Computer Awareness Questions Answers Govt Competitive Exams MCQ's




Question 901 :
What is the function of Recycle Bin ?

  1. Store deleted file
  2. Store temporary file
  3. Store corrupted file
  4. Store Document file
  

Question 902 :
A set of instructions telling the computer what to do is called

  1. mentor
  2. instructor
  3. compiler
  4. program
  

Question 903 :
When your computer stops working suddenly, it is referred to as a

  1. crash
  2. die
  3. death
  4. penalty
  

Question 904 :
Virtual memory is

  1. Memory on the hard disk that the CPU uses as an extended RAM
  2. RAM
  3. Only necessary if you do not have any RAM in your computer
  4. A back up device for floppy disks
  

Question 905 :
What is the number of maximum columns that can be inserted in a Word (2003) document?

  1. 35
  2. 42
  3. 45
  4. 55
  

Question 906 :
Specilizd programs that asist users in locating information on the Web are called ....

  1. Information engines
  2. Search engines
  3. Web browsers
  4. Resource locators
  

Question 907 :
Information travels between components on the motherboard through

  1. flash memory
  2. CMOS
  3. bays
  4. buses
  

Question 908 :
Which process checks to ensure the components of the computer are operating and connected properly?

  1. Booting
  2. Processing
  3. Saving
  4. Editing
  

Question 909 :
Which among the following is a correct definition of Digital Divide?

  1. gap between people having access to mobile and internet access
  2. gap between people having access to internet / IT and no internet/ IT
  3. gap between people having access to broadband and narrowband internet
  4. gap between people having access to internet banking and normal banking
  

Question 910 :
COBOL is used in ____________applications.

  1. commercial
  2. scientific
  3. space
  4. mathematical
  

Question 911 :
What is the process of copying software programs from secondary storage media to the hard disk called?

  1. Configuration
  2. Download
  3. Storage
  4. Installation
  

Question 912 :
A computer virus is a software program which has the essential ability to

  1. repeat data
  2. clone itself
  3. hide itself
  4. reduce itself
  

Question 913 :
Lynx is a type of

  1. search engine
  2. web index
  3. meta?search?engine
  4. web browser
  

Question 914 :
Buffering in printers is necessary

  1. as computers are fast in generating data for printing then printer can print it.
  2. as there is not enough memory provided with printers.
  3. to make printers work for more years.
  4. Both 1) and 2)
  

Question 915 :
Compiling creates a(n)

  1. program specification
  2. algorithm
  3. executable program
  4. subroutine
  

Question 916 :
A process is an instance of a computer _________ that is being executed.

  1. job
  2. program
  3. task
  4. method
  

Question 917 :
Which memory stores large amount of data and the data can not be processed directly by the CPU?

  1. Secondary or Auxiliary Memory
  2. Primary or Main Memory
  3. Both (A) and (B)
  4. None of the Above
  

Question 918 :
Printer resolution is a numerical measure of print quality that is measured in _______

  1. Pages Per Minute (PPM)
  2. Lines Per Minute (LPM)
  3. Characters Per Second (CPS)
  4. Dots Per Inch (DPI)
  

Question 919 :
A computer virus is a software program which has the essential ability to

  1. damage data
  2. clone itself
  3. hide itself
  4. damage program
  

Question 920 :
In a spreadsheet, a ____________ is a number you will use in a calculation.

  1. label
  2. cell
  3. field
  4. value
  

Question 921 :
Software programs that allow you to legally copy files and give them away at no cost are called which of the following

  1. Time sharing
  2. Public domain
  3. Shareware
  4. None of the above
  

Question 922 :
A person who uses his/her expertise to gain access to other people's ciomputers to get information illegally or do damage is a

  1. spammer
  2. hacker
  3. instant messanger
  4. All of the above
  

Question 923 :
The operating system called UNIX is typically used for

  1. desktop computers
  2. laptop computers
  3. super computers
  4. All the above
  

Question 924 :
The function of CPU is

  1. to provide external storage of text
  2. to communicate with the operator
  3. to read, interpret and process the information and instruction
  4. to provide a hard copy
  

Question 925 :
The _________ command on the Quick Access Toolbar allows you to cancel your recent commands or actions.

  1. Search
  2. Cut
  3. Document
  4. Undo
  

Question 926 :
A DVD?RAM is similar to a ____________ except it has storage capacities up to 5.2 GB,

  1. CD?R
  2. Floppy disk
  3. CD?RW
  4. Hard?disk
  

Question 927 :
______ may be included in other folder while making heirarchical structure folder.

  1. Minifolder
  2. Tiered folder
  3. Sub?folder
  4. Object
  

Question 928 :
Herman Hollerith developed a machine called________

  1. Pascaline
  2. Analytical engine
  3. Census Tabulator
  4. Tabulating Machine
  

Question 929 :
A saved document is referred to as a

  1. file
  2. word
  3. folder
  4. project
  

Question 930 :
Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer system are called

  1. entry code
  2. password
  3. security commands
  4. codewords