Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-11
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Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-11
Question 1
The smallest unit of information a computer can understand and process is known as a:
(a) Byte.
(b) Digit.
(c) Bit.
(d) Kilobyte.
Question 2
Smart Card is ____
(a) Microprocessor Cards
(b) Special purpose Cards
(c) Processing unit contains memory for storing data
d) Processing unit for software
Question 3
Buy Now – Pay Now” is commonly used for
(a) Vault Cards
(b) Visa Cards
(c) Credit Cards
(d) E-purse
(e) Debit Cards
Question 4
. WWW stands for____
(a) World Wide Web
(b) World Word Web
(c) World White Web
(d) World Work Web
Question 5
Which of the following is a reason for creating a list instead of creating a database?
(a) to prevent data redundancy
(b) to prevent data inconsistency
(c) to make it easier to share data in a central location
(d) to organize data for simple tasks
Question 6
A (n) ____________ is a device inside the computer that can be flipped to an on or off state
(a) electrical switch
(b) conductor
(c) instruction set
(d) component
Question 7
The term “user interface” refers to —-
(a) How the operating system responds to user commands
(b) What the user sees on the screen and how they can interact with it
(c) The means by which the user interacts with the peripheral devices on the computer
d) The monitor that is available for the computer
Question 8
An operating system that can do multitasking means that ——
(a) Several programs can be operated concurrently
(b) The operating system can divide up work between serial CPUs
(c) Multiple people can use the computer concurrently
(d) All of the above
Question 9
— is the process of carrying out commands.
(a) Storing
(b) Fetching
(c) Executing
(d) Decoding
Question 10
. Computers use the — number system to store data and perform calculations ——
(a) Octal
(b) Binary
(c) Decimal
(d) Hexadecimal
Question 11
A —— contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm
(a) Syntax
(b) Programming language
(c) Programming structure
(d) Logic chart
Question 12
The portion that shows all the choices you can make while working in a window is called the ———
(a) Table
(b) Options
(c) Menu bar
(d) Item bar
Question 13
The vast network of computers that connects millions of prople all over the world is called——
(a) Web
(b) LAN
(c) Hypertext
(d) Internet
Question 14
Developing sets of instructions for the computer to follow and to do the task the same way as many times as needed is called—
(a) Sequencing
(b) Listing
(c) Programming
(d) Directing
Question 15
Grouping and processing all of a firm’s transactions at one time is called—
(a) Batch processing
(b) A database management system
(c) A real-time system
(d) An on-line system
Question 16
. The background of any word document
(a) Is the colour you preset under the options menu
(b) Is always white colour
(c) Is always the same for the entire document
(d) Can have any colour you choose
Question 17
What is the default file extension for all Word documents
(a) WRD
(b) TXT
(c) FIL
(d) DOC
Question 18
During processing data, programs and processed information are held temporarily in ___
(a) ROM
(b) secondary storage
(c) RAM
(d) CPU
Question 19
. Digital computers use a ______ system to encode date and programs.
(a) decimal
(b) semiconductor
(c) binary
(d) RAM
Question 20
. Periodically adding, changing and deleting file records is called file _______
a) upgrading
(b) updating
(c) restructuring
(d) renewing
Question 21
. How do you save a presentation under a new file name ?
(a) When you close Power Point the file will automatically be saved
(b) Select the File menu and choose Save As
(c) Select the File menu and choose Save
(d) The file will automatically be saved under the new name if you change the title
Question 22
A UPS _____.
(a) provides battery backup for a limited time
(b) limits damage caused by fluctuating levels of electricity
(c) delivers electronic messages via a bus
(d) conducts a power-on self test, or POST
Question 23
The sequence of events that occurs in the computer when it is interpreting and executing an instruction is known as a (n)
a) instruction cycle
(b) execution cycle
(c) working cycle
(d) machine cycle
Question 24
A computer cannot “boot” if it does not have the _____
(a) Loader
(b) Compiler
(c) Operating System
(d) Assembler
Question 25
The function of CPU is ______
(a) to communicate with the operator
(b) to provide external storage of text
(c) to read, interpret and process the information and instruction
(d) to provide a hard copy
Question 26
. A printer is this kind of device
(a) output
(b) input
(c) processor
(d) software
Question 27
To take information from one source and bring it to your computer is to _______
(a) upload
(b) download
(c) transfer
(d) move
Question 28
Example of non-numeric data is
(a) Examination score
(b) Employee address
(c) Bank balance
(d) All of the above
Question 29
What term is used to describe using the mouse to move an item on the screen to a new location
(a) Double-click
(b) Click
(c) Drag and drop
(d) Point
Question 30
Any data or instructions entered into the memory of a computer are considered
(a) output
(b) storage
(c) input
(d) information
Question 31
A computer falls into the _____ category if it is, at the time of construction, one of the fastest computers in the world.
(a) supercomputer
(b) minicomputer
(c) microcomputer
(d) mainframe
Question 32
Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task ?
(a) control
(b) function
(c) arrow
(c) arrow
Question 33
The information you put into the computer is called ______
(a) files
(b) facts
(c) directory
(d) data
Question 34
A (n) _______ is a small image that represents a program, an instruction, a file, or some other object
(a) interface
(b) keyword
(c) menu
(d) icon
Question 35
An error in a computer program is called a ______
(a) bug
(b) virus
(c) crash
(d) power failure
Question 36
The name of the computer’s brain
(a) RAM
(b) ROM
(c) ALU
(d) CPU
Question 37
. Saving is the process of _____.
(a) making changes to a document’s existing content
(b) copying a document from memory to a storage medium
(c) changing the appearance, or overall look, of a document &
(d) developing a document by entering text using a keyboard
Question 38
In a computer file system which among the following is top or first in hierarchy?
(a) parent directory
(b) root directory
(c) home directory
(d) working directory
Question 39
With a CD you can _____
(a) Write
(b) Read
(c) Read and Write
(d) Either Read or Write
Question 40
When computer users ______ a document, they change its appearance
(a) create
(b) edit
(c) save
(d) format
Question 41
A flat metallic disk that contains a large amount of permanently stored information read optically is called a ______
(a) ALU
(b) Monitor
(c) CD–ROM
(d) RAM
Question 42
What is a modem connected to ?
(a) mother board
(b) processor
(c) phone line
(d) printer
Question 43
A ________ is an icon on the desktop that provides a user with immediate access to a program or file.
(a) buffer
(b) kernel
(c) shortcut
(d) spooler
Question 44
To select text by shading as you drag the mouse arrow over the text is referred to as _____
(a) highlight
(b) clip art
(c) fetch
(d) decode
Question 45
The restart of computer is called __, when computer is already on.
(a) Warm Booting
(b) Cold Booting
(c) Shut Down
(d) Logging off
Question 46
. A computer message is “Do you really want to delete the selected files (s)?” The user clicks ‘Yes’ key. It is called
(a) User output
(b) Program Response
(c) User Response
(d) Program output
Question 47
. To open disk, mouse pointer is placed on disk icon and then–
(a) mouse is double-clicked
(b) mouse is dragged pushing the button
(c) mouse is rotated around
(d) mouse is clicked after rotating it
Question 48
Files are organised after storing in_______
(a) Folders
(b) Archives
(c) Indices
(d) Lists
Question 49
. ______ are such distinct items, which do not have wide implication in the given situation
(a) Data
(b) Field
(c) Query
(d) Property
Question 50
Which of the following is appropriate method to shutdown computer ?
(a) Click ‘Start’, then select ‘Restart the Computer’
(b) Click ‘Start’, then select ‘Shut Down’ and finally select ‘Shut Down’.
(c) Switch off the Power
(d) Switch off Monitor and Printer
There are 50 questions to complete.
