Computer Multiple Choice Questions Set-4
Computer Practice Multiple Choice Questions Set-5
Question 1 |
A(n)_____is a program that makes the computer easier to use.
(a) application | |
(b) utility | |
(c) operating system | |
(d) network |
Question 2 |
When sending an e-mail, the ____ line describes the contents of the message.
(a) to | |
(b) subject | |
(c) contents | |
(d) cc |
Question 3 |
Passwords enable users to __________.
(a) make efficient use of time | |
(b) get into the system quickly | |
(c) retain confidentiality of files | |
(d) simplify file structures |
Question 4 |
. A complete electronic circuit with transistors and other electronic components on a small silicon chip is called a (n) ________ .
(a) CPU | |
(b) Workstation | |
(c) magnetic disk | |
(d) integrated circuit |
Question 5 |
Which elements of a Word document can be displayed in colour?
(a) Only text | |
(b) Only graphics | |
(c) All elements | |
(d) All elements, but only if you have a colour printer |
Question 6 |
. Personal computers can be connected together to form a ____ .
(a) supercomputer | |
(b) server | |
(c) enterprise | |
(d) network |
Question 7 |
A ____ is a named set of characters that have the same characteristics.
(a) type style | |
(b) type face | |
(c) font | |
(d) pico |
Question 8 |
. A ____ pre-designed document that already has coordinating fonts, a layout, and a background.
(a) model | |
(b) guide | |
(c) ruler | |
(d) template |
Question 9 |
. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the
(a) logo | |
(b) mouse | |
(c) hand | |
(d) palm | |
(e) cursor |
Question 10 |
A ____ can make it easier to play games.
(a) Joystick | |
(b) mouse | |
(c) keyboard | |
(d) pen |
Question 11 |
. A device operating at the physical layer is called a
(a) Router | |
(b) Bridge | |
(c) Repeater | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 12 |
. What is the term for unsolicited e-mail ?
(a) usenet | |
(b) newsgroup | |
(c) backbone | |
(d) flaming | |
(e) spam |
Question 13 |
To access properties of an object, the mouse technique to use is _________ .
(a) shift-clicking | |
(b) right-clicking | |
(c) dragging | |
(d) dropping |
Question 14 |
. Softcopy is the intangible output, so then what is hardcopy ?
(a) The printed parts of the computer | |
(b) The physical parts of the computer | |
(c) The printed output | |
(d) The physical output devices |
Question 15 |
The basic building block of a database that contains related records is
(a) Form | |
(b) Query | |
(c) Table | |
(d) Edited Page |
Question 16 |
. What is output?
(a) What the user gives to the processor | |
(b) What the processor takes from the user | |
(c) What the processor gets from the user | |
(d) What the processor gives to the user |
Question 17 |
Something which has easily-understood instructions is said to be ____ .
(a) information | |
(b) user friendly | |
(c) word processing | |
(d) icon |
Question 18 |
To make the number pad act as directional arrows, you press the ____ key.
(a) arrow lock | |
(b) shift | |
(c) num lock | |
(d) caps lock |
Question 19 |
The system BIOS and ROM chips are called :
(a) Firmware | |
(b) Software | |
(c) Hardware | |
(d) Bootware |
Question 20 |
. The ____________ of the CPU manages the on/off switches inside the CPU.
(a) ALU | |
(b) microprocessor | |
(c) transistors | |
(d) control unit |
Question 21 |
. If you get frequent general protection faults, this could indicate
(a) Too much RAM is installed | |
(b) A hard drive cable connected incorrectly | |
(c) Poor quality of memory chips | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 22 |
. —— error code identifies a floppy drive problem
(a) 401 | |
(b) 301 | |
(c) 501 | |
(d) 601 |
Question 23 |
. During boot-up, the memory test :
(a) Displays what memory is installed, but nothing else | |
(b) Checks and verifies that contiguous memory is installed | |
(c) Is an operational error | |
(d) Is a superfluous step that should be ignored |
Question 24 |
What is the default font size of a new Word document based on Normal template?
(a) 8 pt | |
(b) 10 pt | |
(c) 14 pt | |
(d) 12 pt |
Question 25 |
. A SIMM has how many pins?
(a) 40 | |
(b) 36 | |
(c) 34 | |
(d) 20 |
Question 26 |
. Which computer system component is used for short- term data storage?
(a) Floppy drive | |
(b) Hard drive | |
(c) CD-ROM | |
(d) RAM |
Question 27 |
. Which type of RAM is normally the fastest?
(a) VRAM | |
(b) DRAM | |
(c) SRAM | |
(d) WRAM |
Question 28 |
. What memory is located above the first 1024K of memory?
(a) Extended | |
(b) Conventional | |
(c) Upper | |
(d) Expanded |
Question 29 |
CPU contains
(a) Arithmetic unit | |
(b) Logical unit | |
(c) Control unit | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 30 |
On August 23, 2008 an accounting clerk prepared an invoice dated August 31, 2008. Which control can check this?
(a) Hash total | |
(b) Size check | |
(c) Range check | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 31 |
The elements of computer processing system are
(a) Hardware, Programs and People | |
(b) Hardware, Software, Information & People | |
(c) Hardware, Data, Users and Procedures | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 32 |
The data flow diagram is for analysing
The data flow diagram is for analysing | |
(b) How to do a function efficiently | |
(c) Requirements of user | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 33 |
The ____________ determines how many bits of data can be sent along a given bus at any one time.
(a) bus width | |
(b) control unit | |
(c) bus speed | |
(d) amount of memory |
Question 34 |
. Using anti-virus software is
(a) Preventive measure | |
(b) Detective measures | |
(c) Corrective measure | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 35 |
An online transaction is
(a) One that is done via telephone | |
(b) One that is done in real time | |
(c) Transaction done via internet | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 36 |
A computer is a _____ device.
(a) Electrical | |
(b) Calculating | |
(c) Electronic | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 37 |
Steganography is
(a) Hiding the data but not necessarily making it invisible and not easily detectable. | |
(b) Hiding the data to make it necessarily invisible and not easily detectable. | |
(c) Detecting and destroying the hidden data. | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 38 |
Library management software is for
(a) Controlling the version numbers of the programs | |
(b) Documenting the changes that are made to program | |
(c) Both (b) and (a) | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 39 |
The computer is made of which of the following hardware equipments ?
(a) Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Programme and Network | |
(b) Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Software and Network | |
(c) Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Printer and Modem | |
d) Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Applications and Network |
Question 40 |
Which of the following commands is used to select the whole document ?
(a) Alt + F5 | |
(b) Ctrl + A | |
(c) Shift + S | |
(d) Can’t be done |
Question 41 |
. Where are programs and data kept while the processor is using them ?
(a) Secondary memory | |
(b) Main memory | |
(c) Disk memory | |
(d) Program memory |
Question 42 |
The blinking point which shows your position in the text is called
(a) Cursor | |
(b) Blinker | |
(c) Causer | |
(d) Pointer |
Question 43 |
. Permanent Memory in computer is called
(a) ROM | |
(b) RAM | |
(c) CPU | |
(d) CD ROM |
Question 44 |
Which device is used to access your computer by other computer or for talk over phone ?
(a) CD ROM Drive | |
(b) RAM | |
(c) Modem | |
(d) Hard Drive |
Question 45 |
Which type of memory is closely related to processor ?
(a) Secondary Memory | |
(b) Main Memory | |
(c) Disk Memory | |
(d) Tape Memory |
Question 46 |
. What does storage unit provide ?
(a) Storage for information and instruction | |
(b) Place for typing data | |
(c) Place for printing information | |
d) All of the above |
Question 47 |
For selecting or highlighting, which of the following is generally used ?
(a) Keyboard | |
(b) Icon | |
(c) Mouse | |
(d) Floppy Disk |
Question 48 |
. By CD you can
(a) Write | |
(b) Read | |
(c) Read and Write | |
(d) Either Read or Write |
Question 49 |
On which button does help menu exist ?
(a) Start | |
(b) End | |
(c) Turn off | |
(d) Restart |
Question 50 |
. What does ‘C’ represent in MICR ?
(a) Column | |
(b) Code | |
(c) Computer | |
(d) Character |
There are 50 questions to complete.