Computer Awareness MCQs | Computer Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

(1) A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be
[A] Distributed
[B] Free
[C] Centralized
[D] None of these
Answer: None of these
(2) Codes consisting of lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer readable are known as
[A] An ASCII code
[B] A magnetic tape
[C] A bar code
[D] An OCR scanner
Answer: A bar code
(3) Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?
[A] It is not unethical, because it is legal
[B] It is unethical because the files are being given for free
[C] Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws
[D] It is not unethical because the files are being given for free
Answer: Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws
(4) To change selected text to all capital letters, click the change case button, then click
[A] Uppercase
[B] Upper all
[C] Capslock
[D] Lock Upper
Answer: Uppercase
(5) Which of the following can be used to select the entire document?
[A] CTRL + A
[B] ALT + F5
[C] SHIFT + A
[D] CTRL + K
Answer: CTRL + A
(6) To instruct Word to fit the width of a column to the contents of a table automatically, click the________ button and then point to AutoFit Contents.
[A] Fit to Form
[B] Format
[C] Auto-size
[D] Auto Fit
Answer: Auto Fit
(7) What do you press to enter the current date in a cell?
[A] CTRL + ; (semicolon)
[B] CTRL + SHIFT + : (colon)
[C] CTRL + F10
[D] CTRL + F11
Answer: CTRL + ; (semicolon)
(8) To make the number pad act as directional arrows, you press the ____ key.
[A] Num lock
[B] Caps lock
[C] Arrows lock
[D] Shift
Answer: Num lock
(9) Press ____ to move the insertion point to the Address box, or to highlight the URL in the Address box.
[A] ALT + D
[B] ALT + A
[C] SHIFT + TAB
[D] TAB + CTRL
Answer: ALT + D
(10) ___ is the memory card which is conceptually related to the smart card but similar to video desk?
[A] Debit card
[B] Master card
[C] Laser card
[D] Credit card
Answer: Laser card
(11) A processing unit that coordinates networks and data communication is known as
[A] Control unit
[B] CPU
[C] Communications Processor
[D] Data Coordinator
Answer: Communications Processor
(12) ______is process of Verification?
[A] Access
[B] Login
[C] Logout
[D] Authentication
Answer: Authentication
(13) Which of the following is NOT an example of Primary Memory?
[A] Random Access Memory
[B] Cache Memory
[C] Hard Drive
[D] Both (1) and (2)
Answer: Hard Drive
(14) The printed copy of any output is known as
[A] Hard Copy
[B] Scanned Output
[C] Printed Output
[D] Soft Output
Answer: Hard Copy
(15) Which of the following is NOT an octal number?
[A] 125
[B] 259
[C] 456
[D] 763
Answer: 259
(16) In MS Excel, an active cell is
[A] The one which is the last in a workbook
[B] The one in which the user is currently working
[C] The one which is next to be used by the user
[D] The one which is at the middle of a worksheet
Answer: The one in which the user is currently working
(17) What type of web technology provides news that can automatically download right to your desktop?
[A] Social network
[B] RSS feed
[C] Podcast
[D] Wiki
Answer: RSS feed
(18) When one computer provides services to another computer, the environment is a(n) _____ infrastructure.
[A] Client/server
[B] Dependent
[C] Reliant
[D] Independent
Answer: Client/server
(19) A proxy server is used for which of the following ?
[A] To provide security against unauthorized users
[B] To provide TCP/IP
[C] To process client requests for database access
[D] To process client requests for Web pages
Answer: To process client requests for Web pages
(20) Which of the following is NOT part of the motherboard?
[A] System clock
[B] Connector
[C] CPU
[D] Chipset
Answer: Connector

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