Computer Knowledge #9 Multiple Choice Questions

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE #9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONScomputer knowledge : multiple choice questions (mcq) : assam jobs guide

1. A byte is comprised of which of the following?

(a) One bit

(b) Four bits

(c) Eight bits

(d) Sixteen bits

Answer: (c)

2. A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the internet, is called which of the following?

(a) FAQ

(b) Patch

(c) Version

(d) Tutorial

Answer: (b)

3. Servers are computers that provide resources to the other computers connected to which of the following?

(a) Network

(b) Client

(c) Mainframe

(d) Super computer

Answer: (a)

4. The operating system is the most common type of which of the following software?

(a) Application

(b) Word processing

(c) Systems

(d) Communication

Answer: (c)

5. A sender must not be able to deny that he sent a specific message when he in fact did. This is an aspect of security called which of the following?

(a) Authentication

(b) Integrity

(c) Privacy

(d) Non-repudiation

Answer: (d)

6. Which of the following is an access method in which collisions are entirely avoided?

(a) CSMA

(b) CSMA/CD

(c) CSMA/CA

(d) None of the above

Answer: (c)

7. What happens to the files when you delete them in windows operating system?

(a) Delete permanently

(b) Wiped thoroughly so that nobody is able to recover the file back

(c) Delete permanently and also wiped clean

(d) Put in recycle bin

Answer: (d)

8. The smallest unit of information a computer can understand and process is known as which of the following?

(a) Megabyte

(b) Digit

(c) Byte

(d) Bit

Answer: (d)

9. Compatibility, with regard to computers, refers to which of the following?

(a) Software running with only other previously installed software

(b) It being versatile enough to handle the job

(c) The software doing the right job for the user

(d) The software being able to run on the computer

Answer: (b)

10. The justification that aligns text on both margins of a document in Word is which of the following?

(a) Justify

(b) Right

(c) Bold

(d) Center

Answer: (a)

11. A partially completed workbook that contains formulas and formatting, but no data is called which of the following?

(a) Model

(b) Prototype

(c) Template

(d) None of the above

Answer: (d)

12. Which of the following is used to read handwritten or printed text to make a digital image that is stored in memory?

(a) Laser beam

(b) Touchpad

(c) Scanner

(d) Printer

Answer: (c)

13. Which of the following is the most economical way to process data?

(a) Batch processing

(b) Real time processing

(c) Transaction processing

(d) Distributed processing

Answer: (a)

14. The components of a computer system with the circuitry to control interpretation and execution of instructions is known as which of the following?

(a) RAM

(b) CPU

(c) Output interface

(d) Input interface

Answer: (c)

15. The term ‘briefcase’ is used for which of the following?

(a) Window that is currently open

(b) Special folder on windows desktop used to keep documents up to date when shared between computers

(c) Folder, which keeps deleted, files for a later retrieval

(d) None of the above

Answer: (d)

16. The technique that extends storage capacities of main memory beyond the actual size of the main memory is called which of the following?

(a) Multiprogramming

(b) Virtual storage

(c) Multitasking

(d) Multiprocessing

Answer: (b)

17. What is 4 GL (fourth generation language)?

(a) Non-procedural language

(b) Structural language

(c) Procedural language

(d) None of the above

Answer: (c)

18. Which of the following is the list of print jobs waiting to be sent to a particular printer?

(a) Print request

(b) Job queue

(c) Print queue

(d) Print list

Answer: (b)

19. Which of the following display bar list all the open folders and active applications?

(a) Tool bar

(b) Task bar

(c) Menu bar

(d) Window list

Answer: (d)

20. In a database, information should be organised and accessed according to which of the following?

(a) Data dictionary

(b) Logical position

(c) Physical structure

(d) Physical position

Answer: (b)

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