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Computer Awareness MCQs | Computer Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

(1) In computer terminology, information means
[A] Raw data
[B] Data in more useful
[C] Alphanumeric data
[D] Program
Answer: Data in more useful
(2) What is the flow of data between countries commonly called?
[A] International information system
[B] EDI
[C] Outsourcing
[D] Trans border data flow
Answer: Trans border data flow
(3) A function inside another function is called a ….. Function.
[A] Nested
[B] Round
[C] Sum
[D] Text
Answer: Nested
(4) "Zipping" a file means
[A] Encrypting the message
[B] Compressing the message
[C] Transfer the message
[D] All of these
Answer: Compressing the message
(5) The type of memory that must have a constant power supply is:
[A] SDRAM.
[B] PROM.
[C] ROM.
[D] EEPROM.
Answer: SDRAM.
(6) The topology where all the nodes are attached in a circular wiring arrangement is called a:
[A] Star topology
[B] Bus topology
[C] Network topology
[D] Ring topology
Answer: Ring topology
(7) Which of the following groups contains graphical file extensions?
[A] JPG, CPX, GCM
[B] GIF, TCF, WMF
[C] TCP, JPG, BMP
[D] JPG, GIF, BMP
Answer: JPG, GIF, BMP
(8) During the ____________ operation, the control unit determines what the program is telling the computer to do.
[A] fetch
[B] execute
[C] decode
[D] arithmetic
Answer: decode
(9) The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminals computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called:
[A] robotics
[B] simulation
[C] animation
[D] computer forensics
Answer: computer forensics
(10) In MS Word, the bar at the top of a window that bears the name of the window is known as
[A] Nominal Bar
[B] Status Bar
[C] Current Bar
[D] Title Bar
Answer: Title Bar
(11) Which technology is used in Compact disks?
[A] Mechanical
[B] Electrical
[C] Laser
[D] Electro Magnetic
Answer: Laser
(12) To reload a Web page, press the ________ button.
[A] Redo
[B] Reload
[C] Restore
[D] Refresh
Answer: Refresh
(13) The ________ folder retains copies of messages that you have started but are not yet ready to send.
[A] Drafts
[B] Outbox
[C] Address Book
[D] Sent Items
Answer: Drafts
(14) A storage device where the access time is depended upon the location of the data is
[A] Random access
[B] Serial access
[C] Sequential access
[D] Transaction access
Answer: Serial access
(15) Software, such as Explorer and Firefox, are referred to as _____.
[A] Systems software
[B] Utility software
[C] Browsers
[D] Search Engine
Answer: Browsers
(16) Which computer virus records every movement you make on your computer?
[A] Malware Android
[B] Key logger
[C] Dos
[D] Trapper
Answer: Key logger
(17) Memory unit is one part of
[A] Input device
[B] Control unit
[C] Output device
[D] Central Processing Unit
Answer: Central Processing Unit
(18) The shortcut key to cycle through items in the order in which they were opened is __________.
[A] Shift+Esc
[B] Alt+Esc
[C] Ctrl+Esc
[D] Win+Esc
Answer: Alt+Esc
(19) “Ctrl + B” Shortcut use in computer for?
[A] selected text Border
[B] selected text to be Blow
[C] selected text to be Bold
[D] All of the above
Answer: selected text to be Bold
(20) Why we use the “F1” Key on Keyboard?
[A] Universal Help Start
[B] Universal Program
[C] Open new Program
[D] Start Window
Answer: Universal Help Start

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