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Computer Awareness Digest for IBPS PO 2015 Mains Exam

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This Digest is a complete docket of important fundamentals and basics of Computer Application. The Computer Awareness
Digest is relevant for all Banking and Insurance exams like SBI PO, SBI Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC ADO, IBPS PO, IBPS RRB,
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Basics & Fundamentals of Computer
Computer: A computer is a truly amazing machine that performs a specified sequence of operations as per the set of
instructions (known as programs) given on a set of data (input) to generate desired information (output ).
A complete computer system consists of four parts:
Hardware: Hardware represents the physical and
User: The computer operators are known as users.
tangible components of the computer.
Data: Consists of raw facts, which the computer
Software: Software is a set of electronic instructions
stores and reads in the form of numbers.
consisting of complex codes (Programs) that make
the computer perform tasks.
Hardware
Input Devices
Keyboard
Microphone
Mouse
Web camera
Touch Screen
Light Pen
Processing Devices
Mother board
Processor
RAM
ROM
SMPS
Output Devices
Monitor
Printer
Speaker
Storage Devices
Magnetic Disk
Optical Disk
Flash Memory
Magnetic Tape
The following features characterize this electronic machine:

Speed
Reliability
Accuracy
Flexibility
Storage and Retrieval
Low cost
Repeated Processing Capabilities
Utility Software
Utility
Tools
Customized
Software
Software
Application Software
Text
System Software (OS)

Single user
Multi User
Graphics
Multimedia
Language
Accounting
DOS
Mac-OS
Windows xp,7,8.1
Unix
Windows Server
Computer hardware consists of the following components:

1. CPU (Central Processing Unit): CPU is considered as the brain of the computer. It performs all types of data
processing operations, stores data, intermediate results and instructions (program).It controls the operation of all parts
of computer.
Fig: The relationship between different hardware components

[A] CPU itself has following three components:
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit): When the control unit encounters an instruction that involves mathematical calculation
or decision/logic, it passes the control to the second component, i.e., the arithmetic logic unit (ALU). The ALU includes a
group of registers - memory locations built directly into the CPU - that are used to hold data that are being processed by
the current instruction.
Registers: The register is the smallest high-speed storage area in the CPU. All data must be represented in a register
before it can be processed.
Control Unit: This unit controls the operations of all parts of computer but does not carry out any actual data processing
operations
[B] Primary memory consists of mainly two types of memories:
Random Access Memory (RAM): RAM is the internal
Static Random Access Memory (SRAM): A type of
memory of the CPU for storing data, program and
memory that is faster and less volatile than DRAM,
program result. It is read/write memory which stores
but requires more power and is more expensive. The
data until the machine is working. As soon as the
term static is derived from the fact that it does not
machine is switched off, data is erased.
need to be refreshed like DRAM.
RAM is volatile, i.e. data stored in it is lost when we
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
switch off the computer or if there is a power failure.
(SDRAM): A type of DRAM that can run at much
Hence a backup uninterruptible power system (UPS)
higher clock speeds.
is often used with computers. RAM is small, both in
Read Only Memory (ROM): The memory from which
terms of its physical size and in the amount of data it
we can only read but can not write on it . This type of
can hold.
memory is non-volatile. The information is stored
There are mainly three types of RAM available:
permanently in such memories during manufacture. A
Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM): A type
ROM, stores such instructions that are required to
of physical memory used in most personal computers.
start a computer. This operation is referred to as
The term dynamic indicates that the memory must be
bootstrap.
constantly refreshed2 (reenergized) or it loses its
contents. This type of memory is more economical.
There are mainly three types of ROM available:
MROM (Masked ROM): The very first ROMs
were hard-wired devices that contained a preprogrammed set of data or instructions. These
kinds of ROMs are known as masked ROMs which
are inexpensive.
PROM (Programmable Read only Memory):
PROM is read-only memory that can be modified
only once by a user. The user buys a blank PROM
and enters the desired contents using a PROM
program
EPROM (Erasable and Programmable Read

Only Memory): The EPROM can be erased by
exposing it to ultra-violet light for a duration of up
to 40 minutes. Usually, an EPROM eraser achieves
this function.
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and
Programmable Read Only Memory): The
EEPROM is programmed and erased electrically.
It can be erased and reprogrammed about ten
thousand times. Both erasing and programming
take about 4 to 10 ms (milli second).
Memory
A memory is just like a human brain. It is used to store data and instructions. Computer memory is the storage space in
computer where data is to be processed and instructions required for processing are stored. The memory is divided into
large number of small parts called cells. Each location or cell has a unique address which varies from zero to memory size
minus one.
Cache Memory
Registers
Memory
Secondary Memory
Magnetic Disk(HDD)
Optical Disk (CD, DVD,BRD)
Flash Memory(Memory card, Pen Drive)
Primary Memory
Main Memory
RAM
SRAM
DRAM
ROM
PROM
EPROM
EEPROM
Memory is primarily of three types

Cache Memory: It is a very high speed semiconductor memory which can speed up CPU. It acts as a buffer between
the CPU and main memory.
Primary Memory/Main Memory: Primary memory holds only those data and instructions on which computer is
currently working. It has limited capacity and data is lost when power is switched off.
Secondary Memory: This type of memory is also known as external memory or non-volatile. It is slower than main
memory. These are used for storing data/Information permanently.
2. Secondary Storage (External Storage Devices) : Floppy diskettes, hard disk, tapes and optical disks come under the
category of external storage devices or ancillary storage devices. These devices are very sensitive to environmental
conditions (humidity and temperature) as well as to external magnetic fields and need to be stored carefully.
Floppy Disk : Floppy disks are primarily used on PCs. Information on a floppy disk is recorded in the magnetized
states of particles of iron oxides evenly placed upon concentric circles known as tracks.
Hard Disk: It is a non-removable enclosed magnetic disk included in most PCs. It contains a stack of metal platters,
each coated with iron oxide, that spin on a spindle and the entire unit is encased in a sealed chamber.
Magnetic Tape: This is plastic tape, usually made of Mylar that is coated with iron oxide, thereby enabling the
introduction (writing); retention (memory) and reading of magnetically recorded information. The best use of tape
storage is for data that you do not use very often.
3. Peripherals: Peripheral devices are devices connected to the computer externally. If a peripheral device is
disconnected, the computer will still be able to work; only functions performed by this peripheral device will not be
available.
Mainly there are following types of peripheral devices:
1. Input Devices (How to tell it what to do): This unit makes link between user and computer. The input devices
translate the information into the form understandable by computer.
Keyboard- The most common and very popular
input device which helps in inputting data to the
computer
Mouse- Mouse is the most popular pointing
device and cursor-control device having a small
palm size box with a round ball at its base which
senses the movement of mouse and sends
corresponding signals to CPU when the mouse
buttons are pressed.
Joy Stick- To move cursor position on a monitor

screen. It is mainly used in Computer Aided
Designing (CAD) and playing computer games.
Light pen- It is used to select a displayed menu
item or draw pictures on the monitor screen.
Track Ball- Mostly used in notebook or laptop
computer, instead of a mouse .This is a ball which
is half inserted and by moving fingers on ball,
pointer can be moved
Scanner- A scanner allows you to scan printed

material and convert it into a file format that may
be used within the PC.
Digitizer- It converts analog information into
digital form.
Microphone-Microphone is an input device to
input sound that is then stored in digital form.
Magnetic Ink Card Reader (MICR)-MICR input
device is generally used in banks because of a
large number of check to be processed every day.
Optical Character Reader (OCR)- OCR scans
text optically character by character, converts
them into a machine readable code and stores the

text on the system memory.
Bar Code Reader- A device used for reading bar
coded data (data in form of light and dark lines).
Bar coded data is generally used in labeling goods,
numbering the books.
Optical Mark Reader (OMR)- A special type of
optical scanner used to recognize the type of
mark made by pen or pencil.
2. Output Devices: (How it shows you what it is doing) Output devices translate the computer's output into the form
understandable by users.
Monitors: Monitors, commonly called as Visual Display Unit (VDU), are the main output device of a computer. It forms
images from tiny dots, called pixels that are arranged in a rectangular form. The sharpness of the image depends upon
the number of pixels.
There are two kinds of viewing screen used for monitors.
Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT): The CRT display is made up of small picture elements called pixels. The smaller the
pixels, the better the image clarity, or resolution
Flat- Panel Display: The flat-panel display refers to a class of video devices that have reduced volume, weight and
power requirement in comparison to the CRT.
Printer: Printer is an output device, which is used to print information on paper.
Impact Printers: The impact printers print the characters by striking them on the ribbon which is then pressed on
the paper.
Non-Impact Printers: Non-impact printers print the characters without using ribbon. These printers print a
complete page at a time so they are also called as Page Printers. Laser Printers, Inkjet Printers.
Note:
Data: Data can be defined as a representation of facts, concepts or instructions in a formalized manner which should
be suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by human or electronic machine.
Information:- Information is organized or classified data which has some meaningful values for the receiver.
Information is the processed data on which decisions and actions are based.
Data Processing Cycle: Data processing is the re-structuring or re-ordering of data by people or machine to
increase their usefulness and add values for particular purpose. Data processing consists of basic steps input,
processing and output.
These three steps constitute the data processing cycle.
Input -Input data is prepared in some convenient form for processing. The form will depend on the processing
machine. For example, when electronic computers are used, the input data could be recorded on any one of several
types of input medium, such as magnetic disks, tapes and so on.
Processing - In this step input data is changed to produce data in a more useful form. For example, paychecks may
be calculated from the time cards, or a summary of sales for the month may be calculated from the sales orders.
Output - The result of the proceeding processing step are collected. The particular form of the output data depends
on the use of the data. For example, output data may be pay-checks for employees.
Language Processors:
Assembler: This language processor converts the program written in assembly language into machine language.
Interpreter: This language processor converts a HLL(High Level Language) program into machine language by
converting and executing it line by line.
Compiler:-It also converts the HLL program into machine language but the conversion manner is different. It converts
the entire HLL program in one go, and reports all the errors of the program along with the line numbers.
Classification of Computers:
Computers can be broadly classified by their speed and computing power:
Sr.
No.
1
Type
Specifications
PC (Personal
Computer)
WorkStation
Mini Computer
Main Frame
Supercomputer
It is a single user computer system having moderately powerful

microprocessor.
It is also a single user computer system which is similar to personal computer
but have more powerful microprocessor.
It is a multi-user computer system which is capable of supporting hundreds of
users simultaneously. Software technology is different from minicomputer.
It is a multi-user computer system which is capable of supporting hundreds of
users simultaneously. Software technology is different from minicomputer.
It is an extremely fast computer which can execute hundreds of millions of
instructions per second.
Following are the main memory storage units:
S.No.
1
2
3
Unit
Bit(Binary
Digit)
Nibble
Byte
Word
Description
A binary digit is logical 0 and 1 representing a passive or an active state of a
component in an electric circuit.
A group of 4 bits is called nibble.
A group of 8 bits is called byte. A byte is the smallest unit which can represent a
data item or a character. (1 byte = 8 bits)
A computer word, like a byte, is a group of fixed number of bits processed as a unit
which varies from computer to computer but is fixed for each computer. The length
of a computer word is called word-size or word length and it may be as small as 8
bits or may be as long as 96 bits. A computer stores the information in the form of
computer words.
Few higher storage units are following:
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5.
Unit
Kilobyte (KB)
Megabyte(MB)
GigaByte (GB)
TeraByte (TB
PetaByte (PB)
Description
1 KB = 1024 Bytes
1 MB = 1024 KB
1 GB = 1024 MB
1 TB = 1024 GB
1 PB = 1024 TB
Software
Software: software represents the set of programs that govern the operation of a computer system and make the hardware
run. There are two types of software
System Software: The system software is collection of programs designed to operate, control, and extend the
processing capabilities of the computer itself. System software are generally prepared by computer manufactures.
System software serves as the interface between hardware and the end users. Examples: Operating System, Compilers,
Interpreter, Assembler etc.
Application Software: It is the set of programs necessary to carry out operations for a specified application.
Application software can subdivide into three categories:

(A) Packages:Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Database Management Systems

Desktop Publishing Software
Graphics, Multimedia and Presentation
applications
Packages
A package that process textual matter and creates
organized and flawless documents.
An electronic spreadsheet is a program that
accepts data in a tabular form and allow users to
manipulate , calculate, analyze data in the desired
manner.
DBMS is a package that can handle and manage
bulk of stored data.
Handles page layout by combining the functions of
a traditional typesetter and a layout artist.
Application software that manipulates images is
known as Graphics software.
(B) Utilities: Utilities are those application programs that assists the computer by performing housekeeping functions like
backing up disk or scanning viruses etc.
Utilities
Program is used for creating, editing text files.
Program facilities the backing-up of disk.
Large files can be compressed so that it takes less
storage area.
It speeds up disk access by rearranging the files
and free space on your computer.
It scans yours disk for viruses and removes them if
any virus is found.
Text Editor
Backup Utility
Compression Utility
Disk Defragmentor
Antivirus Software
(C) Customized Software: This type of software is tailor-made software according to a users requirements.
Following are the main five generations of computers:
S. No.
1
Generation & Description

First Generation (1946-1959) Vacuum tube based
2
3
Second Generation (1959-1965) Transistor based

Third Generation (1965-1971) Integrated Circuit based
Fourth Generation (1971-1980) VLSI microprocessor based
Fifth Generation (1980-onwards) ULSI microprocessor based
Boot: When computer starts, the operating system is first

loaded (as it is essential for running all other programs),
this process is known as booting.
Cold Boot: -When you turn the computer ON from an OFF
position.
Warm Boot: - When you reset the computer that is
already ON.
Motherboard: The motherboard serves as a single

platform to connect all of the parts of a computer
together. A motherboard connects CPU, memory, hard
drives, optical drives, video card, sound card, and other
ports and expansion cards directly or via cables. It can be
considered as the backbone of a computer.
Software categories
Freeware: Software which is completely costless .The producers of this software are either public institutions such as
universities or developers who do it for personal interest or advertisement or private company who do it for dumping
reasons.
Shareware: Software which is initially costless but after a certain period the user is asked to pay a fee or delete it. Or
software which has two versions a free one, but incomplete or with advertisement banners and a complete advertisement
free one for which the user must pay. The most common example is WinZip compression program.
Commercial: Software for which the user has to pay a license to use it .Common examples are Microsoft Windows operating
system and Microsoft word.
Private: Software uniquely built, under payment for a specific customer to fit his need. Only the customer may use it.
Open Source: Software may be modified by anyone, sometimes under certain restrictions. Open source software is also
freeware.
Proprietary: Software is distributed with the explicit with the explicit legal warning not to modify it and technically locked
to prevent other developers to see or modify its source.
Number System
When we type some letters or words, the computer translates them in numbers as computers can understand only numbers.
A computer can understand positional number system where there are only a few symbols called digits and these symbols
represent different values depending on the position they occupy in the number.
A value of each digit in a number can be determined using
The digit
The position of the digit in the number
The base of the number system (where base is defined as the total number of digits available in the number system).
1. Decimal Number System: The number system that we use in our day-to-day life is the decimal number system. Decimal
number system has base 10 as it uses 10 digits from 0 to 9. In decimal number system, the successive positions to the
left of the decimal point represent units, tens, hundreds, thousands and so on.
2. Binary Number System: Uses two digits, 0 and 1, also called base 2 number system . Each position in a binary number
represents a 0 power of the base (2). Last position in a binary number represents a x power of the base (2).
3. Octal Number System: Uses eight digits, 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7, also called base 8 number system, Each position in an octal
number represents a 0 power of the base (8).
4. Hexadecimal Number System: Uses 10 digits and 6 letters, 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B,C,D,E,F. Letters represents numbers
starting from 10. A = 10. B = 11, C = 12, D = 13, E = 14, F = 15. Also called base 16 number system .Each position in a
hexadecimal number represents a 0 power of the base (16).
DBMS Data Base Management System
DBMS: DBMS is the acronym of Data Base Management System. DBMS is a collection of interrelated data and a set of
programs to access this data in a convenient and efficient way. It controls the organization, storage, retrieval, security and
integrity of data in a database.
Architecture of DBMS divided into three levels:
1. External view or User view/View Level: It is the highest level of data abstraction. This includes only those portions of
database of concern to a user or Application program. Each user has a different external view and it is described by
means of a scheme called external schema.
2. Conceptual view/Logical Level: All the database entities and the relationship among them are included. One
conceptual view represents the entire database called conceptual schema.
3. Internal view/Physical Level: It is the lowest level of abstraction, closest to the physical storage method. It describes
how the data is stored, what is the structure of data storage and the method of accessing these data. It is represented by
internal schema.
Keys in DBMS:
Super key of an entity set is a set of one or more attributes whose values uniquely determine each entity.
Candidate key of an entity set is a set of fields from which primary key can be selected. It is an attribute or a set of
attributes that can act as a primary key for a table to uniquely identify each record in a table.
Primary key is a candidate key that is most appropriate to become main key of the table. It is a key that uniquely
identifies each record in the table
LOGIC GATES
Logic gate: is an elementary building block of a digital circuit. Most logic gates have two inputs and one output.
At any given moment, every terminal is in one of the two binary conditions low (0) or high (1). There are seven basic logic
gates: AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XNOR
Networking
Network: Computer Networks means interconnected set of autonomous system that permits distributed processing to
information.
Five components:
Sender Computer
Receiver Equipment(Modem)
Sender equipment (Modem)
Receiver Computer
Communication Channel ( Telephone Cables)
Classified on the basis of Geographical Coverage:
connectivity within a campus or small
Local Area Network (LAN): A local area network
geographical area.
is relatively smaller and privately owned network
Wide Area Network (WAN): A wide Area
with the maximum span of 10 km.
Network (WAN) is a group Communication
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) : MAN is
Technology ,provides no limit of distance.
defined for less than 50 Km and provides regional
Types of Network
1. Point to Point Network: When a packet is sent from one router to another intermediate routers, the entire packet is
stored at each intermediate router, stored there till the output line is free and then forwarded. A subnet using this
principle is called point to point or packet switched network.
Topologies for a point to point Subnet
Star: Each device has a dedicated point to point link only to a central controller, usually called a hub.
Tree: A tree topology is a variation of a star.
Ring: Each device has a dedicated point to point line configuration only with the two devices on either side of it.
Bus: One long cable acts as a backbone to link all the devices in the network.
2. Broadcast Networks: Broadcast networks have a single communication channel that is shared by all the machines on
the network.
Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI)

The Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI) is a conceptual model that characterizes and standardizes the internal
functions of a communication system by partitioning it into abstraction layers. The model is a product of the Open
Systems Interconnection project at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Seven layers of OSI Model are:
Application Layer: The application layer is the OSI layer closest to the end user, which means both the OSI
application layer and the user interact directly with the software application.
Presentation Layer: The presentation layer establishes context between application-layer entities, in which the
application-layer entities may use different syntax and semantics if the presentation service provides a big
mapping between them.
Session Layer: The session layer controls the dialogues (connections) between computers. It establishes,
manages and terminates the connections between the local and remote application.
Transport Layer: The transport layer provides the functional and procedural means of transferring variablelength data sequences from a source to a destination host via one or more networks, while maintaining the
quality of service functions.
Network Layer: The network layer provides the functional and procedural means of transferring variable
length data sequences from one node to another connected to the same network.
Data link Layer: The data link layer provides node-to-node data transfer -- a link between two directly
connected nodes. It detects and possibly corrects errors that may occur in the physical layer.
Physical Layer: It defines the electrical and physical specifications of the data connection. It defines the
relationship between a device and a physical transmission medium.
Transmission Media
Network Cables: Network cables are used to
connect computers. The most commonly used
cable is Category 5 cable RJ-45.
Distributors: A computer can be connected to
another one via a serial port but if we need to
connect many computers to produce a network,
this serial connection will not work. The solution
is to use a central body to which other computers,
printers, scanners etc. can be connected and then
this body will manage or distribute network
traffic
Repeaters: A repeater is an electronic device
that receives a signal and retransmits it at a
higher level or higher power, or onto the other
side of an obstruction, so that the signal can cover
longer distances.
Bridge: A bridge is a product that connects a local
area network (LAN) to another local area network
that uses the same protocol (for example,
Ethernet or token ring).
Routers: A router is a device that forwards data
packets along networks. A router is connected to
at least two networks, commonly two LANs or
WANs or a LAN and its ISP's network. Router sare
located at gateways, the places where two or

more networks connect.
Internal Network Cards: Network card is a
necessary component of a computer without
which a computer cannot be connected over a
network. It is also known as network adapter or
Network Interface Card (NIC). Most branded
computers have network card pre-installed.
Network cards are of two types: Internal and
External Network Cards.
External Network Cards: External network
cards come in two flavours like Wireless and USB
based. Wireless network card need to be inserted
into the motherboard but no network cable is
required to connect to network.
Universal Serial Bus (USB): USB card are easy to
use and connect via USB port. Computers
automatically detect USB card and can install the
drivers required to support the USB network card
automatically.
Modem (Modulator DE Modulator): Modem is
a device attached to computers that can convert
digital signals to analog signals to analog signals
and vice versa.
Operating System:An Operating system is a program, which acts as an interface between a user and the hardware.
Characteristics of Operating System:
Memory Management -- keeps tracks of primary
memory i.e. what part of it is in use by whom,
what part is not in use etc. and allocates the
memory when a process or program requests it.
Processor Management -- allocates the
processor(CPU) to a process and de-allocates
processor when it is no longer required.
Device Management -- keeps track of all devices.
This is also called I/O controller that decides
which process gets the device, when, and for how
much time.
File Management -- allocates and de-allocates
the resources and decides who gets the resources.
Security -- prevents unauthorized access to
programs and data by means of passwords and
similar other techniques.
Job accounting -- keeps track of time and
resources used by various jobs and/or users.
Control over system performance -- records

delays between request for a service and from the
system.
Interaction with the operators -- The
interaction may take place via the console of the
computer in the form of instructions. Operating
System acknowledges the same, does the
corresponding action and informs the operation
by a display screen.
Error-detecting aids -- Production of dumps,
traces, error messages and other debugging and
error-detecting methods.
Coordination between other software and
users -- Coordination and assignment of
compilers, interpreters, assemblers and other
software to the various users of the computer
systems.
MS - Window
MS-Windows is a GUI based operating system. In Windows Operating system multiple applications can be simultaneously
run in different windows.
In MS-Windows, the screen upon which icons,
Toolbar: A set of button you click to perform
windows, too are displayed is known as desktop.
common tasks.
An icon is a graphic symbol that represents a
A folder is a location in which you can store files
window element like, file, folder, or shortcut.
and other folders.
Loading up of operating system files into the
To create a new folder, FileNewFolder
computers memory in called booting up.
commands are clicked in My Computer windows.
The taskbar is a bar, which is usually located at
To find files or folders, Start---Find---Files or
the bottom of the screen.
Folder commands are clicked.
My computer is helpful for viewing the contents
To create a shortcut to a file, firstly select the file
of a single folder or drive.
or folder, whose shortcut is to be created. Then
Windows Explorer is another way of seeing
drag the file icon through right mouse button to
what is on your computer. Windows Explorer
desired location where shortcut to be placed, and
shows the computers contents as a hierarchy.
then select create shortcut(s).
File: A program or document stored on a disk.
To shut down the computer, StartShut Down
commands are clicked.
MS-Word
A word processor is a package that processes
textual matter and creates organized and flawless
documents.
The world processor offers very useful features
like speed, powerful editing and formatting
features, permanent storage, Graphics, object
linking and embedding, spell check and mail
merge etc.
The word processor automatically fits the typed

text within the specified left and right margins.
This feature is called word wrapping.
Margins can be four type viz. left, right, top and
bottom.
The distance between text boundaries and page
margins is called indent. The indent can be
positive, negative or hanging indent.
The text layout
In Word, paragraphs can be formatted through

Paragraph option of Format menu and the
borders can be applied through Borders and
shading option of Format menu.
The page formatting in Word can be controlled
through Page Setup option of File menu. The
header and footer can be created and formatted
using Header and Footer option of the view menu.
In word, the document can either be printed
through print button of standard toolbar or
through the Print.. option of File menu. The help
is available in Word through the Help menu.
In word, spelling and grammar can be checked
either through the spelling and Grammar option
of Tools menu.
The Autocorrect feature of Word converts

shorthand into longer strings. You can create your
own Autocorrect entries by clicking to
Autocorrect command to Tools menu.
Tables can be inserted in a Word document
through Table button of Standard toolbar and can
be manipulated through the table drop menu.
In MS-Word, the mail merge involves two files
Main document and data source file to produce
the merged document. The main document and
data source can handled through Mail Merge
option of Tools menu.
Shortcuts
Shortcut
Ctrl+W
Ctrl+Z
Ctrl+Y
Ctrl+S
Ctrl+P
Ctrl+K
Alt+Right.
Ctrl+C
Ctrl+V
Ctrl+Shift+A
Ctrl+B
Ctrl+I
Ctrl+=
F1
F4
F5
F7
F12
Description
Close the active window / document
Undo an action
Redo the last action or repeat an action
Save a document
Print a document
Insert a hyperlink.
Arrow Go forward one page.
Copy selected text or graphics to the Office Clipboard.
Paste the most recent addition to the Office Clipboard.
Format all letters as capitals.
Applies or removes bold formatting.
Applies or removes italic formatting.
Apply subscript formatting (automatic spacing).
Open Help
Repeat the last action performed(Word 2000+)
Open the Find, Replace, and Go To window in Microsoft Word
Spellcheck and grammar check selected text or document
Save As
Some of the valid file names are as follows:

Type of File
Notepad File
Paintbrush File
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Database
Executable
File name and Extension

Type.txt
Painting.bmp
Document.doc
Book.xls
Presentation.ppt
Db1.mdb
Game.exe
MS-EXCEL
A spreadsheet is a software tool that lets one
enter, calculate, manipulate and analyze set of
numbers.
A Worksheet is a grid of cells made up of
horizontal rows and vertical columns.
A workbook is a group of worksheets.
Three types of data can be entered in a worksheet
(i) number (ii) Text (iii) Formulas.
Cell can be referenced in three ways (i) relative
(ii) absolute (iii) mixed
A cell can be edited either by overwriting or
by partially modifying the cell contents.
A range can selected using mouse or keyboard.
A range can be either through copy and paste
operations or by dragging the fill handle.
A range can be moved either through cut and
paste operations or by dragging the range border.
A range can be cleared through Edit--Clear
command.
To erase everything from a worksheet ,select all
the cells in the worksheet and then use Edit
ClearAll.
To save a workbook use File- Save command.
To open a workbook use FileOpen command.

To insert cells, rows or columns in worksheet, use
Insert---Cells----, Insert-----Rows or Insert----Column command respectively.
General arrangement of data is known as
formatting.
Formatting does not affect the actual cell value
only the appearance change.
Formatting is performed in MS-Excel through
options available in Format menu.
Charts are the pictorial representation of
worksheet data.
Various chart types in MS- Excel are area chart,
column chart, bar chart, line chart, pie chart,
XY(Scatter) chart.
Chart in MS-Excel saved in two ways : (i)
embedded chart (ii) chart sheet
Embedded chart is a chart object that is placed on
a worksheet and saved with that work sheet.
Chart sheet is a sheet in workbook that contains
only a chart.
Charts are created using chart wizard.
Powerpoint
The application software that can create
professional looking visual aids is called
Presentation Graphics Software.
MS-PowerPoint can be started by clicking at
StartProgram---Microsoft PowerPoint.
A slide can contain one or more of these
components: Titles, Graphs, Drawing objects,
ClipArt and Pictures.
The slide components that are used for reference
are: Handouts, Notes ,Outlines.
A new presentation can be created through one of
these methods:(i) Auto content Wizard (ii)
Design Templates (iii) Sample Presentation
and (iv) Blank Presentation
A new side can be added by either clicking at
Common Tasks options of Formatting toolbar
and then selecting New Slide option, by clicking at
Insert menus New Slide option.
A presentation in PowerPoint can viewed in any
of these views: Normal, Outline, Slide, Slide
Sorter, Slide Show and Notes Page View.
To apply new design to slides, click either at
Apply Design Template option of Common Tasks
options of Formatting toolbar, or at Format
menus Apply Design Template option or ever

from the shortcut menu.
A color scheme is a combination of various colors
used for text and other presentation elements.
A color scheme can be changed by clicking at
Slide Color Scheme option of Format menu.
Background color can be changed by clicking at
Format----Background command or even
through slides shortcut menu.
You can change text font and style by using
Format---Font command.
Header and Footer information can be viewed and
changed by clicking at View---Header and Footer
option.
The slide ---shorter view in useful for viewing the
slides in miniature forms and for rearranging
them.
Movies (Vedio) & Sound can be inserted by using
InsertMovies & Sounds command.
While creating slide shows you can add
transitions to slides by using Slide Show --- Slide
Transition command.
To add animation, you can use Slide Show----Custom Animation commands.
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite
(TCP/IP) to link several billion devices worldwide. It also known as network of networks that consists of millions of
private, public, academic, business, and government networks.
Various Applications of Internet are:
Exchange messages using e-mail (Electronic
mail).
Transfer files as well as software.
Browse through information on any topic on
web.
Communicate in real time (chat) with others
connected to the Internet.
Search databases of government, individuals and

organizations.
Read news available from leading news groups.
Send or receive animation and picture files from
distant places.
Set up a site with information about your
companys products and services.
The World Wide Web commonly known as the Web or www developed founded by Tim Berners Lee in 1989, is a
system of interlinked hypertext documents that are accessed via the Internet. These multimedia pages are everchanging.
A web browser (commonly referred to as a browser) is a software application for retrieving, presenting and traversing
information resources on the World Wide Web.
Various features of a Web Browser are:
Menu bar: The menu bar, located at the very top of the screen, can be accessed using the mouse. Actions that are in
black can be performed, while actions that cannot be performed will be in gray or lightened.
Tool bar: The tool bar is located at the top of the browser; it contains navigational buttons for the Web. Basic
functions of these buttons include:
Command
Function
Home
Opens or returns to starting page
Back
Takes you to the previous page
Forward
Takes you to the next page
Print
Prints current page
Stop
Stops loading a page
Reload
Refresh/redisplays current page
Search
Accesses search engine
Location bar: The location bar, below the tool bar, is a box labelled "Location," "GoTo," or "Address." You can type in a
site's address, and press the Return or Enter key to open the site.
Status bar: The status bar is located at the very bottom of the browser window. You can watch the progress of a web
page download to determine if the host computer has been contacted and text and images are being downloaded.
Scroll bar: The scroll bar is the vertical bar located on the right of the browser window. You can scroll up and down a
web page by placing the cursor on the slider control and holding down the mouse button.
A website is a set of related web pages served from a single web domain.
The Uniform Resource Locator, abbreviated as URL is the Address for web sites. Most of them begin with http (Hyper
Text Transfer Protocol), followed by a colon and two slashes.. In most web browsers, the URL of a web page is displayed
on top inside an address bar. An example of a typical URL would be "http://www.gradestack.com".
A Home page, index page, or main page is a page on a website. A home page usually refers to:
A Hyperlink is a reference to data that the reader can directly follow either by clicking or by hovering or that is followed
automatically.
Downloading means to receive data to a local system from a remote system, or to initiate such a data transfer.
Uploading refers to the sending of data from a local system to a remote system such as a server or another client with
the intent that the remote system should store a copy of the data being transferred.
An email attachment is a computer file sent along with an email message. One or more files can be attached to any
email message, and be sent along with it to the recipient. The first email was sent by Ray Tomlinson to himself in 1971.
CC (Carbon Copy) in e mail indicates those who are to receive a copy of a message addressed primarily to another.
The list of CCed recipients is visible to all other recipients of the message.
An additional BCC (blind carbon copy) field is available for hidden notification; recipients listed in the BCC field receive
a copy of the message, but are not shown on any other recipient's copy (including other BCC recipients).
The Drafts folder retains copies of messages that you have started but are not yet ready to send.
Hotmail, a free e-mail service provided by Microsoft which was established in 1995 was co - founded by an Indian
American entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia along with Jack Smith in July of 1996.
An Internet Protocol address (also known as an IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g.,
computer, printer) participating in a computer network. It acts as an identifier for a computer. It is a unique address for
every computer.
Top-level domain: Each part of a domain name contains certain information. The first field is the host name, identifying
a single computer or organization. The last field is the top-level domain, describing the type of organization and
occasionally country of origin associated with the address. For e.g. - .com Commercial, .edu Educational.
Important Key in a Keyboard
Toggle keys- toggle the input from a group of keys on a keyboard between two different input modes.
Caps Lock
Scroll Lock
Num Lock
Insert
Modifier Keys - In computing, a modifier key is a special key (or combination) on a computer keyboard that temporarily
modifies the normal action of another key when pressed together. For e.g. Shift
Alt
Ctrl
Fn
Function keys A function key is a key on a computer or terminal keyboard which can be programmed so as to cause an
operating system command interpreter or application program to perform certain actions, a form of soft key. For e.g. - F1
through F12 keys are known as function keys. Each keys perform different functions.
Computer Viruses:
A virus is a parasitic program that infects another legitimate program, which is sometimes called the host. To infect the host
program, the virus modifies the host so that it contains a copy of the virus.
Boot sector viruses: A boot sector virus infects the boot record of a hard disk. The virus allows the actual boot sector
data to be read as through a normal start-up were occurring.
Cluster viruses: If any program is run from the infected disk, the program causes the virus also to run . This technique
creates the illusion that the virus has infected every program on the disk.
Worms: A worm is a program whose purpose is to duplicate itself.
Bombs: This type of virus hides on the users disk and waits for a specific event to occur before running.
Trojan Horses: A Trojan Horses is a malicious program that appears to be friendly. Because Trojan Horses do not
make duplicates of themselves on the victims disk. They are not technically viruses.
Stealth Viruses: These viruses take up residence in the computers memory, making them hard to detect.
Micro Viruses: A macro virus is designed to infect a specific type of document file, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft
Excel files. These types of documents can include macros, which are small programs that execute commands.
Commonly Used Computer Terms
Abort: To stop a program or function before it has
finished.
Algorithm: A set of instructions that provides a
solution to a given problem.
Animation: A simulation of movement created by
displaying a series of pictures, or frames. For example,
cartoons on television.
ANSI: American National Standards Institute, a

powerful industry association of USA, promoting
Programming language standards.
Antivirus: Program A utility that searches a hard disk
for viruses and removes any, that is found.
Architecture: A design. It can refer to either
hardware or software or to a combination of
hardware and software. The architecture of a system

defines its broad outlines.
ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Inter
change. This is a seven/eight bit code widely used in
computers for the transfer of data.
Bandwidth: The amount of data that can be
transmitted in a fixed amount of time. It is usually
expressed in bits per second (bps) or bytes per
second.
Bit: The smallest unit of information in computer
system. Bit is short for binary digit; either a "1 or a
"0".
Boot: The process of getting the computer started.
Byte: A byte is made up of 8 bits. The amount of
memory it takes to store a single character.
Cache: A separate area of Primary Memory (RAM)
where the computer stores a copy of frequently used
information for quick access. This is meant to speed
up the operation of the hard disk.
CD-ROM: Compact Disk-Read Only Memory. This is a
permanent storage device used to store large
quantities of information that need not be changed.
CGA: Color Graphics Adapter. Low-resolution screen
(640x200 pixels) with color capability.
Character: A number, letter, symbol, or punctuation
mark.
Chip: A small piece of silicon containing thousands or
millions of electrical elements. Also called an
Integrated Circuit (IC).
Compatible: The ability of one device or program to
work with another device or program. For example, a
printer and a computer are said to be compatible if
they can be connected to each other.
Conventional Memory: The first 640K of electronic
Memory (RAM) in a computer used to run OS and
applications.
Debug: In computer related systems, fixing software
related problem is known as debugging.
Digitize To scan a piece of artwork in very fine detail
and store it in a form that computer understands.
DOS: It stands for Disk Operating System. It is a single
user operating system.
DVD: Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc
Dynamic: Refers to actions that take place at the
moment they are needed rather than in advance.
EDP: Electronic Data Processing.
E-Mail: Electronic Mail. A facility to send electronic
messages to another person on a computer network.
End-User: The end user is the individual who uses
the product after it has been fully developed and
marketed.
EPROM: Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
A type of ROM that can be programmed or
reprogrammed usually by exposing a normally
covered sector to UV-Light.
Extended Memory: Memory in addition to
conventional memory used to run and manage
applications; together with expanded memory, it

helps PCs to address increased amounts of data in
memory.
Fax/Facsimile: A way of transmitting copies of
documents over telephone lines. Fax is short for
Facsimile.
Gigabyte: Abbreviated as GB, is equal to 1024 MB.
GUI Graphical User Interface. A user interface that
works visually and is based on the selection of actions
using a mouse or a similar pointing device to click on
icons or to pick options from menus; see also icon.
Hertz: A unit of frequency that means Cycles per
Second.
High Density: The amount of information a disk can
hold. High Density disks hold more information than
Double Density disks.
Hypertext: A method of presenting information so
the user can view it in a non-sequential way,
regardless of how the topics were originally arranged.
It has now evolved as a flexible software technology
to create electronic books provides fast and flexible
access to search criteria and provides quick access to
information in large documents.
HTML: Hyper Text Markup Language. A markup or
structuring language used to describe Web and
Intranet documents. It is used to define structure,
appearance and placement of HTML elements
including, fonts, graphics, text, hypertext links to
other sites and many more details.
IBM: International Business Machines, a USA based
multinational Company.
Icon: A graphical screen element that executes one or
more commands when selected with a mouse or other
pointing device
IDE: Integrated Device Electronics, a standard used
for connecting hard drive to a computer. IDE hard
drives are very common and relatively inexpensive.
Intel: The manufacturer of the most popular
microprocessors or CPUs.
Intelligent: Printer Printer combining laser,
computer and photocopying technology.
Internet: The world's largest computer network that
links many of the scientific, research and educational
computers as well as commercial networks. The
internet uses TCP/IP protocols, and computers on
Internet can run on any operating system, like, several
variations of UNIX, Windows NT, and VMS etc.
Intranet: In the most general sense, a private
corporate network that uses Internet technology
based software and TCP/IP protocol standards. Many
companies use intranets for tasks as simple as
distributing a company letter and for tasks as complex
as posting and updating technical support bulletins to
service personnel worldwide. An intranet does not
always include permanent connection to Internet.
Kilobyte (K, KB) Approximately one thousand
characters; actually 1024bytes.
LAN An acronym for local area network. A system of

PCs that are located relatively near to each other and
connected by wire so that individual users can
cooperatively process information and share
resources; see also WAN.
Laptop Computer: A portable computer, small
enough to be held on a lap,but slightly larger than a
notebook computer.
LED: Light Emitting Diode. An electronic device that
lights up when electricity is passed through it.
Light Pen: An input device that allows a user to write
on or point to a special pad or the screen of a penbased computer, such as a PDA.
Macintosh: A PC based on a Motorola microprocessor
employing GUI. Apple Macintosh has been in use since
late eighties.
Macro: A symbol, name, or key that represents a list
of commands, actions or keystrokes.
Math co-processor: Part of the microprocessor; a
companion chip designed to perform complex
calculations.
Megabyte (M, MB): Approximately one million
characters; actually 1,048,576 bytes. A measure of
memory or storage.
Megahertz (MHz): A measure of processing speed.
The higher the value, the faster a computer can work.
Microprocessor: A single chip containing all the
elements of a computer's CPU.
MIPS: Million Instructions Per Seconds, a unit for
measuring the speed of a computer.
Mother Board: The main circuit board of a computer,
which carries electrical signals to and from various
parts of the computer.
Multimedia: A computer system that combines text,
graphics, animation, music, voice and video media;
may include stereo speakers as an output device.
Multiprocessing: It refers to a computer systems
ability to support more than one process at the same
time. It is also called multitasking.
Nibble: Half a byte i.e. 4bits.
Non-Volatile Memory: This is data storage that does
not lose its contents on power off; for example, ROM.
Notebook Computer: A portable computer,
approximately 8 by 11 inches, that fits inside a
briefcase.
Numeric keypad: The part of a keyboard that looks
like an adding machine, with 10 digits and
mathematical operators; usually located on the right
side of the keyboard.
Office-Automation: The use of computer systems to
execute a variety of office operations, such as word
processing, accounting and Email.
Parallel Port: An outlet on a computer used to attach
a device, such as a printer. A parallel port sends data
(bits) down the wire side by side (parallel to each
other).
Pentium: The fifth generation of microprocessors.

The Pentium is 2 to 3 times faster than the 80486, the
fourth generation of microprocessors.
Peripheral: Any piece of hardware attached to the
outside of a computer. Examples are printers and
modems.
Pixel: Short for "Picture Element". A Pixel is the
smallest dot the computer can control on the screen.
Portable computer: A small computer that usually
runs on batteries. In the categories of portable
computers are laptop, notebook, sub-notebook and
palmtop.
Protocol: In networking and communications, the
formal specification that defines the procedures to
follow when transmitting and receiving data. Protocol
defines the format, timing, sequence and error
checking used on the network.
Resolution: The size and quantity of dots that make
up a printed page, screen or scanned image.
Runtime: Error An error that occurs during the
execution of a program.
Scanner: An input device used to copy a printed
document into a computers memory in digital form,
without requiring manual keying.
SCSI: Small Computer System Interface. A standard
for connecting a hard drive to a computer.
Serial Port: An outlet on a computer used to attach a
device, such as a modem. A serial port sends data
(bits) down the wire one at a time (in a series).
Service Pack: It is an update to a software version
that fixes an existing problem, such as a bug or
provides enhancements to the product that will
appear in the next version of the product.
TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol / Internet
Protocol is a set of communication protocols that
encompass media access, packet transport, session
communications, file transfer, e-mail, and terminal
emulation. TCP/IP is supported by a large number of
H/W and S/W vendors and is available on many
computer systems, from PCs to mainframes.
Troubleshoot: To isolate the source of a problem and
fix it. In case of computer systems, troubleshoot is
usually used when the problem is hardware related.
UNIX: A multi user operating system.
Upgrade: A new version of a software or hardware
product designed to replace an older version of the
same product.
UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply. It is a power
supply that includes a battery to maintain power in
the event of a power cut for several minutes to some
hours.
Utility: A program that performs a very specific task,
usually related to managing system resources.
Some expected and important questions of Computer Awareness for upcoming examinations
Computer Questions
1. The copy command saves to:
A. the desktop
B. the clipboard
C. Microsoft Word
D. Paste
E. None of these
Ans (B) A special file or memory area where data is
stored temporarily before being copied to another
location is called clipboard. Copying data saves in
clipboard.
2. Vacuum Tube is the invention generation.
A. 1st generation
B. 2nd gen
C. 4th gen
D. 5th gen
E. None of these
Ans: (A) In first Generation (1940-1956), the first
computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry and
magnetic drums for memory and were often
enormous, taking up entire rooms.
3. The computer size was very large in ____.
A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
C. None of these
Ans: (A) First generation computers used 1000s
of vacuum tubes that required lot of space made
them gigantic in size. Single transistor could
replace 1000 vacuum tubes and a single IC chip
replaced 1000s of transistors made computers
smaller and more speedy.
4. ____ is responsible for overall control and coordination of instruction execution.
A. CPU
B. ALU
C. RAM
D. Control Unit
E. None of these
Ans: (D) The control unit (CU) is a component of a
computer's central processing unit (CPU) that
directs operation of the processor. It tells the
computer's memory, arithmetic/logic unit , input
and output devices how to respond to a program's
instructions.
5. Which of the following is the fastest type of
computer?
A. Minicomputer
B. Mainframe
computer
C. Supercomputer
D. Digital computer
6.
7.
8.
9.
E. None of these
Ans: (C) A supercomputer is a computer with
great speed and memory. Supercomputer channels
all its power into executing a few programs as fast
as possible.
Which of these is a not a computer manufacturer?
A. IBM
B. Apple
C. Microsoft
D. Sun
E. None of these
Ans: (C) Microsoft manufactures a variety of
software programs and its Operating System
Windows is one of the most popular Operating
Systems around. It however does not manufacture
computers.
Which of the following is not an input device?
A. OCR
B. Optical scanners
C. Voice recognition device
D. COM (Computer Output to Microfilm)
E. None of these
Ans: (D) An input device is a peripheral used to
provide data and control signals to an information
processing system such as a computer or
information appliance. Examples of input devices
include keyboards, mice, Optical scanners,
digital cameras, Voice recognition device, OCR
and joysticks.
Who among the following is the odd one______?
A. Mouse
B. Scanner
C. Printer
D. Keyboard
E. None of these
Ans: (C) Except Printer (Output device) all are
examples of input devices (keyboards, mouse,
scanners).
What is Skylake?
A. NASAs new mission
B. Upcoming James Bonds Movie
C. Core Processors
D. Chinas New Fourth Generation Aircraft
E. None of these
Ans: (C) Skylake is Intels Sixth generation Core
Processors.
10. Which is not a storage device?

A. Printer
B. CD
C. Hard disk
D. Floppy Disk
E. DVD
Ans (A) Storage device is a piece of computer
equipment on which information can be stored. But
Printer is the External device that communicates
with another digital device to print what a user
sees on a screen.
11. ____ ___technologies is used by banks for faster
processing of large volumes of cheques.
A. OCR
B. OMR
C. MICR
D. Bar code
E. None of these
Ans: (C) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
Code is a character-recognition technology used
mainly by the banking industry to ease the
processing and clearance of cheques and other
documents.
12. Who invented Analytical engine?
A. Blaise Pascal
B. George Bool
C. Charles Babbage
D. Dr. Herman Hollerith
E. None of these
Ans (C) The Analytical Engine was a proposed
mechanical general-purpose computer designed
by English mathematician and computer pioneer
Charles Babbage.
13. Memory which forgets everything when you switch
off the power is known as_____.
A. Corrupted
B. Volatile
C. Non-Volatile
D. Non-Corrupted
E. None
Ans (B) Non-volatile keeps memory when the
computers power is switched off. Volatile dumps
everything in RAM when the computer loose
power.
14. Which of the following code used in present day
computing was developed by IBM Corporation?
A. ASCII
B. Hollerith Code
C. EBCDIC Code
D. Baudot Code
E. None of these
Ans: (C) Extended Binary Coded Decimal
Interchange Code (EBCDIC) is an 8-bit character
encoding used mainly on IBM mainframe and IBM
midrange computer operating systems.
15. An image editing software in which we can draw

and edit images is?
A. PageMaker
B. MS-Paint
C. Coral Draw
D. Photo Image
E. Front page
Ans: (C) Corel Draw is a vector graphics editor. A
vector graphics editor is a computer program that
allows users to compose and edit vector graphics
images interactively on a computer.
16. In DOS, Which of the following command is used to
delete all the files as well as sub-directories of a
directory?
A. Delete
B. Del
C. Deltree
D. Move
E. None of
Ans: (C) Deltree command is used to delete all the
files as well as sub-directories of a directory.
17. Physical components that make up your computer
are known as______.
A. Software
B. Operating Systems
C. Hardware
D. Web Browsers
E. None of these
Ans: (C) The most common hardware components
are Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU etc.
18. In MS- Word WYSIWYG stands for__________?
A. Preview
B. What you see is what you get
C. What you see is where you get
D. Print
E. None of these
Ans: (B) WYSIWYG is an acronym for "What you
see is what you get".
19. Which of the following is suitable after you install
new drivers?
A. Shut Down
B. Restart
C. Sleep
D. Hibernate
E. None of these
Ans: (B) Restart is suitable after you install new
drivers.
20. Which of the following cannot be shared?
A. Printer
B. Scanner
C. Plotter
D. Mouse
E. None of these
Ans (D) Mouse is a pointing device that detects
two-dimensional motion relative to a surface.
Mouse cannot be shared.
21. A terabyte comprises_______.

A. 1025 byte
B. 1024 byte
C. 1024 bits
D. 1024 gigabyte
E. None of these
Ans (D) A terabyte (TB) is a measure of computer
storage capacity approximately 1,024 gigabytes
(GB).
22. What does MICR stand for?
A. Magnetic Ink character Register
B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Code Register
D. Magnetic Ink character Recognition
E. Magnetic Ink cases Reader
Ans: (D) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
(MICR) is a character-recognition technology used
mainly by the banking industry to ease the
processing and clearance of cheques and other
documents.
23. Virtual memory is________?
A. Memory on the hard disk that the CPU uses an
extended RAM
B. Access the page table
C. CPU generates a physical address
D. Automatic storage allocation
E. None of these
Ans (A) Virtual memory is a feature of an
operating system (OS) that allows a computer to
compensate for shortages of physical memory by
temporarily transferring pages of data from
random access memory (RAM) to disk storage.
24. In DVD, V stands for_________.
A. Video
B. Versatile
C. Both A and B
D. Volatile
E. None of these
Ans (B) DVD (digital versatile disc or digital video
disc) is a digital optical disc storage format,
invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba
and Panasonic in 1995.
25. What is the full form of SIM?
A. Station Identity Module
B. System Identity Module
C. Subscriber Identity Module
D. Subscriber Trunk Dialling
E. None of these
Ans (C) A Subscriber Identity Module card is a
portable memory chip,that enables you to make
phone calls from any corner of the Globe, where

you get the subscriber's Network.
26. Who among the following has coined The term
Multimedia ?
A. Bob Goldstein
B. Tay Vaughan
C. NASA
D. Mc Graw Hills
E. None of these
Ans (A) The term multimedia was coined by singer
and artist Bob Goldstein to promote the July 1966
opening of his "LightWorks at L'Oursin" show at
Southampton, Long Island.
27. What is GIS stands for?
A. Geological Information System
B. Genetics Information Systems
C. Geographic Information Systems
D. Gene Information systems
E. None of these
Ans (C) A geographic information system (GIS) is
a system designed to capture, store, manipulate,
analyze, manage, and present all types of spatial or
geographical data.
28. A ______is a software program used to view Web
pages.
A. Site
B. Host
C. Link
D. Browser
E. None of these
Ans (D) A browser is a software application used
to locate, retrieve and display content on the
World Wide Web, including Web pages, images,
video and other files.
29. Micro-programming introduced by_______?
A. John Mauchley
B. Maurice Wilkies
C. William Shockley
D. Blaise pascal
E. None of these
An (B) In 1951, Maurice Wilkies was developed
the concept of microprogramming from the
realization that the Central Processing Unit of a
computer could be controlled by a miniature,
highly specialised computer program in highspeed ROM.
30. On color monitor each pixel is composed of _____.
A. two mini dots
B. five mini dots
C. six mini dots
D. three mini dots
E. None of these
Ans (D) On color monitors, each pixel is actually

composed of three dots a red, a blue and a green
one.
31. Numbers and formulae entered in a cell are called
_____.
A. Labels
B. Numeric entries
C. Intersection
D. Text
E. Fellers
Ans (B) When entering numbers in a cell the
spreadsheet interprets the data as being numbers,
which makes the use of mathematical formulas on
the data possible.By default the data recognized as
being numbers will be right justified in the cell.
32. Fax machines are used to send documents through
a?
A. Telephone line
B. Modems
C. Co-axial wire
D. All of these
E. None of these
Ans (A) Fax is the telephonic transmission of
scanned printed material normally to a telephone
number connected to a printer or other output
device.
33. Date and time are available on the desktop
at_________.
A. Keyboard
B. Recycle bin
C. My computer
D. Task bar
E. None of these
Ans (D) A taskbar is an element of a graphical
user interface. It shows which programs or
applications are running on the device as well as
provide links or shortcuts to other programs or
places, such a start menu, notification area and
clock.
34. To save an existing file with new name at a new
location we should use_______command.
A. Save
B. Save and replace
C. Save as
D. New file
E. None of these
Ans (C) Choosing "Save As" brings up a prompt to
save your work as a file with a different name. Just
be sure to rename the file something new when
you choose "Save As" or you will overwrite the
current saved version.
35. You can use ____to copy selected text and ______ to
paste it in a document.
A. ctrl+c, ctrl+ v
B. ctrl+ c, ctrl+p
C. ctrl+ s, ctrl+z
D. shift+ c, alt+ p
E. ctrl+d , ctrl+a
Ans (A) We can use ctrl+c to copy selected text and
ctrl+v to paste it to the document.
36. A red wavy line under a word indicates that the
word_______.
A. Is too long for the line of text
B. Is not in the dictionary file and therefore might be
spelt incorrectly
C. Is not appropriate for that particular sentence
D. Is a verb
E. None of these
Ans (B) MS word can check the text for
correctness and allows you to make amends. If
there is a spelling mistake, the word gets
underlined with a red color line indicating the
error.
37. Windows xp, windows 7, windows 8.1 are known as
what?
A. Processors
B. Domain names
C. Modems
D. Operating system
E. None of these
Ans (D) An operating system is system software
that manages computer hardware and software
resources and provides common services for
computer programs.
38. _______ is when the more power-hungry components,
such as the monitor and the hard drive are put in
idle.
A. Hibernation
B. Power down
C. Standby mode
D. The shutdown
procedure
E. None of these
Ans (C) When electronic devices are receiving
power but are not running, they are in standby
mode. A computer in standby mode requires a
small amount of current called a "trickle charge"
that keeps the current state of running software
saved in the computer's RAM.
39. Videoconferencing requires a microphone,

speakers and a ______ attached to your computer.
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Video camera
D. Scanner
E. Light pen
Ans (C) Video-conferencing is a set of
telecommunication technologies which allow two
or more locations to communicate by simultaneous
two-way video and audio transmissions. For a
videoconferencing system video camera,
computer monitor, television, projector is
required.
40. Which of the following is an operating system?
A. Linux
B. Debugger
C. Mozilla
D. Google chrome
E. Intel 8085
Ans (A) Linux is a Unix-like computer operating
system assembled under the model of free and
open-source software development and
distribution.
41. What is Dr. Watson?
A. IT Expert
B. Application Debugger
C. Surgeon
D. Operating system
E. None
Ans (B) Dr. Watson is an application debugger
included with the Microsoft Windows operating
system.
42. Which of the following cables can transmit data at
high speeds?
A. Flat cables
B. Coaxial cable
C. Optic fiber cable
D. Twisted pair cable
E. UTP cable
Ans (C) A fiber optic cable consists of a bundle of
glass threads, each of which is capable of
transmitting messages modulated onto light
waves.
43. Which of the following is not a binary number?
A. 11101
B. 110
C. 233
D. 1001
E. 10010
Ans (C) A binary number is a number expressed in
the binary numeral system which represents
numeric values using two different symbols,
typically 0 and 1.
44. What does the computer abbreviation MB used for?

A. Mega Bit
B. Million Bytes
C. Mega Bytes
D. Million Bit
E. Micro Bytes
Ans (C) The megabyte is a multiple of the unit
byte for digital information. Its recommended unit
symbol is MB.
45. What is the base of hexadecimal number system?
A. 2
B. 8
C. 16
D. 10
E. None of these
Ans (C) The hexadecimal numeral system, is a
numeral system made up of 16 symbols (base 16).
46. RTGS stand for_____.
A. Real Time Gross Settlement
B. Real Time General Settlement
C. Run Time Gross Settlement
D. Regular Time General Settlement
E. None of these
Ans (A) Real-time gross settlement (RTGS)
systems are specialist funds transfer systems
where transfer of money or securities takes place
from one bank to another on a "real time" and on
"gross" basis.
47. What is the name given to the temporary storage
area that a web browser uses to store pages and
graphics that it has recently opened?
A. Niche
B. Webspace
C. Cache
D. Cellar
E. None of these
Ans (C) Images are often stored in a cache so the
next time you request for that image it is obtained
locally rather than from the website.
48. Oracle is an example of ______ application software.
A. Database
B. Word processing
C. Project management D. Presentation graphics
E. Desktop
Ans (A) Database software tools are primarily
used for storing, modifying, extracting and
searching for information within a database.
49. MySQL is_____?
A. a hierarchical model
B. a RDBMS
C. a relational model
D. a database scheme
E. None of these
Ans (B) MySQL is a relational database
management system (RDBMS). It was the world's
second most widely used RDBMS and the most

widely used open-source RDBMS.
50. Primary key is a ______?
A. Common key
B. Unique key
C. Input key
D. Output key
E. None of these
Ans (B) A primary key is a key in a relational
database that is unique for each record. It is a
unique identifier, such as a driver license number,
telephone number or vehicle identification
number (VIN). A relational database must always
have one and only one primary key.
51. Which of the following computer language is a
mathematically oriented languages used for
scientific problems?
A. FORTRAN
B. COBOL
C. LISP
D. PROLOG
E. APPLE
Ans (A) FORTRAN is used for scientific &
Engineering while COBOL is oriented language
commercial and PROLOG is a general purpose logic
programming language associated with artificial
intelligence and computational linguistics.
52. Which of the following is NOT a computer
programming language?
A. C
B. C++
C. Java
D. COBOL
E. Microsoft
Ans (E) C, C++, Java ,COBOL are the computer
programming languages while Microsoft is an
application software.
53. Which of the following is not an operating system?
A. DOS
B. UNIX
C. MAC(OS)
D. DBMS
E. Windows XP
Ans (D) Operating system is a system software
that manages computer hardware and software
resources and provides common services for
computer programs.
54. One nibble is equal to how many bits ?
A. 4 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
E. None of these
Ans (A) In computing, a nibble is a four-bit
aggregation. It is also known as half-byte.
55. Verification of a Login name and password is known

as________.
A. Configuration
B. Accessibility
C. Authentication
D. Logging in
E. None of these
Ans (C) Authentication is the process of
identifying an individual, usually based on a login
name and password.
56. Which of the following can be used to select the
entire document?
A. Ctrl+A
B. Alt+F5
C. Shift+A
D. Ctrl+K
E. Ctrl+H
Ans (A) For selecting entire document we use
Ctrl+ A.
57. Which of the following will you require to hear
music on your computer?
A. Video Card
B. Sound Card
C. Mouse
D. Joy Stick
E. None of these
Ans (B) A sound card is used to generate sound
and provides audio output to external devices like
speakers and headphones.
58. What is the meaning of OSI, in terms of computers?
A. Open Software Interrelation
B. Open System Interrelation
C. Open System Interconnection
D. Open Software Interconnection
E. None of these
Ans (C) The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
model is a conceptual model that characterizes and
standardizes the communication functions of
computing system without regard of their
underlying internal structure and technology.
59. Father of 'C' programming language_________.
A. Dennis Ritchie
B. Prof Jhon Kemeny
C. Thomas Kurtz
D. Bill Gates
E. None
Ans (A) Dennis Mac Alistair Ritchie was an
American computer scientist. He created the C
programming language.
60. Which of the following is not a method of accessing

the web?
A. modem
B. ISDN
C. DSL
D. CPU
E. None of these
Ans (D) CPU (central Processing Unit) is a part of
the computer. All the others can be used to access
the net.
61. Yahoo (www.yahoo.com) is a _________.
A. Website for Consumers
B. Portal
C. Organization that allocates web addresses
D. Super Computer
E. None of these
Ans (B) Yahoo is one of the largest portals in the
world. A portal is a website intended to be a
starting point for exploring and searching the
www.
62. Time during which a job is processed by the
computer is_____.
A. Execution Time
B. Delay Time
C. Real Time
D. Waiting Time
E. None of these
Ans (A) Time during which a job is processed by
the computer is Execution Time.
63. Internet Explorer is a _____.
A. Web Browser
B. Graphing Package
C. News Reader D. Any person browsing the net
E. None of these
Ans (A) Internet Explorer (IE) is the most
common web browsers . Web Browser is a
program that you use to surf the internet.
64. USB in data cables stands for?
A. Unicode smart Bus B. Universal structural Bus
C. Unicode Serial Bus D. Universal serial Bus
E. None of these
Ans (D) Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry
standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines
the cables, connectors and communications
protocols used in a bus for connection,
communication, and power supply between
computers and electronic devices.
65. You must install a (n) ____________ on a network if you

want to share a broadband Internet connection.
A. router
B. modem
C. node
D. cable
E. None of these
Ans (A) A router is a device that forwards data
packets along networks. A router is connected to at
least two networks.Routers are located at gateways,
the places where two or more networks connect.
66. To reload a web page, press the _____button.
A. Redo
B. Reload
C. Restore
D. Ctrl
E. Refresh
Ans (E) In general refresh is another way of saying
reload or updating what is being displayed in web
page.
67. ____ mouse uses laser rays for the movement of
curser.
A. Mechanical mouse
B. Optical mouse
C. Magnetic mouse
D. Normal mouse
E. None of these
Ans (B) An optical computer mouse uses only a
light source, typically a laser and a light detector,
such as an array of photodiodes to detect movement
relative to a surface.
68. Full form of PSU which is an internal component
used to supply the power.
A. Power supply unit
B. Permanent supply unit
C. Placement supply unit
D. Programmable supply unit
E. None of these
Ans (A) A power supply unit (PSU) converts mains
AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the
internal components of a computer. Modern
personal computers universally use a switchedmode power supply.
69. Disk access times are measured in ______?
A. minute
B. Milliseconds
C. Hours
D. seconds
E. None of these
Ans (B) Disk access times are measured in
milliseconds, often abbreviated as ms.
70. Blaise Pascal has introduced_______________?

A. Adding machine
B. Abacus
C. Calculator
D. difference engine
E. None of these
Ans (A) In 1642, Balise Pascal has introduced an
adding machine that could perform additions and
subtractions directly and multiplication and
divisions by repetition.
71. Sending an e-mail is similar to _________.
A. Petering an event
B. Narrating a store
C. Writing a letter
D. Creating a drawing
E. None of these
Ans (C) Creating and sending an e-mail message
is in many ways similar to writing a letter without
a stamp.
72. You can use the ______bar to type a URL and display
a webpage or type a keyword to display a list of
related webpages.
A. Menu
B. Title
C. Search
D. Web
E. Address
Ans (E) The graphical control element address bar
shows the current URL and accepts a typed URL
that navigates the user to a chosen website in a
web browser.
73. Which one of the following is a search engine?
A. Airtel
B. Jagran
C. Live Hindustan
D. Google
E. None of these
Ans (D) A web search engine is a software system
that is designed to search for information on the
World Wide Web. The search results are generally
presented in a line of results often referred to as
search engine results pages.
74. A web ______consists of one or more Web pages
located on a Web server.
A. Hub
B. Site
C. Story
D. Template
E. None of these
Ans (B) A web site is a set of related web pages
typically served from a single web domain.
75. __________are used to identify a user who returns to a
Website.
A. Cookies
B. Plug-ins
C. Scripts
D. ASPs
E. None of these
Ans (A) An HTTP cookie is a small piece of data

sent from a website and stored in a user's web
browser while the user is browsing that website.
76. The _______specifies the operation to be performed
and the operands provide the data on which the
operation is to be performed:
A. source code
B. opcode
C. object code
D. program code
E. None of these
Ans (B) An opcode is the portion of a machine
language instruction that specifies the operation
to be performed. Beside the opcode itself,
instructions usually specify the data they will
process, in form of operands.
77. Which of the following is Open Source Software?
A. Windows
B. Linux
C. IOS
D. Adobe Photoshop
E. None of these
Ans (B) Linux is a Unix-like computer operating
system (OS) assembled under the model of free
and open-source software development and
distribution.
78. What is the name of the software that allows us to
browse through web pages called?
A. Browser
B. Mail client
C. FTP client
D. Messenger
E. None of these
Ans (A) A web browser is a software application
for retrieving, presenting and traversing
information resources on the World Wide Web.
79. When you purchase a product over a Mobile Phone,
the transaction is called_____.
A. Web commerce
B. e- commerce
C. m-commerce
D. Mobile Purchase
E. None of these
Ans (C) M-commerce (mobile commerce) is the
buying and selling of goods and services through
wireless handheld devices such as cellular
telephone and personal digital assistants (PDAs).
80. Named collection of fields which represent a
complete unit of information is called______.
A. Field
B. Record
C. Table
D. File
E. None of these
Ans (B) A record is a collection of elements,
typically in fixed number and sequence and
typically indexed by serial numbers or identity
numbers. The elements of records may also be

called fields or members.
81. A __________ is a grid with labeled columns and rows.
A. Dialog box
B. Worksheet
C. Clipboard
D. Toolbar
E. None of these
Ans (B) An Excel worksheet is a single spreadsheet
that contains cells organized by rows and columns.
82. An example of a telecommunication device is
a________.
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Modem
D. Printer
E. Scanner
Ans (C) Modem is one that turns the digital data of
a computer into modulated electrical signal for
transmission over telephone lines and
demodulated by another modem at the receiver
side to recover the digital data.
83. Programs that automatically submit your search
request to several search engines simultaneously
are called________.
A. Metasearch engines
B. Webcrawlers
C. Spiders
D. Hits
E. None of these
Ans (A) Metasearch engine is a search tool that
uses another search engine's data to produce their
own results from the Internet.
84. What kind of Protocol is used to provide Internet
access from mobile?
A. TCP/IP
B. ISD
C. WAP
D. HTTP
E. None of these
Ans (C) WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a
technical standard for accessing information over
a mobile wireless network.
85. What is the slowest transmission medium?
A. Twisted pair wire
B. Coaxial cable
C. Fiber optic cable
D. All of above
E. None of these
Ans (A) Twisted pair wire is the most widely used
but slowest medium for telecommunication. It
consists of copper wires that are twisted into pairs.
The transmission speed ranges from 2 million
bits per second to 10 billion bits per second.
86. What is an e-mail attachment?

A. A receipt sent by the recipient
B. A separate document from another program sent
along with an e-mail message
C. A malicious parasite that feeds off of you
messages and destroys the contents
D. A list of CC and BCC recipients
E. None of these
Ans (B) An email attachment is a computer file
sent along with an email message. One or more
files can be attached to any email message and be
sent along with it to the recipient.
87. The _________program compresses large files into a
smaller file.
A. WinZip
B. WinShrink
C. WinStyle
D. Microsoft
E. None of above
Ans (A) WinZip is a program that lets you archive
and compress files so that you can store or
distribute them more efficiently.
88. The _________folder retains copies of message that
you have started but are not yet ready to send.
A. Inbox
B. Outbox
C. Drafts
D. Sent Items
E. Address Book
Ans (C) A draft is simply an email message you
havent yet sent. Its not the same thing as an email
waiting to be sent.
89. Which is not an internet protocol?
A. HTTP
B. FTP
C. STP
D. UDP
E. None of these
Ans (C) The Internet Protocol (IP) is the principal
communications protocol in the Internet protocol
suite for relaying datagrams across network
boundaries. Some protocols are TCP, IP, UDP, POP,
SMTP, HTTP, FTP.
90. What kind of server converts IP addresses to
domain names?
A. DNS
B. MNS
C. UTP
D. RTP
E. None of these
Ans (A) The Domain Name System (DNS) is a
hierarchical distributed naming system for
computers, services, or any resource connected to
the Internet or a private network.
91. POST stands for_______.

A. Power On Selfie Test
B. Power One Self-Test
C. Power On Self-Test
D. Power On Self-Testing
E. None of these
Ans (C) The first thing that the BIOS does when it
boots the PC is to perform what is called the PowerOn Self-Test. The POST is a built-in diagnostic
program that checks your hardware to ensure that
everything is present and functioning properly,
before the BIOS begins the actual boot.
92. Which of the following is a network in which
computers are located physically close together,
often in the same building?
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. RAM
D. ROM
E. None of these
Ans (A) A local area network (LAN) is a computer
network that interconnects computers within a
limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory,
or office building.
93. Programs such as Mozilla Firefox that serve as
navigable windows into the Web are called__________.
A. Internet
B. Data card
C. Web browsers
D. RAM
E. None of these
Ans (C) Mozilla Firefox is a free and open-source
web browser developed by the Mozilla
Foundation and its subsidiary, the Mozilla
Corporation.
94. Start or restart the computer means ___.
A. exit
B. kick
C. boot
D. kick-start
E. None of these
Ans (C) Boot means - start (a computer) and put it
into a state of readiness for operation.
95. You click at B to make the text ________.
A. Italics
B. Underlined
C. Italics and under lined D. Bold
E. None of these
Ans (D) If i click at B it makes the text Bold.
96. Each ______ on a menu performs a specific action.

A. Client
B. Server
C. Node
D. Command
E. None of these
Ans (D) Command is a directive to a computer
program acting as an interpreter of some kind in
order to perform a specific task.
97. An e-mail address typically consists of a user ID
followed by the ____ sign and the name of the e-mail
server that manages the users electronic post office
box.
A. @
B. #
C. &
D. *
E. None of these
Ans (A) An e-mail address typically consists of a
user ID followed by @ sign and the name of the email server that manages the users electronic post
office box.
98. _______are devices used to transmit data over
telecommunications lines.
A. Drives
B. Drives bays
C. Modems
D. Platform
E. None of these
Ans (C) A modem is a device that modulates
signals to encode digital information and
demodulates signals to decode the transmitted
information. This device used to transmit data over
telecommunication.
99. What is the file extension of MS-Power point ?
A. .exe
B. .xls
C. .pp
t D. .pst
E. None of these
Ans (C) .ppt is a file extension for a presentation
file format used by Microsoft PowerPoint, the
popular presentation software commonly used for
office and educational slide shows.
100.
The information stored in the catalog is
called ________.
A. Meta-data
B. Mini-world
C. Record
D. All of these
E. None of these
Ans (A) The system catalogs are the place where a
relational database management system stores
schema metadata, such as information about
tables and columns and internal book keeping
information.

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Computer Awareness Digest for IBPS PO 2015 Mains Exam

The following features characterize this electronic machine:

System Software (OS)

Computer hardware consists of the following components:

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Fig: The relationship between different hardware components

EPROM (Erasable and Programmable Read

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Memory is primarily of three types

Joy Stick- To move cursor position on a monitor

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Scanner- A scanner allows you to scan printed

them into a machine readable code and stores the

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It is a single user computer system having moderately powerful

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Application software can subdivide into three categories:

Database Management Systems

Generation & Description

Second Generation (1959-1965) Transistor based

Fourth Generation (1971-1980) VLSI microprocessor based

Fifth Generation (1980-onwards) ULSI microprocessor based

Boot: When computer starts, the operating system is first

Motherboard: The motherboard serves as a single

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Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI)

located at gateways, the places where two or

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Control over system performance -- records

The word processor automatically fits the typed

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In Word, paragraphs can be formatted through

The Autocorrect feature of Word converts

Some of the valid file names are as follows:

File name and Extension

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To open a workbook use FileOpen command.

menus Apply Design Template option or ever

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Search databases of government, individuals and

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ANSI: American National Standards Institute, a

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hardware and software. The architecture of a system

applications; together with expanded memory, it

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LAN An acronym for local area network. A system of

Pentium: The fifth generation of microprocessors.

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10. Which is not a storage device?

15. An image editing software in which we can draw

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21. A terabyte comprises_______.

phone calls from any corner of the Globe, where