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Top 200 Computer Awareness Questions

1. Which of the following are computers that are known as number crunchers?

1. Palmtop computers
2. Micro computers
3. Macro computers
4. Super computers
5. Mainframe computers

Correct Answer – “4”

2. How many bits equal one byte?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 8
4. 16
5. 32
Correct Answer – “3”

3. USB is a common interface that enables communication between devices and a

host controller such as personal computer (PC). ‘S’ in USB stands for?

1. Simple
2. Series
3. Serial
4. Specification
5. Sorted

Correct Answer – “3”

4. What is the extension of MS Dos command file?

1 .tmp
2 .bin
3 .dbf
4 .com
5. .doc

Correct Answer – “4”

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5. WORM is a data storage technology that prevents the drive from erasing the
data. What is the full form of WORM?

1. Write Out, Read Many

2. Write Once, Read More
3. Write Once, Read Much
4. Write Over, Read Mode
5. Write Once, Read Many

Correct Answer – “5”

6. Which one of the following software applications would be the most

appropriate for performing numerical and statistical calculations?

1. Database
2. Spreadsheets
3. Graphics Package
4. Document Processor
5. Slide Presentation

Correct Answer – “2”

7. Which among the following is not an input device?

1. Light pen
2. Plotter
3. Track ball
4. Microphone
5. Keyboard

Correct Answer – “2”

8. Which of the following technologies were used by third-generation computers?

1. Transistors
2. Integrated circuits
3. Vacuum tubes
4. VLSI
5. Semiconductor

Correct Answer – “2”

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9. Which of the following is a correct hierarchy?

1. Byte<KB<MB<GB<TB<XB<PB<ZB<YB
2. Byte<KB<MB<GB <TB<PB<XB<ZB<YB
3. Byte<KB<MB<GB<TB<XB<YB<ZB<PB
4. Byte<KB<MB<GB<TB<YB<PB<ZB<XB
5. None of the above

Correct Answer – “2”

10. Which among the following language can be read like regular English?

1. PASCAL
2. COBOL
3. C
4. PROLOG
5. BASIC

Correct Answer – “2”

11. Which one of the following software applications would be the most
appropriate for performing numerical and statistical calculations?

1. Database
2. Spreadsheets
3. Graphics Package
4. Document Processor
5. Slide Presentation

Correct Answer – “2”

12. In context of Machine Language, which of the following statements is not

correct?

1. It consists of only binary digits or bits

2. It cannot be directly understood by the computer & need a translator
program
3. It is also called the machine code
4. Debugging is an issue attached to it
5. None of the above

Correct Answer – “2’

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13. Whenever the text in a document moves to a new page, it is known as

1. Page layout
2. Page break
3. Page access
4. Page facility
5. Page indent

Correct Answer – “2”

14. Who among the following is known as father of Internet?

1. Adlof Garrifield
2. Tim Berners Lee
3. Adder Tiff
4. Douglas Engelbart
5. Vint Cerf

Correct Answer – “5”

15. In which of the following topology, each device is connected to every other
device on a network through a dedicated point-to-point link?

1. Star topology
2. Mesh topology
3. Hybrid topology
4. Bus topology
5. Ring topology

Correct Answer – “2”

16. Which of the following enters computer through an email or free programs
that have been downloaded from the internet and cause plenty of damage?

1. Time bomb
2. Trojan horse
3. Worm
4. Both 1 & 2
5. Virus

Correct Answer – “2”

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17. What is the new default document name in MS Word?

1. NewDocument
2. 1Document
3. NewDoc
4. DocumentNew
5. Document1

Correct Answer – “5”

18. In Windows computer, the deleted files are transferred to

1. Trash bin
2. Span
3. Junk
4. Recycle bin
5. Spam

Correct Answer – “4”

19. C, BASIC, COBOL, and Java are examples of __________________ languages.

1. Assembly level
2. Low level
3. High level
4. Computer logic
5. Machine Language

Correct Answer – “3”

20. The errors that can be pointed out by the compiler are

1. Semantic errors
2. Memory Allocation errors
3. Logical errors
4. Syntax errors
5. Runtime errors

Correct Answer – “4”

21. The first computer mouse was built by

1. Daniel Cougher
2. Vint Cerf
3. Robert Zawecki
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4. William English
5. Douglas Engelbart

Correct Answer – “5”

22. Which of the devices converts drawing, printed text or other images into
digital form?

1. Keyboard
2. Scanner
3. Plotter
4. OMR
5. Photocopier

Correct Answer – “2”

23. Which of these companies own the search engine Bing?

1. Google
2. Microsoft
3. Amazon
4. IBM
5. Yahoo

Correct Answer – “2”

24. Which menu option is used to add Header and Footer in a document?

1. File
2. Review
3. References
4. Insert
5. Mailings

Correct Answer – “4”

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25. What do we call the pictorial representation that uses predefined symbols to
describe either the logic of a computer program or the data flow and
processing steps of a system?

1. Flowchart
2. Algorithm
3. Block diagram
4. Loop
5. Array

Correct Answer – “1”

26. Which among the following is a device, that is used in computers to add
external components?

1. Storage Device such as USB

2. Keyboard
3. Ports / System Boards
4. RAM
5. ROM

Correct Answer – “3”

27. Which among the following is the most common source of Viruses to the hard
disk of your computer?

1. Incoming Email
2. Outgoing Email
3. CD-ROM
4. Websites
5. Web Pages

Correct Answer – “1”

28. Which among the following is used for removing a software bug / defect
which is available for free of cost from the software provider?

1. Version
2. Update
3. Help
4. Patch
5. Upgrade

Correct Answer – “4”

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29. Which of the following Key is not found in normal computers / laptops?

1. turn
2. alt
3. del
4. Shift
5. ctrl

Correct Answer – “1”

30. Structured programming languages such as C, COBOL and FORTRAN were used
in which of the following computers?

1. First Generation Computers

2. Second Generation Computers
3. Third Generation Computers
4. Fourth Generation Computers
5. Fifth Generation Computers

Correct Answer – “3”

31. Which of the following generation of computers is associated with artificial

intelligence?

1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth
5. Fifth

Correct Answer – “5”

32. A file which has not been altered, compressed, or manipulated in any way by
the computer is called?

1. temp file
2. raw file
3. permanent file
4. directory files
5. ordinary files

Correct Answer – “2”

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33. In a computer file system which among the following is top or first in
hierarchy?

1. root directory
2. parent directory
3. home directory
4. working directory
5. Current directory
Correct Answer – “1”

34. When some unidentified / unknown person / firm sends you mail in a
trustworthy / lucrative way asking for sensitive banks and online payment
information, this is a case of __________ ?

1. spam
2. hacking
3. Phishing
4. Theft
5. Cyber crime

Correct Answer – “3”

35. A network that is connected to the Internet, but uses encryption to scramble all
the data sent through the Internet is called?

1. Universal network
2. Wireless Network
3. Social Network
4. Personal Area Network
5. Virtual private Network

Correct Answer – “5”

36. The terms Goodput, Throughput and Maximum throughput are most closely
associated with which among the following in computers?

1. Bit Rate
2. Response Time
3. Command Line Interface
4. Random memory
5. Real Time

Correct Answer – “1”

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37. ________________ is a communication technology used by some incoming mail

servers.

1. TCP
2. POP
3. FTP
4. Telnet
5. IP
Correct Answer – “2”

38. The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your
computer is called?

1. downloading
2. Uploading
3. FTP
4. JPEG
5. PNG

Correct Answer – “3”

39. ___________________ is an area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting

to be processed, stored or output.

1. Storage
2. Motherboard
3. CPU
4. Memory
5. Peripherals

Correct Answer – “4’

40. _________________________ is a collection of data that is organized so that its

contents can easily be accessed manage and updated.

1. Data warehouse
2. Data mining
3. Database
4. Data dictionary
5. Directory

Correct Answer – “3”

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41. _____________________________ controls the way in which the computer system

functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.

1. The platform
2. The motherboard
3. Application software
4. The operating system
5. System software

Correct Answer – “4”

42. The basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter data in Excel is called a

1. tab
2. cell
3. box
4. Range
5. row

Correct Answer – “2”

43. A______________ is a professionally designed “empty” document that can be

adapted to the user’s needs.

1. File
2. Guide
3. Template
4. user guide file
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “3”

44. Unauthorized copying of software to be used for personal gain instead of for
personal backups is called

1. program thievery
2. data snatching
3. software piracy
4. program looting
5. data looting

Correct Answer – “3”

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45. When you are working on a document on PC, where is the document
temporarily stored?

1. RAM
2. ROM
3. CPU
4. CD-ROM
5. Motherboard

Correct Answer – “1”

46. _______________________ is collection of web pages and ________________ is the very

first page that we see on opening of a website.

1. Home page, Webpage

2. Website, Homepage
3. Login page, Homepage
4. Webpage, Website
5. Homepage, Login page

Correct Answer – “2”

47. In first generation of computers, they used ________________________.

1. batch processing
2. multithreading
3. multiprogramming
4. networking
5. All of the above

Correct Answer – “1”

48. Which of the following is not example of Utility Software?

1. Backup software
2. Antivirus software
3. Disk tools
4. Media Players
5. None of the above

Correct Answer – “4’

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49. To move data from one part of the document to another, which of the
following is used?

1. Cut and Insert

2. Copy and Paste
3. Copy and Delete
4. Copy and Undo
5. Cut and Paste

Correct Answer – “5”

50. The speed of computer is defined in

1. Clock speed
2. Access speed
3. Frequency
4. Access time
5. Response speed

Correct Answer – “1”

51. The vertical blocks in a table is known as

1. Row
2. Column
3. Cell
4. Room
5. Sheet

Correct Answer – “2”

52. A GUID is a 128-bit (16 byte) number used by software programs to uniquely
identify the location of a data object. What is correct full form?

1. Graphical User Identifier

2. Globally Unique Identifier
3. Globally Unique Internet
4. Global User Identifier
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “2”

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53. Which among the following is the chat program that lets users communicate in
real time?

1. WhatsApp
2. Google chat
3. Google plus
4. Instant messaging
5. Google mail

Correct Answer – “4”

54. Software that disrupts the normal function of computer is known as

1. Malware
2. Virus
3. Hacker
4. Trojan horse
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “1”

55. If the computer is not able to connect with other computers, it is said to be

1. Communication gap
2. Offline
3. Sleeping mode
4. Switch off mode
5. Boot mode

Correct Answer – “2”

56. Which among the following is related to remote computing?

1. telnet
2. Railnet
3. Internet
4. Ethernet
5. intranet

Correct Answer – “1”

57. If you want to insert a chart in your slide, you will go to

1. File
2. Home
3. Insert
4. Font
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5. Edit

Correct Answer – “3”

58. An internet service provider that provides multimedia interface to available

resources is known as

1. telnet
2. Ethernet
3. Intranet
4. World wide web
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “4”

59. Which among the following is known as semiconductor memory in a

computer?

1. ROM
2. EEPROM
3. RAM
4. DRAM
5. CD-ROM

Correct Answer – “3”

60. The step-by-step procedure for executing the task is known as

1. Execution cycle
2. Algorithm
3. Assess cycle
4. Full cycle
5. flowchart

Correct Answer – “2”

61. Which of the following type of network is highly reliable on phone lines?

1. LAN
2. MAN
3. WAN
4. CAN
5. TAN

Correct Answer – “3”

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62. What is the maximum number of Operating System that can work in a
computer at a time?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
5. Five

Correct Answer – “1”

63. In the computer, the screen background is known as

1. Screen saver
2. Desktop
3. Background information
4. Software background
5. Wallpaper

Correct Answer – “2”

64. Which among the following type of computer is rare because of the size and
cost of it?

1. Mini computer
2. Super computer
3. Mainframe computer
4. Server computer
5. Micro computer

Correct Answer – “2”

65. Which among the following is the programming language used in first
generation computers?

1. FORTRAN
2. Machine Language
3. High Level Language
4. Low Level Language
5. Assembly Language

Correct Answer – “2”

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66. Smart Art is the feature of which among the following versions of MS Office
application suite?

1. MS Office 2003
2. MS Office 2007
3. MS Office 2009
4. MS Office 2010
5. MS Office 2011

Correct Answer – “2”

67. How many types of semiconductor memory a computer can have that it uses
for the purpose of storage of information?

1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Five
5. More than five

Correct Answer – “2”

68. If you are not able to download something from a website because of traffic, it
is known as

1. Denial of service attack

2. Malware attack
3. Spyware attack
4. Ransomware attack
5. Adware attack

Correct Answer – “1”

69. What is the maximum capacity of the single layer Blu Ray Disk?

1. 50 GB
2. 75 GB
3. 60 GB
4. 25 GB
5. 40 GB

Correct Answer – “4”

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70. How many basic logic gates exists?

1. Five
2. Seven
3. Nine
4. Eight
5. Eleven

Correct Answer – “2”

71. Which of the following is the first supercomputer developed by C-DAC?

1. Color Boson
2. HPC
3. PARAM Ishan
4. PARAM 2000
5. PARAM 8000

Correct Answer – “5”

72. What is another name for Android 10.0 developed by Google?

1. Pie
2. KitKat
3. Nougat
4. Android Q
5. Jellybean

Correct Answer – “4”

73. Which among of the following counting device was developed in China had
rectangular wooden frame and beads on it?

1. Punched card system

2. Napier's Bone
3. Abacus
4. Pascaline
5. Mark I Computer

Correct Answer – “3”

74. Which of the following printers work by melting the solid ink that applies the
images to the paper?

1. Impact printer
2. Non-Impact printer
3. Solid Ink printer
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4. LED printer
5. Plotter

Correct Answer – “3”

75. The full form of BIOS

1. Basic Input Output System

2. Basic Inward Outward System
3. Basic Inter Outer System
4. Basic Inner Outer System
5. Basic In Out System

Correct Answer – “1”

76. Ctrl + Y in MS Excel and MS Word is used for

1. Deleting a cell
2. Clear all data
3. Divide function
4. Bold the text
5. Redo

Correct Answer – “5”

77. Ink Jet Printer is an example of which among the following?

1. Impact Printer
2. Non-Impact Printer
3. Band Printer
4. Drum Printer
5. Chain Printer

Correct Answer – “2”

78. Which among the following stores data of frequently used information from
main memory?

1. Hard disk
2. RAM
3. ROM
4. Cache memory
5. Primary memory

Correct Answer – “4”

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79. In school laboratory, the network that is used is

1. CAN
2. PAN
3. LAN
4. WAN
5. MAN

Correct Answer – “3”

80. If you want your computer to start at the stage in which it was turned off, you
have to put it in

1. Access mode
2. Address mode
3. Hibernate mode
4. Destroy mode
5. Switch off mode

Correct Answer – “3”

81. In case of computer, which type of menu will show further sub-choices?

1. Push application
2. Pull down
3. Bow down
4. Drag
5. Drag down

Correct Answer – “2”

82. Which is the program on your computer that appears as genuine application
but actually causes damage to executable programs?

1. Trojan horse
2. Sunday
3. Cascade
4. Cars
5. Attest

Correct Answer – “1”

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83. In a database, which feature will allow to search for any record contained in it?

1. Structured Query Language

2. Query
3. Query treatment
4. Query view
5. Query trash

Correct Answer – “2”

84. Which among the following is used to check whether the user of a website has
accessed the content but it works usually invisibly?

1. Website
2. Web Crawler
3. Web Page
4. Web Beacon
5. None of the above

Correct Answer – “4”

85. How many layers are there in OSI model?

1. Seven
2. Six
3. Eight
4. Five
5. Four

Correct Answer – “1”

86. There are seven layers in OSI model. What is ‘S’ in OSI?

1. Secure
2. Service
3. Systems
4. Software
5. Source

Correct Answer – “3”

87. What are the programs which can replicate themselves and at the same time
slow down the hard drive by consuming space in it?

1. Computer worms
2. Computer memory
3. Computer space
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4. Computer software
5. Computer firewall

Correct Answer – “1”

88. Name the device which is used for directing and dispatching data packets
between various networks.

1. Hub
2. Switch
3. Router
4. Repeater
5. Signal

Correct Answer – “3”

89. What is called as a management system of texts in which references are given
to various texts by creating associations between them?

1. Text document
2. Hypertext
3. Text users
4. Text application
5. Text access

Correct Answer – “2”

90. Blueline under a text in MS Word means

1. Grammar mistake
2. Spelling error
3. Font change
4. None of these
5. Repeated word

Correct Answer – “1”

91. Name the software that is required to run any hardware component in a
computer system.

1. Hardware driver
2. Device driver
3. Direct driver
4. Device component driver
5. Device disk

Correct Answer – “2”

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92. Which is not a fifth generation high level language?

1. FORTRAN
2. C
3. C++
4. Java
5. .NET

Correct Answer – “1”

93. Which of the following is a column, or set of columns, in a table that can
uniquely identify any database record without referring to any other data?

1. Super key
2. Candidate key
3. Primary key
4. Alternate key
5. Foreign key

Correct Answer – “2”

94. AGP slot on a motherboard provides for a direct connection between the card
and memory. What does ‘A’ stands for AGP?

1. Aerial
2. Automated
3. Advanced
4. Accelerated
5. Asynchronous

Correct Answer – “4”

95. Flash memory is an electronic non-volatile computer memory storage medium.

Which of the following is an example of flash memory?

1. CD-ROM
2. Floppy Disk Drive
3. Pen drive
4. RAM
5. Hard Disk Drive

Correct Answer – “3”

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96. In which type of network topology, all the nodes are connected to a single hub
through a cable?

1. Bus topology
2. Ring topology
3. Mesh topology
4. Tree topology
5. Star topology

Correct Answer – “5”

97. What do we call the pictorial representation that uses predefined symbols to
describe either the logic of a computer program or the data flow and
processing steps of a system?

1. Flowchart
2. Algorithm
3. Block diagram
4. Loop
5. Array

Correct Answer – “1”

98. OMR is an electronic method that scans a document and reads the data from
the marked fields. What does ‘M’ stands for in OMR?

1. Memory
2. Manager
3. Machine
4. Mark
5. Multiple

Correct Answer – “4”

99. Which of the following shortcut key save the open document in MS Word like
‘Ctrl + S’?

1. Shift + F7
2. Shift + F3
3. Shift + F12
4. Ctrl + Shift + F12
5. Ctrl + Shift + F6

Correct Answer – “3”

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100. Which of the following MS Power Point tab holds commands related to the
presence of slides like page setup and slide orientation?

1. Transition
2. Insert
3. Design
4. Animation
5. Review

Correct Answer – “3”

101. World Wide Web is a collection of all information, resources, pictures, sounds
and multimedia on the internet which is accessed through

1. HTML
2. FTP
3. UDP
4. HTTP
5. SMTP

Correct Answer – “4”

102. _______________ is used in second generation computer.

1. Transistors
2. Vacuum tubes
3. Microprocessor
4. Integrated circuit
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “1”

103. Which key is pressed to move to the beginning of a line of text in a

document?

1. Scrollbar
2. Page up key
3. Tab key
4. Home Key
5. Page down key

Correct Answer – “4”

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104. Which ports connect special types of music instruments to sound cards?

1. BUS
2. CPU
3. USB
4. MIDI
5. UPS

Correct Answer – “4”

105. What are the two essential parts of the computer?

1. Keyboard & Mouse

2. Printer & Screen
3. Hardware & Software
4. Monitor & Keyboard
5. Monitor & Mouse

Correct Answer – “3”

106. Which type of memory gets lost when you switch off?

1. RAM
2. ROM
3. Cache
4. Dynamic
5. Static

Correct Answer – “1”

107. A device that is connected to the motherboard is called

1. an external device
2. an adjunct device
3. a peripheral device
4. a ribbon cable
5. An internal device

Correct Answer – “1”

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108. A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language
is called a/an

1. Simulator
2. Interpreter
3. Compiler
4. Commander
5. Convertor

Correct Answer – “3”

109. The main page of a website is also called:

1. Home Page
2. Frame Page
3. Site Map
4. Error Page
5. Web Page

Correct Answer – “1”

110. What do we do to look at the properties of any item in windows?

1. Right Click on Mouse

2. Left Click on Mouse
3. Middle Click on Mouse
4. Press Windows Key + Left Click
5. Press Windows Key + Right Click

Correct Answer – “1”

111. To convert all text in a word document to bold, which keys should be used?

1. Ctrl + U
2. Ctrl + C
3. Ctrl + Shift + B
4. Ctrl + F
5. Ctrl + B

Correct Answer – “5”

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112. Most Web pages seen on the web have the extension HTML. HTML stands for

1. Human Treated Marked Language

2. Hyper Text Markup Language
3. Human Text Markup Language
4. Hyper Treated Marked Language
5. Hyper Text Marked Language

Correct Answer – “2”

113. Which of the following is not an Object Oriented Programming Language?

1. C
2. C++
3. Java
4. .NET
5. Python

Correct Answer – “1”

114. Which one is used to open a document or program?

1. Click
2. Double click
3. Right click
4. Left click
5. Drag & Drop

Correct Answer – “2”

115. Name the another pointing device which is an alternative to mouse?

1. Track ball
2. Joystick
3. Light pen
4. Touch screen
5. Both 1 & 2

Correct Answer – “5”

116. What is a pixel?

1. Picture element or dot on the screen

2. Point of ink on a user printed paper
3. Point of ink on an inkjet printed page
4. Light beam used in printing paper
5. None of these
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Correct Answer – “1”

117. Which of the following gates is called an inverter?

1. NOR
2. NAND
3. AND
4. OR
5. NOT

Correct Answer – “5”

118. What is ‘M’ in DBMS?

1. Manager
2. Management
3. Machine
4. Marker
5. Method

Correct Answer – “2”

119. If you wish to extend the length of the network without having the signal
degrade, you would use a _______.

1. Repeater
2. Router
3. Gateway
3. Switch
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “1”

120. Which among the following is an important circuitry in a computer system

that does the arithmetic and logical processing?

1. Memory
2. ALU
3. Flag Register
4. CU
5. Calculator

Correct Answer – “2”

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121. To delete the selected item permanently, which of the following shortcut key
combination should be used?

1. Alt + Delete
2. Shift + D
3. Shift + Delete
4. Alt + D
5. Alt + Shift + Delete

Correct Answer – “3”

122. Which of the following appropriately relates with starting up an operating

system?

1. Starting
2. Entering
3. Formatting
4. None of these
5. Booting

Correct Answer – “5”

123. ‘Replace’ option is available in ________________.

1. Edit menu
2. Tools menu
3. File menu
4. Insert menu
5. View menu

Correct Answer – “1”

124. Which of the following characteristics is used to compute dynamically the

results from Excel data?

1. Go to
2. Table
3. Chart
4. Diagram
5. Formula and Function

Correct Answer – “5”

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125. The key F12 opens a _______________________.

1. Save As dialog box

2. Open dialog box
3. Save dialog box
4. Close dialog box
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “1”

126. Which of the following referred as the overall design, construction,

organization, and interconnection of the various components of a computer
system?

1. Computer system
2. Computer architecture
3. Computer programming
4. Computer algorithm
5. Computer flow chart

Correct Answer – “2”

127. If internet services are provided by transmitting data over the wires of
telephone network, which of the following is used?

1. Anodes
2. Digital Subscriber Line
3. Digital Anodes
4. Wireless Diodes
5. Wires

Correct Answer – “2”

128. Where does encryption and decryption of data take place in OSI model?

1. Transport layer
2. Presentation layer
3. Session layer
4. Application layer
5. physical layer

Correct Answer – “2”

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129. What key links records from one database table to a record or records in
another database table?

1. Primary key
2. Principal key
3. Foreign key
4. Link key
5. Candidate key

Correct Answer – “3”

130. What is that computer program called which translates one program
instruction at a time into machine language?

1. Compiler
2. CPU
3. Assembler
4. Simulator
5. Interpreter

Correct Answer – “5”

131. The _________ button on the Quick Access Toolbar allows you to cancel your
recent commands or activities.

1. Search
2. Cut
3. Undo
4. Redo
5. Shift

Correct Answer – “3”

132. Workbook is a collection of __________ in MS Excel?

1. page set-up
2. buttons
3. diagrams
4. charts
5. worksheets

Correct Answer – “5”

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133. Which PowerPoint view displays each slide of the presentation as a thumbnail
and is useful for rearranging slides?

1. Slide Sorter
2. Slide Show
3. Slide Master
4. Notes Page
5. Slide Design

Correct Answer – “1”

134. What is SMPS?

1. Settled Mode Power Supply

2. Switch Mode Power Supply
3. Switch Mode Packet Switch
4. Supply Mode Packet Switch
5. Settled Mode Packet Switch

Correct Answer – “2”

135. The software that is used to create text based documents is referred as

1. DBMS
2. Suite
3. Spreadsheets
4. Presentation software
5. Word processor

Correct Answer – “5”

136. Every computer connected to an internet must have a distinct

1. UPS address
2. proxy server
3. IP address
4. domain name
5. URL

Correct Answer – “3”

137. Computer mouse is also known as ________________.

1. Pointing Device
2. Scanning Device
3. Sensing Device
4. Moving Device
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5. All of the above

Correct Answer – “1”

138. What action is performed by pressing Ctrl + E in MS-WORD?

1. Exit Application
2. Select All
3. Clear All
4. Align Center
5. Minimize

Correct Answer – “4”

139. What is Linux?

1. Programming Language
2. Operating system
3. Storage Device
4. Output Device
5. Processor

Correct Answer – “2”

140. Which key is used to delete one character at a time to the left?

1. DEL
2. CAPS LOCK
3. CTRL
4. SHIFT
5. BACKSPACE

Correct Answer – “5”

141. What is the maximum zoom percentage in Microsoft PowerPoint?

1. 100%
2. 200%
3. 400%
4. 500%
5. 300%

Correct Answer – “3”

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142. Which of the following is web browser?

1. Netscape
2. Chrome
3. Firefox
4. Both (b) and (c)
5. All of the above

Correct Answer – “5”

143. A computer language that consists of binary digits is called _________________.

1. high-level language
2. machine language
3. hypertext language
4. low-level language
5. assembly language

Correct Answer – “2”

144. Two or more computers connected to each other for sharing information
form a ______________.

1. Router
2. Server
3. Network
4. Tunnel
5. Pipeline

Correct Answer – “3”

145. Which one of the following is internet Standard Protocol?

1. TML
2. COBOL
3. JAVA
4. C++
5. TCP/IP

Correct Answer – “5”

146. Which of the following key are used to open file menu of current program?

1. Ctrl + F
2. Shift + F
3. Alt + F
4. Ctrl +Alt + F
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5. Alt + Shift + F

Correct Answer – “3”

147. In second generation, which type of primary memory was used to store data?

1. Paper tapes
2. IC
3. Magnetic core
4. Magnetic tape
5. Magnetic disk

Correct Answer – “4”

148. Which is of the following terms is used for unsolicited e-mail?

1. News Group
2. Trash
3. Backbone
4. Spam
5. Phishing

Correct Answer – “4”

149. If you want to insert a chart to your slide, then go to _____________.

1. Insert – Chart
2. Home – Chart
3. Format – Chart
4. Table – Chart
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “1”

150. In a spreadsheet, a _____________ is a number you will use in a calculation.

1. label
2. cell
3. field
4. value
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “4”

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151. The _____________ menu contains the options to add symbols in a Word
document.

1. Home
2. Insert
3. Review
4. Mailing
5. View

Correct Answer – “2”

152. A word in a web page that, when clicked, opens another document.

1. anchor
2. URL
3. hyperlink
4. reference
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “3”

153. Which of the following refers to the forging of the return address on an e-
mail so that the e-mail message appears to come from someone other than the
actual sender?

1. Spoofing
2. Redacting
3. Spamming
4. Pharming
5. Ransomware

Correct Answer – “1”

154. A ________________ typically connects personal computers within a very limited

geographical area, usually within a single building.

1. LAN
2. FAN
3. TAN
4. WAN
5. VPN

Correct Answer – “1”

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155. Routing is done on which layer?

1. Datalink Layer
2. Network Layer
3. Session
4. Presentation
5. Application

Correct Answer – “2”

156. Which among the following device performs modulation and demodulation?

1. Modem
2. Fiber optic
3. Satellite
4. Coaxial Cable
5. Repeater

Correct Answer – “1”

157. Which of the following terms is associated with Internet?

1. Plotter
2. Slide presentation
3. Bookmark
4. Pie Chart
5. Microsoft Excel

Correct Answer – “3”

158. How can you access the font size tool on font dialog box in MS Word?

1. Ctrl + S
2. Ctrl + Shift + S
3. Ctrl + P
4. Ctrl + Shift + P
5. Alt + P

Correct Answer – “4”

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159. Networking such as LAN, MAN started from which generation of computers?

1. First Generation Computer

2. Second Generation Computer
3. Third Generation Computer
4. Fourth Generation Computer
5. Fifth Generation Computer

Correct Answer – “4”

160. HTML tags are the hidden keywords within a web page that define how the
browser must format and display the content. Which type of brackets makes an
HTML tag?

1. Flower brackets { }
2. Angular brackets < >
3. Parentheses ( )
4. Square brackets [ ]
5. Inverted Comma ” “

Correct Answer – “2”

161. Which of the following is a term related with scanner?

1. Laser
2. TWAIN
3. Cartridge
4. Browser
5. Both (a) and (b)

Correct Answer – “2”

162. A nibble refers to ____________.

1. 4 bits
2. A value equal to a kilobyte
3. A value equal to a megabyte
4. The smallest unit of digital information
5. The same things as a pixel

Correct Answer – “1”

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163. What is the number of function keys on a keyboard?

1. 15
2. 12
3. 11
4. 16
5. 10

Correct Answer – “2”

164. Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer system are called
___________.

1. Entry codes
2. Passwords
3. Security commands
4. Code words
5. Encryption

Correct Answer – “2”

165. What is embedded system?

1. The programme which arrives by mail.

2. The programme which is the permanent part of the computer
3. The computer which is the part of a big computer
4. The computer and software system that has dedicated function within a
larger mechanical or electrical system.
5. The programme that is part of another system.

Correct Answer – “4”

166. Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym

1. CD
2. DVD
3. ROM
4. RW
5. RAM

Correct Answer – “4”

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167. What was the first electronic computer in the world?

1. ENIAC
2. EDSAC
3. EDVAC
4. UNIVAC
5. PASCAL

Correct Answer – “1”

168. What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and
their causes?

1. Operating system extensions

2. Cookies
3. Diagnostic software
4. Boot diskettes
5. Antivirus Software

Correct Answer – “4”

169. Which of the following is the full-form of ENIAC?

1. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer

2. Electrical Numerical Integer and Calculator
3. Electrical Numerical Integer and Computation
4. Efficient Numerical Integrator and Computer
5. Electronic numbers Integer and Calculator

Correct Answer – “1”

170. Non-physical components of the computer are referred to as _______.

1. CPU
2. Software
3. Hardware
4. Peripheral
5. Motherboard

Correct Answer – “2”

171. Which of the following techniques can be used to store a large number of
files in a small amount of storage space?

1. File adjustment
2. File copying
3. File compatibility
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4. File compression
5. File maintenance

Correct Answer – “4”

172. key is the example of Toggle key.

1. Alt
2. Shift
3. Control
4. Escape
5. Caps Lock

Correct Answer – “5”

173. What is a hyperlink?

1. It is a text or image that you can click on to jump to a new document/page.

2. It is an input type for multimedia files.
3. It is a collection or directory of web pages.
4. It is the home page of a site.
5. None of the above

Correct Answer – “1”

174. Which of the following Office programs offers the animation feature?

1. Word
2. Excel
3. PowerPoint
4. Access
5. Paint

Correct Answer – “3”

175. In MS Word, ______________ is a predefined decorative text that you can add to
a document.

1. ClipArt
2. SmartArt
3. Charts
4. WordArt
5. Comment

Correct Answer – “4”

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176. Which of the following places the common data elements in order from
smallest to largest?

1. Character, File, Record, Field, Database, File

2. Character, Record, Field, Database, File
3. Character, Field, Record, File, Database
4. Bit, Byte, Character, Record, Field, File, Database
5. Bit, Byte, Field, Character, File, Record, Database

Correct Answer – “3”

177. What does DRAM stand for?

1. Digital Random Access Memory

2. Dynamic Random Access Memory
3. Dividing Random Access Memory
4. Dynamic Recording Access Memory
5. Digital Random Access Memory

Correct Answer – “2”

178. Which of the following key is a minimal super key?

1. Primary key
2. Alternate key
3. Candidate key
4. Secondary key
5. Foreign Key

Correct Answer – “3”

179. The abbreviation ISP stands for_____________

1. Intra Solution Provider

2. Intranet Service Provider
3. Internet solution provider
4. Internet service provider
5. International Solution Provider

Correct Answer – “4”

180. A barcode is a/an ________ code that represents data with bars of varying
widths or heights.

1. optical
2. magnetic
3. laser
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4. read/write
5. printed

Correct Answer – “1”

181. Which of the following is the fastest media of data transfer?

1. Co-axial Cable
2. Untwisted Wire
3. Telephone Lines
4. Fiber Optic
5. USB

Correct Answer – “4”

182. How long is an IPv6 address?

1. 32 bits
2. 128 bytes
3. 64 bits
4. 128 bits
5. 16 Bits

Correct Answer – “4”

183. What is Intranet?

1. LAN of an organization
2. a Wide Area Network connecting all branches of an organization
3. a corporate computer network
4. a network connecting all computers of an organization and using the
internet protocol
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “4”

184. What is an E-mail?

1. An Internet standard, which allow users to upload and download files

2. An online area on which a user can converse in written form about any
special subject
3. Transmission of files and messages through computer network
4. A real time typed conversion
5. None of these

Correct Answer – “3”

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185. ______________ is the set of programs that enables your computer’s hardware
devices and application software to work together.

1. Word processing software____

2. Utility software
3. Memory
4. Programming software
5. Operating System

Correct Answer – “2”

186. Which output device transfers processed information into a printed page?

1. Scanner
2. Printer
3. Monitor
4. CD-ROM
5. Digital Camera

Correct Answer – “2”

187. Identify the volatile storage device amongst the following devices?

1. RAM
2. Hard disc
3. Magnetic tape
4. ROM
5. Floppy Disk

Correct Answer – “1”

188. A ______________ is a property of the entire relation, rather than of the

individual tuples in which each tuple is unique.

1. Rows
2. Key
3. Attribute
4. Fields
5. Value

Correct Answer – “2”

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189. What is the blinking symbol on the screen that shows where the next
character will appear?

1. Cursor
2. Delete key
3. Arrow key
4. Return key
5. Hyperlink

Correct Answer – “1”

190. Which of the following computers exhibits the features of both analog and
the digital computers?

1. Super computer
2. Mini computer
3. Laptop
4. Mainframe computer
5. Hybrid computer

Correct Answer – “5”

191. Which of the following displays the work done by a computer?

1. RAM
2. Printer
3. Monitor
4. ROM
5. Mouse

Correct Answer – “3”

192. Who among the following is considered the father of modern computing?

1. Joseph Marie Jacquard

2. John Napier
3. Blaise Pascal
4. Alan Turing
5. Herman Hollerith

Correct Answer – “4”

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193. Which among the following is the smallest unit in an image in a computer
screen?

1. Unit
2. Pixel
3. Array
4. Resolution
5. Clip

Correct Answer – “2”

194. Microsoft Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft. In MS Word

Spelling Check is a feature available in which tab?

1. File
2. Home
3. Insert
4. Review
5. References

Correct Answer – “4”

195. In MS Word document, how can spelling and grammar errors be detected?

1. Press Shift + F7
2. Press Ctrl + F7
3. Press Alt + F7
4. Press F7
5. Press Ctrl + F1

Correct Answer – “4”

196. A commonly used graphic format for the Web is________.

1. GIF
2. BMP
3. TXT
4. LMP
5. TIF
Correct Answer – “1”

197. Which among the following carries signals that control the actions of the
computer?

1. Control Bus
2. Data Bus
3. Memory Unit
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4. NIC
5. Address Bus

Correct Answer – “1”

198. Which of the following functions is not performed by servers?

1. Processing Websites
2. Database Sharing
3. Storage
4. Word Processing
5. Email Processing
Correct Answer – “4”

199. Which is the full form of VoIP?

1. Voice of Internet Power

2. Voice over Internet Protocol
3. Voice on Internet Protocol
4. Very optimized Internet Protocol
5. Very official internet Protocol

Correct Answer – “2”

200. Hard drive is used to store

1. volatile data
2. non volatile data
3. permanent data
4. temporary data
5. intermediate data

Correct Answer – “3”

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