The document contains a set of 50 multiple choice questions related to computers. The questions cover topics such as computer hardware, operating systems, software, networking, internet protocols, and programming languages. For each question there are 4 answer options but only one correct answer is provided. The questions are intended to help students prepare for various competitive exams.
The document contains a set of 50 multiple choice questions related to computers. The questions cover topics such as computer hardware, operating systems, software, networking, internet protocols, and programming languages. For each question there are 4 answer options but only one correct answer is provided. The questions are intended to help students prepare for various competitive exams.
The document contains a set of 50 multiple choice questions related to computers. The questions cover topics such as computer hardware, operating systems, software, networking, internet protocols, and programming languages. For each question there are 4 answer options but only one correct answer is provided. The questions are intended to help students prepare for various competitive exams.
The document contains a set of 50 multiple choice questions related to computers. The questions cover topics such as computer hardware, operating systems, software, networking, internet protocols, and programming languages. For each question there are 4 answer options but only one correct answer is provided. The questions are intended to help students prepare for various competitive exams.
Competitive Exams (Set-I) RAM is described as the memory which: (a) Temporarily stores data or programs (b) Is controlled by the storage unit (c) Permanently stores instructions (d) Is retained even after the computer is shut down Answer: a
Which device can read as well as write data onto a disk?
(a) Keyboard (b) Printer (c) Monitor (d) Disk drive Answer: d
What can users do to secure their PC’s?
(a) Turn on Automatic Updates (b) Install antivirus software (c) Turn on Windows Firewall (d) All of the above Answer: d
How often should a user perform an incremental backup?
(a) Daily (b) Weekly (c) Monthly (d) Yearly Answer: a
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Name the methods used to protect sensitive data?
(a) Encryption (b) File permissions (c) Passwords (d) All of the above Answer: d
How can data be transferred from a PC hard disk to laptop?
(a) USB flash drive (b) External CD writer (c) USB hard drive (d) All of the above Answer: d
Which of the following is not related to e-mail?
(a) Pine (b) Bcc (c) Spam (d) Pen Answer: d
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Which of the following is a programming language?
(a) Java (b) C (c) Perl (d) All of the above Answer: d
Identify the shortcut keys that could lock a computer:
(a) Win + Lock (b) Win + L (c) Ctrl + Lock (d) Shift + L Answer: b
Which product can be used to update all PCs on user network?
(a) Bluetooth Networking (b) Internet Information Server (c) Software Update Services (d) None of the above Answer: c
The small letters on a keyboard are called:
(a) Baby keys (b) Icons (c) Mice (d) lower case letters Answer: d
Which of the following is not an internet protocol?
(a) STP (b) FTP (c) HTTP (d) All of the above Answer: a
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Computers calculate numbers in what mode?
(a) Octal (b) Decimal (c) Binary
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(d) Fraction Answer: c
Which key performs a special function when used with another key? (a) Control key (b) Formula key (c) Special key (d) None of the above Answer: a
Which part of a system is used for storing data/program either permanently or
temporarily? (a) Motherboard (b) Port (c) Processing cycle (d) Memory Answer: d
What moves the cursor up, down, left or right without erasing characters? (a) Return Keys (b) Arrow Keys (c) Control Keys (d) Space Keys Answer: b
SOC is an acronym for:
(a) Service Originated Corporations (b) Simple Optical Computing (c) Service Oriented Computing (d) Software Oriented Computing Answer: c
What is the sufficient computer memory to store a single character?
(a) Byte (b) Control unit (c) Address bus (d) Bus Answer: a
A powerful key that lets you exit a program when pushed is known as: (a) Space bar (b) Escape key
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(c) Return key
(d) Arrow key Answer: b
Programs or a set of electronic instructions that tell a computer what to do is
called: (a) Hardware (b) Menu (c) Software (d) Monitor Answer: c
Which of the following is a hidden cost associated with outsourcing?
(a) Transition to vendor (b) Managing outsourcing effort (c) Vendor search (d) All of the above Answer: d
Name the software developed to satisfy the needs of a broad group of users: (a) Horizontal market software (b) Freeware software (c) Vertical market software (d) Industry-specific software Answer: a
Which of these classifies the capacity of different channels?
(a) Broadband (b) Wideband (c) Narrowband (d) All of the above Answer: d
Input, processing, output and storage are the steps in:
(a) Information cycles (b) Data cycles (c) Information processing cycles (d) Data processing cycles Answer: c
Which of the following is not a network device?
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(a) Core (b) Hub (c) Router (d) Switch Answer: a
Which of the following is not a mouse technology?
(a) Motorized (b) Optical (c) Optical-Mechanical (d) Mechanical Answer: a
(a) Task (b) Transmission (c) Tutorial (d) Technology Answer: a
ANSI.SYS is for what?
(a) An installable device driver (b) A file enabling expanded keyboard and cursor (c) Both a & b are correct (d) None of the above Answer: c
Which one is a standard for security that is located at the network or packet- processing layer of network communications, as opposed to the application layer? (a) SSL (b) TCP (c) IPsec (d) Passive FTP Answer: c
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What do you call a computer on the internet that is expressly set up to attract and “trap” intruders? (a) Honeypot (b) Demilitarized zone (c) Trojan horse (d) Snoop server Answer: a
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A host or small network inserted as a Neutral Zone between a company’s private
network and the outside public network is called: (a) Firewall (b) Virtual private Network (c) man in the middle (d) Demilitarized zone Answer: d
Which system allows remote workers to have secure access to their organization’s network while using Internet? (a) Shoulder surfing (b) Wingate (c) Virtual Private Network (d) Intrusion detection system Answer: c
Which firewall facility can monitor the state of a active connections and use this information to determine which network packets to allow though the firewall? (a) Dynamic packet filter (b) ICMP sweep (c) Static packet filter (d) Logic bomb Answer: a
What kind of connection is leased line?
(a) Connection obtained when the machine are being used has a dedicated circuit to the Internet. (b) Connection established with a circuit leased from the local telephone company that provides a permanent address on the Internet. (c) Connection made using board band.
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(d) Connection attained through a modem or similar device
Answer: b
Which process swaps memory to RAM from a page file?
