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Free download in PDF Computer Awareness Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs) & Answers. These multiple choice questions on Computer Science are very useful for NIELIT, BCA, B.Sc. MCA, M.Sc. B.Tech, M.Tech, BE, ME students an interview for various positions like Web Developer, System Analyst etc.
(1)
Which of the following will translate images of text, drawings, and photos into digital form?
[A]
Digitizer
[B]
Modem
[C]
Scanner
[D]
Keyboard
(2)
The computer is made of which of the following hardware equipments?
[A]
Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Software and Network
[B]
Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Programme and Network
[C]
Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Printer and Modem
[D]
Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Applications and Network
Answer: Monitor, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Keyboard, Mouse, Printer and Modem
(3)
If a new device is attached to a computer, such as a printer or scanner, its ______ must be installed before the device can be used.
[A]
Buffer
[B]
Driver
[C]
Pager
[D]
Server
(4)
Who is the chief of Microsoft?
[A]
Charles Babbage
[B]
Bill Gates
[C]
Bill Clinton
[D]
Bush
(5)
Granting an outside organization access to internet web pages is often implemented using a(n)?
[A]
Extranet
[B]
Intranet
[C]
Internet
[D]
Hacker
(6)
Which of the following features make UNIX Operating System popular?
[A]
Multi tasking
[B]
Multi-user
[C]
Reliable
[D]
All
(7)
A computer connected to a Local Area Network can
[A]
Run faster
[B]
Be accessed online
[C]
Share information and/or share peripheral equipment
[D]
Be used to send Email
Answer: Share information and/or share peripheral equipment
(8)
The ...... turns into different shapes depending upon the task being performed.
[A]
Active tab
[B]
Insertion point
[C]
Mouse pointer
[D]
None of these
(9)
Compatibility, with respect to computers,refers to
[A]
The software doing the right job for theuser
[B]
The software being versatile enough tohandle the job
[C]
The software being able to run on thecomputer
[D]
The software running only with other previouslyinstalled software
Answer: The software being able to run on thecomputer
(10)
The higher the resolution of a monitor, the
[A]
Larger the pixels
[B]
Less clear the screen is
[C]
Further apart the pixels
[D]
Closer together are the pixels
Answer: Closer together are the pixels
(11)
Which of the following products/softwares is not associated with Microsoft?
[A]
Microsoft Silverlight
[B]
Windows CE
[C]
Surface Tablet
[D]
All are associated with Microsoft
Answer: All are associated with Microsoft.
(12)
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning file names?
[A]
Files may share the same name or the same extension but not both
[B]
Every file in the same folder must have a unique name
[C]
File extension is another name for file type
[D]
The file extension comes before the dot (.) followed by the file name
Answer: The file extension comes before the dot (.) followed by the file name
(13)
Which of the following would most likely NOT be a symptom of a virus?
[A]
Existing program files and icons disappear
[B]
The CD-ROM stops functioning
[C]
The Web browser opens to an unusual home page
[D]
Odd messages or images are displayed on the screen
Answer: The CD-ROM stops functioning
(14)
It uses pictures(called icons) and menus displayed on the screen to send commands to the computer system
[A]
Command-based user interface
[B]
GUI
[C]
System utility
[D]
API
(15)
This manual tells you how to use a software program
[A]
Documentation
[B]
Programming
[C]
Technical
[D]
User
(16)
_________ is responsible for overall control and co-ordination of instruction execution.
[A]
CPU
[B]
ALU
[C]
RAM
[D]
Control UNIT
(17)
What do the abbreviations VAB stand for?
[A]
Voice activated broadcasting
[B]
Visual audio board
[C]
Voice answer back
[D]
All of the above
Answer: Voice answer back
(18)
What are the individual dots which make up a picture on the monitor screen called?
[A]
Coloured spots
[B]
All of the above
[C]
Pixies
[D]
Pixels
(19)
A laser printer does NOT use?
[A]
A photoconductive drum
[B]
A print head
[C]
A laser beam
[D]
All of the above
Answer: A photoconductive drum
(20)
Which of the following is true?
[A]
Byte is a single digit in a binary number
[B]
Bit represents a grouping of digital numbers
[C]
Eight-digit binary number is called a byte
[D]
Eight-digit binary number is called a bit
Answer: Eight-digit binary number is called a byte
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