Computer Awareness MCQs for Banking : Set 18 | GK Infopedia

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[1] Non-physical components of the computer are referred to as _.
A. CPU
B. Software
C. Hardware
D. Peripheral
Ans: Software
Explanation : Software components are not physical or tangible components.

[2] Encryption takes place at which layer?
A. application
B. presentation
C. session
D. transport
Ans: presentation
Explanation : The presentation layer is responsible for the delivery and formatting of information to the application layer for further processing or display. Encryption is also done at this level.

[3] Which of the following computers exhibits the features of both analog and digital computers?
A. Hybrid computer
B. Mini computer
C. Laptop
D. Mainframe computer
Ans: Hybrid computer
Explanation : The computer that exhibits the features of both digital and analog computers, is known is a hybrid computer.

[4] Who among the following is/were inventor of transistors?
A. Walter Houser Brattain
B. John William
C. John Bardeen
D. Both (1) and (3)
Ans: Both (1) and (3)
Explanation : Walter Houser Brattain was an American physicist, along with John Bardeen and William Shockley, invented the point-contact transistor.

[5] means that the data contained in a database is accurate, consistent and reliable.
A. Data redundancy
B. Data integrity
C. Data reliability
D. Data consistency
Ans: Data integrity
Explanation : Data integrity means that the data contained in a database is accurate, consistent and reliable.

[6] The feature in database language that allows us to access certain records in database is called _.
A. Query
B. Forms
C. Reports
D. Tables
Ans: Query
Explanation : Query allows us to access certain records in database.

[7] The layer that is the closest to transmission medium.
A. transport
B. network
C. data link
D. physical
Ans: physical
Explanation : Physical layer is closest to transmission medium.

[8] Which of the following is the fastest media of data transfer?
A. Co-axial Cable
B. Untwisted Wire
C. Telephone Lines
D. Fiber Optic
Ans: Fiber Optic
Explanation : Fiber Optic is the fastest media of data transfer. An optical fiber (or optical fibre) is a flexible, transparent fiber made by drawing glass (silica) or plastic to a diameter slightly thicker than that of a human hair.

[9] Which of the following describe router functions?
A. Packet switching
B. Packet filtering
C. Internetwork communication
D. All of the above
Ans: All of the above
Explanation : All of the given options are router functions.

[10] What does MAN stands for?
A. Micro area network
B. Metropolitan area network
C. Macro area network
D. Mix area network
Ans: Metropolitan area network
Explanation : MAN is abbreviation for Metropolitan Area Network.

[11] How long is an IPv6 address?
A. 32 bits
B. 128 bytes
C. 64 bits
D. 128 bits
Ans: 128 bits
Explanation : IPv6 address is 128 bits long.

[12] Which of the following gate is a complement of the X-OR gate?
A. NOT gate
B. NOR gate
C. AND gate
D. X-NOR gate
Ans: X-NOR gate
Explanation : X-NOR gate is a complement of the X-OR gate. The truth table of the X-NOR gate is the complement (opposite) to the X-OR gate.

[13] Of the 5 words listed below, which is the odd one out?
A. Applications
B. Peripherals
C. Programs
D. Software
Ans: Peripherals
Explanation : Except for peripherals, all other options are examples of intangible instructions given to a computer to perform a specific type of task in on orderly manner.

[14] A program embedded in a semiconductor chip during manufacture is called _.
A. Humanware
B. Firmware
C. Liveware
D. Hardware
Ans: Firmware
Explanation : Firmware is a collection of permanent instructions and codes stored in a read-only memory. The firmware is usually placed by the manufactures of computers to store vital information about how computer hardware devices will communicate with each other and how programs will run on hardware devices.

[15] Which of the following units is used to measure the speed of the processor?
A. Kilobytes (KB)
B. Gigabytes (GB)
C. Gigahertz (GHz)
D. Kilobits (Kb)
Ans: Gigahertz (GHz)
Explanation : A processor speed is measured in Gigahertz (GHz).

[16] The two ways to arrange multiple windows on the desktop are:
A. cascade and tile
B. drag and drop
C. point and click
D. minimize and maximize
Ans: cascade and tile
Explanation : cascade and tile are two ways to arrange multiple windows on the desktop.

[17] Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a simple, very flexible text format derived from _.
A. HTML
B. SGML
C. CSS
D. FTP
Ans: SGML
Explanation : The Standard Generalized Markup Language is a standard for defining generalized markup languages for documents.

[18] is software which has its source code freely available for use, viewing, odification, and redistribution.
A. Free Software
B. Operating System
C. Open Source
D. Application Software
Ans: Open Source
Explanation : Open source doesn't just mean access to the source code. The distribution terms of open-source software must facilitate- free Redistribution; it must allow distribution in source code as well as compiled form.

[19] Which among the following are Intelligent Personal Assistant by Google, Microsoft and Apple respectively?
A. Cortana, Google Now, Siri
B. Niki, Siri, Wizard
C. Teno, Wizard, Cortana
D. Google Now, Cortana, Siri
Ans: Google Now, Cortana, Siri
Explanation : Siri is Apple’s intelligent personal assistant and knowledge navigator allows users of its devices to send messages, schedule meetings and make phone calls.

[20] Which among the following means: “Data about Data”?
A. Meta Data
B. Data Model
C. Hierarchical Model
D. Table
Ans: Meta Data
Explanation : Metadata is data that describes other data. Metadata summarizes basic information about data, which can make finding and working with particular instances of data easier.

[21] ports connect special types of music instruments to sound cards.
A. MIDI
B. CPU
C. USB
D. BUS
Ans: MIDI
Explanation : MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a technical standard that describes a protocol, digital interface and connectors and allows a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers and other related devices to connect and communicate with one another.

[22] Choose the odd one out:
A. Brute force attack
B. Virtual Reality
C. Unethical Phreaker
D. Keystroke logging
Ans: Virtual Reality
Explanation : Except Virtual Reality all other are obvious security threats to computers and data.

[23] VIRUS stands for _.
A. Vital Information Resources Under Siege
B. Viral Important Record User Searched
C. Very Interchanged Result Until Source
D. Very Intelligent Resources Under Search
Ans: Vital Information Resources Under Siege
Explanation : VIRUS stands for Vital Information Resources Under Siege.

[24] Changing desktop wallpaper is a simple task which can be accessed through section of all control panel items.
A. Personalize
B. Image
C. Graphics
D. Windows
Ans: Personalize
Explanation : Wallpapers can be changed by the personalize section of all control panel items.

[25] Different icons of application software can be found in which bar in latest version of Microsoft Windows?
A. Start Menu
B. Browser
C. Status
D. Control Panel
Ans: Start Menu
Explanation : Microsoft re-introduced Start Menu bar and you can access various application software like paint or Word.



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