Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-8
set-8
Question 1 |
The sharing of a medium and its path by two or more devices is called
(a) demodulation | |
(b) modulation | |
(c) multiplexing | |
(d) demultiplexing |
Question 2 |
Most news readers presents newsgroups articles in :
(a) mail | |
(b) threads | |
(c) column | |
(d) Row |
Question 3 |
In addition to keying data directly into the database, data entry can be done from a(n):
(a) Table | |
(b) Input form | |
(c) Field | |
(d) data dictionary |
Question 4 |
Devices, such as monitors and printers, that are connected to the computer are called:
(a) System devices | |
(b) Processing devices | |
(c) Peripheral devices | |
(d) Input devices |
Question 5 |
When SHADOWING is enabled in a computer BIOS:
(a) Values are stored twice in the memory for redundancy | |
(b) Instructions stored in various ROM chips are copied into | |
(c) The conventional memory is re-mapped to the top of the | |
(d) Data stored in RAM chips on adapter cards are shadowed |
Question 6 |
A series 100 POST error code indicates a problem with the :
(a) ROM and RAM | |
(b) Hard drive | |
(c) System board | |
(d) Video adapter |
Question 7 |
Which of the following are objects in an access database?
(a) queries, reports | |
(b) table, form | |
(c) macros, modules | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 8 |
A flaw in a program that causes it to produce incorrect or in appropriate results is called a__
(a) Byte | |
(b) Bug | |
(c) Attribute | |
(d) Unit problem |
Question 9 |
To access a mainframe or super computer, users often use a —
(a) Node | |
(b) Terminal | |
(c) Desktop | |
(d) Handheld |
Question 10 |
Connections to the Internet using a phone line and a modem are called _______ connections.
(a) Dial- up | |
(b) Digital | |
(c) Broadband | |
(d) Dish |
Question 11 |
A (n)______ is a program that makes the computer easier to use.
(a) Application | |
(b) Operating system | |
(c) Utility | |
(d) Network |
Question 12 |
To access properties of an object, the mouse technique to use is
(a) dropping | |
(b) dragging | |
(c) right – clicking | |
(d) shift- clicking |
Question 13 |
The ________ performs simple mathematics for the CPU.
(a) DIMM | |
(b) ALU | |
(c) BUS | |
(d) Register |
Question 14 |
When creating a word-processed document, this step involves the user changing how words on the page appear, both on the screen and in printed form.
(a) Inserting tables and indexes | |
(b) Editing text | |
(c) Formatting text | |
(d) Proofing documents | |
(e) Print Preview |
Question 15 |
To make the number pad act as directional arrows, you press the — key.
(a) caps lock | |
(b) num lock | |
(c) arrow lock | |
(d) shift |
Question 16 |
Every component of your computer is either —
(a) software or CPU/RAM | |
(b) hardware or software | |
(c) application software or system software | |
(d) input devices or output devices |
Question 17 |
A Web site address is a unique name that identifies a specific ____ on the Web.
(a) PDA | |
(b) Web browser | |
(c) Web site | |
(d) Link |
Question 18 |
The _______ of software contains lists of commands and options.
(a) menu bar | |
(b) title bar | |
(c) formula bar | |
(d) tool bar |
Question 19 |
. A word in a web page that, when clicked, opens another document is called —
(a) hyperlink | |
(b) anchor | |
(c) reference | |
(d) URL |
Question 20 |
. Personal computers can be connected together to form a —
(a) super computer | |
(b) server | |
(c) enterprise | |
(d) network |
Question 21 |
. _____ is processed by the computer into information.
(a) processor | |
(b) numbers | |
(c) input | |
(d) data |
Question 22 |
Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym —
(a) RW | |
(b) CD | |
(c) DVD | |
(d) ROM |
Question 23 |
A____ is a collection of data that is stored electronically as a series of records in a table.
(a) Presentation | |
(b) Spreadsheet | |
(c) Database | |
(d) Webpage |
Question 24 |
. Holding the mouse button down while moving an object or text is know as—-
(a) Dragging | |
(b) Moving | |
(c) Dropping | |
d) Highlighting |
Question 25 |
SUM(B1:B2) is an example of a ___
(a) Formula | |
(b) Function | |
(c) Cell address | |
(d) Value |
Question 26 |
Which of the following is not a function of the control unit?
(a) Execute instructions | |
(b) Read instructions | |
(c) interpret instructions | |
(d) direct operation |
Question 27 |
The software tools that enable a user to interact with a computer for specific purposes are known as___
a) Networked Software | |
(b) Hardware | |
(c) Shareware | |
(d) Application |
Question 28 |
. _______ view shows how the contents on printed page will appear with margin, header and footer.
(a) Full Screen Reading | |
(b) Draft | |
(c) Outline | |
(d) Page Layout |
Question 29 |
If you do not want to select any option after opening a menu then click menu title again or press key ______ to close the menu.
(a) Tab | |
(b) Shift | |
(c) Escape | |
(d) F1 |
Question 30 |
Click ______ check box of transition in a slide group of an animation tab if you want to move a slide automatically after stipulated time.
(a) Automatically after | |
(b) Transition timer | |
(c) Transition after | |
(d) Automatic timer |
Question 31 |
Documents converted to ___ can be published to the Web
a) http | |
(b) A.doc file | |
(c) machine language | |
(d) HTML |
Question 32 |
What is the storage area for email messages called?
(a) A directory | |
(b) A folder | |
(c) A mailbox | |
(d) The hard disk |
Question 33 |
Title bar, ribbon, status bar, view and document workspace is factors of _____ program of Words
(a) Browser | |
(b) Windows | |
(c) Explorer | |
(d) Website |
Question 34 |
. When you graph an picture in document, then you computer holds the data in____
(a) Backup drive | |
(b) Restore file | |
(c) Clipboard | |
(d) Memory |
Question 35 |
What happens when you press Ctrl+Vkey?
(a) The selected item is pasted from the clipboard | |
(b) A capital V letter is typed into you document at the cursor point | |
(c) The selected item is pasted to the clipboard | |
(d) The selected drawing objects are distributed vertically on the page |
Question 36 |
. All of the following are included in typical computer programming language which are in use currently Except
(a) java | |
(b) C++ | |
(c) visual Basic NET | |
(d) machine language |
Question 37 |
. ______ may be included in other folder while making hierarchical structure folder.
(a) Tiered folder | |
(b) Manifolder | |
(c) Sub-folder | |
(d) Object |
Question 38 |
The most common input devices include:
(a) Monitors and mice. | |
(b) Monitors and keyboards | |
(c) Mouse and keyboards | |
(d) Printer and mice. |
Question 39 |
Which of the following would NOT ordinarily be considered unstructured data?
(a) video | |
(b) text | |
(c) audio clips | |
(d) MP3 files |
Question 40 |
. The box that contains the central electronic components of the computer is the:
(a) system unit. | |
(b) motherboard. | |
(c) peripheral. | |
(d) input device. |
Question 41 |
A _____ is a microprocessor based computing device.
(a) Mainframe | |
(b) Personal computer | |
(c) Workstation | |
(d) Server |
Question 42 |
. C, BASIC, COBOL, and Java are example of ____ languages.
(a) Computer | |
(b) Low-level | |
(c) System programming | |
(d) High-level |
Question 43 |
. RDBMS is an acronym for
(a)Related Data Managerial System | |
(b) Relational Database Mana-gement System | |
(c) Related Data Management System | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 44 |
How many types of headings are available in HTML?
(a) Four | |
(b) Two | |
(c) Six | |
(d) Eight |
Question 45 |
. Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be:
(a) Hardware. | |
(b) Software. | |
(c) Systems. | |
(d) Platforms. |
Question 46 |
. Which conversion type needs sampling of a signal?
(a) analog – digital | |
(b) digital – digital | |
(c) digital – analog | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 47 |
Which are online resources that enable you to communicate with other microsoft windows user about issues and concerns with your computer
(a) New group | |
(b) New channel | |
(c) New online | |
(d) Internet explorer |
Question 48 |
Text in a column is generally aligned _____.
(a) right | |
(b) justified | |
(c) centre | |
(d) left |
Question 49 |
Back up of the data files will help to prevent _____.
(a) duplication of data | |
(b) loss of confidentiality | |
(c) virus infection | |
(d) loss of data |
Question 50 |
The ____ of a system includes the programs or instructions.
(a) icon | |
(b) hardware | |
(c) information | |
(d) software |
There are 50 questions to complete.
