Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-23
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Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-23
Question 1
A _____ is a group of cells that form a rectangle on the screen.
(a) Formula
(b) Calculation
(c) Range
d) Range address
Question 2
. Which of the following is not a type of HTML pages?
(a) Dynamic
(b) Static
(c) Directory listing
(d) Normal
Question 3
. Router functions in the _____ layer.
(a) Data link
(b) Physical
(c) Network
(d) All of the above
Question 4
How can you increase the font size of selected text by one point every time?
(a) By pressing Ctrl + ]
(b) By pressing Ctrl + [
(c) By pressing Ctrl + }
(d) By pressing Ctrl + {
Question 5
. What is the maximum length of a text file ?
(a) 255 characters
(b) There is not limit to how long a text file can be
(c) 50 characters
(d) 512 characters
Question 6
. Which command is used to show file system disk usage in UNIX ?
(a) ls
(b) du
(c) df
(d) chkdsk
Question 7
In DOS, primary name of a file can have a maximum of _____ characters.
(a) 20
(b) 10
(c) 30
(d) 40
Question 8
. The basic objective of computer process is to convert data into
(a) files
(b) information
(c) tables
(d) graphs
Question 9
. To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer you should _______
(a) collapse it
(b) click on it
(c) name it
(d) give if a password
Question 10
. Which of the following uses a handheld operating system ?
(a) A personal computer
(b) A supercomputer
(c) A laptop
(d) A mainframe
(e) A PDA
Question 11
Which is not a storage device ?
(a) A DVD
(b) A CD
(c) A floppy disk
(d) A printer
Question 12
. A joystick is primarily used to/ for _____
(a) Computer gaming
(b) Control sound on the screen
(c) Enter text
(d) Draw pictures
Question 13
C in CPU denotes _____
(a) Common
(b) Central
(c) Convenient
(d) Computer
Question 14
________ is a Windows utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations.
(a) Disk Cleanup
(b) Backup
(c) Disk Defragmenter
(d) Restore
Question 15
. Which of the following refers to the rectangular area for displaying information and running programs ?
(a) Dialog box
(b) Desktop
(c) Menu
(d) Window
Question 16
A(n) _______ appearing on a web page opens another document when clicked.
(a) URL
(b) anchor
(c) hyperlink
(d) reference
Question 17
____ is the most important/powerful computer in a typical network.
(a) Network client
(b) Desktop
(c) Network server
(d) Network station
Question 18
The CPU comprises of Control, Memory, and _______ Units
(a) Arithmetic/Logic
(b) Microprocessor
(c) Output
(d) ROM
Question 19
. Which of the following refers to dangerous programs that can be caught by reopening email attachments and downloading software from the internet?
(a) Virus
(b) Utility
(c) Honey pot
(d) Spam
Question 20
The amount of memory (RAM or ROM) is measured in
(a) Bits
(b) Bytes
(c) Megabytes
(d) Megabits
Question 21
. _______ devices convert humanunderstandable data and programs into a form that the computer can process
(a) Output
(b) Printing
(c) Solid state
(d) Monitor
(e) Input
Question 22
The software that is used to create text-based documents are referred to as ______
(a) suites
(b) DBMS
(c) spreadsheets
(d) presentation software
(e) word processors
Question 23
Which of the following refers to too much electricity and may cause a voltage surge ?
(a) Shock
(b) Anomaly
(c) Spike
(d) Virus
Question 24
The operating system is the most common type of ____ software.
(a) Anti virus
(b) Allocation
(c) Communication
(d) System
Question 25
Which of the following is an example of an input device?
(a) Scanner
(b) Monitor
(c) Printer
(d) CD
Question 26
. Which of the following refers to restarting the system when it is already powered on?
(a) Hibernation
(b) Strong Boot
(c) Cold Boot
(d) Standby Mode
(e)Warm Boot
Question 27
Which of the following keys is used to delete characters to the left of the cursor?
(a) Shift
(b) Alt + Delete
(c) Esc
(d) Delete
(e) Backspace
Question 28
____ is a written description of a computer program’s functions.
(a) Graphical user interface
(b) Explanatory instructions
(c) Plug and Play
(d) READ ME Files
(e) Documentation
Question 29
Virtual memory allocates hard disk spaces to supplement the immediate, functional memory capacity of
(a) EPROM
(b) ROM
(c) Registers
(d) Extended memory
e) RAM
Question 30
The hard drive is normally located
(a) Plugged into the back of the computer
(b) Next to the printer
(c) Underneath the monitor
(d) On top of the CD-ROM
(e) Inside the system base unit
Question 31
. Fourth generation PCs contain
(a) Data
(b) Information
(c) Vacuum tubes
(d) Microprocessor
Question 32
___ is having more memory addresses than are physically available.
(a) System software
(b) Virtual memory
(c) Application software
(d) RAM
Question 33
. Which of the following is not a storage device?
(a) DVD
(b) Floppy disk
(c) Printer
(d) Hard Disk
Question 34
. How many bit is equal to 1 byte?
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 6
(d) 8
Question 35
___ bytes are equal to 1 MB.
(a) 128
(b) 10
(c) 512
(d) 1024
Question 36
Which of the following is the most important internal storage of a computer?
(a) Hard Drive
(b) Floppy Disk
(c) Pen Drive
(d) CD-ROM
Question 37
. Which of the following is not a part of storage in the computer?
(a) RAM
(b) ROM
(c) Hard Disk
(d) Floppy Disk
(e) Plotter
Question 38
. Java is referred to as a(n)
(a) Complex language
(b) High level language
(c) Hardware device driver
(d) Low level language
Question 39
. A ____ uses laser technology to store large amount of information.
(a) Extended Disc Read-only memory(ED-ROM)
(b) Hard disk
(c) Compact Disc Read only memory(CD-ROM)
(d) Floppy Disk
Question 40
Housing all hardware, software, storage and processing in one site location is called
(a) Time-sharing
(b) Centralized Processing
(c) A distributed system
(d) A host computer
Question 41
. In computing, which term refers to a pre-designed document that already has coordinating fonts, a layout, and a background?
(a) Anchor objects
(b) Guides
(c) Scripts
(d) Grids
(e) Templates
Question 42
In computing, global environment is
(a) Consumer environment
(b) Export environment
(c) Import environment
(d) Static variables environment
Question 43
. Which of the following correctly explains a compiler?
(a) Input device (
(b) Language Translator unit. Because hard disks can hold massive amounts of information, they usually serve as your computer’s primary means of storage, holding almost all of your programs and files.
(c) A program that transforms source code
(d) Output device
Question 44
The OS, software and data that the computer is currently using are stored in
(a) AGP
(b) PC
(c) Scanner
(d) RAM
Question 45
. What does the acronym BIOS stand for ?
(a) Basic Input/Output System
(b) Basic Input/Output Systemization
(c) Basic Inner/Output System
(d) Basic Internal Output System
Question 46
A (n)_____device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
(a) Terminal
(b) Output
(c) Input
(d) Communications
Question 47
When sending an e-Mail the ____ describes the content of the message.
(a) Subject
(b) Header
(c) Footer
(d) Content
Question 48
Which Key will launch the start button in a computer?
(a) Esc
(b) Windows
(c) Shift
(d) Alt
Question 49
The____format reduces an audio file to about one-tenth of its original size while preserving much of the original quality of the sound.
(a) PNG
(b) DOC
(c) GIF
d) MP3
Question 50
Which of the following refers to the means by which an OS or any other programs interacts with the user ?
(a) Programming interface
(b) Program front-end
(c) User login
(d) User interface
There are 50 questions to complete.
