Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-21
Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-21
Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-21
Question 1
The term used to define all input and output devices in a computer system is
(a) Software
(b) Monitor
(c) Shared resources
(d) Hardware
Question 2
. 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 3
The benefit of using computers is that____.
(a) Computers provide accurate output even when input is incorrect
(b) Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of data
(c) Computers are designed to be inflexible
d) All of these
Question 4
. _____is the process of carrying out commands.
(a) Storing
(b) Fetching
(c) Decoding
(d) Executing
Question 5
. 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 6
. Computers connected to a LAN (local area network) can _____.
(a) go on line
(b) run faster
(c) share information and/or share peripheral equipment
(d) E-mail
Question 7
To shrink a window to an icon__
(a) minimise a window
(b) open a group window
(c) maximise a window
(d) restore a window
Question 8
. Which is not an item of hardware?
(a) A keyboard
(b) An MP3 file
(c) A disk drive
(d) A monitor
Question 9
. Another word for the CPU is ___
(a) execute
(b) microprocessor
(c) micro chip
(d) decode
Question 10
. _____ is a set of computer programs that runs or controls computer hardware and acts as an interface with application programs and users.
(a) A compiler
(b) Object code
(c) An operating system
(d) The CPU
Question 11
A(n) —contains commands that can be selected.
(a) menu
(b) pointer
(c) icon
(d) button
Question 12
. Which of the following is not true about passwords ?
(a) Password should be maximum 6 characters in length
(b) A password should be a combination of mixed case alphanumeric characters
(c) A password that can be memorized easily should be used, so that it need not be noted down
(d) A password that can be typed quickly without much effort should be used
Question 13
. Which of the following is a common extension used in the file names for application programs?
(a) DIR
(b) EXE
c) TXT
(d) DOC
Question 14
Where is the disk put to enable the computer to read it ?
(a) Memory
(b) Disk drive
(c) CPU
(d) ALU
Question 15
To ____ a document means to make changes to its existing content.
(a) save
(b) format
(c) edit
(d) print
Question 16
. If you want to move an icon on your desktop, this is called_____.
(a) highlighting
(b) double clicking
(c) dragging
(d) pointing
Question 17
Information on a computer is stored as –
(a) digital data
(b) analog data
(c) modem data
(d) watts data
Question 18
Hardware devices that are not part of the main computer system and are often added later to the system are ____
(a) highlight
(b) clip art
(c) execute
(d) peripherals
Question 19
. What is the full form of KB related to computer?
(a) Kernel Boot
(b) Key Block
(c) Kilo Byte
(d) Kit Bit
Question 20
Something which has easily-understood instructions is said to be_____.
(a) information
(b) user friendly
(c) word processing
(d) icon
Question 21
IT stands for_____.
(a) Integrated Technology
(b) Information Technology
(c) Intelligent Technology
(d) Interesting Technology
Question 22
. Which of the following is part of the System Unit ?
(a) CPU
(b) Monitor
(c) CD-ROM
(d) Floppy Disk
Question 23
Which of the following is not an example of hardware ?
(a) Printer
(b) Mouse
(c) Monitor
(d) EXCEL
Question 24
All the deleted files go to
(a) Task bar
b) Recycle bin
(c) Tool Bar
(d) My Computer
Question 25
When you save the following, the data would remain intact even after turning off computer?
(a) Motherboard
(b) RAM
(c) Secondary Storage Device
(d) Primary Storage Device
Question 26
. What does happen in RAM when computer is turned off?
(a) BIOS
(b)Operating System
(c) Software Application
(d) Nothing
Question 27
Personal computers are connected to form ____
a) Super Computer
(b) Server
c) Network
(d) Enterprise
Question 28
What is the purpose of Software Documenting?
(a) to sell software at handsome price
(b) use and maintenance of software
(c) to sell software to many customers
(d) to show its importance
Question 29
. A small figure which depicts some application on the screen is called
(a) Photo
(b) Menu
(c) Modem
(d) Icon
Question 30
The blinking symbol which indicates the next character will appear at which place, is called
(a) Control key
(b) Delete key
(c) Cursor
(d) Return key
Question 31
What is output?
(a) User gives to processor
(b) Processor takes from user
(c) Processor gets from user
(d) Processor gives to user
Question 32
The name given to a document by user is called
(a) Program
(b) Filename
(c) Data
(d) Record
Question 33
What is the shape of CDs?
(a) Rectangular
(b) Quadrilateral
(c) Circular
(d) Hexagonal
Question 34
. In DOS, which of the following command is used to delete all the files as well as sub-directories of a directory?
(a) Del
(b) Delete
(c) Deltree
(d) Move
Question 35
The most common subtotal used Subtotals command is the ______ function, which causes Excel to display a sum each time the control field change.
(a) SUM
(b) ADD
(c) TOTAL
(d) LIST
Question 36
. A ______ is a collection of computers and device connected together.
(a)memory card
(b) protocol
(c) network
(d) central processing unit
Question 37
. A saved document is referred to as a ____.
(a) word
(b) file
(c) folder
(d) project
Question 38
Use the ______, to choose a slide layout.
(a) Format gallery
(b) Quick Styles gallery
(c) Layout gallery
(d) Layout collection
Question 39
A(n) _____ is text that you want to be printed at the bottom of the pages.
(a) endnote
(b) header
(c) footnote
(d) footer
Question 40
. _____ is when the computer is turned on and the operating system is loading.
(a) Flashing
(b) Booting
(c) Tracking
(d) Taping
Question 41
Underlined text, such as text and folder names is referred to as a
(a) hyperlink
(b) icon
(c) menu
(d) source drive
Question 42
. Choose the web-browser among the following :
(a) Yahoo messenger
(b) MSN messenger
c) Rediffbal. net
(d) Netscape Navigator
Question 43
. The _______, also called the Web, contains billions of documents.
(a) HTTP
(b) World Wide Web
(c) Web Portal
(d) Domain
Question 44
PCM is an example of
(a) digital to analog
(b) digital to digital
(c) analog to analog
(d) analog to digital
Question 45
The_____ allows you to access object and start programme.
(a) XP menu
(b) Default menu
(c) Start menu
d) Stop menu
Question 46
. In UNIX, command “ $” is used to
(a) repeat entire last command line
(b) repeat last word of last command line
(c) count the number of arguments
(d) match to unknown values
Question 47
. A computer program that will search its database to find items whose text contains all or at least one of the words given to it.
(a) Internet-Explorer
(b) Search engine
(c) Searching techniques
(d) Particular keywords
Question 48
If the _____ bit in X.25 standard is set to 1, it means that there is more than one packet.
(a) D
(b) Q
(c) M
(d) P
Question 49
Multiplexing involves____ path and ____ channel.
(a) one, multiple
(b) one, one
(c) multiple, one
(d) multiple, multiple
Question 50
. To print a document, press ___, then press ENTER.
(a) CTRL + P
(b) SHIFT + P
(c) ALT + P
(d) ESC + P
There are 50 questions to complete.
