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751.

In circuit switching

A. data is stored at intermediate nodes
B. transmission path is set before data transfer
C. dedicated communication link is not required
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» C. dedicated communication link is not required
752.

……….processing is used when a large mail-order company accumulates orders and processes them together in one large set.

A. Batch
B. Online
C. Real-time
D. Group
E. None of these
Answer» B. Online
753.

This type of file is created by word processors.

A. worksheet
B. document
C. database
D. presentation
E. None of these
Answer» C. database
754.

A name or number used to identify a storage location devices?

A. A byte
B. A record
C. An address
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» D. All of these
755.

The feature that keeps track of the right margin is

A. find and replace
B. wordwrap
C. right justified
D. left justified
E. ragged right
Answer» E. ragged right
756.

The secret code that restricts entry to some programs……….

A. password
B. passport
C. entry-code
D. access-code
E. None of these
Answer» B. passport
757.

…………is the functional key to display save-as box.

A. F5
B. F6
C. F9
D. F12
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
758.

All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT :

A. hackers
B. spam
C. viruses
D. identity theft
E. None of these
Answer» C. viruses
759.

……….ports connect special types of music instruments to sound cards.

A. BUS
B. CPU
C. USB
D. MIDI
E. MINI
Answer» E. MINI
760.

A computer that is capable of parallel processing is computer

A. host
B. parallel
C. mainframe
D. micro
E. None of these
Answer» C. mainframe
761.

Which of the following has the smallest storage capacity?

A. Zip Disk
B. Output
C. Software
D. Storage
E. Input/Output
Answer» D. Storage
762.

The cyclic codes are used in

A. arithmetic and logical computations
B. data transfer
C. continuously varying signal representation
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» D. All of these
763.

Test the validity of the statements?

A. 1 KB = 1024 BYTES
B. 1 MB = 2048 BYTES
C. 1 MB = 1000 KILOBYTES
D. 1 KB = 1000 BYTES
E. None of these
Answer» B. 1 MB = 2048 BYTES
764.

Which of the following features distinguishes a database file from a mere collection of data

A. Database enables data to be organized for effective use much faster
B. It organizes data in rows and columns
C. It gives reference name to each file created
D. It provides search facility
E. None of these
Answer» B. It organizes data in rows and columns
765.

Array is………….

A. linear data structure
B. non-linear data structure
C. complex data structure
D. simple data structure
E. None of these
Answer» D. simple data structure
766.

An error in a computer program……….

A. Crash
B. Power Failure
C. bug
D. Virus
E. Fatal error
Answer» D. Virus
767.

Laser beam technology is used for :

A. terminals
B. keyboards
C. optical disks
D. magnetic tape
E. None of these
Answer» D. magnetic tape
768.

A file of records used to update the master file is known as

A. transaction file
B. random access file
C. sequential file
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» B. random access file
769.

The…………component is used by the data analyst to create the queries that access the database.

A. data extraction
B. end-user query tool
C. end-user presentation tool
D. data store
E. None of these
Answer» C. end-user presentation tool
770.

Which of the following devices typically attaches to a parallel port?

A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Monitor
D. Printer
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
771.

This is not a function category in Excel.

A. Logical
B. Data Series
C. Financial
D. Text
E. None of these
Answer» B. Data Series
772.

Documents converted to………..can be published to the Web.

A. .doc file
B. http
C. machine language
D. HTML
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
773.

The least significant bit of the binary number, which is equivalent to any odd decimal number, is :

A. 0
B. 1
C. 1 or 0
D. 3
E. None of these
Answer» B. 1
774.

Which of the following is a data communication link that connects more than two stations, nodes, etc.?

A. Multipoint connection
B. Multipoint line
C. Multiple chain
D. Multilinked
E. None of these
Answer» C. Multiple chain
775.

Which is a unit representing the number bits of discrete?

A. Baud
B. byte
C. bit
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» B. byte
776.

Which of the following is the fastest type of computer?

A. Laptop
B. Notebook
C. Personal Computer
D. Workstation
E. Supercomputer
Answer» F.
777.

All computers must have…………

A. Word processing software
B. An operating system
C. A printer attached
D. A virus checking program
E. None of these
Answer» C. A printer attached
778.

Which of the following is a transaction?

A. A group of SQL statements consisting of one read and one write operation
B. A group of SQL statements consisting only of ready operations.
C. A group of SQL statements defining a user-oriented task
D. A group of SQL statements consisting only of write operations
E. None of these
Answer» B. A group of SQL statements consisting only of ready operations.
779.

Every computer has a(n)………..; many also have……….

A. operating system, a client system
B. operating system, instruction sets
C. application programs, an operating system
D. application programs, a client system
E. operating system, application programs
Answer» D. application programs, a client system
780.

Commands at the top of a screen such as : FILE-EDIT-FONT-TOOL to operate and change things within programs………..

A. menu bar
B. tool bar
C. user friendly
D. word processor
E. None of these
Answer» B. tool bar
781.

For sound recording, what is necessary?

A. Speaker
B. Microphone
C. Talker
D. Mouse
E. Telephone
Answer» C. Talker
782.

You can set Page Border in Excel from:

A. From Border tab in Format Cells dialog box
B. From Border tool in Formatting toolbar
C. From Line Style tool in Drawing toolbar
D. You cannot set page border in Excel
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
783.

In Excel, when the contents and attributes of a cell or range of cells have to be erased using the menu, the user must…………

A. Select the cells, choose Edit, and select Clear, then All
B. Select the cells, and click delete on the keyboard
C. Select the cells, choose Tools, and select Clear, then Formats
D. Select the cells, choose Tools, and select Formula Audit, then Delete
E. None of these
Answer» B. Select the cells, and click delete on the keyboard
784.

The time interval between successive elements of a discrete time signal is

A. access time
B. seek time
C. real time
D. epoch
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
785.

A………..is a small program embedded inside of a GIF image.

A. web bug
B. cookie
C. spyware application
D. spam
E. None of these
Answer» B. cookie
786.

What is the full form of ‘GUI’?

A. Gnutella Universal Interface
B. Graphical User Interface
C. Graphic Uninstall/Install
D. General Utility Interface
E. None of these
Answer» C. Graphic Uninstall/Install
787.

The most widely used logic programming language is

A. BASIC
B. COBOL
C. LOGO
D. PROLOG
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
788.

What is the biggest number you can get with 8 bits?

A. 256
B. 128
C. 1000
D. 255
E. 1024
Answer» F.
789.

What is the fullform of W3C?

A. World Wide Web Consortium
B. World Wide Web Company
C. World Wide Web Center
D. World Wide Web Command
E. None of these
Answer» B. World Wide Web Company
790.

For web navigation following software is/are used :

A. Google Chrome
B. Mozila Firefox
C. Internet Explorer
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
791.

…….is the process of getting access to the computer.

A. Switch on
B. Login
C. Logoff
D. Enter
E. None of these
Answer» C. Logoff
792.

What characteristic of read only memory (ROM) makes it useful?

A. ROM information can be easily updated
B. Data in ROM is nonvolatile, that is, it remain there even without electrical power
C. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage
D. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers
E. None of these
Answer» C. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage
793.

To view information on the web you must have a…………

A. cable modem
B. web browser
C. Domain Name Server
D. hypertext viewer
E. None of these
Answer» C. Domain Name Server
794.

…………is the general term for a piece of hardware attached to a computer externally that is not an essential for computer’s basic functions.

A. Peripheral
B. Icon
C. Bit
D. Keyboard
E. Printer
Answer» B. Icon
795.

The list of coded instruction is called

A. Computer program
B. Algorithm
C. Flow chart
D. Utility programs
E. None of these
Answer» B. Algorithm
796.

You can have a live conversation with another connected user with………..

A. e-mail
B. instant messaging
C. e-commerce
D. distance learning
E. Word package
Answer» C. e-commerce
797.

Which one of the following is unlikely to be the number of keys in the standard keyboard?

A. 101
B. 104
C. 107
D. 109
E. None of these
Answer» C. 107
798.

Which is a unit representing the no bits of discrete

A. Baud
B. Byte
C. Bit
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» B. Byte
799.

Artificial Intelligence is associated withwhich generation?

A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Fifth Generation
D. Sixth Generation
E. None of these
Answer» C. Fifth Generation
800.

To restart the computer………..key is used.

A. Del + Ctrl
B. Backspace + Ctrl
C. Ctrl + Alt + Home
D. Reset
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these