Answer with Explanation
1. What is used in most
programs that is a part of a program and guides the user through certain steps?
[A] Software
[B] Wizard
[C] Wiki
[D] None of the above
Explanation:
A software wizard or setup assistant refers to a user interface type that
presents a user with a sequence of dialog boxes that lead the user through a
series of well-defined steps. Tasks that are complex, infrequently performed,
or unfamiliar may be easier to perform using a wizard.
2. An Auto responder is
a_______on mail server that automatically replies to e-mails?
[A] command
[B] Software
[C] Program
[D] None of these
Explanation:
An auto responder is a computer program that automatically answers e-mail sent
to it. They can be very simple or quite complex. The first auto responders were
created within mail transfer agents that found they could not deliver an e-mail
to a given address.
3. What is the full form
of W3C?
[A] World Wide Web
Consortium
[B] World Wide Web
Company
[C] World Wide Web Center
[D] World Wide Web Command
Explanation:
The World Wide Web Consortium is the main international standards organization
for the World Wide Web. It was Founded in 1994. The consortium is made up of
member organizations.
4. Which among the
following is a high-level language used to develop software applications in
compact, efficient code that can be run on different types of computers with
minimal change?
[A] FORTRAN
[B] C
[C] COBOL
[D] ALGOL
Explanation:
COBOL is a high level language used to develop software applications in
compact. It is compiled English-like computer programming language designed for
business use. It object-oriented since 2002.
5. Which of the following
lies within the CPU?
[A] Primary Memory
[B] Secondary Memory
[C] Mouse
[D] Keyboard
Explanation:
All input data and instructions are stored in the memory which is of two
types-primary memory and the secondary memory. Primary memory resides
within the CPU while the secondary memory is external to it.
6. Which of the following
indicates where is the computer is in terms of the program sequence?
[A] Logic Gate
[B] Knot Circuit
[C] Program Manager
[D] Program Counter
Explanation:
The program counter which is commonly known as the instruction pointer is
actually a processor register that points where a computer is in its program
sequence.
7. In the history of
computing which computer fits the designation as the first personal computer?
[A] Bendix G15
[B] LGP-30
[C] ENIAC
[D] Programma 101
Explanation:
ENIAC was the first personal computer. It had become operational in 1946.
ENIAC stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer.
8. In which of the
following industries are touchscreens used?
[A] Heavy Industry
[B] Automated Teller Machines
[C] Medical Field
[D] All of the above
Explanation:
The popularity of smart devices has increased the popularity of touchscreens
for both portable and functional electronics. These are found in the medical
line, heavy industries, ATMs, room automation etc.
9. Which of the following
system is also known as desk notes?
[A] Laptop
[B] Notebook
[C] DTR computer
[D] Nettops
Explanation:
A Desktop Replacement computer is also known as desk notes i.e. a
combination of desktop and notebook.
10. What is the full form
of CPU?
[A] Central Processing
Unit
[B] Central Primary
Unit
[C] Control Primary Unit
[D] Control Processing Unit
Explanation:
The control unit and ALU usually are referred to as a processor, or central
processing unit (CPU). The operational speed of the CPU primarily determines
the speed of the computer as a whole.
11. Who had build the
first electronic digital computer?
[A] George Boole
[B] Charles Babbage
[C] John Atanasoff
[D] Cliff Berry
Explanation:
John V. Atanasoff who is an Ameican mathematician and also a physicist built
the first electronic digital computer.
12. What can possibly be
contained by an Integrated Circuit chip?
[A] CPU
[B] Memory
[C] Peripheral Devices
[D] All of the above
Explanation:
Most modern microprocessors are usually contained in a single integrated
circuit chip that contains a CPU, memory, peripheral interfaces and even other
components of the computer. These are usually called the systems on a chip.
13. Which among the
following is considered as the first true personal computer based on the 8-bit
Intel 8080 microprocessor?
[A] Xerox Alto
[B] Wang 2200
[C] HP 9800
[D] Altair 8800
Explanation:
First true personal computer Altair 8800 which was created by Micro
Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems MITS. It was based on 8-bit Intel 8080
microprocessor. It was introduced in 1974.
14. What is the full form
of GUI ?
[A] Graphical User
Instruction
[B] Ground User Interface
[C] General User Instruction
[D] Graphical User
Interface
Explanation:
GUI stands for a graphical user interface. Graphical user interface basically
provides a set of graphical elements on the screen to the users. Commonly used
for point-and-draw devices.
15. Which of the following
is the another name for the error or bug in software or hardware?
[A] Leech
[B] Squid
[C] Slug
[D] Glitch
Explanation:
A glitch is a short-lived fault in a system. Computer glitches are often only a
temporary disruption. The most common causes are errors within the operating
system and defects in a piece of software.
16. Which of the following
clearly defines the LGA?
[A] A LGA Socket is
the connection point for the CPU.
[B] It stands for Land Grid Array.
[C] It provide connection to motherboard.
[D] All of the Above
Explanation:
LGA is a chip package with a very high density of contacts. LGAs differ from
traditional chips with protruding pins that are inserted into a socket. An LGA
chip has flat pads on the bottom of its package that touch contacts on the
motherboard socket.
17. What is the full form
of SDLC?
[A] Software Developed
Life Cycle
[B] Software
Development Life Cycle
[C] Software Designing
Life Cycle
[D] Software Developed Live Circuit
Explanation:
Software Development Life Cycle is the systematic development of software by
following every stage in the development process namely, Requirement Gathering,
System Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Maintenance and Documentation etc.
18. Which of the following
correctly define the meaning of the word Kernel?
[A] It is the set of
primitive functions upon which the rest of operating system functions are built
up.
[B] It is considered
as the shell of the operating system.
[C] It is the software which monitors the operating system.
[D] All of the Above
Explanation:
A kernel is the central part of an operating system. The kernel is the lowest
level of the operating system. The kernel is the main part of the operating
system and is responsible for translating the command into something that can
be understood by the computer.
19. What is the name given
to the Automatic Speech Recognition on Apple IPhone?
[A] Julie
[B] Siri
[C] Kewta
[D] Barbie
Explanation:
Siri is a virtual assistant that is part of Apple Inc.’s iOS. The assistant
uses voice queries and a natural-language user interface to answer questions.
20. Which of the following
is the location information application software?
[A] MATLAB
[B] Google
[C] ArcGIS
[D] Win
Explanation:
ArcGIS is a geographic information system. It is used for working with maps and
geographic information. It is used for creating and using maps, compiling
geographic data, analyzing mapped information etc.
21. Garnet Operating
System was developed to be used in which of the following devices?
[A] Laptops
[B] PDAs
[C] Smartphones
[D] Both b and c
Explanation:
Garnet OS is also known as Palm OS. It is a discontinued mobile operating
system initially developed for personal digital assistants (PDAs) in 1996.
Later versions of the OS have been extended to support smartphones.
22. What does the SCCM
stands for?
[A] System Center
Configuration Manager
[B] Software Center
Configuration Manager
[C] Software Configuration Checking Manager
[D] None of the Above
Explanation:
SCCM stands for System Center Configuration Manager. SCCM is a software
management suite provided by Microsoft that allows users to manage a large
number of Windows based computers.
23. Which of the following
are the objects in Microsoft Access?
[A] Tables
[B] Queries
[C] Reports
[D] All of the Above
Explanation:
Databases in MS Access are composed of four objects. These are tables, queries,
forms, and reports. Together, these objects allow us to enter, store, analyze,
and compile data according to the wish.
24. What is the name given
to the situation where the lock waits only for a specified amount of time for
another lock to be released?
[A] Wait Around
[B] Timeout
[C] Lock Timeout
[D] Wait Wound
Explanation:
The Lock Timeout event class indicates that a request for a lock on a resource.
It has timed out because another transaction is holding a blocking lock on the
required resource.
25. Which of the following
are examples of Access network?
[A] ADSL
[B] ISP
[C] Mobile Network
[D] All of the Above
Explanation:
An access network is a type of network which physically connects an end system
to the immediate router on a path from the end system to any other distant end
system. Examples of access networks are ISP, home networks, enterprise
networks, ADSL, mobile network, FTTH etc.