Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-9
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Question 1 |
. A compiler translates a program written in a high-level language into____.
(a) an algorithm | |
(b) Machine language | |
(c) a debugged program | |
(d) Java |
Question 2 |
The primary purpose of software is to turn data into _____.
(a) information | |
(b) web sites | |
(c) programs | |
(d) objects |
Question 3 |
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 4 |
What would you do to highlight a word ? You position the cursor next to the word, and then ____
(a) Click mouse once | |
(b) Drag mouse while holding button down | |
(c) Roll mouse around | |
(d) Roll and then click mouse |
Question 5 |
In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to ____.
(a) Use the Save as… command | |
(b) Retype the document and give it a different name | |
(c) Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save | |
(d) Use Windows Explorer to copy the document to a different location and then rename it |
Question 6 |
. The background of any World document _____.
(a) is the colour you preset under the Option menu | |
(b) is always white colour | |
(c) is always the same for the entire document | |
(d) can have any colour you choose |
Question 7 |
. _____ is processed by the computer into information.
(a) Numbers | |
(b) Data | |
(c) Alphabets | |
(d) Pictures |
Question 8 |
Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym _____.
(a) DVD | |
(b) CD | |
(c) ROM | |
(d) RW |
Question 9 |
In page preview mode ____.
(a) You can only see the page you are currently working | |
(b) You can see all pages of your document | |
(c) You can only see pages that do not contain graphics | |
(d) You can only see the title page of your document |
Question 10 |
. Which is the part of the computer system that one can physically touch?
(a) operating systems | |
(b) data | |
(c) hardware | |
(d) software |
Question 11 |
What is the default file extension for all Word documents ?
(a) WRD | |
(b) TXT | |
(c) FIL | |
(d) DOC |
Question 12 |
Which of the following is not a peripheral of PC ?
(a) OS | |
(b) CPU | |
(d) Touch screen |
Question 13 |
. For security we should consider _____ in internet.
(a) Event correction | |
(b) Local data reduction | |
(c) Low resource utilisation | |
(d) Only (b) and (a) | |
(e) All of the above |
Question 14 |
For security we should consider _____ in internet
(a) Event correction | |
(b) Local data reduction | |
(c) Low resource utilisation | |
d) Only (b) and (a) | |
(e) All of the above |
Question 15 |
. The most common type of storage devices are _____.
(a) optical | |
(b) persistent | |
(c) magnetic | |
(d) flash |
Question 16 |
. File extensions are used in order to
(a) ensure the filename is not lost | |
(b) name the file | |
(c) identify the file | |
(d) identify the file type |
Question 17 |
. A _____ is an electronic device that process data, converting it into information
(a) processor | |
(b) computer | |
(c) case | |
(d) stylus |
Question 18 |
. Which of the following is a network where a huge computer does all computing and front end PCs are dumb terminals ?
(a) Client Server | |
(b) Mainframes | |
(c) Master Slave | |
(d) Internet |
Question 19 |
Which of the following is the fastest?
(a) Hard disk | |
(b) Tapes | |
(c) Floppy disks | |
(d) CDs |
Question 20 |
What is EDI ?
(a) Electronic development interface | |
(b) Electronic distant interface | |
(c) Electronic data interface | |
(d) Electronic data interchange |
Question 21 |
Which of the following is a component of Internet ?
(a) Repeaters to establish physical connection between various LAN’s | |
(b) Routers to strengthen the attenuated singles | |
(c) Gateways to allow a network to use the resources of another main frame | |
(d) Bridges to optimise the transmission path of messages |
Question 22 |
. MS-DOS is a
(a) Multi-user operating system | |
(b) Single-user operating system | |
(c) Multi-tasking operating system | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 23 |
. A data warehouse is which of the following ?
(a) Contains numerous naming conventions and formats | |
(b) Can be updated by the end users | |
(c) Organized around important subject areas | |
(d) Contains only current data |
Question 24 |
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Pc?
(a) Accuracy | |
(b) Actual Intelligence | |
(b) Actual Intelligence | |
(d) High storage |
Question 25 |
Organisation would prefer in house development of software to
(a) Maintain vendor relations | |
(b) Ensure that the development adhere to defined quality | |
(c) Use the technology that is being widely used for development | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 26 |
. Organisation would prefer in house development of software to
(a) Maintain vendor relations | |
(b) Ensure that the development adhere to defined quality | |
(c) Use the technology that is being widely used for development | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 27 |
The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking anicon, are called:
(a) the operating system. | |
(b) instructions. | |
(c) application software. | |
(d) the system unit. |
Question 28 |
A modem that cannot be moved from its position is called
(a) Acoustic coupler | |
(b) Intelligent Modem | |
(c) Direct connect | |
(d) Fixed modem |
Question 29 |
A(n) ______ is a private corporate network, used exclusively by company employees.
(a) local area network | |
(b) internet | |
(c) peer-to-peer | |
(d) intranet |
Question 30 |
_____ means that the data contained in a database is accurate and reliable.
(a) Data integrity | |
(b) Data redundancy | |
(c) Data reliability | |
(d) Data consistency |
Question 31 |
_____ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.
(a) The operating system | |
(b) The platform | |
(c) Application software | |
(d) The motherboard |
Question 32 |
The time it takes a device to locate data and instructions and make them available to the CPU is known as ____.
(a) a processing cycle | |
(b) clock speed | |
(c) CPU speed | |
(d) access time |
Question 33 |
System flowcharts show :
(a) Evaluate and describe internal control within the process | |
(b) Relationship that link the input, processing and output of the system | |
(c) Illustrate the sequence of logical operations performed by a computer while executing a program | |
(d) Depict the arrangement of hardware components in a computer system |
Question 34 |
The ____ is the box that houses the most important parts of a computer system.
(a) Hardware | |
(b) Software | |
(c) Input device | |
(d) System unit |
Question 35 |
Which is not a basic function of a computer?
(a) Accept input | |
(b) Copy text | |
(c) Process data | |
(d) Store data |
Question 36 |
Generally, you access the Recycle Bin through an icon located ____
(a) On the hard drive | |
(b) On the desktop | |
(c) On the shortcut menu | |
(d) In the properties dialog box |
Question 37 |
The taskbar is located___
(a) At the bottom of the screen | |
(b) On the Start menu | |
(c) On the quick Launch toolbar | |
(d) At the top of the screen |
Question 38 |
If you wish to extend the length of the network without having the signal degrade, you would use a
(a) Router | |
(b) Repeater | |
(c) Gateway | |
(d) Switch |
Question 39 |
A microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called a(n)
(a) macrochip | |
(b) microchip | |
(c) macroprocessor | |
(d) calculator |
Question 40 |
The _____ is the term used to describe the window that is currently being used.
(a) display area | |
(b) Web Window | |
(c) Word Pad Window | |
(d) active window |
Question 41 |
A _____ is the term used when a search engine returns a Web page that matches the search criteria.
(a) hit | |
(b) blog | |
(c) link | |
(d) view |
Question 42 |
Which of the following are advantages of CD-ROM as a storage media?
(a) CD-ROM disks retrieve data and information more quickly than magnetic disks do | |
(b) CD-ROM is an inexpensive way to store large amount of data and information | |
(c) CD-ROMs make less errors than magnetic media | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 43 |
. What are the four things needed to connect to the Internet ?
(a) modem, computer, PDA, and ISP | |
(b) telephone line, modem, computer, and an ISP | |
(c) telephone line, PDA, modem, and computer | |
(d) computer, ISP, modem, and communication software |
Question 44 |
What is e-commerce ?
(a) Buying and selling products and services over the Internet | |
(b) Buying and selling international goods | |
(c) Buying and selling products and services not found in stores | |
(d) Buying and selling products having to do with computers |
Question 45 |
If a disk drive fails but the computer application running and using it can continue processing, this application is said to have been designed with this feature
(a) fault tolerance | |
(b) 100 percent uptime | |
(c) high reliability | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 46 |
What are two examples of freeware ?
(a) Shareware and file sharing | |
(b) WinZip and Linux | |
(c) Microsoft Word and the Google toolbar | |
(d) Instant messaging and the Google toolbar |
Question 47 |
. Storage and memory differ with respect to which of the following characteristics
(a) Reliability | |
(b) Price | |
(c) Speed | |
(d) All of the above |
Question 48 |
To reload a Web page, press the _____ button.
(a) Reload | |
(b) Redo | |
(c) Restore | |
(d) Ctrl | |
(e) Refresh |
Question 49 |
. The______controls a cl ient computer’s resources
(a) instruction set | |
(b) application program | |
(c) operating system | |
(d) server application |
Question 50 |
The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer is called
(a) uploading | |
(b) downloading | |
(c) FTP | |
(d) JPEG |
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