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This section includes 621 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 501. |
The primary purpose of an operating system is ? |
| A. | To allow people to use the computer |
| B. | To make computers easier to use |
| C. | To keep systems programmers employed |
| D. | To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware |
| Answer» E. | |
| 502. |
The process of encoding refers to |
| A. | getting information into memory. |
| B. | the recall of information previously learned. |
| C. | a clear memory of an emotionally significant event. |
| D. | the persistence of learning over time. |
| Answer» B. the recall of information previously learned. | |
| 503. |
The process of preparing a floppy diskette for use is called ________ |
| A. | assembling |
| B. | translating |
| C. | parsing |
| D. | formatting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 504. |
The passenger reservation system of the Indian Railways is designed by |
| A. | TCS |
| B. | CRIS |
| C. | |
| D. | CMS |
| Answer» C. Google | |
| 505. |
The persistence of learning over time most clearly depends on |
| A. | memory |
| B. | visual encoding |
| C. | chunking |
| D. | shallow processing |
| Answer» B. visual encoding | |
| 506. |
The popular Access Method for computer network is |
| A. | Ethernet |
| B. | Token Ring |
| C. | Bus Token |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. Bus Token | |
| 507. |
The physical components of a computer are referred to as |
| A. | Processor |
| B. | Software |
| C. | Hardware |
| D. | Input devices |
| Answer» D. Input devices | |
| 508. |
The overall capabilities of CCT are understood by all because _____________ are information processing tools._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | Computers |
| B. | DVD |
| C. | Internet |
| D. | CD |
| Answer» B. DVD | |
| 509. |
The operating system UNIX is the trademark of |
| A. | Microsoft |
| B. | Bell Laboratories |
| C. | Apple |
| D. | Motorola |
| Answer» C. Apple | |
| 510. |
The original ASCII code used ___________ bits of each byte, reserving that last bit for error checking ? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» D. 8 | |
| 511. |
The operating system creates _ from the physical computer. |
| A. | Virtual device |
| B. | Virtual space |
| C. | Virtual computer |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 512. |
The operating system called UNIX is typically used for_______ |
| A. | Desktop computers |
| B. | Laptop computers |
| C. | Super computers |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 513. |
The objective of ____________ is to make India a global information technology superpower._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | NIC |
| B. | NASSCOM |
| C. | Department of Information Technology |
| D. | State Bank of India |
| Answer» D. State Bank of India | |
| 514. |
The memory unit is one part of |
| A. | Input Device |
| B. | Central Processing Unit |
| C. | Control Unit |
| D. | Output device |
| Answer» C. Control Unit | |
| 515. |
The Network is overloaded with enormous data sent by many computers within the network. The inability of the network to deliver the data is termed as __________ . |
| A. | Access control |
| B. | Congestion |
| C. | Error propagation |
| D. | Deadlock |
| Answer» C. Error propagation | |
| 516. |
The main job of a CPU is to |
| A. | carry out program instructions |
| B. | store data/ information for future use |
| C. | Process data and information |
| D. | both (a) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 517. |
The intersection of a column and a row |
| A. | Cell |
| B. | Menu |
| C. | Key |
| D. | Field |
| Answer» B. Menu | |
| 518. |
The ______ is a box that houses the most important parts of a computer system. |
| A. | Software |
| B. | Hardware |
| C. | Input drive |
| D. | System unit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 519. |
The ..... key and the ..... key can be used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks |
| A. | Control, Alt |
| B. | Function, Toggle |
| C. | Caps lock,Num lock |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Function, Toggle | |
| 520. |
The KeyPress event will capture pressing the key |
| A. | control. |
| B. | A. |
| C. | Both a and b. |
| D. | shift. |
| Answer» C. Both a and b. | |
| 521. |
The internet was created to provide |
| A. | A secure form of communications |
| B. | A common communications means for all computers |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 522. |
The idea of cache memory is based on___. |
| A. | on the heuristic 90-10 rule |
| B. | on the property of locality of reference |
| C. | on the fact that references generally tend to cluster |
| D. | All options are correct |
| Answer» C. on the fact that references generally tend to cluster | |
| 523. |
The instructions for starting the computer are housed in _____ |
| A. | RAM |
| B. | CD-ROM |
| C. | ROM Chip |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 524. |
The "home page" of a website is.................... |
| A. | The first page |
| B. | The largest page |
| C. | The most colorful page |
| D. | The last page |
| Answer» C. The most colorful page | |
| 525. |
The germans calls this the 'spider monkey' and the italians call it the 'snail'.Which symbol is this? |
| A. | + |
| B. | @ |
| C. | $ |
| D. | # |
| Answer» C. $ | |
| 526. |
The hardware device that converts digital information from your computer into analog signals that can transmit over wires and vice-versa is |
| A. | WiFi |
| B. | Modem |
| C. | Port |
| D. | USB |
| Answer» C. Port | |
| 527. |
The function of BIOS is to_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | Initialize the system hardware components |
| B. | Update the system |
| C. | Ensure system performance |
| D. | Save the system from crashing |
| Answer» B. Update the system | |
| 528. |
The flow of information through MIS is |
| A. | organization dependent |
| B. | information dependent |
| C. | management dependent |
| D. | need dependent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 529. |
The function of an assembler is ________ |
| A. | To convert basic language into machine language |
| B. | To convert high level language into machine language |
| C. | To convert assemble language into machine language |
| D. | To convert assemble language into high level language |
| Answer» D. To convert assemble language into high level language | |
| 530. |
The First Mechanical Computer Designed by Charles Babbage was called? |
| A. | Super Computer |
| B. | Abacus |
| C. | Calculator |
| D. | Analytical Engine |
| Answer» E. | |
| 531. |
The first programming language was |
| A. | Perl |
| B. | FORTRAN |
| C. | Visual Basic |
| D. | C |
| Answer» C. Visual Basic | |
| 532. |
The digital computer was developed primarily in |
| A. | USA |
| B. | UK |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» B. UK | |
| 533. |
The difference between a virus and a self-replicating program which is like a virus is that rather than creating copies of itself on only one system it propagate through computer network. What is that called as _____ |
| A. | Keylogger |
| B. | Worm |
| C. | Time Bomb |
| D. | Cracker |
| Answer» C. Time Bomb | |
| 534. |
The first completely 64-bit compatible version of Android - |
| A. | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| B. | Android 2.3 Gingerbread |
| C. | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich |
| D. | Android 3.0 Honeycomb |
| Answer» B. Android 2.3 Gingerbread | |
| 535. |
The first computer introduced in Nepal was_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | IBM 1401 |
| B. | ENIAC |
| C. | IBM 1402 |
| D. | ICL/2950 |
| Answer» B. ENIAC | |
| 536. |
The CPU consists of which two parts? |
| A. | ALU |
| B. | Control unit |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 537. |
The depth of a complete binary tree is given by |
| A. | Dn = log 2 (n+1) |
| B. | Dn = log 1/2 (n+1) |
| C. | Dn = log (n+1) |
| D. | Dn = log 2 (n-1) |
| Answer» B. Dn = log 1/2 (n+1) | |
| 538. |
The default header for a worksheet is |
| A. | The date and time |
| B. | User name |
| C. | Date & Time |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 539. |
The _____ controls communications for the entire computer system |
| A. | arithmetic-logic unit |
| B. | semiconductor |
| C. | motherboard |
| D. | coprocessor |
| Answer» D. coprocessor | |
| 540. |
The designers of the Internet Protocol defined an IP address as a ____Âbit number. |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 32 |
| D. | 64 |
| Answer» D. 64 | |
| 541. |
The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is |
| A. | Spoofing |
| B. | Surfing |
| C. | Identity Theft |
| D. | Speeling |
| Answer» B. Surfing | |
| 542. |
The command used to remove text or graphics from a document. The information is then stored on a clipboard so you can paste it. |
| A. | cut |
| B. | Chop |
| C. | Cart away |
| D. | Clip |
| Answer» B. Chop | |
| 543. |
The computer that process both analog and digital is called |
| A. | Hybrid computer |
| B. | Mainframe computer |
| C. | Digital computer |
| D. | Analog computer |
| Answer» B. Mainframe computer | |
| 544. |
The command that merges the contents of one file to another is |
| A. | APPEND |
| B. | RENAME |
| C. | RESTORE |
| D. | ADD |
| Answer» B. RENAME | |
| 545. |
The combination of operating system and processor in a computer is reffered  to as a computers ________ |
| A. | firmware |
| B. | specifications |
| C. | minimum requirements |
| D. | platform |
| Answer» E. | |
| 546. |
The clipboard |
| A. | is a Cache memory |
| B. | is a feature that stores user information |
| C. | is used to temporarily store, items that has been cut or copied |
| D. | is a feature that saves file temporarily |
| Answer» D. is a feature that saves file temporarily | |
| 547. |
The Android operating system is the embedded version of ________. |
| A. | Linux |
| B. | macOS |
| C. | UNIX |
| D. | Windows |
| Answer» B. macOS | |
| 548. |
The amount of RAM storage is measured in |
| A. | bytes |
| B. | mega bytes |
| C. | giga bytes |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 549. |
The attribute ___________ specifies (in pixels) the distance between two adjacent cells. |
| A. | Width |
| B. | Height |
| C. | Cellpadding |
| D. | Cellspacing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 550. |
Teach Text' is a text editor in which of the following operating systems? |
| A. | Windows |
| B. | Google Chrome |
| C. | Mozilla Firefox |
| D. | Macintosh |
| Answer» E. | |