1. The term ‘Computer’ is derived from__________
A. Latin
B. German
C. French
D. Arabic
Correct Answer: A. Latin
2. Who is the inventor of “Difference Engine”?
A. Alan Turing
B. Charles Babbage
C. Simur Cray
D. Augusta Adaming
Correct Answer: B. Charles Babbage
3. Who is the father of computers?
A. Alan Turing
B. Charles Babbage
C. Simur Cray
D. Augusta Adaming
Correct Answer: B. Charles Babbage
4. Who is the father of Computer science?
A. Alan Turing
B. Charles Babbage
C. Simur Cray
D. Augusta Adaming
Correct Answer: A. Alan Turing
5. Who is the father of the personal computer?
A. Ed Roberts
B. Alan Turing
C. Charles Babbage
D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. Ed Roberts
6. A CPU contains
A. A card reader and a printing device
B. An analytical engine and a control unit
C. A control unit and an arithmetic logic unit
D. An arithmetic logic unit and a card reader
Correct Answer: C. A control unit and an arithmetic logic unit
7. Which of the following controls the process of interaction between the user and the operating system?
A. User interface
B. Language translator
C. Platform
D. Screen saver
Correct Answer: A. User interface
8. The first computers were programmed using
A. Assembly language
B. Machine language
C. Source code
D. Object code
Correct Answer: B. Machine language
9. Which combination of hardware and software facilitates information sharing between computing devices?
A. Network
B. Peripheral
C. Expansion board
D. digital device
Correct Answer: A. Network
10. Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer system are called
A. Entry codes
B. Passwords
C. Security commands
D. Code words
Correct Answer: B. Passwords
11. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Minicomputer works faster than Microcomputer
B. Microcomputer works faster than Minicomputer
C. Speed of both the computers is the same
D. The speeds of both these computers cannot be compared with the speed of advanced
Correct Answer: A. Minicomputer works faster than Microcomputer
12. You organize files by storing them in
A. Archives
B. Folders
C. Indexes
D. Lists
Correct Answer: B. Folders
13. What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer Network?
A. Printers
B. Speakers
C. Floppy disk drives
D. Keyboards
Correct Answer: A. Printers
14. Which device is required for the Internet connection?
A. Joystick
B. Modem
C. CD Drive
D. NIC Card
Correct Answer: B. Modem
15. What is a light pen?
A. Mechanical Input device
B. Optical input device
C. Electronic input device
D. Optical output device
Correct Answer: B. Optical input device
16. UNIVAC is
A. Universal Automatic Computer
B. Universal Array Computer
C. Unique Automatic Computer
D. Unvalued Automatic Computer
Correct Answer: A. Universal Automatic Computer
17. CD-ROM stands for
A. Compactable Read Only Memory
B. Compact Data Read Only Memory
C. Compatible Disk Read Only Memory
D. Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
Correct Answer: D. Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
18. ALU is
A. Arithmetic Logic Unit
B. Array Logic Unit
C. Application Logic Unit
D. None of above
Correct Answer: A. Arithmetic Logic Unit
19. VGA is
A. Video Graphics Array
B. Visual Graphics Array
C. Volatile Graphics Array
D. Video Graphics Adapter
Correct Answer: A. Video Graphics Array
20. IBM 1401 is
A. First Generation Computer
B. Second Generation Computer
C. Third Generation Computer
D. Fourth Generation Computer
Correct Answer: B. Second Generation Computer
21. MSI stands for
A. Medium Scale Integrated Circuits
B. Medium System Integrated Circuits
C. Medium Scale Intelligent Circuit
D. Medium System Intelligent Circuit
Correct Answer: A. Medium Scale Integrated Circuits
22. The capacity of 3.5 inch floppy disk is
A. 1.40 MB
B. 1.44 GB
C. 1.40 GB
D. 1.44 MB
Correct Answer: D. 1.44 MB
23. WAN stands for
A. Wap Area Network
B. Wide Area Network
C. Wide Array Net
D. Wireless Area Network
Correct Answer: B. Wide Area Network
24. MICR stands for
A. Magnetic Ink Character Reader
B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Cases Reader
D. None
Correct Answer: A. Magnetic Ink Character Reader
25. EBCDIC stands for
A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
B. Extended Bit Coded Decimal Interchange Code
C. Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
D. Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Correct Answer: A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
26. Which of the following is a part of the Central Processing Unit?
A. Printer
B. Key board
C. Mouse
D. Arithmetic and Logic unit
Correct Answer: D. Arithmetic and Logic unit
27. CAD stands for
A. Computer aided design
B. Computer algorithm for design
C. Computer application in design
D. Computer analogue design
Correct Answer: A. Computer aided design
28. Junk e-mail is also called
A. Spam
B. Spoof
C. Sniffer script
D. Spool
Correct Answer: A. Spam
29. Hackers
A. All have the same motive
B. Break into other people’s computers
C. May legally break into computers as long as they do not do any damage
D. Are people who are allergic to computers
Correct Answer: B. Break into other people’s computers
30. What type of computers are client computers (Most of the time) in a client-server system?
A. Mainframe
B. Mini-computer
C. Microcomputer
D. PDA
Correct Answer: C. Microcomputer
31. A computer cannot ‘boot’ if it does not have the
A. Compiler
B. Loader
C. Operating System
D. Assembler
Correct Answer: C. Operating System
32. The amount of vertical space between lines of text in a document is called
A. double-space
B. line spacing
C. single space
D. vertical spacing
Correct Answer: B. line spacing
33. Example of non-numeric data is
A. Employee address
B. Examination score
C. Bank balance
D. All of these
Correct Answer: A. Employee address
34. What is an embedded system?
A. The programme which arrives by being wrapped in a box.
B. The programme which is the permanent part of the computer
C. The computer which is the part of a big computer
D. The computer and software system that control the machine
Correct Answer: D. The computer and software system that control the machine
35. First page of Website is termed as-
A. Homepage
B. Index
C. JAVA script
D. Bookmark
Correct Answer: A. Homepage
36. What term refers to the appearance of typed characters?
A. Size
B. Format
C. Point
D. Color
Correct Answer: B. Format
37. When a file is saved for the first time
A. A copy is automatically printed
B. It must be given a name to identify it
C. It does not need a name
D. It only needs a name if it is not going to be printed
Correct Answer: B. It must be given a name to identify it
38. Office LANS, which are scattered geographically on large scale, can be connected by the use of corporate
A. CAN
B. LAN
C. DAN
D. WAN
Correct Answer: D. WAN
39. Where are data and programs stored when the processor uses them?
A. Main memory
B. Secondary memory
C. Disk memory
D. Programme memory
Correct Answer: A. Main memory
40. Which pair correctly completes the statement: raw facts are ________, whereas meaningful data is ________?
A. Information, reporting
B. Data, information
C. Information, bits
D. Records, bytes
Correct Answer: B. Data, information
41. What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful?
A. ROM information can be easily updated.
B. Data in ROM is non-volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power.
C. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage.
D. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers.
Correct Answer: B. Data in ROM is non-volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power.
42. What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and their causes?
A. Operating system extensions
B. Cookies
C. Diagnostic software
D. Boot diskettes
Correct Answer: C. Diagnostic software
43. Which programming languages are classified as low level languages?
A. BASIC, COBOL, Fortran
B. Prolog
C. C, C++
D. Assembly languages
Correct Answer: D. Assembly languages
44. Which of the following is not anti- viruses’ software?
A. NAV
B. F-Prot
C. Oracle
D. McAfee
Correct Answer: C. Oracle
45. What does DMA stand for?
A. Distinct Memory Access
B. Direct Memory Access
C. Direct Module Access
D. Direct Memory Allocation
Correct Answer: B. Direct Memory Access
46. Which of the following is a storage device?
A. Tape
B. Hard Disk
C. Floppy Disk
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
47. When did John Napier develop logarithms?
A. 1416
B. 1614
C. 1641
D. 1804
Correct Answer: B. 1614
48. A normal CD- ROM usually can store up to _________ _data?
A. 680 KB
B. 680 Bytes
C. 700 MB
D. 680 GB
Correct Answer: C. 700 MB
49. MIS is designed to provide information needed for effective decision making by?
A. Consumers
B. Workers
C. Foremen
D. Managers
Correct Answer: D. Managers
50. BCD is
A. Binary Coded Decimal
B. Bit Coded Decimal
C. Binary Coded Digit
D. Bit Coded Digit
Correct Answer: A. Binary Coded Decimal
51. ASCII stands for
A. American Stable Code for International Interchange
B. American Standard Case for Institutional Interchange
C. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
D. American Standard Code for Interchange Information
Correct Answer: C. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
52. Which of the following is the first generation of computer?
A. EDSAC
B. IBM-1401
C. CDC-1604
D. ICL-2900
Correct Answer: A. EDSAC
53. Chief component of first generation computer was
A. Transistors
B. Vacuum Tubes and Valves
C. Integrated Circuits
D. None of above
Correct Answer: B. Vacuum Tubes and Valves
54. FORTRAN is
A. File Translation
B. Format Translation
C. Formula Translation
D. Floppy Translation
Correct Answer: C. Formula Translation
55. EEPROM stands for
A. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
B. Easily Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
C. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
56. Second Generation computers were developed during
A. 1949 to 1955
B. 1956 to 1963
C. 1965 to 1970
D. 1970 to 1990
Correct Answer: B. 1956 to 1963
57. The computer size was very large in
A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
Correct Answer: A. First Generation
58. Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers
A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
Correct Answer: D. Fourth Generation
59. Which of the following devices can be used to directly image printed text?
A. OCR
B. OMR
C. MICR
D. All of above
Correct Answer: A. OCR
60. The output resolution of a printer is measured in:
A. Dot per inch
B. Dots per square inch (DPI)
C. Dots printed per unit time
D. All of above
Correct Answer: B. Dots per square inch (DPI)
61. In analogue computer
A. Input is first converted to digital form
B. Input is never converted to digital form
C. Output is displayed in digital form
D. All of above
Correct Answer: B. Input is never converted to digital form
62. In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed
A. Parallel only
B. Sequentially only
C. Both sequentially and parallel
D. All of above
Correct Answer: C. Both sequentially and parallel
63. Who designed the first electronics computer – ENIAC?
A. Von-Neumann
B. Joseph M. Jacquard
C. J. Presper Eckert and John W Mauchly
D. All of above
Correct Answer: C. J. Presper Eckert and John W Mauchly
64. Who invented the high level language “C”?
A. Dennis M. Ritchie
B. Niklaus Wirth
C. Seymour Papert
D. Donald Kunth
Correct Answer: A. Dennis M. Ritchie
65. Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer equipment refers to
A. Console-operator
B. Programmer
C. Peopleware
D. System Analyst
Correct Answer: C. Peopleware
66. When did arch rivals IBM and Apple Computers InC. decide to join hands?
A. 1978
B. 1984
C. 1990
D. 1991
Correct Answer: D. 1991
67. Human beings are referred to as Homosapinens, which device is called Silico Sapiens?
A. Monitor
B. Hardware
C. Robot
D. Computer
Correct Answer: D. Computer
68. An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
A. Leech
B. Squid
C. Slug
D. Glitch
Correct Answer: D. Glitch
69. Modern Computer are very reliable but they are not
A. Fast
B. Powerful
C. Infallible
D. Cheap
Correct Answer: C. Infallible
70. What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention?
A. Pixel
B. Reverse video
C. Touch screen
D. Cursor
Correct Answer: B. Reverse video
71. Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common name for such boards?
A. Daughter board
B. Motherboard
C. Father board
D. Read board
Correct Answer: B. Motherboard
72. In most IBM PCs, the CPU, the device drives, memory expansion slots and active components are mounted on a single board. What is the name of this board?
A. Motherboard
B. Breadboard
C. Daughter board
D. Grandmother board
Correct Answer: A. Motherboard
73. What is meant by a dedicated computer?
A. Which is used by one person only
B. Which is assigned one and only one task
C. Which uses one kind of software
D. Which is meant for application software
Correct Answer: B. Which is assigned one and only one task
74. The system unit of a personal computer typically contains all of the following except:
A. Microprocessor
B. Disk controller
C. Serial interface
D. Modem
Correct Answer: D. Modem
75. A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called a/an
A. Interpreter
B. Simulator
C. Compiler
D. Commander
Correct Answer: C. Compiler
76. A computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language is called a/an
A. Interpreter
B. CPU
C. Compiler
D. Simulator
Correct Answer: A. Interpreter
77. A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a
A. Computer
B. Microcomputer
C. Programmable
D. Sensor
Correct Answer: D. Sensor
78. A fault in a computer program which prevents it from working correctly is known as
A. Boot
B. Bug
C. Biff
D. Strap
Correct Answer: B. Bug
79. A self replicating program, similar to a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the Shockwave Rider is
A. Bug
B. Vice
C. Lice
D. Worm
Correct Answer: D. Worm
80. Which bi-stable electronic circuit can represent two states?
A. Multivibrator
B. Flip-flop
C. Logic gates
D. Laten
Correct Answer: B. Flip-flop
81. Unwanted repetitive messages, such as unsolicited bulk e-mail is known as
A. Spam
B. Trash
C. Calibri
D. Courier
Correct Answer: A. Spam
82. DOS stands for
A. Disk Operating System
B. Disk operating session
C. Digital Operating System
D. Digital Open system
Correct Answer: A. Disk Operating System
83. Who co-founded Microsoft?
A. Babbage
B. Bill Gates
C. Bill Clinton
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Bill Gates
84. Which of the following are input devices?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Card reader
D. Any of these
Correct Answer: D. Any of these
85. Examples of output devices are
A. Screen
B. Printer
C. Speaker
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D. All of these
86. Which of the following is also known as brain of computer
A. Control unit
B. Central Processing unit
C. Arithmetic and language unit
D. Monitor
Correct Answer: B. Central Processing unit
87. IBM stands for
A. Internal Business Management
B. International Business Management
C. International Business Machines
D. Internal Business Machines
Correct Answer: C. International Business Machines
88. Which program translates and executes code one line at a time during runtime?
A. Compiler
B. Interpreter
C. Linker
D. Loader
Correct Answer: B. Interpreter
89. ………..is an OOP principle
A. Structured programming
B. Procedural programming
C. Inheritance
D. Linking
Correct Answer: C. Inheritance
90. COBOL is widely used in applications
A. Commercial
B. Scientific
C. Space
D. Mathematical
Correct Answer: A. Commercial
91. RAM stands for
A. Random origin money
B. Random only memory
C. Read only memory
D. Random access memory
Correct Answer: D. Random access memory
92. 1 Byte =?
A. 8 bits
B. 4 bits
C. 2 bits
D. 9 bits
Correct Answer: A. 8 bits
93. SMPS stands for
A. Switched mode Power Supply
B. Start mode power supply
C. Store mode power supply
D. Single mode power supply
Correct Answer: A. Switched mode Power Supply
94. The device used to carry digital data on analogue lines is called as
A. Modem
B. Multiplexer
C. Modulator
D. Demodulator
Correct Answer: A. Modem
95. VDU is also called
A. Screen
B. Monitor
C. Both a & b
D. printer
Correct Answer: C. Both a & b
96. BIOS stands for
A. Basic Input Output system
B. Binary Input output system
C. Basic Input Off system
D. All the above
Correct Answer: A. Basic Input Output system
97. Father of “C” programming language
A. Dennis Ritchie
B. Prof John Keenly
C. Thomas Kurtz
D. Bill Gates
Correct Answer: A. Dennis Ritchie
98. The instructions that tell a computer how to carry out the processing tasks are referred to as computers__________
A. Programs
B. Processors
C. Input devices
D. Memory modules
Correct Answer: A. Programs
99. An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is__________
A. CPU
B. Memory
C. Storage
D. File
Correct Answer: B. Memory
100. Which key closes a selected drop-down list, cancels a command, or closes a dialog box?
A. TAB
B. SHIFT
C. ESC
D. F10
Correct Answer: C. ESC
101. Which key is used to run a selected command?
A. SHIFT
B. TAB
C. ENTER
D. CTRL
Correct Answer: C. ENTER
102. Is the functional key to display save-as boxes.
A. F5
B. F6
C. F9
D. F12
Correct Answer: D. F12
103. Data becomes__________ when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use
A. Processed
B. Graphs
C. Information
D. Presentation
Correct Answer: C. Information
104. The term__________ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.
A. Digital device
B. System add-on
C. Disk pack
D. Peripheral device
Correct Answer: D. Peripheral device
105. A__________ is a microprocessor -based computing device.
A. Personal computer
B. Mainframe
C. Workstation
D. Server
Correct Answer: A. Personal computer
106. RAM can be treated as the__________ for the computer’s processor
A. Factory
B. Operating room
C. Waiting room
D. Planning room
Correct Answer: C. Waiting room
107. Which of the following are the functions of an operating system
A. Allocates resources
B. Monitors Activities
C. Manages disks and files
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
108. To move a copy of a file from one computer to another over a communication channel is called?
A. File transfer
B. File encryption
C. File modification
D. File copying
Correct Answer: A. File transfer
109. The primary function of the__________ is to set up the hardware and load and start an operating system
A. System Programs
B. BIOS
C. CP
D. Memory
Correct Answer: B. BIOS
110. What kind of memory is both static and non -volatile?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. BIOS
D. CACHE
Correct Answer: B. ROM
111. Which type of software operates computer hardware and provides a platform for application software?
A. Application software
B. System software
C. Software
D. Operating system
Correct Answer: B. System software
112. The__________ is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the Computer per second
A. Data migration rate
B. Data digitizing rate
C. Data transfer rate
D. Data access rate
Correct Answer: C. Data transfer rate
113. A device, which is not connected to the CPU, is called as__________
A. land-line device
B. On-line device
C. Off-line device
D. Device
Correct Answer: C. Off-line device
114. What is the other name for a programmed chip?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. LSIC
D. PROM
Correct Answer: D. PROM
115. On-line real time systems become popular in__________ generation
A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
Correct Answer: C. Third Generation
116. You use a(n)__________, such as a keyboard or mouse, to input information
A. Output device
B. Input device
C. Storage device
D. Processing device
Correct Answer: B. Input device
117. Which term describes a device’s ability to jump directly to requested data?
A. Sequential access
B. Random access
C. Quick access
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B. Random access
118. Which operating-system feature allows two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously?
A. Multitasking
B. Multithreading
C. Multiprocessing
D. Multicomputing
Correct Answer: A. Multitasking
119. The task of performing operations like arithmetic and logical operations is called….
A. Processing
B. Storing
C. Editing
D. Sorting
Correct Answer: A. Processing
120. ALU and Control Unit jointly known as
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. CPU
D. PC
Correct Answer: C. CPU
121. RAM is an example of
A. Secondary memory
B. Primary memory
C. Main memory
D. Both (1) and (2)
Correct Answer: B. Primary memory
122. Magnetic disk is an example of
A. Secondary memory
B. Primary memory
C. Main memory
D. Both (1) and (2)
Correct Answer: A. Secondary memory
123. Which one of the following is NOT a computer language
A. MS-Excel
B. BASIC
C. COBOL
D. C++
Correct Answer: A. MS-Excel
124. RAM is also called as
A. Read / Write Memory
B. Long Memory
C. Permanent Memory
D. Primary Memory
Correct Answer: A. Read / Write Memory
125. Store data or information temporarily and pass it on as directed by the control unit
A. Address
B. Register
C. Number
D. Memory
Correct Answer: B. Register
126. Select the Odd one
A. Operating system
B. Interpreter
C. Compiler
D. Assembler
Correct Answer: A. Operating system
127. A__________ is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make a selection from the main menu
A. Dialog box
B. Submenu
C. Menu selection
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B. Submenu
128. COBOL is an acronym for__________
A. Common Business Oriented Language
B. Computer Business Oriented Language
C. Common Business Operated Language
D. Common Business Organized Language
Correct Answer: A. Common Business Oriented Language
129. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT
A. Hackers
B. Spam
C. Viruses
D. Identity theft
Correct Answer: B. Spam
130. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
A. Gathering data
B. Processing data into information
C. Analyzing the data or information
D. Storing the data or information
Correct Answer: C. Analyzing the data or information
131. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:
A. Hard disk drives
B. Printers
C. Floppy disk drives
D. CD drives
Correct Answer: B. Printers
132. The CPU and memory are located on the:
A. Expansion board
B. Motherboard
C. Storage device
D. Output device
Correct Answer: B. Motherboard
133. Which field attempts to produce machines that display human-like intelligence?
A. Nanoscience
B. Nanotechnology
C. Simulation
D. Artificial intelligence (Al)
Correct Answer: D. Artificial intelligence (Al)
134. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:
A. Network
B. Mainframe
C. Supercomputer
D. Client
Correct Answer: A. Network
135. When creating a computer program, the__________ designs the structure of the program
A. End user
B. System Analyst
C. Programmer
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B. System Analyst
136. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:
A. Multimedia
B. Word
C. Numbers
D. Characters
Correct Answer: C. Numbers
137. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those without this access is known as the:
A. Digital divide
B. Internet divide
C. Web divide
D. E-illiteracy
Correct Answer: A. Digital divide
138. Computers manipulate data in many ways and this manipulation is called….
A. Upgrading
B. Processing
C. Batching
D. Utilizing
Correct Answer: B. Processing
139. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal’s computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called:
A. Robotics
B. Simulation
C. Computer forensics
D. Animation
Correct Answer: C. Computer forensics
140. Where does most data go first within a computer memory hierarchy?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. BIOS
D. CACHE
Correct Answer: A. RAM
141. The………….data mining technique derives rules from real-world case examples.
A. Rule discover
B. Signal processing
C. Neural nets
D. Case-based reasoning
Correct Answer: D. Case-based reasoning
142. …………….are used to identify a user who returns to a Website
A. Cookies
B. Plug-ins
C. Scripts
D. ASPs
Correct Answer: A. Cookies
143. Codes consisting of lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer-readable are known as-
A. An ASCII code
B. A magnetic tape
C. An OCR scanner
D. A bar code
Correct Answer: D. A bar code
144. Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?
A. It is not unethical, because it is legal.
B. It is unethical because the files are being given for free.
C. Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.
D. It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.
Correct Answer: C. Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.
145. Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym-
A. CD
B. DVD
C. ROM
D. RW
Correct Answer: D. RW
146. The most common type of storage devices are-
A. Steel
B. optical
C. magnetic
D. flash
Correct Answer: C. magnetic
147. A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be-
A. Distributed
B. Free
C. Centralized
D. Wireless
Correct Answer: D. Wireless
148. A person who used his or her expertise to gain access to other people’s computers to get information illegally or do damage is a-
A. Hacker
B. Spammer
C. Instant messenger
D. Programmer
Correct Answer: A. Hacker
149. To access properties of an object, the mouse technique to use is-
A. Dragging
B. Dropping
C. Right-clicking
D. Shift-clicking
Correct Answer: C. Right-clicking
150. A DVD is an example of a (n)-
A. Hard disk
B. Optical disc
C. Output device
D. Solid-state storage device
Correct Answer: B. Optical disc
151. The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer is called
A. Downloading
B. Uploading
C. FTP
D. JPEG
Correct Answer: A. Downloading
152. Which process divides a disk into tracks and sectors?
A. Tracking
B. Formatting
C. Crashing
D. Allotting
Correct Answer: B. Formatting
153. Help Menu is available at which button?
A. End
B. Start
C. Turnoff
D. Restart
Correct Answer: B. Start
154. The technology that stores only the essential instructions on a microprocessor chip and thus enhances its speed is referred to as
A. CISC
B. RISC
C. CD-ROM
D. Wi-Fi
Correct Answer: B. RISC
155. Which is not a basic function of a computer?
A. Store data
B. Accept input
C. Process data
D. Copy text
Correct Answer: D. Copy text
156. ASCII is a coding system that provides
A. 256 different characters
B. 512 different characters
C. 1024 different characters
D. 128 different characters
Correct Answer: D. 128 different characters
157. Which part of the computer is directly involved in executing the instructions of the computer program?
A. The scanner
B. The main storage
C. The secondary storage
D. The processor
Correct Answer: D. The processor
158. When a computer is switched on, the booting process performs
A. Integrity Test
B. Power-On Self-Test
C. Correct Functioning Test
D. Reliability Test
Correct Answer: B. Power-On Self-Test
159. A computer system that is old and perhaps not satisfactory is referred to as a(n)
A. Ancient system
B. Historical system
C. Age old system
D. Legacy system
Correct Answer: D. Legacy system
160. Which of the following is not a binary number?
A. 001
B. 101
C. 202
D. 110
Correct Answer: C. 202
161. Which of the following does not store data permanently?
A. ROM
B. RAM
C. Floppy Disk
D. Hard Disk
Correct Answer: B. RAM
162. Which of the following is the smallest storage?
A. Megabyte
B. Gigabyte
C. Terabyte
D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. Megabyte
163. Which of the following contains permanent data and gets updated during the processing of transactions?
A. Operating System File
B. Transaction file
C. Software File
D. Master file
Correct Answer: D. Master file
164. Which of the following helps to protect floppy disks from data getting accidentally erased?
A. Access notch
B. Write-protect notch
C. Entry notch
D. Input notch
Correct Answer: B. Write-protect notch
165. A modem is connected to
A. A telephone line
B. A keyboard
C. A printer
D. A monitor
Correct Answer: A. A telephone line
166. Large transaction processing systems in automated organizations use
A. Online processing
B. Batch Processing
C. Once-a-day Processing
D. End-of-day processing
Correct Answer: B. Batch Processing
167. In a computer, most processing takes place in
A. Memory
B. RAM
C. Motherboard
D. CPU
Correct Answer: D. CPU
168. Which of the following is not a storage medium?
A. Hard disk
B. Flash drive
C. DVD
D. scanner
Correct Answer: D. scanner
169. The computer abbreviation KB usually means
A. Key Block
B. Kernel Boot
C. Kilo Byte
D. Kit Bit
Correct Answer: C. Kilo Byte
170. The typical computer criminal is a(n):
A. Young hacker
B. Trusted employee with no criminal record
C. Trusted employee with a long, but unknown criminal record
D. Overseas young crackers
Correct Answer: B. Trusted employee with no criminal record
171. The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is:
A. Jacking.
B. Identity theft
C. Spoofing.
D. Hacking.
Correct Answer: C. Spoofing.
172. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of:
A. Spooling
B. Identity theft
C. Spoofing
D. Hacking
Correct Answer: B. Identity theft
173. Malicious software is known as:
A. Badware
B. Malware
C. Malicious Ware
D. Illegalware
Correct Answer: B. Malware
174. A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is a:
A. Worm
B. Trojan horse
C. Virus
D. Macro virus
Correct Answer: B. Trojan horse
175. An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as a:
A. Trojan horse
B. Virus
C. Time bomb
D. Time-related bomb sequence.
Correct Answer: B. Virus
176. In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicized:
A. E-mail virus.
B. Macro virus
C. Trojan horse
D. Time bomb
Correct Answer: B. Macro virus
177. What type of virus uses computer hosts to reproduce itself?
A. Time bomb
B. Worm
C. Melissa virus
D. Macro virus
Correct Answer: B. Worm
178. The thing that eventually terminates a worm virus is a lack of:
A. Memory or disk space
B. Time
C. CDs drive space
D. CD-RW
Correct Answer: A. Memory or disk space
179. When a logic bomb is activated by a time-related event, it is known as a:
A. Time-related bomb sequence
B. Virus
C. Time bomb
D. Trojan horse
Correct Answer: C. Time bomb
180. A logic bomb that was created to erupt on Michelangelo’s birthday is an example of a:
A. Time-related bomb sequence
B. Virus
C. Time bomb
D. Trojan horse
Correct Answer: C. Time bomb
181. What is the name of an application program that gathers user information and sends it to someone through the Internet?
A. Virus
B. Spyware
C. Logic bomb
D. Security patch
Correct Answer: B. Spyware
182. Which term refers to the measurement of characteristics such as fingerprints and retinal scans for security access?
A. Biometrics
B. Bio measurement
C. Computer security
D. Smart weapon machinery
Correct Answer: A. Biometrics
183. What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a computer system?
A. User logins
B. Passwords
C. Computer keys
D. Access-control software
Correct Answer: B. Passwords
184. Hardware or software designed to guard against unauthorized access to a computer network is known as a(n):
A. Hacker-proof program.
B. Firewall.
C. Hacker-resistant server.
D. Encryption safe wall.
Correct Answer: B. Firewall.
185. The scrambling of code is known as:
A. Encryption
B. a firewall
C. Scrambling
D. Password proofing
Correct Answer: A. Encryption
186. To prevent the loss of data during power failures, use a(n):
A. Encryption program
B. Surge protector
C. Firewall
D. UPS
Correct Answer: D. UPS
187. Which term means a crime committed through the use of computer technology?
A. Computer forensics
B. Computer crime
C. Hacking
D. Cracking
Correct Answer: B. Computer crime
188. Which term refers to electronic trespassing or criminal hacking?
A. Cracking
B. Jacking
C. Spoofing
D. Smarming
Correct Answer: A. Cracking
189. Who developed the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, an early electronic digital computer?
A. John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford Berry
B. Bill Gates
C. Simur Cray
D. Winton Serf
Correct Answer: A. John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford Berry
190. SNOBOL is a:
A. Operating system
B. HLL
C. Software
D. Search engine
Correct Answer: B. HLL
191. Switching device of fifth generation computer is——–
A. Vacuum tubes
B. Transistors
C. IC
D. VLSI
Correct Answer: D. VLSI
192. Which type of computer operates essentially by counting?
A. Portable compute
B. Hybrid computer
C. Analog computer
D. Digital computer
Correct Answer: D. Digital computer
193. Which small, general-purpose microcomputer is larger than a portable computer?
A. Hybrid
B. Digital
C. Desktop
D. Laptop
Correct Answer: C. Desktop
194. Cathode Ray Tube is a form of__________
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Monitor
D. Motherboard
Correct Answer: C. Monitor
195. Trackball is A__________
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Programming language
D. Software
Correct Answer: A. Input device
196. Which type of computer is medium-sized?
A. Micro
B. Mainframe
C. Super
D. Mini
Correct Answer: D. Mini
197. Which type of computer is large in size?
A. Micro
B. Mainframe
C. Super
D. Mini
Correct Answer: B. Mainframe
198. Notebook, laptop, palm, hand-held computers are coming under the category of__________ computer
A. Digital computer
B. Mainframe computer
C. Portable computer
D. Hybrid computer
Correct Answer: C. Portable computer
199. Light pen and joystick are__________
A. Algorithm
B. Input devices
C. Output devices
D. Portals
Correct Answer: B. Input devices
200. Touch Screen is__________
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Both a & b above
D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. Both a & b above
201. Which printer is the cheapest in terms of price and operating cost?
A. Inkjet
B. Laser
C. Thermal
D. Dot matrix
Correct Answer: D. Dot matrix
202. Which printer is a non-impact printer and operates quietly?
A. Inkjet
B. Laser
C. Thermal
D. Dot matrix
Correct Answer: A. Inkjet
203. Which of the following are high-end printers?
A. Inkjet
B. Laser
C. Thermal
D. Dot matrix
Correct Answer: B. Laser
204. Which device is used for plotting graphs and designs on paper?
A. Trackball
B. Joystick
C. Light pen
D. Plotters
Correct Answer: D. Plotters
205. Daisy wheel, Drum, chain etc are the__________
A. Flow chart
B. Mouse
C. Keyboard
D. Printers
Correct Answer: D. Printers
206. Which type of software is specific to users’ needs?
A. System software
B. Application software
C. Assemblers
D. Compilers
Correct Answer: B. Application software
207. Joshi and Perfume are examples of:
A. Operating system
B. Computer languages
C. Computer viruses
D. Web portals
Correct Answer: C. Computer viruses
208. Which of the following is/ are operating systems
A. Windows
B. Unix
C. OS/2
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D. All of these
209. “MAN” stands for
A. Maximum Area Network
B. Minimum Area Network
C. Main Area Network
D. Metropolitan Area Network
Correct Answer: D. Metropolitan Area Network
210. Which of the following is a network topology
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. MAN
D. BUS
Correct Answer: D. BUS
211. Which of the following is a type of network
A. Ring
B. Bus
C. Star
D. PAN
Correct Answer: D. PAN
212. VOIP stands for__________
A. Voice over IP
B. Video over IP
C. Viruses over IP
D. Virtual over IP
Correct Answer: A. Voice over IP
213. What was the first web browser called?
A. WorldWideWeb (later renamed Nexus)
B. Netscape
C. Internet explorer
D. Collabra
Correct Answer: A. WorldWideWeb (later renamed Nexus)
214. LAN stands for__________
A. Limited Area Network
B. Logical Area Network
C. Local Area Network
D. Large Area Network
Correct Answer: C. Local Area Network
215. What are the rules and procedures that control data transmission over the Internet called?
A. IP address
B. Domains
C. Protocol
D. Gateway
Correct Answer: C. Protocol
216. NOS stands for
A. Node operating system
B. Non-open software
C. Network Operating system
D. Non-operating software
Correct Answer: C. Network Operating system
217. Which system software facilitates the editing of text and data?
A. MS Word
B. Editors
C. PowerPoint
D. MS publisher
Correct Answer: B. Editors
218. Computers, combine both measuring and counting, are called:
A. Analog
B. Digital
C. Hybrid
D. All of these
Correct Answer: C. Hybrid
219. In world today, most of the computers are:
A. Digital
B. Hybrid
C. Analog
D. Complex
Correct Answer: A. Digital
220. Physical structure of computer is called:
A. Software
B. Hardware
C. Midware
D. All of these
Correct Answer: B. Hardware
221. In which type of computer, data are represented as discrete signals.
A. Analog computer
B. Digital computer
C. Both
D. Hybrid Computer
Correct Answer: B. Digital computer
222. Which of the following is available in the form of a PC now?
A. Mainframe
B. Microcomputer
C. Minicomputer
D. Both (B) & (C)
Correct Answer: B. Microcomputer
223. PARAM is an example of:
A. Supercomputer
B. PC
C. Laptop
D. PDA
Correct Answer: A. Supercomputer
224. Artificial intelligence is associated with …….. generation of computer.
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
Correct Answer: D. Fifth
225. A computer that performs calculations and logical operations with quantities represented as digit, usually in binary number system is called………
A. Digital computer
B. Super computer
C. Analog computer
D. Microprocessing computer
Correct Answer: A. Digital computer
226. Which of the following is not an input device?
A. USB
B. Microphone
C. Speaker
D. Touch pad
Correct Answer: C. Speaker
227. What is a saved link to a particular web page called?
A. Web link
B. Cookies
C. Bookmark
D. Web address
Correct Answer: C. Bookmark
