Important Computer MCQs For Competitive Exams part-1 | Set 14
1. During the boot process, the looks for the system files.
Correct : B. BIOS
2. ……….is the ability of an operating system to control the activities of multiple programs at the same time.
Correct : A. Multitasking
3. Virtual memory is typically located :
Correct : D. on the hard drive
4. All of the following are TRUE of Safe Mode EXCEPT :
Correct : B. Safe Mode loads all nonessential icons
5. Ensuring that the essential peripheral
devices are attached and operational is the…….process.
Correct : C. POST
6. Verification of a login name and password is known as :
Correct : C. authentication
7. The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored in :
Correct : B. ROM
8. The operating system allows users to organize the computer’s contents in a hierarchical structure of directories that include all of the following EXCEPT :
Correct : D. systems
9. Using Windows Explorer, a plus (+) sign in front of a folder indicates :
Correct : B. the folder contains subfolders
10. An application program that helps the user
to change any number and immediately see the result of that change is :
Correct : C. Spreadsheet
11. What is the responsibility of the logical unit in the CPU of a computer?
Correct : B. To compare numbers
12. The number of characters that can be stored in given physical space is :
Correct : C. Data density
13. ………..are used to identify a user who returns to a Website.
Correct : A. Cookies
14. When you are selecting a mouse for a particular computer system, what is the most important consideration?
Correct : C. The type of connector the mouse is equipped with
15. If text was highlighted and ‘Edit’ ‘Copy’ was clicked, what would happen?
Correct : A. Text would be copied from the document and placed in the clipboard
16. Which of the following are advantages of CD-ROM as a storage media?
Correct : B. CD-ROM disks retrieve data and information more quickly than magnetic disks do
17. A………..is the term used when a search engine returns a Web page that matches the search criteria.
Correct : C. link
18. The…………is the term used to describe the window that is currently, being used.
Correct : D. Active Window
19. A microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called a(n)…………
Correct : A. microchip
20. Storage and memory differ with respect to which of the following characteristics?
Correct : D. All of these
21. What are two examples of freeware?
Correct : B. Shareware and File sharing
22. If a disk drive falls but the computer application running and using it can continue processing, this application is said to have been designed with this feature………..
Correct : B. fault tolerance
23. What is e-commerce?
Correct : B. Buying and selling products and services over the Internet
24. What are the four things needed to connect to the Internet?
Correct : D. computer, ISP, modem and communication software
25. Which of the following functions are not performed by servers?
Correct : D. Storage
26. Which media have the ability to have
data/information stored (written) on them by users more than once?
Correct : B. CD-RW disks
27. The process of transferring files from a computer on the internet to your computer is called………….
Correct : B. uploading
28. The………..controls a client computer’s resources.
Correct : D. server application
29. Which of the following could be digit input devices for computers?
Correct : D. All of these
30. The……..enables you to simultaneously keep multiple Web pages open in one browser window.
Correct : C. tab row
31. You can use the………..bar to type a URL and display a Web page, or type a keyword to display a list of related Web pages.
Correct : E. Address
32. Storage media such as CD read and write information using………
Correct : A. a laser beam of red light
33. The collection of links throughout the Internal creates an interconnected network called the…………
Correct : C. World Wide Web
34. Every computer has a(n)………..; many also have……….
Correct : C. application programs, an operating system
35. Main memory works in conjunction with
………….
Correct : C. CPU
36. A sales clerk at a checkout counter scanning a tag on an item rather than keying it into the system, is using
Correct : C. scanning automation
37. A(n) …………composed of several computers connected together to share resources and data.
Correct : B. network
38. Which of the following is a storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store data/information………….
Correct : B. hard disk
39. Microsoft Office is an example of a
……………
Correct : B. open-source software
40. A popular way to learn about computers without ever going to a classroom is called……..
Correct : C. e-learning
41. A person who used his or her expertise to gain access to other people’s computers to get information illegally or do damage is a……….
Correct : B. hacker
42. Computer software can be defined as
………
Correct : B. the instructions that tell the computer what to do
43. When speaking of computer input and output, input refers to……….
Correct : C. data or information that has been entered into the computer
44. There are several primary categories of procedures. Which of the following is not a primary category of procedures?
Correct : D. Design
45. The operating system called UNIX is typically used for……….
Correct : D. Web servers
46. The………..file format is a method of encoding pictures on a computer.
Correct : B. JPEG
47. Press…………to move the insertion point to the Address box, or highlight the URL in the Address box.
Correct : C. SHIFT + TAB
48. Which of the following procedures can be done through net banking?
Correct : D. All of these
49. Computers use the………..language to process data.
Correct : C. binary
50. Input devices are used to provide the steps
and tasks the computer needs to process data, and these steps and tasks are called………
Correct : A. instructions
51. Malicious software is known as :
Correct : B. malware
52. …………is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal scans used for security access.
Correct : A. Biometrics
53. System software is the set of programs that enables your computer hardware devices and
…………..software to work together.
Correct : D. application
54. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?
Correct : D. Input – Process – Output – Storage
55. Which generation of computer is still under development :
Correct : B. Fifth Generation
56. ISP stands for :
Correct : C. Internet Service Provider
57. Which American computer company is called Big Blue?
Correct : C. IBM
58. What is the full form of TFT?
Correct : A. Thin Film Transistor
59. A bar code reader is an example of a(n) :
Correct : B. input device
60. Laser beam technology is used for :
Correct : C. optical disks
61. The processor speed for top-end personal computers is measured in :
Correct : C. gigahertz (GHz)
62. BIOS stands for :
Correct : A. Basic Input Output system
63. ……….is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.
Correct : B. Software
64. ………..programs search for and eliminate viruses.
Correct : A. Antivirus
65. …………is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate the human thought process.
Correct : A. Artificial intelligence
66. The following are all computing devices, except…………
Correct : C. digital scanners
67. Magnetic characters representing the check amount are entered into your bank checks by :
Correct : C. MICR inscribers
68. The RAID method of duplicating data is called :
Correct : D. data striping
69. Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on :
Correct : D. All of these
70. Access time is :
Correct : A. seek time + latency time
71. PDA stands for :
Correct : D. personal digital assistant
72. What happens when you press the Ctrl + V key?
Correct : B. The selected item is pasted from the Clipboard
73. Which do you press to enter the current date in a cell?
Correct : A. CTRL + ; (semicolon)
74. Which of the following describes a relational database?
Correct : B. It consists of separate tables of related data
75. How do you print your slides in a handout that includes lines for notes?
Correct : A. In the Print dialog box, select Handouts and set the number of slides per page to 3
76. The Assistant is
Correct : B. an animated character that provides help and suggestions
77. Which of these is a quick way to copy formatting from a selected cell to two other cells on the same worksheet?
Correct : C. Click Format Painter Button image on the Formatting toolbar twice, then click in each cell you want to copy the formatting toolbar twice, then click in each cell you want to copy the formatting to
78. How do you prevent emailed word documents from always opening in the Reading Layout?
Correct : A. From the Tools Menu > Options > General Tab > uncheck the Allow starting in Reading Layout’
79. To search and load the saved file _
Correct : D. select open command
80. A personal compute is designed to meet the computing needs of a(n) :
Correct : A. Individual
81. Ctrl, shift and Alt are called……….keys.
Correct : C. modifier
82. File………..Shrinks the size of a file so it
requires less storage space.
Correct : D. compression
83. In addition to the basic typing keys, desktop and notebook computer keyboards include a(n)…………keypad to efficiently move the screen-based insertion point.
Correct : B. number
84. Which type of memory gets lost when you switch off?
Correct : B. RAM
85. What is the name of the program that controls the computer?
Correct : A. The Operating System
86. Which type of network would use phone lines?
Correct : A. WAN
87. What type of devices are computer speakers
or headphones?
Correct : E. Output
88. Which type of memory holds the program to start up the computer?
Correct : A. ROM
89. The term used to describe the intangible instructions that tell the computer what to do is…………..
Correct : B. software
90. A computer tower is not………..
Correct : D. A peripheral
91. A computer cannot perform which of the following functions?
Correct : C. Bake a cake
92. Which of the following has the smallest storage capacity?
Correct : C. Software
93. What type of devices are CDs or DVDs?
Correct : D. Storage
94. Why it is called as RAM?
Correct : C. Because it can directly retrieve the location of the selected data and instructions stored on the chip
95. Which of the following describes the feature of SRAM?
Correct : B. Power consumption is high and costlier
96. Which of the following disks in Read only?
Correct : B. DVD-ROM
97. Speed of Clock frequency or Micro- processor is measured in?
Correct : A. Hertz
98. Which of the following devices is generally costlier?
Correct : A. Server
99. The advantage of a LAN is……….
Correct : A. Sharing peripherals
100. Of the 5 words listed below, which one is the odd one out?