computer questions and answers for sbi rstei faculty

exam

1. Which of the following is the main function of the CPU?

a) Store data

b) Perform calculations

c) Manage hardware

d) Provide internet access

Answer: b) Perform calculations

2. What does ‘HTTP’ stand for in a web address?

a) HyperText Transfer Protocol

b) Hyper Transfer Text Protocol

c) HyperText Transmission Protocol

d) Hyper Transfer Transfer Protocol

Answer: a) HyperText Transfer Protocol

3. Which of the following is not an operating system?

a) Windows

b) Linux

c) Microsoft Word

d) macOS

Answer: c) Microsoft Word

4. What is the shortcut key for copying selected text?

a) Ctrl + C

b) Ctrl + V

c) Ctrl + X

d) Ctrl + Z
Answer: a) Ctrl + C

5. Which of the following is a type of non-volatile memory?

a) RAM

b) Cache

c) ROM

d) Register

Answer: c) ROM

6. In computing, what is the full form of ‘USB’?

a) Universal Service Bus

b) Universal Serial Bus

c) Unified Serial Bus

d) United Serial Bus

Answer: b) Universal Serial Bus

7. Which of the following is used to measure the speed of a computer processor?

a) Gigabyte

b) Hertz

c) Megabyte

d) Byte

Answer: b) Hertz

8. What is the function of an operating system?

a) Manage hardware and software resources

b) Provide entertainment

c) Run specific applications

d) Increase internet speed

Answer: a) Manage hardware and software resources

9. Which type of software is Microsoft Word?

a) Operating System
b) Database Management System

c) Word Processing Software

d) Spreadsheet Software

Answer: c) Word Processing Software

10. Which of the following is a primary memory?

a) Hard Disk

b) ROM

c) Flash Drive

d) DVD

Answer: b) ROM

11. Which of the following is an example of a web browser?

a) Microsoft Word

b) Google Chrome

c) Adobe Photoshop

d) Microsoft Excel

Answer: b) Google Chrome

12. Which key combination is used to open the Task Manager in Windows?

a) Ctrl + Alt + T

b) Ctrl + Shift + Esc

c) Alt + F4

d) Ctrl + Alt + Del

Answer: b) Ctrl + Shift + Esc

13. Which of the following is not a type of computer virus?

a) Worm

b) Trojan

c) Spyware

d) Java
Answer: d) Java

14. What is the full form of ‘URL’?

a) Universal Resource Locator

b) Uniform Resource Locator

c) Universal Running Locator

d) Uniform Running Locator

Answer: b) Uniform Resource Locator

15. Which device is used to connect to the internet wirelessly?

a) Modem

b) Router

c) Switch

d) Wi-Fi Adapter

Answer: d) Wi-Fi Adapter

16. What does ‘BIOS’ stand for in computers?

a) Basic Integrated Operating System

b) Binary Input Output System

c) Basic Input Output System

d) Binary Integrated Operating System

Answer: c) Basic Input Output System

17. Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

a) RAM

b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

c) Processor

d) Cache Memory

Answer: b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

18. Which of the following is used for pointing to a specific position on the screen in a graphical
user interface (GUI)?

a) Monitor
b) Keyboard

c) Mouse

d) Printer

Answer: c) Mouse

19. Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

a) C++

b) Windows 10

c) Microsoft Office

d) Google Chrome

Answer: b) Windows 10

20. What is the shortcut key to undo the last action in most programs?

a) Ctrl + Z

b) Ctrl + Y

c) Ctrl + X

d) Ctrl + V

Answer: a) Ctrl + Z

21. Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for temporary storage and is erased
when the computer is powered off?

a) RAM

b) ROM

c) Hard Disk

d) Flash Memory

Answer: a) RAM

22. Which of the following is used to detect and correct errors in a computer system?

a) Error correcting code

b) Antivirus software

c) Disk Cleanup

d) Firewall
Answer: a) Error correcting code

23. What is the primary function of an antivirus program?

a) Manage system resources

b) Protect against malware and viruses

c) Increase system performance

d) Provide internet access

Answer: b) Protect against malware and viruses

24. Which of the following is an example of a search engine?

a) Windows Explorer

b) Mozilla Firefox

c) Google

d) Microsoft Word

Answer: c) Google

25. What is the purpose of the ‘Recycle Bin’ in a computer?

a) To store deleted files temporarily

b) To store files from the internet

c) To store system settings

d) To protect files from being deleted

Answer: a) To store deleted files temporarily

26. What does 'LAN' stand for in computer networking?

a) Local Area Network

b) Long Area Network

c) Large Area Network

d) Low Area Network

Answer: a) Local Area Network

27. Which of the following is the first computer virus identified in the wild?

a) Melissa
b) Sasser

c) Brain

d) ILOVEYOU

Answer: c) Brain

28. What is the purpose of an 'IP address'?

a) To identify a device in a network

b) To monitor system performance

c) To process data

d) To manage memory

Answer: a) To identify a device in a network

29. Which of the following is an input device?

a) Monitor

b) Printer

c) Keyboard

d) Speaker

Answer: c) Keyboard

30. Which protocol is used to send emails over the internet?

a) FTP

b) SMTP

c) HTTP

d) POP3

Answer: b) SMTP

31. Which of the following is the default file extension for Microsoft Word documents?

a) .txt

b) .docx

c) .pdf

d) .xls
Answer: b) .docx

32. Which of the following is a primary function of the 'Motherboard' in a computer?

a) To store data permanently

b) To provide the interface for input and output devices

c) To execute programs

d) To connect all computer components

Answer: d) To connect all computer components

33. Which of the following devices is used to connect a computer to a telephone line for Internet
access?

a) Hub

b) Router

c) Modem

d) Switch

Answer: c) Modem

34. What is the function of an 'Operating System'?

a) It provides a user interface

b) It controls hardware and software resources

c) It manages memory

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

35. Which of the following is an example of 'cloud computing'?

a) Google Drive

b) Microsoft Excel

c) Photoshop

d) Operating System

Answer: a) Google Drive

36. What is the full form of 'PDF'?

a) Portable Document File

c) Preformatted Document File

d) Program Document File

Answer: a) Portable Document File

37. Which of the following is not an example of a database management system (DBMS)?

a) MySQL

b) Oracle

c) Microsoft Word

d) Microsoft Access

Answer: c) Microsoft Word

38. Which of the following is the default web browser for Windows operating systems?

a) Mozilla Firefox

b) Safari

c) Microsoft Edge

d) Google Chrome

Answer: c) Microsoft Edge

39. Which of the following is a type of 'Malware'?

a) Antivirus

b) Firewall

c) Trojan Horse

d) Backup Software

Answer: c) Trojan Horse

40. What is the purpose of a 'Firewall' in a computer system?

a) To speed up the internet connection

b) To protect the computer from unauthorized access

c) To store backup data

d) To manage email traffic

41. What is the main function of a 'Router' in a computer network?

a) To store and forward data

b) To provide security

c) To connect a local network to the internet

d) To monitor the network speed

Answer: c) To connect a local network to the internet

42. Which of the following is a common input/output port found on a computer?

a) USB

b) VGA

c) HDMI

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

43. What does the term 'Cloud Storage' refer to?

a) Storing data on external hard drives

b) Storing data on online servers that can be accessed via the internet

c) Storing data in physical data centers only

d) Storing data on your computer's internal hard drive

Answer: b) Storing data on online servers that can be accessed via the internet

44. Which of the following is an example of a non-volatile memory?

a) Cache memory

b) RAM

c) ROM

d) Register

Answer: c) ROM

45. Which of the following is a program that enables a user to view web pages?

a) Web Server
b) Web Browser

c) Web Page Editor

d) Web Database

Answer: b) Web Browser