Computer Multiple Choice Questions SET-11

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Question 1

The smallest unit of information a computer can understand and process is known as a:

A	(a) Byte.
B	(b) Digit.
C	(c) Bit.
D	(d) Kilobyte.

Question 2

Smart Card is ____

A	(a) Microprocessor Cards
B	(b) Special purpose Cards
C	(c) Processing unit contains memory for storing data
D	d) Processing unit for software

Question 3

Buy Now – Pay Now” is commonly used for

A	(a) Vault Cards
B	(b) Visa Cards
C	(c) Credit Cards
D	(d) E-purse
E	(e) Debit Cards

Question 4

. WWW stands for____

A	(a) World Wide Web
B	(b) World Word Web
C	(c) World White Web
D	(d) World Work Web

Question 5

Which of the following is a reason for creating a list instead of creating a database?

A	(a) to prevent data redundancy
B	(b) to prevent data inconsistency
C	(c) to make it easier to share data in a central location
D	(d) to organize data for simple tasks

Question 6

A (n) ____________ is a device inside the computer that can be flipped to an on or off state

A	(a) electrical switch
B	(b) conductor
C	(c) instruction set
D	(d) component

Question 7

The term “user interface” refers to —-

A	(a) How the operating system responds to user commands
B	(b) What the user sees on the screen and how they can interact with it
C	(c) The means by which the user interacts with the peripheral devices on the computer
D	d) The monitor that is available for the computer

Question 8

An operating system that can do multitasking means that ——

A	(a) Several programs can be operated concurrently
B	(b) The operating system can divide up work between serial CPUs
C	(c) Multiple people can use the computer concurrently
D	(d) All of the above

Question 9

— is the process of carrying out commands.

A	(a) Storing
B	(b) Fetching
C	(c) Executing
D	(d) Decoding

Question 10

. Computers use the — number system to store data and perform calculations ——

A	(a) Octal
B	(b) Binary
C	(c) Decimal
D	(d) Hexadecimal

Question 11

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 12

The portion that shows all the choices you can make while working in a window is called the ———

A	(a) Table
B	(b) Options
C	(c) Menu bar
D	(d) Item bar

Question 13

The vast network of computers that connects millions of prople all over the world is called——

A	(a) Web
B	(b) LAN
C	(c) Hypertext
D	(d) Internet

Question 14

Developing sets of instructions for the computer to follow and to do the task the same way as many times as needed is called—

A	(a) Sequencing
B	(b) Listing
C	(c) Programming
D	(d) Directing

Question 15

Grouping and processing all of a firm’s transactions at one time is called—

A	(a) Batch processing
B	(b) A database management system
C	(c) A real-time system
D	(d) An on-line system

Question 16

. The background of any word document

A	(a) Is the colour you preset under the options 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 17

What is the default file extension for all Word documents

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

Question 18

During processing data, programs and processed information are held temporarily in ___

A	(a) ROM
B	(b) secondary storage
C	(c) RAM
D	(d) CPU

Question 19

. Digital computers use a ______ system to encode date and programs.

A	(a) decimal
B	(b) semiconductor
C	(c) binary
D	(d) RAM

Question 20

. Periodically adding, changing and deleting file records is called file _______

A	a) upgrading
B	(b) updating
C	(c) restructuring
D	(d) renewing

Question 21

. How do you save a presentation under a new file name ?

A	(a) When you close Power Point the file will automatically be saved
B	(b) Select the File menu and choose Save As
C	(c) Select the File menu and choose Save
D	(d) The file will automatically be saved under the new name if you change the title

Question 22

A UPS _____.

A	(a) provides battery backup for a limited time
B	(b) limits damage caused by fluctuating levels of electricity
C	(c) delivers electronic messages via a bus
D	(d) conducts a power-on self test, or POST

Question 23

The sequence of events that occurs in the computer when it is interpreting and executing an instruction is known as a (n)

A	a) instruction cycle
B	(b) execution cycle
C	(c) working cycle
D	(d) machine cycle

Question 24

A computer cannot “boot” if it does not have the _____

A	(a) Loader
B	(b) Compiler
C	(c) Operating System
D	(d) Assembler

Question 25

The function of CPU is ______

A	(a) to communicate with the operator
B	(b) to provide external storage of text
C	(c) to read, interpret and process the information and instruction
D	(d) to provide a hard copy

Question 26

. A printer is this kind of device

A	(a) output
B	(b) input
C	(c) processor
D	(d) software

Question 27

To take information from one source and bring it to your computer is to _______

A	(a) upload
B	(b) download
C	(c) transfer
D	(d) move

Question 28

Example of non-numeric data is

A	(a) Examination score
B	(b) Employee address
C	(c) Bank balance
D	(d) All of the above

Question 29

What term is used to describe using the mouse to move an item on the screen to a new location

A	(a) Double-click
B	(b) Click
C	(c) Drag and drop
D	(d) Point

Question 30

Any data or instructions entered into the memory of a computer are considered

A	(a) output
B	(b) storage
C	(c) input
D	(d) information

Question 31

A computer falls into the _____ category if it is, at the time of construction, one of the fastest computers in the world.

A	(a) supercomputer
B	(b) minicomputer
C	(c) microcomputer
D	(d) mainframe

Question 32

Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task ?

A	(a) control
B	(b) function
C	(c) arrow
D	(c) arrow

Question 33

The information you put into the computer is called ______

A	(a) files
B	(b) facts
C	(c) directory
D	(d) data

Question 34

A (n) _______ is a small image that represents a program, an instruction, a file, or some other object

A	(a) interface
B	(b) keyword
C	(c) menu
D	(d) icon

Question 35

An error in a computer program is called a ______

A	(a) bug
B	(b) virus
C	(c) crash
D	(d) power failure

Question 36

The name of the computer’s brain

A	(a) RAM
B	(b) ROM
C	(c) ALU
D	(d) CPU

Question 37

. Saving is the process of _____.

A	(a) making changes to a document’s existing content
B	(b) copying a document from memory to a storage medium
C	(c) changing the appearance, or overall look, of a document &
D	(d) developing a document by entering text using a keyboard

Question 38

In a computer file system which among the following is top or first in hierarchy?

A	(a) parent directory
B	(b) root directory
C	(c) home directory
D	(d) working directory

Question 39

With a CD you can _____

A	(a) Write
B	(b) Read
C	(c) Read and Write
D	(d) Either Read or Write

Question 40

When computer users ______ a document, they change its appearance

A	(a) create
B	(b) edit
C	(c) save
D	(d) format

Question 41

A flat metallic disk that contains a large amount of permanently stored information read optically is called a ______

A	(a) ALU
B	(b) Monitor
C	(c) CD–ROM
D	(d) RAM

Question 42

What is a modem connected to ?

A	(a) mother board
B	(b) processor
C	(c) phone line
D	(d) printer

Question 43

A ________ is an icon on the desktop that provides a user with immediate access to a program or file.

A	(a) buffer
B	(b) kernel
C	(c) shortcut
D	(d) spooler

Question 44

To select text by shading as you drag the mouse arrow over the text is referred to as _____

A	(a) highlight
B	(b) clip art
C	(c) fetch
D	(d) decode

Question 45

The restart of computer is called __, when computer is already on.

A	(a) Warm Booting
B	(b) Cold Booting
C	(c) Shut Down
D	(d) Logging off

Question 46

. A computer message is “Do you really want to delete the selected files (s)?” The user clicks ‘Yes’ key. It is called

A	(a) User output
B	(b) Program Response
C	(c) User Response
D	(d) Program output

Question 47

. To open disk, mouse pointer is placed on disk icon and then–

A	(a) mouse is double-clicked
B	(b) mouse is dragged pushing the button
C	(c) mouse is rotated around
D	(d) mouse is clicked after rotating it

Question 48

Files are organised after storing in_______

A	(a) Folders
B	(b) Archives
C	(c) Indices
D	(d) Lists

Question 49

. ______ are such distinct items, which do not have wide implication in the given situation

A	(a) Data
B	(b) Field
C	(c) Query
D	(d) Property

Question 50

Which of the following is appropriate method to shutdown computer ?

A	(a) Click ‘Start’, then select ‘Restart the Computer’
B	(b) Click ‘Start’, then select ‘Shut Down’ and finally select ‘Shut Down’.
C	(c) Switch off the Power
D	(d) Switch off Monitor and Printer