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| 201. |
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 | |
| 202. |
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 | |
| 203. |
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 | |
| 204. |
Education combined with entertainment is called………… |
| A. | Simulation |
| B. | CAI |
| C. | Edutainment |
| D. | Synchronization |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Synchronization | |
| 205. |
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 | |
| 206. |
Touchpads are particularly popular with microcomputer users who cannot |
| A. | read |
| B. | type |
| C. | see |
| D. | hear |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. see | |
| 207. |
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 | |
| 208. |
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 | |
| 209. |
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 | |
| 210. |
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 | |
| 211. |
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 | |
| 212. |
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 | |
| 213. |
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 | |
| 214. |
In a computer, how many bits does a nibble signify? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 32 |
| E. | 64 |
| Answer» B. 8 | |
| 215. |
……….is the keyboard shortcut key to insert auto sum |
| A. | ALT |
| B. | ALT = |
| C. | ALT + |
| D. | ALT – |
| E. | ALT + CTRL |
| Answer» C. ALT + | |
| 216. |
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 | |
| 217. |
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 | |
| 218. |
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 | |
| 219. |
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 | |
| 220. |
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 | |
| 221. |
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 | |
| 222. |
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 | |
| 223. |
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 | |
| 224. |
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 | |
| 225. |
Workbook is a collection of……… |
| A. | Page Setup |
| B. | Buttons |
| C. | Diagrams |
| D. | Charts |
| E. | Worksheets |
| Answer» F. | |
| 226. |
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 | |
| 227. |
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 | |
| 228. |
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 | |
| 229. |
A family of languages specially developed for children is |
| A. | LISP |
| B. | APL |
| C. | LOGO |
| D. | ADA |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. ADA | |
| 230. |
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 | |
| 231. |
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 | |
| 232. |
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 | |
| 233. |
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 | |
| 234. |
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 | |
| 235. |
Anything written on the screen………. |
| A. | cursor |
| B. | text |
| C. | folder |
| D. | boot |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. folder | |
| 236. |
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 | |
| 237. |
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 | |
| 238. |
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 | |
| 239. |
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 | |
| 240. |
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 | |
| 241. |
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. | |
| 242. |
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 | |
| 243. |
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 | |
| 244. |
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 | |
| 245. |
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 | |
| 246. |
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 | |
| 247. |
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 | |
| 248. |
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 | |
| 249. |
……………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 | |
| 250. |
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 | |