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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. Google
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 ____­bit 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.