes:
A switch learns about MAC address connected to each port and will only send data on that port that is addressed to those MAC addresses.
35. Which of these softwares is necessary to view web pages on the internet?
[A] Web mail
[B] Web Browser
[C] MS Office
[D] Flash Player
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Correct Answer: B [Web Browser]
Notes:
It is important to have a web browser installed on the computer to access the internet. This is a software program that allows viewing of web pages and navigating the Internet.
36. Which of these network protocol is used to synchronize the time of a server to another server?
[A] IGMP
[B] ARP
[C] NTP
[D] SSH
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Correct Answer: C [NTP]
Notes:
The Network Time Protocol is used to synchronize the time of a computer client or server to another server or reference time source, such as a radio or satellite receiver or modem.
37. Which of the following is a renowned web browser?
[A] Chrome
[B] Opera
[C] Safari
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Web browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera and Apple Safari are programs that are used to access the internet, view, retrieve and present resources on the World Wide Web. These browsers differ in features and design, but all perform the same basic function of rendering HTML, CSS and JavaScript into a human-friendly format. The choice of a web browser can be subjective and often depends on individual needs and preferences.
38. Which of these was the first browser for the classic Mac operating system?
[A] Samba
[B] Pumba
[C] Timothy
[D] Tyson
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Correct Answer: A [Samba]
Notes:
MacWWW, also known as Samba, was the web browser launched in1992 which was meant to run on Macintosh computers. It was the first web browser for any non-Unix operating system.
39. 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.
40. What do we call the pictogram that represents a specific program on desktop?
[A] Folder
[B] Icon
[C] Menu
[D] Software
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Correct Answer: B [Icon]
Notes:
In Windows, an icon is a pictogram or a small picture displayed on a computer screen in order to help the user navigate a computer system.
