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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Bit is a contraction (short) of |
| A. | binary system |
| B. | digital byte |
| C. | binary digit |
| D. | binary unit |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. binary unit | |
| 2. |
A group of magnetic tapes, videos or terminals usually under the control of one master iscalled a |
| A. | cluster |
| B. | track |
| C. | cylinder |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. track | |
| 3. |
The first electronic computer was made in the year |
| A. | 1946 |
| B. | 1955 |
| C. | 1964 |
| D. | 1967 |
| E. | 1969 |
| Answer» B. 1955 | |
| 4. |
The function of the ‘home key’ in a microcomputer is |
| A. | to interrupt executions |
| B. | to reposition the cursor |
| C. | to cancel the entry |
| D. | to capitalise letters |
| E. | to delete letters |
| Answer» C. to cancel the entry | |
| 5. |
A small figure which depicts some application on the screen is called |
| A. | Menu |
| B. | Photo |
| C. | Modem |
| D. | Icon |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 6. |
Which of the following terms is used to describe the connection of networks that can be joinedtogether? |
| A. | Virtual Private Network |
| B. | Internet |
| C. | Intranet |
| D. | Extranet |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Intranet | |
| 7. |
Compilers are |
| A. | both OS - and hardware-dependent |
| B. | only OS-dependent |
| C. | only hardware-dependent |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. only OS-dependent | |
| 8. |
If you do not want to select any option after opening a menu, then click menu title again orpress key ________ to close the menu. |
| A. | Shift |
| B. | Tab |
| C. | Escape |
| D. | F1 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. F1 | |
| 9. |
________ function displays row data in a column or column data in a row. |
| A. | Index |
| B. | Rows |
| C. | Hyperlink |
| D. | Transpose |
| E. | Columns |
| Answer» E. Columns | |
| 10. |
Which of the following is a popular programming language for developing multimedia web pages,websites, and web-based applications? |
| A. | COBOL |
| B. | Java |
| C. | BASIC |
| D. | Assembler |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. BASIC | |
| 11. |
ISDN is an acronym for |
| A. | Integrated Standard Digital Network |
| B. | Intelligent Services Digital Network |
| C. | Integrated Services Digital Network |
| D. | Integrated Services Data Network |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Integrated Services Data Network | |
| 12. |
_______ are a type of inexpensive digital camera that remains tethered to a computer and are usedfor video conferencing, video chatting and live web broadcast. |
| A. | Webcams |
| B. | Webpick |
| C. | Browser cams |
| D. | Browser pics |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Webpick | |
| 13. |
A ________ is approximately a million bytes. |
| A. | gigabyte |
| B. | kilobyte |
| C. | megabyte |
| D. | terabyte |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. terabyte | |
| 14. |
Compiling creates a(n) |
| A. | program specification |
| B. | algorithm |
| C. | executable program |
| D. | subroutine |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. subroutine | |
| 15. |
What menu is selected to Save or Save As ? |
| A. | Tools |
| B. | File |
| C. | Format |
| D. | Edit |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Format | |
| 16. |
Rules of a programming language are called |
| A. | procedures |
| B. | calls |
| C. | methods |
| D. | login |
| E. | syntax |
| Answer» F. | |
| 17. |
A________can make it easier to play games. |
| A. | mouse |
| B. | joystick |
| C. | keyboard |
| D. | pen |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. keyboard | |
| 18. |
________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by whichwe can interact with the computer. |
| A. | The platform |
| B. | The operating system |
| C. | Application software |
| D. | The motherboard |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Application software | |
| 19. |
The number used to identify a storage location is called |
| A. | a byte |
| B. | a bit |
| C. | an address |
| D. | Both 1) and 2) |
| E. | All the above |
| Answer» D. Both 1) and 2) | |
| 20. |
To indicate decision point in a program, a(n) ________-shaped symbol is used. |
| A. | circle |
| B. | rectangle |
| C. | diamond |
| D. | ellipse |
| E. | parallelogram |
| Answer» D. ellipse | |
| 21. |
You access Microsoft Word by using ________ button. |
| A. | New |
| B. | Start |
| C. | Program |
| D. | Control Panel |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Control Panel | |
| 22. |
Turn off computer dialog box does not contain ________ option. |
| A. | stand by |
| B. | switch user |
| C. | turn off |
| D. | cancel |
| E. | restart |
| Answer» C. turn off | |
| 23. |
To find an individual item in a file immediately: |
| A. | file allocation table |
| B. | directory |
| C. | sequential access |
| D. | direct access |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 24. |
A computer infected with a malware bot is called |
| A. | android |
| B. | zombie |
| C. | e-ogre |
| D. | dirty bot |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. e-ogre | |
| 25. |
A network consists of interconnected |
| A. | workstations |
| B. | computers |
| C. | servers |
| D. | nodes |
| E. | All the above |
| Answer» B. computers | |
| 26. |
To drop a column that is used as a foreign key, first |
| A. | drop the primary key. |
| B. | drop the table. |
| C. | drop the foreign key constraint. |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 27. |
Each __________ on a menu performs a specific action. |
| A. | client |
| B. | server |
| C. | node |
| D. | command |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 28. |
________ determines the appearance of your desktop and controls the performance of your hardware. |
| A. | Windows Explorer |
| B. | Internet Explorer |
| C. | Program file |
| D. | Control Panel |
| E. | System file |
| Answer» E. System file | |
| 29. |
Computers use the ________ number system to store data and perform calculations. |
| A. | decimal |
| B. | hexadecimal |
| C. | octal |
| D. | binary |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 30. |
Application software is designed to accomplish |
| A. | real-world tasks |
| B. | computer-centric tasks |
| C. | server tasks |
| D. | operating-system tasks |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. computer-centric tasks | |
| 31. |
The scrambling of code is known as |
| A. | encryption |
| B. | firewall |
| C. | scrambling |
| D. | password proofing |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. firewall | |
| 32. |
Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as |
| A. | supercomputers |
| B. | laptops |
| C. | minicomputers |
| D. | file servers |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. minicomputers | |
| 33. |
A menu contains a list of |
| A. | commands |
| B. | data |
| C. | objects |
| D. | reports |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. data | |
| 34. |
What is the common name given to a program written in any one of the high-level languages? |
| A. | System program |
| B. | Compiler program |
| C. | Object program |
| D. | Source program |
| E. | Data program |
| Answer» E. Data program | |
| 35. |
It is easier to change the name of a file using _______ process. |
| A. | transforming |
| B. | christening |
| C. | renaming |
| D. | retagging |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. retagging | |
| 36. |
Which of the following is an example of non-numeric data? |
| A. | Employee address |
| B. | Examination score |
| C. | Bank balance |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 37. |
________ standard describes the CSMA/CD protocol. |
| A. | IEEE 802.1 |
| B. | IEEE 802.2 |
| C. | IEEE 802.3 |
| D. | IEEE 802.4 |
| E. | IEEE 802.5 |
| Answer» D. IEEE 802.4 | |
| 38. |
A series 100 POST error code indicates a problem with the |
| A. | hard drive |
| B. | ram or rom |
| C. | system board |
| D. | video adapter |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. video adapter | |
| 39. |
The language that the computer can understand and execute is |
| A. | System program |
| B. | Application software |
| C. | Machine language |
| D. | Only 1) and 2) |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Only 1) and 2) | |
| 40. |
The ________ tells the computer how to use its components. |
| A. | utility |
| B. | network |
| C. | operating system |
| D. | application program |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. application program | |
| 41. |
From the smallest to the largest, rank the following logical pieces of the database : datablock, tablespace, extent, segment. |
| A. | tablespace, segment, extent, data block |
| B. | data block, segment, extent, tablespace |
| C. | segment, extent, data block, tablespace |
| D. | data block, extent, segment, tablespace |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 42. |
The most common input devices are the ________ and the _________. |
| A. | microphone, printer |
| B. | scanner, monitor |
| C. | digital camera, speakers |
| D. | keyboard, mouse |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 43. |
Which of the following printers is used in conjunction with computers and uses dry ink powder? |
| A. | Daisy wheel |
| B. | Thermal printer |
| C. | Line printer |
| D. | Laser printer |
| E. | Band printer |
| Answer» E. Band printer | |
| 44. |
A(n) ________ is a private corporate network used exclusively by company employees. |
| A. | internet |
| B. | local area network |
| C. | peer to peer |
| D. | intranet |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 45. |
The process that rearranges file fragments into contiguous files is called |
| A. | file filing |
| B. | folder folding |
| C. | unfragging |
| D. | defragmentation |
| E. | file folding |
| Answer» E. file folding | |
| 46. |
When your computer suddenly stops working, it is referred to as |
| A. | crash |
| B. | die |
| C. | death |
| D. | penalty |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. die | |
| 47. |
Chip is the common name for a(n) |
| A. | transistor |
| B. | resistor |
| C. | integrated circuit |
| D. | semiconductor |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. semiconductor | |
| 48. |
GDI represents |
| A. | Global Data Interface |
| B. | Graphics Data Interface |
| C. | Graphics Device Interface |
| D. | Global Device Interface |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Global Device Interface | |
| 49. |
To organise the bookmarks, ________ can be used. |
| A. | containers |
| B. | folders |
| C. | structure |
| D. | menus |
| E. | files |
| Answer» C. structure | |
| 50. |
The time it takes a device to locate data and instructions and make them available to the CPU isknown as |
| A. | clock speed |
| B. | a processing cycle |
| C. | CPU speed |
| D. | access time |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |