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Important Computer MCQs For Competitive Exams part 2 | Set 2

1. To change written work already done is called

Correct : B. edit

2. To make a notebook act as a desktop model, the notebook can be connected to a ________ which is connected to a monitor and other devices.

Correct : B. docking station

3. The benefit of using computers is that

Correct : A. Computers are very fast and can store huge amounts of data

4. The database administrator’s function in an organisation is

Correct : B. To be responsible for the executive-level aspects of decisions regarding information management

5. The_____becomes different shapes depending on the task you are performing.

Correct : C. mouse pointer

6. On which button does Help menu exist?

Correct : B. Start

7. Which of the following is the latest version of Excel?

Correct : E. Excel 2010

8. Deleted data remains on a disk until

Correct : B. the recycle bin is emptied

9. The________enables your computer to connect to other computers.

Correct : C. network interface card (NIC)

10. What menu is selected to Save or Save As ?

Correct : B. File

11. Array is

Correct : A. linear data structure

12. The Word function that corrects text as you type is referred to as

Correct : C. Auto Correct

13. A collection of unprocessed items is

Correct : B. data

14. The portion of the CPU that coordinates the activities of all the other computer components is the

Correct : C. control unit

15. A collection of related fields in data organisation is called

Correct : E. Record

16. A program that enables you to perform calculations involving rows and columns of numbers is called a

Correct : A. spreadsheet program

17. Application software is designed to accomplish

Correct : A. real-world tasks

18. What is the purpose of Software Documenting?

Correct : A. use and maintenance of software

19. During the _______ portion of the Information Processing Cycle, the computer acquires data from some source.

Correct : C. input

20. The _______ of software contains lists of commands and options.

Correct : A. menu bar

21. When creating a word-processed document, this step involves the user changing how words on the page appear, both on the screen and in printed form:

Correct : C. Formatting text

22. Software applies_______, also called algorithms, to process data.

Correct : B. procedures

23. What happens when you press Ctrl + V key?

Correct : B. The selected item is pasted from the Clipboard

24. What do you press to enter the current date in a cell?

Correct : A. CTRL+ ; (semicolon)

25. IT stands for

Correct : A. Information Technology

26. What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common resource in a computer network?

Correct : A. Printers

27. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of

Correct : B. identity theft

28. All the following are examples of real security and privacy risks except

Correct : B. spam

29. A(n) ________ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans items, tags and pulls up the current price (and any special offer) as you shop.

Correct : A. PSS

30. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?

Correct : C. Analysing the data or information

31. A proxy server is used for which of the following?

Correct : A. To provide security against unauthorised users

32. All the logical and mathematical calculations done by the computer happen in/on the

Correct : C. central processing unit

33. A ________ contains buttons and menus that provide quick access to commonly used commands.

Correct : B. tool bar

34. Letters, numbers and symbols found on a keyboard are

Correct : C. keys

35. Which is not an item of hardware?

Correct : A. An MP3 file

36. You click at B to make the text

Correct : D. bold

37. ________ is the process of finding errors in software code.

Correct : A. Debugging

38. To insert a copy of the clipboard contents, whatever was last cut or copied at the insertion point, you have to

Correct : A. paste

39. This command is used to remove text or graphics from a document. The information is then stored on a clipboard so you can paste it

Correct : B. cut

40. To exit the program without leaving the application:

Correct : D. close

41. To start or restart the computer:

Correct : C. boot

42. A blinking indicator that shows you where your next action will happen:

Correct : B. cursor

43. An example of a processing device would be

Correct : B. a tablet PC

44. Which of the following is not a type of computer software which can be bought?

Correct : B. Tailor-made

45. You can use _______ to copy selected text, and _______ to paste it in a document.

Correct : A. CTRL + C, CTRL + V

46. In the “C” language the function scant ( ) reads

Correct : B. character and strings

47. The main memory of a computer can also be called

Correct : D. All of these

48. A menu contains a list of

Correct : A. commands

49. Each __________ on a menu performs a specific action.

Correct : D. command

50. To make a notebook act as a desktop model, the notebook can be connected to a_____ which is connected to a monitor and other devices.

Correct : B. docking station

51. To print an individual item in a file immediately click

Correct : B. CTRL+P

52. To find an individual item in a file immediately:

Correct : D. direct access

53. Which layers of the OSI model are included in the lower layers?

Correct : B. Data Link, Physical, Transport, Network

54. From the smallest to the largest, rank the following logical pieces of the database : data block, tablespace, extent, segment.

Correct : D. data block, extent, segment, tablespace

55. Where are cookies stored?

Correct : C. On the client

56. A _______ is a named set of characters that have the same characteristics.

Correct : C. font

57. A _______ is a pre-designed document that already has co-ordinating fonts, a layout, and a background:

Correct : D. template

58. An output device that let you see what the computer is doing:

Correct : B. monitor screen

59. Bit is a contraction (short) of

Correct : C. binary digit

60. To access a mainframe or a supercomputer, users often use a

Correct : A. terminal

61. The most common input devices are the ________ and the _________.

Correct : D. keyboard, mouse

62. To save an existing file with a new name or to a new location, you should use the ________ command.

Correct : C. save as

63. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?

Correct : D. Input, Process, Output, Storage

64. A byte can hold one ________ of data.

Correct : C. character

65. The operating system is the most common type of ________ software.

Correct : C. system

66. How do you print your slides in a handout that includes lines for notes?

Correct : B. In the Print dialog box, select Handouts and a number of slides per page, then select the Include comment pages option.

67. Suppose you have columns of data that span more than one printed page. How can you automatically print the column headings on each page?

Correct : A. Click Page Setup on the File menu, click the Sheet tab, and enter the row that contains these column headings under Print titles.

68. The process of preparing a floppy diskette for use is called

Correct : D. formatting

69. Which is the slowest internet connection service?

Correct : E. Dial-up Service

70. Every component of your computer is either

Correct : B. hardware or software

71. If the destination does not receive a segment, how will the TCP host know how to resend the information?

Correct : B. The ACK received will include the segment number that was not received.

72. Small application programs that run on a Web page and may ensure a form is completed properly or provide animation are known as

Correct : A. flash

73. If you do not want to select any option after opening a menu, then click menu title again or press key ________ to close the menu.

Correct : C. Escape

74. It is easier to change the name of a file using _______ process.

Correct : C. renaming

75. A series 100 POST error code indicates a problem with the

Correct : C. system board

76. To send a message to another station, the main thing a user has to know is

Correct : B. the other station’s address

77. Smart Card is a

Correct : B. microprocessor card

78. Rules of a programming language are called

Correct : E. syntax

79. A primary key can also be called a ________.

Correct : B. candidate key

80. Which shortcut key is used to open a new file in MS-Word?

Correct : A. ctrl + N

81. Bridge operates in which of the following OSI layers?

Correct : D. Both (1) and (3)

82. ________ printer is used for fax machines.

Correct : E. Thermal

83. ________ provides electronic data interchange facility.

Correct : C. VAN

84. An assembly language is a division of

Correct : C. Low level language

85. Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Organiser are examples of ________ software.

Correct : B. personal information manager (PIM)

86. If you want to locate the hardware address of a local device, which protocol would you use?

Correct : A. ARP

87. When you instal a new program on your computer, it is typically added to the menu

Correct : A. All programs

88. Which of the following is the key function of a firewall?

Correct : A. Monitoring

89. _______ are a type of inexpensive digital camera that remains tethered to a computer and are used for video conferencing, video chatting and live web broadcast.

Correct : A. Webcams

90. The ________ shows all the web sites and pages that you have visited over a period of time.

Correct : C. history list

91. A proxy server is used for which of the following?

Correct : A. To provide security against unauthorised users.

92. A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the internet, is called a(n)

Correct : B. patch

93. In the URL http://www.mcqmate.com. the portion labelled http is the

Correct : C. Protocol

94. In database, a field is a

Correct : C. group of related records

95. The number of pixels displayed on a screen is known as the screen

Correct : A. resolution

96. Word processing, spreadsheet and photo editing are examples of

Correct : A. application software

97. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ________ data.

Correct : B. input

98. If you wish to extend the length of the network without having the signal degrade, you would use a

Correct : A. repeater

99. The time it takes a device to locate data and instructions and make them available to the CPU is known as

Correct : D. access time

100. ________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which we can interact with the computer.

Correct : B. The operating system