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	(a) an algorithm
B	(b) Machine language
C	(c) a debugged program
D	(d) Java

Question 2

The primary purpose of software is to turn data into _____.

A	(a) information
B	(b) web sites
C	(c) programs
D	(d) objects

Question 3

A ____ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.

A	(a) syntax
B	(b) programming language
C	(c) programming structure
D	(d) logic chart

Question 4

What would you do to highlight a word ? You position the cursor next to the word, and then ____

A	(a) Click mouse once
B	(b) Drag mouse while holding button down
C	(c) Roll mouse around
D	(d) Roll and then click mouse

Question 5

In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to ____.

A	(a) Use the Save as… command
B	(b) Retype the document and give it a different name
C	(c) Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save
D	(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	(a) is the colour you preset under the Option menu
B	(b) is always white colour
C	(c) is always the same for the entire document
D	(d) can have any colour you choose

Question 7

. _____ is processed by the computer into information.

A	(a) Numbers
B	(b) Data
C	(c) Alphabets
D	(d) Pictures

Question 8

Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym _____.

A	(a) DVD
B	(b) CD
C	(c) ROM
D	(d) RW

Question 9

In page preview mode ____.

A	(a) You can only see the page you are currently working
B	(b) You can see all pages of your document
C	(c) You can only see pages that do not contain graphics
D	(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	(a) operating systems
B	(b) data
C	(c) hardware
D	(d) software

Question 11

What is the default file extension for all Word documents ?

A	(a) WRD
B	(b) TXT
C	(c) FIL
D	(d) DOC

Question 12

Which of the following is not a peripheral of PC ?

A	(a) OS
B	(b) CPU
C	(d) Touch screen

Question 13

. For security we should consider _____ in internet.

A	(a) Event correction
B	(b) Local data reduction
C	(c) Low resource utilisation
D	(d) Only (b) and (a)
E	(e) All of the above

Question 14

For security we should consider _____ in internet

A	(a) Event correction
B	(b) Local data reduction
C	(c) Low resource utilisation
D	d) Only (b) and (a)
E	(e) All of the above

Question 15

. The most common type of storage devices are _____.

A	(a) optical
B	(b) persistent
C	(c) magnetic
D	(d) flash

Question 16

. File extensions are used in order to

A	(a) ensure the filename is not lost
B	(b) name the file
C	(c) identify the file
D	(d) identify the file type

Question 17

. A _____ is an electronic device that process data, converting it into information

A	(a) processor
B	(b) computer
C	(c) case
D	(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	(a) Client Server
B	(b) Mainframes
C	(c) Master Slave
D	(d) Internet

Question 19

Which of the following is the fastest?

A	(a) Hard disk
B	(b) Tapes
C	(c) Floppy disks
D	(d) CDs

Question 20

What is EDI ?

A	(a) Electronic development interface
B	(b) Electronic distant interface
C	(c) Electronic data interface
D	(d) Electronic data interchange

Question 21

Which of the following is a component of Internet ?

A	(a) Repeaters to establish physical connection between various LAN’s
B	(b) Routers to strengthen the attenuated singles
C	(c) Gateways to allow a network to use the resources of another main frame
D	(d) Bridges to optimise the transmission path of messages

Question 22

. MS-DOS is a

A	(a) Multi-user operating system
B	(b) Single-user operating system
C	(c) Multi-tasking operating system
D	(d) All of the above

Question 23

. A data warehouse is which of the following ?

A	(a) Contains numerous naming conventions and formats
B	(b) Can be updated by the end users
C	(c) Organized around important subject areas
D	(d) Contains only current data

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Pc?

A	(a) Accuracy
B	(b) Actual Intelligence
C	(b) Actual Intelligence
D	(d) High storage

Question 25

Organisation would prefer in house development of software to

A	(a) Maintain vendor relations
B	(b) Ensure that the development adhere to defined quality
C	(c) Use the technology that is being widely used for development
D	(d) All of the above

Question 26

. Organisation would prefer in house development of software to

A	(a) Maintain vendor relations
B	(b) Ensure that the development adhere to defined quality
C	(c) Use the technology that is being widely used for development
D	(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	(a) the operating system.
B	(b) instructions.
C	(c) application software.
D	(d) the system unit.

Question 28

A modem that cannot be moved from its position is called

A	(a) Acoustic coupler
B	(b) Intelligent Modem
C	(c) Direct connect
D	(d) Fixed modem

Question 29

A(n) ______ is a private corporate network, used exclusively by company employees.

A	(a) local area network
B	(b) internet
C	(c) peer-to-peer
D	(d) intranet

Question 30

_____ means that the data contained in a database is accurate and reliable.

A	(a) Data integrity
B	(b) Data redundancy
C	(c) Data reliability
D	(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	(a) The operating system
B	(b) The platform
C	(c) Application software
D	(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) a processing cycle
B	(b) clock speed
C	(c) CPU speed
D	(d) access time

Question 33

System flowcharts show :

A	(a) Evaluate and describe internal control within the process
B	(b) Relationship that link the input, processing and output of the system
C	(c) Illustrate the sequence of logical operations performed by a computer while executing a program
D	(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	(a) Hardware
B	(b) Software
C	(c) Input device
D	(d) System unit

Question 35

Which is not a basic function of a computer?

A	(a) Accept input
B	(b) Copy text
C	(c) Process data
D	(d) Store data

Question 36

Generally, you access the Recycle Bin through an icon located ____

A	(a) On the hard drive
B	(b) On the desktop
C	(c) On the shortcut menu
D	(d) In the properties dialog box

Question 37

The taskbar is located___

A	(a) At the bottom of the screen
B	(b) On the Start menu
C	(c) On the quick Launch toolbar
D	(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	(a) Router
B	(b) Repeater
C	(c) Gateway
D	(d) Switch

Question 39

A microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called a(n)

A	(a) macrochip
B	(b) microchip
C	(c) macroprocessor
D	(d) calculator

Question 40

The _____ is the term used to describe the window that is currently being used.

A	(a) display area
B	(b) Web Window
C	(c) Word Pad Window
D	(d) active window

Question 41

A _____ is the term used when a search engine returns a Web page that matches the search criteria.

A	(a) hit
B	(b) blog
C	(c) link
D	(d) view

Question 42

Which of the following are advantages of CD-ROM as a storage media?

A	(a) CD-ROM disks retrieve data and information more quickly than magnetic disks do
B	(b) CD-ROM is an inexpensive way to store large amount of data and information
C	(c) CD-ROMs make less errors than magnetic media
D	(d) All of the above

Question 43

. What are the four things needed to connect to the Internet ?

A	(a) modem, computer, PDA, and ISP
B	(b) telephone line, modem, computer, and an ISP
C	(c) telephone line, PDA, modem, and computer
D	(d) computer, ISP, modem, and communication software

Question 44

What is e-commerce ?

A	(a) Buying and selling products and services over the Internet
B	(b) Buying and selling international goods
C	(c) Buying and selling products and services not found in stores
D	(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