LU BSC,BCOM,Entrance based MCQs on Computer
The computer-assisted method that helps in the recording and analysis of a hypothetical or an existing system is known as:
a. Data processing
b. Data capture
c. Data flow
d. Data transmission
Answer: (c) Data flow
2. Which of these computer languages do we use in artificial intelligence?
a. PROLOG
b. FORTRAN
c. COBOL
d. C
Answer: (a) PROLOG
3. Which of these parts would interpret a program’s instructions to initiate the control operations?
a. Logic unit
b. Control unit
c. Storage unit
d. Input
Answer: (b) Control unit
4. The 1’s complement of 10 is:
a. 10
b. 11
c. 110
d. 01
Answer: (d) 01
5. __________ is the computer program that would convert an assembly language to the machine language.
a. Interpreter
b. Compiler
c. Comparator
d. Assembler
Answer: (d) Assembler
6. The total time for which any piece of equipment would operate is known as __________________ time.
a. Effective
b. Seek
c. Real
d. Access
Answer: (a) Effective
7. What access method do we use to obtain any record out of a cassette tape?
a. Random
b. Direct
c. Sequential
d. All of the above
Answer: (c) Sequential
8. What is the CPU’s section that interprets, selects, and also sees to a program instructions’ execution?
a. Register unit
b. Control unit
c. ALU
d. Memory
Answer: (b) Control unit
9. One packet on any data link is called:
a. Group
b. Block
c. Frame
d. Path
Answer: (c) Frame
10. What is the common boundary present between two systems known as?
a. Interface
b. Surface
c. Interdiction
d. None of the above
Answer: (a) Interface
11. _____________ is a computer that has been designed so that it is as compact as possible.
a. Supercomputer
b. Mini
c. Mainframe
d. Microcomputer
Answer: (d) Microcomputer
12. Which of these is a general-purpose microcomputer that is single-user and is designed to be operated by just a single person at any given time?
a. M
b. PC
c. KIPS
d. Special-purpose computer
Answer: (b) PC
13. A total of how many bit codes are used for TELEPRINTER machines by Murray code?
a. 25
b. 9
c. 5
d. 4
Answer: (c) 5
14. __________ refers to the datum that would indicate the important state in an input or output content.
a. Sentinel
b. Sequence
c. Sibling
d. SIO
Answer: (a) Sentinel
15. Which of these refers to a systems programming language for the Intel family microcomputers?
a. PLA
b. PL/CT
c. PL/M
d. PL/C
Answer: (c) PL/M
16. Out of the following, which one is still useful if we want to add numbers?
a. UNIVAC
b. Abacus
c. ENIAC
d. EDSAC
Answer: (b) Abacus
17. What is the number used to control the forms of other numbers known as?
a. Mask
b. Map
c. Marker
d. Mantissa
Answer: (a) Mask
18. Which of these is a high-level machine-oriented language for the machines that are of the GEC 4080 series?
a. ALGOL
b. Babbage
c. SNOBOL
d. LOGO
Answer: (b) Babbage
19. Which of these output devices are used for the translation of information from any computer into a pictorial form on the papers?
a. Card punch
b. Touch panel
c. Plotter
d. Mouse
Answer: (c) Plotter
20. A list of various coded instructions is known as:
a. Flowchart
b. Utility programs
c. Algorithm
d. Computer program
Answer: (d) Computer program
Q 1. Which of these is not an example of First Generation computer?
- ENIAC
- Universal Automatic Computer
- PDP-8
- EDSAC
- EDVAC
Answer: (3) PDP-8
Q 2. Who invented the INTEL 4004 chip?
Answer: Ted Hoff, Federico Faggin, and Stan Mazor
Q 3. Which of these is not an example of Microcomputer?
- Personal Computer
- Palm Top
- Laptop
- Tablet
- LAN
Answer: (5) LAN
Q 4. Which of these was introduced in the second generation of computers?
- Microprocessors
- Artificial Intelligence
- Integrated Circuits
- Vacuum Tubes
- Transistors
Answer: (5) Transistors
Q 5. Name the storage device out of the given options
- Monitor
- CPU
- Magnetic Disk
- RAM
- SMPS
Answer: (3) Magnetic Disk
Q 1. In which year was Windows 8 released?
- 2009
- 2008
- 2012
- 2013
- 2010
Answer: (3) 2012
Q 2. What is the full form of ‘U’ in ‘GUI’?
- Unified
- Unfiltered
- User
- Utility
- Utilisation
Answer: (3) User
Q 3. What is the maximum size of a word document created in Windows?
- 1 MB
- 16 MB
- 62 MB
- 1 GB
- 32 MB
Answer: (5) 32 MB
Q 4. What are the total number of function keys on a keyboard?
- 15
- 13
- 11
- 12
- 10
Answer: (4) 12
Q 5. Which of the following does not have a start button?
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows 8
- Windows 8.1
Answer: (4) Windows 8
Q 1. To create a new paragraph in MS Word document, which of the following keyboard keys can be used?
- Tab
- Enter
- Alt
- alt+@
- Shift
Answer: (2) Enter
Q 2. Which of the following is not a version of MS Office?
- Microsoft Office 3.0
- Microsoft Office XP
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Microsoft Office 1995
- Microsoft Office 2009
Answer: (5) Microsoft Office 2009
Solution: No version named Microsoft Office 2009 was ever released by Microsoft for the Office suite
Q 3. What is the name of the file created on MS Excel to manage data in tabular form by managing them into various cells?
- Document
- Docsheet
- Workspace
- Worksheet
- Spreadsheet
Answer: (5) Spreadsheet
Solution: The data in MS Excel is managed on sheets called spreadsheets which comprise rows and columns called cells
Q 4. Which of these is the file extension for Microsoft PowerPoint presentation?
- .ppp
- .ppt
- .mpp
- .mp3
- .mpt
Answer: (2) .ppt
Q 5. Which of the given type of software is similar to that of an Accountant’s worksheet?
- Spreadsheet
- Database
- Graphics
- Document
- PowerPoint Presentation
Answer: (1) Spreadsheet
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Q 6. Which keyboard keys can be used to align the text to the left side of the document in MS Word?
- Alt+L
- Alt+Spacebar
- Ctrl+L
- Ctrl+Spacebar
- Tab+L
Answer: (3) Ctrl+L
Q 7. The block in an MS Excel spreadsheet where a column and row intersects each other is called _______. What shall come in place of the blank?
- Key block
- Cell
- Square
- Box
- None of the above
Answer: (2) Cell
Q 8. Which of the given combinations of keyboard keys can be used as a shortcut to paste the text without removing its formatting?
- Ctrl+C
- Ctrl+Alt+V
- Alt+Shift+V
- Shift+Enter+V
- Shift+Ctrl+V
Answer: (5) Shift+Ctrl+V
Q 9. Which of the given combinations of File type and its extension is incorrect?
- MS Word – .doc
- MS Excel – .xls
- MS PowerPoint – .ppt
- MS Outlook – .out
- All of the above are correct
Answer: (4) MS Outlook – .out
Solution: The correct extension for MS Outlook file is .pst
Q 10. The cell reference for a range of cells that starts in cell D2 and goes over to column F and down to row 12 is?
- D2:F12
- D-2:F-12
- F12:D2
- F-12:D-2
- None of the above
Answer: (1) D2:F12
Microsoft Office Versions | |
Version name | Release Date/ Year |
Microsoft Office for Windows | October 1990 |
Microsoft Office 3.0 | August 30, 1992 |
Microsoft Office 4.x | 1994 |
Microsoft Office 1995 | August 24, 1995 |
Microsoft Office 1997 | 1997 |
Microsoft Office 2000 | June 7, 1997 |
Microsoft Office XP | May 31, 2001 |
Microsoft Office 2003 | October 21, 2003 |
Microsoft Office 2007 | January 30, 2007 |
Microsoft Office 2010 | June 15, 2010 |
Microsoft Office 2013 | January 30, 2012 |
Microsoft Office 2016 | September 22, 2015 |
Q 1. How can you open the column dialogue box?
- Alt+O+C
- Alt+A+C
- Alt+R+C
- Alt+C
- Alt+ctrl+C
Answer: (1) Alt+O+C
Q 2. Which is the default alignment in MS Word?
- Right
- Centre
- Left
- Justify
- None of the Above
Answer: (3) Left
Q 3. “Ctrl + =” is used for _________
- Change Alignment
- Subscript
- Superscript
- Change font to Bold
- None of the above
Answer: (2) Subscript
Q 4. A combination of which shortcut keys to use to split a table?
- Ctrl+shift+enter
- Ctrl+enter
- Shift+enter
- ctrl+alt+S
- alt+S
Answer: (1) Ctrl+shift+enter
Q 1. How many maximum slides can be added to a PowerPoint presentation?
- 50
- 500
- No fixed number
- 25
- 300
Answer: (3) No fixed number
Q 2. Slide Sorter view can be selected under which of the following categories?
- Home
- File
- Edit
- View
- Review
Answer: (4) View
Q 3. The combination of which keyboard keys can be used as a shortcut to add a new slide in MS PowerPoint?
- ctrl+S
- ctrl+L
- ctrl+M
- ctrl+N
- ctrl+P
Answer: (3) ctrl+M
Q 4. Header and Footer option is available under which of the following categories?
- Insert
- Design
- Review
- View
- Home
Answer: (1) Insert
Q 5. Which of the following is not included in the “Insert” category in MS PowerPoint?
- Shapes
- Table
- Equation
- Animation
- Video
Answer: (4) Animation
Q 1. The address that is obtained by the combination of the Row number and the Column alphabet is called ________.
- Worksheet
- Cell
- Workbox
- Cell Address
- Column Address
Answer: (4) Cell Address
Q 2. Where is the option for page border given in the MS Excel spreadsheet?
- Home
- Insert
- Format
- View
- Page Border cannot be added in excel worksheet
Answer: (5) Page Border cannot be added in excel worksheet
Q 3. Excel workbook is a collection of _______ and _______.
- Worksheet and charts
- Graphs and images
- Sheets and images
- Video and audio
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Worksheet and charts
Q 4. What type of chart is useful for comparing values over categories?
- Bar Graph
- Column Chart
- Pie Chart
- Line Graph
- Such charts cannot be created in Excel
Answer: (2) Column Chart
Q 5. There is an option to add comments in an Excel worksheet, what are the cells called in which comments can be added?
- Cell Tip
- Comment Tip
- Smart Tip
- Point Tip
- Query Tip
Answer: (1) Cell Tip
Q 6. Which of the following symbols needs to be added in the formula bar, before adding a formula?
- *
- $
- %
- +
- =
Answer: (5) =
Q 7. Which keyboard key is used for Help in MS Excel?
- ctrl+H
- F2
- F1
- shift+H
- Alt+ctrl+home
Answer: (3) F1
Q 8. How can you activate a cell in MS Excel?
- By clicking on it
- By pressing the arrow keys
- By pressing Tab key
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: (4) All of the above
1. Which of the following is not a component of MS Access?
- Tables
- Forms
- Module
- Worksheet
- Report
Answer: (4) Worksheet
Q 2. ______ is another name for columns in Microsoft Access tables.
- Records
- Fields
- Datafields
- Cells
- None of the above
Answer: (2) Fields
Q 3. What is the size of yes/no fields?
- 1 KB
- 1 Byte
- 1 Bit
- 1 MB
- 1 GB
Answer: (3) 1 Bit
Q 4. The tool using which predefined actions which can automate tasks on an Access report is called _________
- Form
- Fields
- Macros
- Tables
- Module
Answer: (3) Macros
Q 5. The first version of MS Access database management system launched by Microsoft was released in the year _______
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
- 1995
Answer: (2) 1992
Q 1. _________ shortcut keys must be used to start a new task in MS Outlook.
- Ctrl+Shift+K
- Ctrl+Shift+T
- Ctrl+Shift+N
- Ctrl+Shift+L
- Ctrl+Shift+R
Answer: (1) Ctrl+Shift+K
Q 2. Which of the following tools can be used to check the calendar for the entire team, using MS Outlook?
- Share calendar
- Daily task sheet
- Scheduling Assistant
- Team Calendar share
- None of the above
Answer: (3) Scheduling Assistant
Q 3. The Photo Editor was renamed to _______ after the introduction of MS Office 2003.
- Photo Creator
- Paint
- Photo Manager
- Picture Manager
- MS Picture Creator
Answer: (4) Picture Manager
Q 4. What function can be performed using the shortcut key ‘ctrl+8’?
- Switch to mail view
- Switch to Notes
- Open Address Book
- Open Journal
- Open Calendar
Answer: (4) Open Journal
Q 5. Which of the following is not a function of MS Outlook?
- Sending/Receiving Mails
- Organising Meetings and Appointments
- Creating mail thread of similar emails
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: (4) All of the above
Computer Shortcut Keys | ||
S.No. | Shortcut Keys | Function |
1 | Alt+F | Displays the File menu options |
2 | Alt+E | Opens the Edit options |
3 | Alt+Tab | Switch between open programs |
4 | F1 | Used by every Windows program for Help |
5 | F2 | To Rename a selected file |
6 | F5 | Refresh the page or current window |
7 | Ctrl+D | To Bookmarks the current page (for most Browsers) |
8 | Ctrl+N | Create a new or blank document or open a new tab in the Internet Browser |
9 | Ctrl+O | To Open a file |
10 | Ctrl+A | Select the entire text at once |
11 | Ctrl+B | Change the text to Bold |
12 | Ctrl+I | Change the Text to Italics |
13 | Ctrl+U | Underline the selected text |
14 | Ctrl+S | Save the file or document you are working on |
15 | Ctrl+X | Cut selected part of the text or image |
16 | Shift+Del | Remove the selected items |
17 | Ctrl+C | To copy the text or image |
18 | Ctrl+V | To Paste |
19 | Ctrl+Y | Redo last action |
20 | Ctrl+Z | Undo last action |
21 | Ctrl+K | Insert hyperlink for selected text. |
22 | Ctrl+P | To print the document |
23 | Home | Moves the beginning of the current line |
24 | Ctrl+Home | Moves to the beginning of the document |
25 | End | Moves to the end of the line |
27 | Ctrl+End | Moves to the end of the document |
28 | Ctrl+Left arrow | Moves one word to the left at a time. |
29 | Ctrl+Right arrow | Moves one word to the right at a time. |
30 | Alt+F4 | To close the program currently active |
31 | Alt+Enter | Open the properties for the selected item |
32 | Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar | Create a non-breaking space |
33 | Ctrl + Shift+ < | Decrease font size one value |
34 | Ctrl + Shift + > | Increase the font size one value |
35 | Ctrl + [ | Increase the font size by 1 point |
36 | Ctrl + ] | Decrease the font size by 1 point |
37 | Ctrl + Spacebar | Remove paragraph or character formatting |
38 | Ctrl + Alt + V | Paste special |
39 | Ctrl + Shift + V | Paste formatting only |
40 | Ctrl+F10 | Maximise the document window |
41 | Ctrl + Shift + T | Enter the current time |
42 | Ctrl + ; | Enter the current date |
43 | Shift + F3 | Open the Excel formula window |
44 | Shift + F5 | Bring up search box. |
45 | Ctrl + F9 | Minimise current workbook |
46 | Ctrl + F10 | Maximise currently selected workbook |
47 | Ctrl + F6 | Switch between open workbooks/window |
48 | Ctrl + Page Down | Move between Excel worksheets in the same Excel document |
49 | Ctrl + Tab | Move between two or more open Excel files |
50 | Ctrl + Page Up | Move between Excel worksheet in the same Excel document |
51 | Alt + = | Create a formula to sum all of the cells |
52 | Ctrl + ’ | Insert the value of the above cell into cell currently selected. |
53 | Ctrl + Arrow key | Move to next section to text |
54 | Ctrl + Space | Select entire column |
55 | Shift + Space | Select entire row |
56 | Ctrl+L | To left-align the selected text |
57 | Ctrl+R | To right-align the selected text |
58 | Ctrl+J | To justify the selected text |
59 | Ctrl+E | To centre align the text |
60 | Ctrl+Del | To delete the word to the right |
61 | Shift+Del | To permanently delete a file |
Q 1. What along with the “ctrl” key needs to be pressed in order to cut a part of the text written in MS Word?
- X
- C
- alt
- alt+C
- Z
Answer: (1) X; “ctrl+X” needs to pressed to cut a part of text or image from an MS Word document
Q 2. Which of the given pairs of keys need to be pressed in order to move at the beginning of a document?
- F1+A
- ctrl+alt+home
- alt+A
- ctrl+home
- alt+home+A
Answer: (4) ctrl+home
Q 3. _________ shortcut keys must be used to select an entire row.
- ctrl+space
- ctrl+alt+shift
- shift+space
- ctrl+L
- alt+shift+L
Answer: (3) shift+space
Q 4. To move between two more MS Excel files, which shortcut keys can be used?
- ctrl+Tab
- Ctrl+V
- Alt+space
- Ctrl+T
- alt+Tab
Answer: (1) ctrl+Tab
Q 5. Shift+ctrl+___ keys are used to decrease the size of the font by one number. What should come in place of the blank?
- +
- –
- >
- <
- D
Answer: (4) <
Q 6. What is the function of the F2 key?
- To increase the brightness of the system
- To save a file
- To rename a file
- To add an extra sheet in MS Excel
- To copy the file to another drive
Answer: (3) To rename a file
Q 7. To bookmark the current page, which shortcut keys can be used?
- ctrl+D
- ctrl+X
- shift+D
- alt+D
- alt+X
Answer: (1) ctrl+D
Q 8. What is the function of the shortcut key “ctrl+shift+T”?
- To copy the text from one folder to another
- To enter the time
- To have a text break in the file
- To skip any text break in the document
- To open a new tab in Internet Explorer
Answer: (2) To enter the time
Q 9. Which shortcut keys from the given options can be used to add a hyperlink to the selected text?
- ctrl+H
- ctrl+U
- ctrl+P
- ctrl+L
- ctrl+K
Answer: (5) ctrl+K
Q 10. In MS-Excel, which shortcut keys can be used to create a formula to sum all of the cells?
- Alt+sum
- alt+=
- alt+F
- alt+F4
- alt+ctrl+F4
Answer: (2) alt+=
Computer Abbreviations List | ||
S. No. | Computer Abbreviation | Full Form |
1 | AAC | Advanced Audio Coding |
2 | ABR | Average Bit Rate |
3 | ADSL | Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line |
4 | AGP | Advanced Graphics Port |
5 | AI | Artificial Intelligence |
6 | AIM | AOL Instant Messenger |
7 | ALGOL | Algorithmic Language |
8 | ALU | Arithmetic Logic Unit |
9 | AOL | America Online |
10 | AMD | Advanced Micro Devices |
11 | API | Application Program Interface |
12 | APT | Automatically Programmed Tooling |
13 | ARP | Address Resolution Protocol |
14 | ARPANET | Advanced Research Projects Agency Network |
15 | ARQ | Automatic Repeat Request |
16 | AS | Autonomous System |
17 | ASCII | American Standard Code for Information Interchange |
18 | ASP | Active Server Pages |
19 | ASPI | Advanced SCSI Programming Interface |
20 | ATA | Advanced Technology Attachment |
21 | ATDT | Attention Dial Tone |
22 | AUI | Attachment Unit Interface |
23 | AUTOEXEC | Autoexec Automatic Execution file |
24 | AVI | Audio Video Interleave |
25 | BASIC | Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code |
26 | BCC | Blind Carbon Copy |
27 | BCD | Binary Coded Decimal |
28 | BCR | Bar Code Reader |
29 | BDSL | Broadband DSL |
30 | BEDO | Burst Extended Data Out (RAM) |
31 | BGP | Border Gateway Protocol |
32 | BHTML | Broadcast Hyper Text Markup Language |
33 | BIOS | Basic Input Output System |
34 | BIPS | Billion Instruction Per Second |
35 | BIU | Bus Interface Unit |
36 | BMP | Bitmap |
37 | BRD | Blu-Ray Disc |
38 | CC | Carbon Copy |
39 | CD | Compact Disk |
40 | CD-R | Compact Disk – Recordable |
41 | CDROM | Compact Disk Read Only Memory |
42 | CDRW | Compact Disk Rewritable |
43 | CD-WO | Compact Disk – Write Once |
44 | CD-XA | Compact Disk – Extended Architecture |
45 | CGI-BIN | Common Gateway Interface – Binary (programming for Web forms) |
46 | CIS | CompuServe Information Service |
47 | CISC | Complex Instructions Set Computers |
48 | CMD | Command |
49 | CMYK | Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black (color model) |
50 | CNM | Circulatory Network Mode |
51 | COAX | Coaxial Cable (for Ethernet and similar networks) |
52 | COBOL | Common Business Oriented Language |
53 | COMPUTER | Commonly Operated Machine Particularly Used for Trade/Technology, Education, and Research. |
54 | CPI | Clock / Cycle Per Instruction |
55 | CPU | Central Processing Unit |
56 | CROM | Computerized Range of Motion |
57 | CRT | Cathode Ray Tube( standard type computer monitor display |
58 | CSLIP | Compressed Serial Line Interface Protocol (Internet) |
59 | CSS | Cascading Style Sheets |
60 | CTRL | Control (computer keyboard key) |
61 | CUI | Character User Interface |
62 | DAC | Data Acquisition and Control |
63 | DAT | Digital Audio Tape |
64 | dB | Decibel |
65 | DBMS | Data Base Management System |
66 | DDL | Data Definition Language |
67 | DHTML | Dynamics Hyper Text Markup Language |
68 | DML | Data Manipulation Language |
69 | DNS | Domain Name System |
70 | DOC | Data Optimizing Computer |
71 | Doc | Document |
72 | DOS | Disk Operating System |
73 | DRAM | Dynamic Random Access Memory |
74 | DVD | Digital Video/Versatile Disc |
75 | DVDR | Digital Versatile Disk Recordable |
76 | DVDRW | Digital Versatile Disk Rewritable |
77 | DCE | Data Communications Equipment |
78 | DVI | Digital Visual Interface |
79 | DVR | Digital Video Recorder |
80 | E-Commerce | Electronic Commerce |
81 | EDC | Electronic Digital Computer |
82 | EDI | Electronic Data Interchange |
83 | EDP | Electronic Data Processing |
84 | EEPROM | Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory |
85 | EFS | Encrypted File System |
86 | EIDE | Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics |
87 | Electronic Mail | |
88 | EPROM | Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory |
89 | EROM | Erasable Read Only Memory |
90 | FDD | Floppy Disk Drive |
91 | GB | Giga Byte |
92 | GDI | Graphical Device Interface |
93 | GUI | Graphical User Interface |
94 | HD | Hard Disk |
95 | HTML | Hyper Text Markup Language |
96 | HTTP | Hyper Text Transfer Protocol |
97 | I/O | Input/Output (serial and parallel ports) |
98 | IC | Integrated Circuit |
99 | IMAP | Internet Message Access Protocol |
100 | INTEL | Integrated Electronics |
101 | IOP | Input Output Processor |
102 | IP | Internet Protocol |
103 | ISDN | Integrated Services Digital Network |
104 | ISP | Internet Service Provider |
105 | IVR | Interactive Voice Response |
106 | KB | KILOBYTE |
107 | Kbps | Kilobits/Kilobytes Per Second |
108 | LAN | Local Area Network |
109 | LED | Light Emitting Diode |
110 | LLL | Low Level Language |
111 | LPT | Line Printer |
112 | MAC | Media Access Control |
113 | MAN | Metropolitan Area Network |
114 | MB | Motherboard/ Megabyte |
115 | MBASIC | Microsoft BASIC (Microsoft) |
116 | MBPS | Megabytes Per Second |
117 | Mbps | Megabits Per Second |
118 | MICR | Magnetic Ink Character Recognition |
119 | MMX | Multimedia Extensions |
120 | MODEM | Modulator Demodulator |
121 | MSCDEX | Microsoft Compact Disc Extension |
122 | MS-DOS | Microsoft – Disk Operating System |
123 | NAT | Network Address Translation |
124 | NTP | Network Time Protocol |
125 | OCR | Optical Character Reader |
126 | OMR | Optical Mark Reader |
127 | OOP | Object Oriented Programming |
128 | OS | Operating System |
129 | P2P | Point to Point Protocol |
130 | PAN | Personal Area Network |
131 | PC | Personal Computer |
132 | PCB | Printer Circuit Board |
133 | PCI | Peripheral Component Interconnect |
134 | PHP | Hypertext Preprocessor |
135 | PIXEL | Picture Element |
136 | PNG | Portable Network Graphics |
137 | PPP | Point to Point Protocol |
138 | PRN | Printer |
139 | PROM | Programmable Read Only Memory |
140 | RAM | Random Access Memory |
141 | RARP | Reverse Address Resolution Protocol |
142 | RDBMS | Relational Data Base Management System |
143 | RIP | Routing Information Protocol |
144 | RISC | Reduced Instruction Set Computer |
145 | ROM | Read Only Memory |
146 | SAM | Software Asset Management |
147 | SAN | Storage Area Network |
148 | SCSI | Small Computer System Interface |
149 | SDRAM | Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory |
150 | SFTP | Secure File Transfer Protocol |
151 | SGML | Standard Generalized Markup Language |
152 | SGRAM | Synchronous Graphics RAM |
153 | SIP | Session Initiation Protocol |
154 | SIU | Serial Interface Unit |
155 | SMTP | Simple Mail Transfer Protocol |
156 | SNAP | Sub Network Access Protocol |
157 | SNMP | Simple Network Management Protocol |
158 | SRAM | Static Random Access Memory |
159 | SYSOP | System Operator |
160 | TCP | Transmission Control Protocol |
161 | UI | User Interface |
162 | URL | Uniform Resource Locator |
163 | USB | Universal Serial Bus |
164 | VCD | Video Compact Disk |
165 | VDU | Visual Display Unit |
166 | VIRUS | Vital Information Resource Under Siege |
167 | VRAM | Video Random Access Memory |
169 | VxD | Virtual Extended Driver |
170 | WAN | Wide Area Network |
171 | WAP | Wireless Application Protocol |
172 | WBMP | Wireless Bitmap Image |
173 | WIFI | Wireless fidelity |
174 | WLAN | Wireless Local Area Network |
175 | WML | Wireless Markup Language |
176 | WWW | World Wide Web |
178 | XGA | Extended Graphics Array |
179 | XHTML | Extensible Hyper Text Markup Language |
180 | XMF | Extensible Music File |
181 | XML | Extensible Markup Language |
182 | XMS | Extended Memory Specification |
183 | FORTRAN | Formula Translation |
Q 1. Which of the following is not a type of network topology?
- Ring
- Star
- Circle
- Bus
- All of the above are a type of network topology
Answer: (2) Circle
Q 2. The network device converts digital signals into analog signals and can be connected through a telephone is called _____
- Modem
- Hotspot
- Router
- Bridge
- Switch
Answer: (1) Modem
Q 3. Which of the following terms is related to sending data to a satellite?
- Uplink
- Modem
- Switch
- Modular
- Downlink
Answer: (1) Uplink
Q 4. ______ topology is the simplest topology that connects two nodes directly together with a common link.
- Point to Point
- Line
- Ring
- Star
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Point to Point
Q 5. Which is the shortest network covering network?
- LAN
- MAN
- WAN
- PAN
- VPN
Answer: (4) Personal Area Network (PAN)
Q 6. When two or more topologies connect together, they are called ______
- Tree Topology
- Cluster Topology
- Hybrid Topology
- Mesh Topology
- Line Topology
Answer: (3) Hybrid Topology
Q 7. ATM is a form of _____
- Local Area Network
- Wide Area Network
- Metropolitan Area Network
- Personal Area Network
- Virtual Private Network
Answer: (3) Metropolitan Area Network
Q 8. _______ is a small hardware device which joins multiple computers together with a single LAN.
- Modem
- Switch
- Modular
- Router
- Bridge
Answer: (2) Switch
Q 9. A collection of various computers into a single coherent system, provided to a client, is called _______.
- Distributed System
- Computer Network
- Systematic Network
- Collective Network
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Distributed System
Q 10. A network which is constructed by using public wires to connect to a private network is called ______
- Local Area Network
- Wide Area Network
- Metropolitan Area Network
- Personal Area Network
- Virtual Private Network
Answer: (5) Virtual Private Network
Q 1. Which of the given computers can be operated with the touch of the fingers?
- Tablets
- Mainframe Computers
- Desktop
- Laptops
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Tablets
Q 2. Which of the given computers is the most expensive?
- Super
- Mainframe
- Mini
- Micro
- Desktop
Answer: (2) Mainframe
Q 3. Which is the most powerful type of computer?
- Mini
- Micro
- Mainframe
- Supercomputer
- Laptop
Answer: (4) Supercomputer
Q 4. Which of the given type of computers work on batteries?
- Mainframe
- Super
- Mini
- Laptop
- Desktop
Answer: (4) Laptop
Computer hardware and software questions
Q1. Which of the following is not an input device?
- VDU
- Keyboard
- Monitor
- Light Pen
Q.2. A light-sensitive device that converts the printed text, drawing, or other images into digital form is called ____.
- Plotter
- Printer
- Scanner
- OMR
Q.3. Sometimes the mouse pointer moves erratically. This is because of ___.
- IRQ setting is not proper
- The virus in the system
- Mouse ball is dirty
- The driver is not installed properly
Q 4. A specialized program that allows user to utilize in a specific application is classified as
- Application programs
- Relative programs
- Relative programs
- Replicate programs
Q.5. ____ is known as the translator for low-level programming language.
- Compiler
- Linker
- Loader
- Assembler
Q.6. Information travels between components to Motherboard through?
- CMOS
- Busses
- Bays
- Flash memory
Q.7. The resolution of Laser Printers are specified in terms of __?
- CPM
- PPM
- DPI
- LPM
Q.8.When referring to instruction words, a mnemonic is:
- a short abbreviation for the data word stored at the operand address
- a short abbreviation for the operand address
- shorthand for machine language
- a short abbreviation for the operation to be performed
Q 9. The data bus is ___ directional.
- Single directional
- Multi-directional
- Bidirectional
- None of the above
Q.10. _____ is the translator which performs macro expansion tasks.
- Macro preprocessor
- Macro processor
- Macro pro-processor
- Assembler
Q.11. DASD is an acronym of _____
- Data Access Storage Device
- Device Access to Stored Data
- Data Assembling Storage Disk
- Data Assemble in Stored Device
Q.12. Which is the secondary memory of the Data processing system?
- CPU
- Hard Disk
- Floppy Disk
- ALU
Q.13. As Humans are called Homo Sapiens, _____ is called the Silico Sapiens.
- Computers
- Robots
- Hardware
- Monitors
Q.14. Set of programs which consist of a full set of documentation is termed as
- Bus packages
- File packages
- Database packages
- Software packages
Q.15. A program in execution is called a ____.
- Programming
- Process
- High-level Language reading
- Data releasing
Q.16. A device that is used to transmit data over telecommunications lines is called ____.
- Drive bays
- Data Busses
- Drive platforms
- Modems
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Q.17. For comparison and calculations, the computer uses ____.
- CPU
- ALU
- Control Units
- Processors
Q.18. In a typical computer operation, which of the following memories is put in use?
- ROM
- HDD
- CND
- RAM
Q.19. The basic goal of computer processors is to convert the given data into ____
- Programs
- Information
- Contents of Main memory
- Texts, Tables and Graphs
Q 20. Which among the following is not a peripheral hardware device in a computer system?
- Keyboard
- Optical Drive
- Printer
- HDD
Q 21. Computers process data under the control of sets of instructions called____.
- Computer data
- Computer programs
- Computer buses
- Computer instructions
Q.22. A microprocessor unit, a memory unit, and an input/output unit form a ____.
- Microcomputer
- CPU
- Compiler
- ALU
Q.23. The software used to drive microprocessor-based systems is known as ___
- Firmware
- Assembly language programs
- Flowchart instructions
- BASIC interpreter instructions
Q.24. How many bits are used in the data bus?
- 7
- 9
- 8
- 16
Q 1. A unit of data made into a single package that travels along a given network path is called ________.
- Data Packet
- Modem
- Internet Data
- Transmitter
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Data Packet
Q 2. What is the size of an IPv6 IP address?
- 64 bits
- 1024 bits
- 128 bits
- 32 bits
- 546 bits
Answer: (3) 128 bits
Q 3. What is the traditional technology used for connecting devices in a WAN, LAN and MAN, enabling them to communicate with each other via a protocol?
- ARPANET
- Ethernet
- DRPANET
- IP
- None of the above
Answer: (2) Ethernet
Q 4. What is the full form of Wi-fi?
- Wireless Field
- Wireless Facility
- Wireless Fidelity
- Wirefree Field
- Wirefree Facility
Answer: (3) Wireless Fidelity
Q 5. What is the full form of HTML?
- Hypertext Markup Language
- Hypertext Markup Links
- HyperText Marketing Links
- HyperText Management List
- HyperText Memory Listing
Answer: (1) HyperText Markup Language
Q 6. Which was the first host-to-host network connection?
- Internet
- ARPANET
- ETHERNET
- APARNET
- None of the above
Answer: (2) ARPANET
Q 7. HTML is a ______
- Website
- Scripting Language
- Web Browser
- Search Engine
- Network Connection
Answer: (2) Scripting Language
Q 8. What is the full form for FTP?
- Fast Transferring Portal
- File Transfer Protocol
- File Text Processor
- Fast Text Processor
- File Transmitter Process
Answer: (2) File Transfer Protocol
Q 9. How long is an IPv4 address?
- 62 bits
- 32 bits
- 16 bits
- 128 bits
- 64 bits
Answer: (2) 32 bits
Q 10. _____ is the computer protocol used by the Internet.
- TCP/ IP
- WWW
- HTTPS
- HTML
- FTP
Answer: (1) TCP/ IP
Q 1. Which of the following is not a type of computer virus?
- Polymorphic virus
- Space filler virus
- Multipartite virus
- Trojan
- Boot sector virus
Answer: (4) Trojan
Q 2. Which of these was the first computer virus?
- Creeper
- Brain
- Worm
- Crypto Locker
- Morris Worm
Answer: (1) Creeper
Solution: Creeper was the first-ever computer virus and was an experimental self-replicating virus released in the year 1971.
Q 3. Which of the following is not a source of the virus entering your system?
- USB drive
- Hard Disk
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: (5) All of the above
Q 4. The other name for Non-Resident virus is _________
- Direct Action Virus
- Boot Sector Virus
- Multipartite Virus
- Overwrite Virus
- Polymorphic Virus
Answer: (1) Direct Action Virus
Q 5. Which of the following viruses is also known as “Cavity Virus”?
- Multipartite Virus
- Space Filler Virus
- Overwrite Virus
- Direct Action Virus
- None of the above
Answer: (2) Space Filler Virus
Q 1. ______ rendering engine is used by Mozilla Firefox
- Trident
- Presto
- Gecko
- WebKit
- Tasman
Answer: (3) Gecko
Q 2. Which of these web browsers is also known as Nexus?
- Opera
- Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox
- WorldWideWeb
Answer: (5) WorldWideWeb
Q 3. Which of the following is considered as “the world’s first popular browser”?
- Firefox
- Mosaic
- Nexus
- Netscape Navigator
- MSIE (Microsoft Internet Explorer)
Answer: (2) Mosaic
Q 4. In which year was the first web browser created?
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
- 1995
- 1989
Answer: (3) 1990
Q 5. Which among the following web browsers was the first to introduce graphical interface?
- Mosaic
- Nexus
- WorldWideWeb
- Netscape
- Opera
Answer: (4) Netscape
Q 1. Which of the following is not an example of Flash Memory Drives?
- Memory Stick
- Pen Drive
- SD Card
- Compact Disc
- None of the above
Answer: (4) Compact Disc
Q 2. Which of these storage devices has a minimum storage capacity?
- USB drive
- Hard Disk
- Floppy Disk
- Compact Disc
- Cloud Storage
Answer: (3) Floppy Disk
Q 3. What is the meaning of “backing up data” on the computer?
- Copy the data to another device/location to save it for future use
- Saving the computer from a virus
- Inserting SD card to the computer device
- Connecting Personal computer to a network
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Copy the data to another device/location to save it for future use
Q 4. Which among the following is an example of a magnetic storage device?
- Floppy Disc
- Credit Card
- Compact Disc
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: (4) All of the above
The computer storage unit is divided into three parts. Given below are details about the three types of computer storage:
- Primary Storage: This is the direct memory which is accessible to the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
- This is also known as the main memory and is volatile.
- This is temporary. As soon as the device turns off or is rebooted, the memory is erased
- It is smaller in size
- Primary storage comprises only of Internal memory
- Examples of primary storage include RAM, cache memory, etc.
- Secondary Storage: This type of storage does not have direct accessibility to the Central Processing Unit.
- The input and output channels are used to connect such storage devices to the computer, as they are mainly external
- It is non-volatile and larger storage capacity in comparison to primary storage
- This type of storage is permanent until removed by an external factor
- It comprises of both internal and external memory
- Examples of secondary storage are USB drives, floppy disks, etc.
- Tertiary Memory: This type of storage is generally not considered to be important and is generally not a part of personal computers.
- It involves mounting and unmounting of mass storage data which is removable from a computer device
- This type of storage holds robotic functions
- It does not always require human intervention and can function automatically
Q 1. MU, ALU and CU are all part of the ________.
- Storage Memory
- Central Processing Unit
- Input Devices
- Output Unit
- None of the Above
Answer: (2) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Q 2. ________ is the main memory of the computer
- Random Access Memory
- Read Only Memory
- Internal Hard Drive
- DVD
- Computer has no main memory, it keeps erasing the storage memory automatically
Answer: (3) Internal Hard Drive
Q 3. What is the full form of GUI?
- Graphic User Interface
- Games User Interface
- Graphic Unified Interface
- Graphic Unit Interface
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Graphic User Interface
Q 4. A computer comprises how many types of memory?
- One
- Four
- Three
- Two
- Eight
Answer: (4) Two
Solution: A computer comprises two types of memory. One is Random Access Memory (RAM) and the other is Read Only Memory (ROM)
Q 5. Which of the following are the physical parts of a computer?
- Software
- Operating System
- Software Applications
- Hardware
- None of the above
Answer: (4) Hardware
Q 1. How many levels of Abstraction are there in a database?
- Three
- Two
- Five
- One
- Four
Answer: (1) Three
Solution: There are three levels of abstraction: Physical Level, Logical Level and View Level
Q 2. Which of the following is not a component of the database?
- User
- Memory
- Software
- Hardware
- Data
Answer: (2) Memory
Q 3. What is the full form of SQL?
- Structured Question Language
- Simplified Query Language
- Structured Query Language
- Simplified Quoted Language
- None of the above
Answer: (3) Structured Query Language
Q 4. The Hierarchical Database is also known as _______ structure.
- Table
- Inverted Tree
- Triangle
- Diamond
- Tree
Answer: (5) Tree
Q 5. Which of these is not a type of Database?
- Hierarchical Database
- Network Database
- Relational Database
- All of the above
- None of the above
Answer: (4) All of the above
List of Operating Systems | |
Name of the OS | Release Date |
Android | 2008 |
iOS | 2007 |
Windows | 1985 |
Mac OS | 2001 |
MS-DOS | 1981 |
Chrome OS | 2011 |
Windows Phone | 2010 |
Blackberry OS | 1999 |
Firefox OS | 2013 |
UNIX | 1969 |
Q 1. The __________ connects applications to the actual processing of data and manages all communications between software and hardware components. It is the core of any OS.
- Central Processing Unit
- Main Memory
- Kernel
- Systematic Multi-Processing
- Cluster Unit
Answer: (3) Kernel
Q 2. Which of the following options is not an Operating System?
- MS-DOS
- Blackberry OS
- Windows
- Oracle
- UNIX
Answer: (4) Oracle
Q 3. Which of these is not a type of Operating System?
- Network Operating System
- Distributed Operating System
- Embedded Operating System
- Batch Operating System
- All are a type of Operating System
Answer: (5) All are a type of Operating System
Q 4. The first Operating System was developed by _____
- IBM
- Microsoft
- Blackberry
- Mac
- General Motors
Answer: (5) General Motors
Q 5. A program that automates the translation of assembly language into machine language is called _________
- Assembler
- Interpreter
- Compiler
- Processor
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Assembler
Q 1. Routers work at which layer of the OSI Model?
- Data Link Layer
- Network Layer
- Physical Layer
- Application Layer
- Transport Layer
Answer: (2) Network Layer
Q 2. What is the full form of OSI?
- Operating Static Internet
- Open Systems Interconnection
- Operating System Interface
- Open Statutory Interface
- Oppressed System Interactions
Answer: (2) Open Systems Interconnection
Q 3. _________ Layer is responsible for Framing, Error Detection and Physical Addressing.
- Network
- Transport
- Application
- Data Link
- Physical
Answer: (4) Data Link
Q 4. _______ layer defines how data is formatted, presented, encoded, and converted for use on the network.
- Transport
- Presentation
- Application
- Physical
- Session
Answer: (2) Presentation
Q 5. How many layers are there in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model?
- Eight
- Seven
- Six
- Five
- Nine
Answer: (2) Seven
Q 6. Which is the first layer of the OSI Model?
- Network Layer
- Transport Layer
- Presentation Layer
- Physical Layer
- Data Link Layer
Answer: (4) Physical Layer
Q 7. ____________ layer converts raw bits to frames and frames to raw bits in the Open Systems Interconnection Model.
- Session
- Physical
- Data Link
- Transport
- Network
Answer: (3) Data Link
Q 8. _________ is the process of detecting and correcting the error. While ______ is a mechanism to ensure the efficient delivery of Data.
- Error control, Flow control
- Process control, Network control
- Session control, Flow control
- OSI Control, Data control
- None of the above
Answer: (1) Error control, Flow control