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.