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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. CD is an optical storage device that has the storage capacity up to 700 megabytes.
2. DVD is an optical storage device that has the storage capacity about 15 times more than CD.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
CD stands for Compact Disc and DVD stands for Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc.
Q 2 - The malware that fetches the personal data such as bank details, credit/card details, password, etc. from remotely located computers is known as …
Answer : C
Explanation
Through spyware, hacker records all the activities done on other targeted computers. Spyware records and transmits the data entered by using keyboards.
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. Aksh Broadband, an IT company, has launched the Gramdoot program in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
2. Based on fiber optic cable, Aksh Broadband covers about 3000 km area.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
With the help of Aksh Broadband, most of the government data are now available on the internet.
Q 4 - Consider the following statements:
1. The term DOS stands for Disk Operating System.
2. Loading operating files into the main memory of computer is known as booting up.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Only after booting up computer is ready to use.
Q 5 - Which among the following is the earliest functioning base of the computer?
Answer : C
Explanation
Vacuum tube is also known as electron tube.
Q 6 - Which among the following period is known as the era of third generation computer?
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 7 - Who among the following has designed the Python programing language?
Answer : B
Explanation
Python is developed in 1991.
Q 8 - To store data and perform calculation, computer uses ……………………… number system.
Answer : C
Explanation
A binary digit or simply bit is the smallest unit of data in computing and it is represented by 0 and 1.
Q 9 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to save word file in your computer system?
Answer : B
Explanation
F12 has some other functions as well.
Q 10 - Who among the following is popular as ‘Mother of Internet?’
Answer : A
Explanation
Perlman has invented spanning tree protocol in 1985.
Q 11 - Which among the following correctly defines the working of a computer?
A - Calculate and process all sorts of data useful for human beings
Answer : A
Explanation
Computer is a machine, which has the ability to follow a sequence of operations, known as programs and make human works flexible and useful.
Q 12 - Which among the following is not an output device (for a computer)?
Answer : A
Explanation
Bar Code Reader is an input device.
Q 13 - Which among the following types of memories get refreshed several times per second?
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 14 - Which among the following is a communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer?
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 15 - Which among the following correctly defines the term ‘backup?’
A - Linking one computer system with multiple computers
B - Separating a computer system from the group of computers
C - Classifying data in different groups
D - Copying and saving data from the original source to other secure destination
Answer : D
Explanation
N/A
Q 16 - If all the hardware fixed properly even then it cannot reboot if …
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 17 - Consider the following statements:
1. Integrated Services Digital Network transmits data in digital form.
2. Integrated Services Digital Network does not need modem to transmit data.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Search engine is a specialized application/program that helps users to search the information on the web/internet.
2. Search engine can find anything available on the internet in fraction of seconds.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
The major search engines are Google, MSN, Yahoo, etc.
Q 19 - While sending an email, sometimes you also add multiple recipients in ‘CC;’ CC stands for …
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 20 - Which among the following correctly explains the term ‘internet?’
Answer : B
Explanation
Internet is global network that connects the people irrespective of their geographic locations.