2995 + Mcqs in Computer McqOptions

1.	You cannot close MS Word application by :
A.	Choosing File menu then Exit submenu
B.	Press Alt + F4
C.	Click X button on title bar
D.	From file menu choose Close submenu
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

2.	What type of resources is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer network?
A.	keyboards
B.	speakers
C.	floppy disk drives
D.	printers
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

3.	A computer midway between a micro and a main frame in size is
A.	super computer
B.	micro computer
C.	mini computer
D.	KIPS
E.	None of these
Answer» D. KIPS

Discussion

4.	Education combined with entertainment is called…………
A.	Simulation
B.	CAI
C.	Edutainment
D.	Synchronization
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Synchronization

Discussion

5.	Which element is used for making the connecting leads in an IC chip?
A.	silicon
B.	germanium
C.	lead
D.	aluminum
E.	None of these
Answer» B. germanium

Discussion

6.	Touchpads are particularly popular with microcomputer users who cannot
A.	read
B.	type
C.	see
D.	hear
E.	None of these
Answer» C. see

Discussion

7.	The primary purpose of an operating system is :
A.	To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware
B.	To allow people to use the computer
C.	To keep systems programmers employed
D.	To make computers easier to use
E.	None of these
Answer» B. To allow people to use the computer

Discussion

8.	Methods used to organize and physically store disk data are cylinder and
A.	sector
B.	surface
C.	track
D.	hib
E.	None of these
Answer» B. surface

Discussion

9.	What is mailing-list?
A.	Collection of e-mail addresses
B.	Collection of files
C.	Collection of folders
D.	Collection of dates
E.	Collection of events
Answer» B. Collection of files

Discussion

10.	RAM is…………and………..
A.	volatile, temporary
B.	non-volatile, permanent
C.	non-volatile, temporary
D.	volatile, permanent
E.	None of these
Answer» B. non-volatile, permanent

Discussion

11.	The first microprocessor built by the Intel Corporation was called :
A.	8008
B.	8080
C.	4004
D.	8800
E.	None of these
Answer» D. 8800

Discussion

12.	The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal deleted computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called :
A.	robotics
B.	simulation
C.	computer forensics
D.	animation
E.	None of these
Answer» D. animation

Discussion

13.	A spooler is a(n) :
A.	location in memory that maintains the contents of a document until it prints out.
B.	print job
C.	program that coordinates the print jobs that are waiting to print
D.	message sent from the printer to the operating system when a print job is completed
E.	None of these
Answer» D. message sent from the printer to the operating system when a print job is completed

Discussion

14.	In a computer, how many bits does a nibble signify?
A.	4
B.	8
C.	16
D.	32
E.	64
Answer» B. 8

Discussion

15.	……….is the keyboard shortcut key to insert auto sum
A.	ALT
B.	ALT =
C.	ALT +
D.	ALT –
E.	ALT + CTRL
Answer» C. ALT +

Discussion

16.	The checking operation performed on inputdata is called the
A.	validation of data
B.	verification of data
C.	cross check
D.	control of data
E.	None of these
Answer» B. verification of data

Discussion

17.	Which of the following functions is notperformed by the CPU?
A.	Graphical Display of Data
B.	Arithmetic Calculations
C.	Managing Memory
D.	Managing Input and Output
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Arithmetic Calculations

Discussion

18.	Which of the following is a general purpose programming language, designed by Sun Microsystems?
A.	VB Script
B.	Java Script
C.	CSS
D.	Linux
E.	None of these
Answer» C. CSS

Discussion

19.	Which of the following RAM times have to be refreshed often in order to retain its contents?
A.	SIMM
B.	DIMM
C.	SDMM
D.	Western Digital
E.	None of these
Answer» C. SDMM

Discussion

20.	Hard disks are formatted in the same manner as floppy disks. However, before a hard disk can be formatted, it must first be
A.	partitioned
B.	sectioned
C.	deleted
D.	inter-sectioned
E.	None of these
Answer» B. sectioned

Discussion

21.	The benefits of using computers is that……………..
A.	Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of data
B.	Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect
C.	Computers are designed to be inflexible
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect

Discussion

22.	Any system that uses a computer as a component but whose prime function is not that of a computer is
A.	distributed system
B.	KPS
C.	embedded computer system
D.	AL
E.	None of these
Answer» D. AL

Discussion

23.	Moves the cursor one space to the right to puts spaces in between words………..
A.	control key
B.	space bar
C.	printer
D.	mouse
E.	None of these
Answer» C. printer

Discussion

24.	The ability of an OS to run more than one application at a time is called ………..
A.	multitasking
B.	object-oriented programming
C.	multi-user computing
D.	time-sharing
E.	None of these
Answer» B. object-oriented programming

Discussion

25.	Workbook is a collection of………
A.	Page Setup
B.	Buttons
C.	Diagrams
D.	Charts
E.	Worksheets
Answer» F.

Discussion

26.	Before a disk can be used to store data. Itmust be………
A.	Formatted
B.	Reformatted
C.	Addressed
D.	Partitioned
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Reformatted

Discussion

27.	Which of the following is NOT a Microsoft Internet tool or technology?
A.	Dreamweaver
B.	Silverlight
C.	Internet Explorer
D.	Expression Web
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Silverlight

Discussion

28.	What do we call a computer program that organizes data in rows and columns of cells? You might use this type of program to keep a record of the money you earned moving lawns over the summer.
A.	Spreadsheet program
B.	Database program
C.	Word processor program
D.	Desktop publisher program
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Database program

Discussion

29.	A family of languages specially developed for children is
A.	LISP
B.	APL
C.	LOGO
D.	ADA
E.	None of these
Answer» D. ADA

Discussion

30.	When creating a computer program, the…………designs the structure of the program
A.	End user
B.	System Analyst
C.	Programmer
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Programmer

Discussion

31.	For creating a document, you use…….. command at File Menu.
A.	Open
B.	Close
C.	New
D.	Save
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Save

Discussion

32.	The primary purpose of this type of software is to create text-based documents.
A.	spreadsheet
B.	presentation
C.	word processing
D.	web development
E.	None of these
Answer» D. web development

Discussion

33.	Storage media such as CD read and write information using………
A.	a laser beam of red light
B.	magnetic dots
C.	magnetic strips
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» B. magnetic dots

Discussion

34.	A chat is……….
A.	an internet standard that allows users to upload and download files
B.	a typed conversation that takes place on a computer
C.	an online area in which users conducts written discussions about a particular subject
D.	the transmission of messages and files via a computer network
E.	None of these
Answer» C. an online area in which users conducts written discussions about a particular subject

Discussion

35.	Anything written on the screen……….
A.	cursor
B.	text
C.	folder
D.	boot
E.	None of these
Answer» C. folder

Discussion

36.	Powerful key that lets you exit a program when pushed………..
A.	arrow keys
B.	space bar
C.	escape key
D.	return key
E.	None of these
Answer» D. return key

Discussion

37.	Which of the following is NOT a goal of Transaction processing system?
A.	Capture, process and store transactions
B.	Produce a variety of documents related to Routine business activities
C.	Reduce manual effort associated with Processing business transactions
D.	Produce standard reports used for management decision making
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Reduce manual effort associated with Processing business transactions

Discussion

38.	A protocol used to control the secure sending of data on the internet is :
A.	SMTP
B.	HTTPS
C.	TCP/IP
D.	HTTP
E.	None of these
Answer» C. TCP/IP

Discussion

39.	The examination and changing of single bits or small groups of these within a word is called
A.	bit
B.	byte
C.	bit manipulation
D.	bit slice
E.	None of these
Answer» D. bit slice

Discussion

40.	One computer that is not considered a portable computer is………..
A.	Mini computer
B.	A Laptop
C.	Micro computer
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» B. A Laptop

Discussion

41.	Which of the following refers to the process of a computer receiving information from a server on the Internet?
A.	gathering
B.	uploading
C.	inputting
D.	outputting
E.	downloading
Answer» F.

Discussion

42.	Which of the following of is an impact printer?
A.	Daisy wheel
B.	Ink-jet printer
C.	Plotter
D.	Laser printer
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Ink-jet printer

Discussion

43.	To save a document in different location use :
A.	Save
B.	Save as
C.	Save as web page
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Save as web page

Discussion

44.	What are the three decision-making operations performed by the ALU of a computer?
A.	Greater than
B.	Less than
C.	Equal to
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

45.	Which type of software is distributed free but requires the users to pay some amount for further use?
A.	freeware
B.	shareware
C.	rentalware
D.	public-domain software
E.	None of these
Answer» C. rentalware

Discussion

46.	In a generic microprocessor, instruction cycle time is
A.	shorter than machine cycle time
B.	larger than machine cycle time
C.	exactly double the machine cycle time
D.	exactly the same as the machine cycle time
E.	None of these
Answer» C. exactly double the machine cycle time

Discussion

47.	To close a program, you would :
A.	shut down the computer
B.	click the……..in the top right hand corner
C.	click the middle box in the top right hand corner
D.	click the X in the top right hand corner
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

48.	To get to the ‘Symbol’ dialog box, click on the……….menu and choose ‘Symbol’.
A.	Insert
B.	Format
C.	Tools
D.	Table
E.	Help
Answer» B. Format

Discussion

49.	……………terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and sales computer systems.
A.	Data
B.	Sales
C.	Query
D.	Point-of-Sale (POS)
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Sales

Discussion

50.	A disk’s content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is…………
A.	memory only
B.	write only
C.	read only
D.	run only
E.	non changeable
Answer» D. run only

Discussion

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You cannot close MS Word application by :

What type of resources is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer network?

A computer midway between a micro and a main frame in size is

Education combined with entertainment is called…………

Which element is used for making the connecting leads in an IC chip?

Touchpads are particularly popular with microcomputer users who cannot

The primary purpose of an operating system is :

Methods used to organize and physically store disk data are cylinder and

What is mailing-list?

RAM is…………and………..

The first microprocessor built by the Intel Corporation was called :

The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal deleted computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called :

A spooler is a(n) :

In a computer, how many bits does a nibble signify?

……….is the keyboard shortcut key to insert auto sum

The checking operation performed on inputdata is called the

Which of the following functions is notperformed by the CPU?

Which of the following is a general purpose programming language, designed by Sun Microsystems?

Which of the following RAM times have to be refreshed often in order to retain its contents?

Hard disks are formatted in the same manner as floppy disks. However, before a hard disk can be formatted, it must first be

The benefits of using computers is that……………..

Any system that uses a computer as a component but whose prime function is not that of a computer is

Moves the cursor one space to the right to puts spaces in between words………..

The ability of an OS to run more than one application at a time is called ………..

Workbook is a collection of………

Before a disk can be used to store data. Itmust be………

Which of the following is NOT a Microsoft Internet tool or technology?

What do we call a computer program that organizes data in rows and columns of cells? You might use this type of program to keep a record of the money you earned moving lawns over the summer.

A family of languages specially developed for children is

When creating a computer program, the…………designs the structure of the program

For creating a document, you use…….. command at File Menu.

The primary purpose of this type of software is to create text-based documents.

Storage media such as CD read and write information using………

A chat is……….

Anything written on the screen……….

Powerful key that lets you exit a program when pushed………..

Which of the following is NOT a goal of Transaction processing system?

A protocol used to control the secure sending of data on the internet is :

The examination and changing of single bits or small groups of these within a word is called

One computer that is not considered a portable computer is………..

Which of the following refers to the process of a computer receiving information from a server on the Internet?

Which of the following of is an impact printer?

To save a document in different location use :

What are the three decision-making operations performed by the ALU of a computer?

Which type of software is distributed free but requires the users to pay some amount for further use?

In a generic microprocessor, instruction cycle time is

To close a program, you would :

To get to the ‘Symbol’ dialog box, click on the……….menu and choose ‘Symbol’.

……………terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and sales computer systems.

A disk’s content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is…………