Quiznetik
Computer Applications | Set 1
1. Which unit is responsible for converting the data received from the user into a computer understandable format?
A. Memory Unit
B. Arithmetic & Logic Unit
C. Input Unit
D. Output Unit
Correct : C. Input Unit
2. The only language which the computer understands is ______________
A. Assembly Language
B. Binary Language
C. BASIC
D. C Language
Correct : B. Binary Language
3. The smallest unit of data in computer is ________________
A. Byte
B. Nibble
C. Bit
D. KB
Correct : C. Bit
4. Which of the following is not a function of the Input Unit?
A. It reads instructions and data from the outside world
B. It converts the data into computer acceptable format
C. It makes the data into user understandable format
D. It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing
Correct : C. It makes the data into user understandable format
5. The process of producing useful information for the user is called ___________
A. Controlling
B. Outputting
C. Inputting
D. Processing
Correct : B. Outputting
6. The output unit converts the data entered by the user into computer understandable form.
A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Correct : B. False
7. VDU stands for __________
A. Virtual Display Unit
B. Visual Display Unit
C. Virtual Detection Unit
D. Visual Detection Unit
Correct : B. Visual Display Unit
8. Which of the following is not a function of the Output Unit?
A. It produces results that can be easily understood by the user
B. It accepts the results produced by the computer
C. It supplies the data and instructions to the outside world
D. It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing
Correct : D. It supplies the data and instructions to the computer for further processing
9. Components that provide internal storage to the CPU are ______
A. Registers
B. Program Counters
C. Controllers
D. Internal chips
Correct : A. Registers
10. Saving data and instructions to make them readily available is the job of __________
A. Storage Unit
B. Cache Unit
C. Input Unit
D. Output Unit
Correct : A. Storage Unit
11. The two basic types of memory in a computer are ________
A. Primary and major
B. Primary and Secondary
C. Minor and Major
D. Main and virtual
Correct : B. Primary and Secondary
12. Which of the following is used to hold running program instructions?
A. Primary Storage
B. Virtual Storage
C. Internal Storage
D. Minor Devices
Correct : A. Primary Storage
13. Which of the following is non-volatile storage?
A. Backup
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Cache
Correct : B. Secondary
14. Which of the following is used in main memory?
A. SRAM
B. DRAM
C. PRAM
D. DDR
Correct : B. DRAM
15. Which of the following are types of ROMs?
A. SROM & DROM
B. PROM & EPROM
C. Only one type there is no further classification
D. PROM & EROM
Correct : B. PROM & EPROM
16. GUI means:
A. Graphical user interface
B. Graphical user interaction
C. Graphics uniform interaction
D. None of the above
Correct : A. Graphical user interface
17. First graphical user interface used commercially was introduced in
A. 1970
B. 1975
C. 1978
D. 1980
Correct : B. 1975
18. Which type of user interface provide input by typing a string in the keyboard ?
A. Graphical user interface
B. Command line user interface
C. Natural language interface
D. Menu interface
Correct : B. Command line user interface
19. In graphical user interface of operating system, to point a file, a user uses:
A. pointer
B. common line interface
C. file-based interface
D. voice based interface
Correct : A. pointer
20. Files and directories of graphical user interface of operating system programs are known as
A. commands
B. graphics
C. text
D. folders
Correct : D. folders
21. We write programs in?
A. Low-Level Language
B. Middle-Level Language
C. High-Level Language
D. Decimal-Format
Correct : C. High-Level Language
22. Does compiler read the whole source code at once?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends on compiler
D. Don't know
Correct : A. Yes
23. If an error occurs, what does an interpreter do?
A. terminate program
B. stops execution
C. reads the whole program even if it encounters errors
D. give warning
Correct : B. stops execution
24. If an error occurs, what compiler do?
A. terminate program
B. stops execution
C. reads the whole program even if it encounters errors
D. give warning
Correct : C. reads the whole program even if it encounters errors
25. __________ converts the programs written in assembly language into machine instructions.
A. Machine compiler
B. Interpreter
C. Assembler
D. Converter
Correct : C. Assembler
26. __________ converts the programs written in assembly language into machine instructions.
A. Machine compiler
B. Interpreter
C. Assembler
D. Converter
Correct : C. Assembler
27. Which of the following isn’t a characteristic of High level languages?
A. machine code
B. platform independent
C. interactive execution
D. user-friendly
Correct : A. machine code
28. Computer cannot boot if it does not have:
A. Compiler
B. Linker
C. Interpreter
D. Operating System
Correct : D. Operating System
29. Types of Computer Language Translators are:
A. Compilers
B. Interpreters
C. Assembler
D. All of the above
Correct : D. All of the above
30. A computer translator is best described as:
A. Application Software
B. System Software
C. Hardware
D. Window
Correct : B. System Software
31. Press ___ to start presentation from the beginning.
A. F5
B. F6
C. F7
D. F8
Correct : A. F5
32. Which of the following file format can be added to a PowerPoint show?
A. .jpg
B. .gif
C. .wav
D. All of these
Correct : D. All of these
33. Which key on the keyboard can be used to view slide show?
A. F1
B. F2
C. F5
D. F10
Correct : C. F5
34. Which term is related with increasing or decreasing the space between characters?
A. Page number
B. Spacing
C. Header
D. Footer
Correct : B. Spacing
35. PowerPoint presentation(s) is/are widely used as
A. Project presentations by students
B. Communication of planning
C. Note outlines for teachers
D. All of the above
Correct : D. All of the above
36. Which file are contents readymade styles that can be used for a presentation document?
A. Presentation
B. Templates
C. Letters
D. Magic wands
Correct : B. Templates
37. ____ are special visual and sound effects contained in presentation graphics file.
A. Animations
B. Attractions
C. Simulations
D. Graphics
Correct : A. Animations
38. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. You can type text directly into a PowerPoint slide but typing in text box is more convenient.
B. From Insert menu choose Picture and then File to insert your images into slides.
C. You can view a PowerPoint presentation in Normal, Slide Sorter or Slide Show view.
D. You can show or hide task pane from View >> Toolbars.
Correct : A. You can type text directly into a PowerPoint slide but typing in text box is more convenient.
39. What is the file extension of PowerPoint Application?
A. .docx
B. .ppt
C. .xls
D. .jpeg
Correct : B. .ppt
40. Which is a grid of columns and rows that is used to organize data.
A. Row
B. Table
C. Column
D. None of the above
Correct : B. Table
41. What is the intersection of a column and a row on a worksheet called?
A. Column
B. Value
C. Address
D. Cell
Correct : D. Cell
42. What type of chart is useful for comparing values over categories?
A. Pie Chart
B. Column Chart
C. Line Chart
D. Dot Graph
Correct : B. Column Chart
43. Which function in Excel tells how many numeric entries are there?
A. NUM
B. COUNT
C. SUM
D. CHKNUM
Correct : B. COUNT
44. A feature that displays only the data in column (s) according to specified criteria
A. Formula
B. Sorting
C. Filtering
D. Pivot
Correct : C. Filtering
45. Statistical calculations and preparation of tables and graphs can be done using
A. Adobe Photoshop
B. Excel
C. Notepad
D. Power Point
Correct : B. Excel
46. A popular way to learn about computers without ever going to a classroom is called
A. E-learning
B. Star network
C. I-learning
D. Close learning
Correct : B. Star network
47. What is a benefit of networking?
A. Increase in the computer's speed
B. Sharing of cables to cut down on expenses and clutter
C. Sharing of resources to cut down on the amount of equipment needed
D. Increase in the speed of the network
Correct : C. Sharing of resources to cut down on the amount of equipment needed
48. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of wireless LAN?
A. Slower data transmission
B. Higher error rate
C. Interference of transmissions from different computers
D. All of the above
Correct : A. Slower data transmission
49. Bluetooth is an example of
A. Personal area network
B. Local area network
C. Virtual private network
D. Wide area network
Correct : A. Personal area network
50. A ____ is a set of rules.
A. Resource locator
B. Protocol
C. Domain
D. URL
Correct : B. Protocol
51. A ____ typically connects personal computers within a very limited geographical area, usually within a single building.
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. MAN
D. TAN
Correct : A. LAN
52. Officer LANs that are spread geographically apart on a large scale can be connected using a corporate
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. MAN
D. CAN
Correct : A. LAN
53. Frames from one LAN can be transmitted to another LAN via the device
A. Router
B. Bridge
C. Repeater
D. Modem
Correct : B. Bridge
54. Computers connected to a LAN (local area network) can
A. Run faster
B. Go on line
C. E–mail
D. Share information and/or share peripheral equipment
Correct : D. Share information and/or share peripheral equipment
55. WWW means ____________.
A. World Wide Web
B. Wide World Web
C. Web Wide World
D. World Web Wide
Correct : A. World Wide Web
56. Which is not a topology?
A. Ring
B. Branch
C. Bus
D. Tree
Correct : B. Branch
57. How many Layers are there in OSI model?
A. 8
B. 6
C. 9
D. 7
Correct : D. 7
58. Intranet and Extranet differs at ___________________________.
A. Intranet: Private, Extranet: Public
B. Intranet: Public, Extranet: Public
C. Intranet: Private, Extranet: Private and also allowed authorized partners
D. Intranet: Public, Extranet: Private
Correct : A. Intranet: Private, Extranet: Public
59. Full form of URL _____________________________.
A. Uniform Routing Location
B. United Route License
C. Unix Routing Locator
D. Uniform Resource Locator
Correct : D. Uniform Resource Locator
60. In _____________ topology, computers are and other devices are connected to each other in a circular way.
A. Bus
B. Star
C. Tree
D. Ring
Correct : D. Ring