2995 + Mcqs in Computer McqOptions

1.	Which of the following is the largest and most powerful computer manufacturer in the world?
A.	IBM
B.	Intel
C.	Novel
D.	Microsoft
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Intel

Discussion

2.	Which types of charts can excel produce?
A.	Line graphs and pie charts only
B.	Only line graphs
C.	Bar charts, line graphs and pie charts
D.	Bar charts and line graphs only
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Bar charts and line graphs only

Discussion

3.	A multiuser super micro system
A.	uses 6-bit data buses
B.	can not use the same type of microprocessor chips found in single user systems.
C.	can handle a number of processing tasks concurrently
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» D. All of these

Discussion

4.	Until a computer can recognize handwriting, an input device must :
A.	store the information in secondary storage
B.	optimise the information
C.	digitise the information
D.	show the information on a screen
E.	become an output device also
Answer» C. digitise the information

Discussion

5.	Which of the following is Not acharacteristic of E-mail?
A.	Low cost
B.	Record maintenance in database
C.	High speed
D.	Waste reduction
E.	None of these
Answer» C. High speed

Discussion

6.	Use this when you want to make all letters capital without having to use the shift key for each character………..
A.	shifter
B.	upper case
C.	caps lock key
D.	icon
E.	None of these
Answer» D. icon

Discussion

7.	A computer which CPU speed around 100 million instruction per second and with the word length of around 64 bits is known as :
A.	Super computer
B.	Mini computer
C.	Micro computer
D.	Macro computer
E.	Mainframe computer
Answer» B. Mini computer

Discussion

8.	The key F12 opens a :
A.	Save As dialog box
B.	Open dialog box
C.	Save dialog box
D.	Close dialog box
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Open dialog box

Discussion

9.	In the third generation of computers :
A.	Distributed data processing first became popular
B.	An operating system was first developed
C.	High-level procedural languages were first used
D.	On-line, real time systems first became popular
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

10.	A computer virus normally attaches itself to another computer program known as a…….
A.	backdoor program
B.	target program
C.	trojan horse
D.	host program
E.	Bluetooth
Answer» D. host program

Discussion

11.	The amount of time that is taken up in getting data from a disk is
A.	delay time
B.	access time
C.	real time
D.	latency
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

12.	By default, your documents print in……..……mode.
A.	Landscape
B.	Portrait
C.	Page setup
D.	Print preview
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Page setup

Discussion

13.	There are several security devices used tostop individuals from exploiting your system. Which of the following is used in conjunction with a firewall?
A.	Proxy server
B.	Intrusion-detection system
C.	Terminal Server
D.	Web server
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Intrusion-detection system

Discussion

14.	Specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with1569.Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as…………
A.	volatile storage
B.	sequential storage
C.	direct storage
D.	nonvolatile storage
E.	Mobile storage
Answer» E. Mobile storage

Discussion

15.	A polymorphic virus
A.	modifies its program code each time it attaches itself to another program or file
B.	is a malicious-logic program that copies itself repeatedly in memory or on a disk drive until no memory or disk space remains.
C.	a malicious-logic program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program
D.	infects a program file, but still reports the size and creation date of the original uninfected program
E.	None of these
Answer» B. is a malicious-logic program that copies itself repeatedly in memory or on a disk drive until no memory or disk space remains.

Discussion

16.	Smart Card is
A.	Special purpose Cards
B.	Microprocessor Cards
C.	Processing unit contains memory for storing data
D.	Processing unit for software handling
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Processing unit contains memory for storing data

Discussion

17.	Which of the following is a group of related characters that are treated as a single unit?
A.	Array
B.	File
C.	Field
D.	Block
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Block

Discussion

18.	The portion of the application that you work with in an application software package is the
A.	user interface
B.	utility interface
C.	processing interface
D.	analytical interface
E.	None of these
Answer» B. utility interface

Discussion

19.	If you want to secure a message, use a(n) :
A.	cryptology source
B.	encryption key
C.	encryption software package
D.	cryptosystem
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

20.	……….this is the act of copying or downloading a program from a network and making multiple copies of it.
A.	Network piracy
B.	Plagiarism
C.	Software p racy
D.	Site-license piracy
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Site-license piracy

Discussion

21.	A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for :
A.	Doing quick mathematical calculations
B.	Input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
C.	Electronic data processing
D.	Performing repetitive tasks accurately
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Electronic data processing

Discussion

22.	A computer based system for the storage, cataloging and retrieval of documents is
A.	electronic filling
B.	polynomial
C.	effective enumeration
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» B. polynomial

Discussion

23.	When you insert a picture and adjust the height, Word automatically adjusts the…….to maintain the correct proportion.
A.	pixel size
B.	resolution
C.	screen size
D.	width
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

24.	Borders can be applied to :
A.	Cells
B.	Paragraph
C.	Text
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

25.	Offline device is :
A.	a device which is not connected to CPU
B.	a device which i connected to CPU
C.	a direct access storage device
D.	an I/O device
E.	None of these
Answer» B. a device which i connected to CPU

Discussion

26.	Digital computer consumes electric power as compare to analog computer.
A.	Equal
B.	More
C.	Less
D.	Alike
E.	None of these
Answer» B. More

Discussion

27.	The design of the network is called the network :
A.	architecture
B.	server
C.	transmission
D.	type
E.	None of these
Answer» B. server

Discussion

28.	Which circular transparent disk has a pattern of a radial bars printed on it?
A.	Milk disk
B.	Optical disk
C.	Hard disk
D.	Mini disk
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Optical disk

Discussion

29.	The toolbar in which you can type a web address is the………..Bar?
A.	Address
B.	Format
C.	Status
D.	Navigation
E.	None
Answer» B. Format

Discussion

30.	What type of devices are CDs or DVDs?
A.	Input
B.	Output
C.	Software
D.	Storage
E.	Input/Output
Answer» E. Input/Output

Discussion

31.	The advantage of a LAN is……….
A.	Sharing peripherals
B.	Backing up your data
C.	Saving all your data
D.	Accessing the Web
E.	Automatic printing of data
Answer» B. Backing up your data

Discussion

32.	Older network often use another type of cable, called………..
A.	Twisted-pair cable
B.	Unshielded twisted-pair cable
C.	Coaxial cable
D.	Optical Fiber
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Optical Fiber

Discussion

33.	The information you put into the computer is called………..
A.	facts
B.	data
C.	files
D.	directory
E.	None of these
Answer» C. files

Discussion

34.	Which of the following is the earliest calculating device?
A.	Abacus
B.	Clock
C.	Difference Engine
D.	Calculator
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Clock

Discussion

35.	In concern of databases, what does OLTP stands for?
A.	On-Line Transfer Process
B.	On-Line Transfer Protocol
C.	On-Line Transaction Protocol
D.	On-Line Transaction Processing
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

36.	In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to………..
A.	Retype the document and give it a different name
B.	Use the Save As Command
C.	Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save
D.	Use Windows Explorer to copy the document to a different location and then rename it.
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save

Discussion

37.	RJ45 UTP cable has………Cable :
A.	2 pair
B.	3 pair
C.	4 pair
D.	5 pair
E.	None of these
Answer» D. 5 pair

Discussion

38.	What is the function of a router?
A.	To connect your computer to another computer.
B.	To connect two servers to increase transmission speed.
C.	To connect two different networks.
D.	To connect very distant segments from the same network.
E.	None of these
Answer» D. To connect very distant segments from the same network.

Discussion

39.	A half byte is known as :
A.	Data
B.	Bit
C.	Half byte
D.	Nibble
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

40.	All of the following are steps involved in the boot process EXCEPT :
A.	load the operating system to RAM
B.	the power-on self-test
C.	activate the basic input/output system (BIOS)
D.	load application programs
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

41.	Cloud computing means
A.	Computing using the satellite
B.	Computing using cloud chamber technology
C.	Computing which results in errors
D.	Shifting computing power from offline PCs and Laptops onto the Web
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

42.	The geometric arrangement of devices on the network is called………..
A.	Topology
B.	Media
C.	URL
D.	Protocol
E.	Pipelining
Answer» B. Media

Discussion

43.	The spacing between character pairs iscalled :
A.	Kerning
B.	x-height
C.	intercap
D.	serif
E.	None of these
Answer» B. x-height

Discussion

44.	Each memory cell has a unique number, assigned to it is called as the……….of the cell
A.	Address
B.	Register
C.	Number
D.	Path
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Register

Discussion

45.	The computer’s capability of distinguishingspoken words is called………….
A.	voice analysis
B.	speech acknowledgement
C.	voice recognition
D.	speech interpretation
E.	vocalization
Answer» F.

Discussion

46.	A popular way to learn about computers without ever going to a classroom is called……..
A.	i-learning
B.	isolated learning
C.	e-learning
D.	close learning
E.	Distance learning
Answer» D. close learning

Discussion

47.	To reverse the effect of your last action in word,………….
A.	Use the cut command
B.	Use the Undo command
C.	Press the delete key
D.	Use the Redo command
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Press the delete key

Discussion

48.	Which of the following is not one of the syntax rules?
A.	The order in which you list the function’s arguments
B.	The precedence of the arguments
C.	Whether or not the function has arguments
D.	Properly spelling the function’s name
E.	None of these
Answer» B. The precedence of the arguments

Discussion

49.	To keep files organized, related documents are often stored in……….(also called directories) located on the storage medium.
A.	indexes
B.	labels
C.	folders
D.	programs
E.	cabinets
Answer» D. programs

Discussion

50.	What is the meaning of “Hibernate” in Windows XP/Windows7?
A.	Restart the Computer is safe mode
B.	Restart the Computer in hibernate mode
C.	Shutdown the Computer terminating all the running applications
D.	Shutdown the Computer without closing the running applications
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Which of the following is the largest and most powerful computer manufacturer in the world?

Which types of charts can excel produce?

A multiuser super micro system

Until a computer can recognize handwriting, an input device must :

Which of the following is Not acharacteristic of E-mail?

Use this when you want to make all letters capital without having to use the shift key for each character………..

A computer which CPU speed around 100 million instruction per second and with the word length of around 64 bits is known as :

The key F12 opens a :

In the third generation of computers :

A computer virus normally attaches itself to another computer program known as a…….

The amount of time that is taken up in getting data from a disk is

By default, your documents print in……..……mode.

There are several security devices used tostop individuals from exploiting your system. Which of the following is used in conjunction with a firewall?

Specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with1569.Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as…………

A polymorphic virus

Smart Card is

Which of the following is a group of related characters that are treated as a single unit?

The portion of the application that you work with in an application software package is the

If you want to secure a message, use a(n) :

……….this is the act of copying or downloading a program from a network and making multiple copies of it.

A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for :

A computer based system for the storage, cataloging and retrieval of documents is

When you insert a picture and adjust the height, Word automatically adjusts the…….to maintain the correct proportion.

Borders can be applied to :

Offline device is :

Digital computer consumes electric power as compare to analog computer.

The design of the network is called the network :

Which circular transparent disk has a pattern of a radial bars printed on it?

The toolbar in which you can type a web address is the………..Bar?

What type of devices are CDs or DVDs?

The advantage of a LAN is……….

Older network often use another type of cable, called………..

The information you put into the computer is called………..

Which of the following is the earliest calculating device?

In concern of databases, what does OLTP stands for?

In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to………..

RJ45 UTP cable has………Cable :

What is the function of a router?

A half byte is known as :

All of the following are steps involved in the boot process EXCEPT :

Cloud computing means

The geometric arrangement of devices on the network is called………..

The spacing between character pairs iscalled :

Each memory cell has a unique number, assigned to it is called as the……….of the cell

The computer’s capability of distinguishingspoken words is called………….

A popular way to learn about computers without ever going to a classroom is called……..

To reverse the effect of your last action in word,………….

Which of the following is not one of the syntax rules?

To keep files organized, related documents are often stored in……….(also called directories) located on the storage medium.

What is the meaning of “Hibernate” in Windows XP/Windows7?