1.

A computer converts data into this

a. Information
b. Charts
c. Software
d. Input/output

Ans : a

2. Because computer data has been reduced to numbers, it is described as

being

a. Information
b. Numeric
c. Digital
d. Processed

Ans: c

3. Personal computers are also called

a. Minicomputers
b. Microcomputers
c. Maxi computers
d. Supercomputers

Ans : b
4. A (n) ………………… terminal can perform some processing operations
a. System
b. Input/output
c. Computing
d. Intelligent
Ans : d

5. Which of the following units represents the largest amount of data?

a. Kilobyte
b. Terabyte
c. Gigabyte
d. Megabyte
Ans : b

6. Which type of software is used for creating slide shows?

a. Web design software

b. Presentation software
c. Word processing software
d. Spreadsheet software

Ans : b

7. The following system tells the computer how to use its own components

a. Instruction software system

b. Operating system
c. Utility
d. Network operating system
Ans : b
8. The following helps to manage disks and troubleshoot hardware problems

a. Trouble shooting program

b. Detective software
c. Operating system
d. Utility

Ans :d

9. You can use this output device when you only want to see information

a. Printer
b. Speaker
c. Monitor
d. Communications

Ans : a

10. The common key board arrangement is called …………….layout

a. QEWTYR
b. QYWERT
c. QWERYT
d. QWERTY
Ans : d
11. A temporary storage area in a computer which holds data until it can be
processed is

a. Temp space
b. Hold area
c. Buffer
d. utility

Ans : c

12. This holds instructions that the computer needs to operate:

a. Random Access Memory

b. Permanent memory
c. Storage
d. Read only memory

Ans : d

13. This is the critical processing component in any computer

a. Key board
b. Mouse
c. Joystick
d. Memory
Ans : d
14. Which type of software would you use to make the computer perform a
specific task such as writing a letter or drawing a picture

a. Application software
b. Utility software
c. Operating system software
d. System software

Ans : a

15.This type of technology lets computers use light as a source of input

a. Optative
b. Optical
c. Optimal
d. Optional

Ans : b

16. A computer program is a collection of ………………. That are carried out by

the computer’s CPU
a. Instructions
b. Loops
c. Steps
d. Algorithms

Ans : a
17. The order in which program statements are executed is called

a. Program execution
b. Programming language
c. Program syntax
d. Program control flow
Ans : d

18. The 1s and 0s that CPU can understand is called it’s………………

a. Syntax
b. Interrupt
c. Interpreter
d. Machine language

Ans : d

19.This converts all the source code into machine code creating an executable
file

a. Assembler
b. Interpreter
c. Compiler
d. Converter
Ans : c
20. This converts source code into machine code, creating an executable file,
translates and executes each line of the program

a. Assembler
b. Interpreter
c. Compiler
d. Translator
Ans : b

21. Which of the following is false about programming?

a. It can be exciting
b. You need not worry about syntax
c. There are rules to programming
d. None of the above
Ans : b

22. To remove data from one document and place it in another, you can use
the --------------- and -------------- commands

a. Copy, Paste
b. File, Open
c. Delete, Paste
d. Cut, Paste

Ans : d
23. An operating system is an example of this type of software

a. Multitasking
b. Computer
c. Utility
d. System
Ans : d

24.The operating system is the intermediary between programs and ………….

a. User interface
b. Utilities
c. Keyboard
d. Hardware
Ans : a
25.A ……………….. is two or more LANs connected together, generally across a

Large geographical area

a. WAN
b. SAN
c. CAN
d. HAN
Ans : a
26. The term resolution refers to :

a. The speed of the computer

b. The storage space of the computer
c. The color of the monitor
d. The sharpness or clarity of the image
Ans : d
27. DOS and some versions of UNIX are examples of which interface?

a. Old fashioned
b. GUI
c. Command line
d. Parallel
Ans : b

28. A real time operating system is so called because :

a. It is not pirated
b. It is real
c. It is loaded from the disk drive
d. It is not loaded from the disk drive
Ans : d

29. This is the benefit of using networks

a. File Security
b. Peripheral sharing
c. Protection from virus
d. No benefits

Ans : b
30. If a server stores data files for users to access, it is commonly called a(n)

a. Store house
b. Application server
c. Folder server
d. File server

Ans :d
31. A(n) generally does not connect to the public environment using phone or
data lines

a. WAN
b. Internet
c. GAN
d. LAN

Ans :d
32. Companies store data on a network server because it is

a. Easier to track changes made to important data

b. Less convenient for the user to access the data from home
c. Easier to download or retrieve large video files
d. More difficult for users to access programs

Ans : a

C
33. In this network, all devices are connected to a device called hub and
communicate through it

a. Bus
b. Star
c. Ring
d. Mesh

Ans : a
34. ASCII stands for

a. Anglo Society for computer industry

b. African standard code for information interchange
c. Anonymous code for information interchange
d. American standard code for information interchange

Ans : d

35.The study of subject which deals with health related issues in computing
industry

a. Cyber crime
b. Cyber forensics
c. Ergonomics
d. Economics

Ans : c
36. The main purpose for the following is to prevent unauthorized access:
a. Keyboard
b. Mouse
c. Monitor
d. Firewall

Ans : d
37.This is a program or machine that can solve problems or recognize patterns:

a. Cobol
b. Basic
c. Domestic intelligence
d. Artificial intelligence

Ans : d
38.Burglars, viruses and earthquakes are all examples of the following because
they can harm a computer or its data:

a. Countermeasures
b. Threats
c. Vulnerabilities
d. cybercrimes

Ans : b

39. The correct term for spam is :

a. Virus
b. Worm
c. E-mail from wrong address
d. Unwanted e-mail

Ans : d
40. These programming languages use familiar words rather than the detailed
strings of digits that make up machine instructions:
a. Machine
b. Assembly
c. High level
d. All
Ans : c
41. A set of ordered steps or procedures necessary to solve a problem

a. Instructions
b. Flow chart
c. Procedures
d. Algorithm

Ans : d
42. ARP stands for

a. American Republic party

b. Address recovery protocol
c. Address resolution protocol
d. At recovery part

Ans : c
43.A device that connects two LANS and controls data flow between them
a. Connector
b. Cable
c. wire
d. bridge

Ans : d
44. This is known as the error in the computer program
a. Fatal
b. System error
c. Bug
d. Collapse
Ans : c
45. Bps stands for

a.
Bits per system
b.
Bits per second
c.
Bytes per stamp
d.
Bus port system
Ans : b
46.The term boot stands for

a. Shoes
b. Computer stand
c. Close the system
d. To start a computer

Ans : d
47. The instructions which are the basis of a computer program
a. Code
b. PL sql
c. Programming language
d. Advanced programming

Ans : b
48. This is the connection between two dissimilar networks
a. Bus
b. Bridge
c. Connector
d. Gateway
Ans : d
49.Invading a computer system through a network or internet connection
a. Invading
b. Accessing
c. Conquering
d. Hacking
Ans :d

50. ICMP stands for

a. Internal control management practice

b. Internal control methods processes
c. Internet control message protocol
d. Internal control methodology practice
Ans : c

51.ISP stands for

a. Internet service provider
b. International services provider
c. Internal service partner
d. Internet system processes
Ans : a

52. Host stands for

a. Guest
b. Chief guest
c. Server
d. Printer

Ans : c
53. The word crawler also called

a. Slow goer
b. Runner
c. Sprinter
d. Spider
Ans : d
54. It stores information about your visit to the website

a. UTL
b. Cookie
c. Storage
d. CPU

Ans : b
55. The process of disrupting a magnetic field
a. Demagnetize
b. Disrupting
c. Degaussing
d. Interrupting

Ans : c
56. DBMS stands for

a. Data base merger system

b. Data base management system
c. Database managerial supervisor
d. Database merchant system
Ans : b
57. The list of people who participate in chats
a. Friends
b. Buddy list
c. Group
d. society

Ans : b
58.The term BASIC stands for

a. Beginners all purpose instruction code

b. Basis and system internal control
c. Base and system India consortium
d. None of the above

Ans : a
59.COBOL stands for
a. Common Business oriented language
b. Computer and beginners others language
c. Control and bug checking
d. None of the above

Ans : a

60. BIOS stands for

a. The other meaning for bias
b. Beginners Input output system
c. Baby input output system
d. Basic input output system

Ans : d
61. The term VIRUS stands for
a. Very important information under siege
b. The medical term affecting humans
c. Keeping the computer in rain
d. None of the above

Ans : a
62. This protocol converts logical addresses into physical addresses
a. RARP
b. ARP
c. COAL
d. SOAP

Ans : ARP
63. An individual computer connected to a network is known as
a. Networked computer
b. Standalone computer
c. Server
d. Node

Ans : d
64. SMTP stands for
a. Simple Mail transfer protocol
b. Singular machine transfer protocol
c. Superb machine transfer protocol
d. None of the above

Ans : a
65. Describes anything that does not change
a. Unchangeable
b. Constant
c. Idle
d. Static

Ans :d
66.UPS stands for
a. Union power supply
b. United power stream
c. Unified party system
d. Uninterrupted power supply

Ans : d
67. TFT stands for
a. Thermal file transfer
b. Thin film transistor
c. The file transfer
d. None of the above

Ans : b
68.This is used in laser printers
a. Toner
b. Tomer
c. Tumer
d. None of the above

Ans : a
69. A malicious program that appears to be friendly
a. Virus
b. Worm
c. Trojan horse
d. None of the above

Ans : c

70. This type of virus can change every time

a. Always changing
b. Dynamic
c. Polymorphic
d. None of the above

Ans : c

71. CAD stands for

a. Computer aided design

b. Control and develop
c. Common access door
d. none of the above

Ans : a
72. When not in use, the following folds up for easy storage
a. Mainframe
b. Client server
c. Web server
d. Laptop

Ans :d
73. These are small but hold lots of data

a. Floppy
b. CD
c. Flash drive
d. None of the above

Ans : C

74. The term MBPS stands for

a. Megabits per second
b. Megabits per sector
c. Megabits per storage
d. None of the above

Ans : a

75. The company’s internal version of the internet is called

a. Internal
b. Intranet
c. Internal net
d. None of the above

Ans : b

76.The ring network topology appears

a. Simple
b. Circular
c. Rectangular
d. None of the above
Ans : b
77. NAT stands for
a. Non address terminal
b. Network address translation
c. New address terminal
d. None of the above

Ans : b

78.NIC stands for

a. Network interface card

b. New internal control
c. National insurance corporation
d. None of the above
Ans : a
79.This is an agreed upon format for transmitting devices
a. Rules
b. Communication
c. Protocol
d. None of the above

Ans : c
80.In the context of networks, the media refers to
a. Press
b. Wires and cables
c. Server
d. None of the above

Ans : b
81.The term modem stands for
a. Modulate/demodulate
b. Application server
c. Telephone
d. None of the above
Ans : a
82. The concentric rings in the disc is known as
a. Circles
b. Rings
c. Tracks
d. None of the above
Ans : c
83.ROM is non volatile which means
a. Temporary
b. Permanent
c. Flexible
d. None of the above
Ans : b
84.RAM holds programs and data which can be written to and erased
a. True
b. False
c. True and false
d. Not known
Ans : a
85. A single unit of data is called

a. Data
b. Datum
c. Tiny
d. Bit
Ans : d
86. Byte is

a. 7 bits of data
b. 6 bits of data
c. 8 bits of data
d. None of the above

Ans : c

87.Computer processing is essentially performed by

a. Radios
b. Mobile
c. Transistor
d. Printer
Ans : c
88.The system bus has two parts
a. Front and back
b. Top and bottom
c. Data and address
d. None of the above
Ans : c
89.TCP stands for
a. Total control programe
b. Transmission Control protocol
c. The control process
d. None of the above
Ans : b
90.Router is
a. A printer device
b. A communicating device
c. A server
d. None of the above
Ans : b
 91.The other name for ether is
a. No meaning
b. Air
c. Net
d. None of the above

Ans : b
92. In this topology all the computers are connected to each other
a. Bus
b. Ring
c. Mesh
d. None of the above

Ans : c
93.This topology uses one cable
a. Bus
b. Ring
c. Mesh
d. star

Ans : a

94.The most common topology is

a. Bus
b. ring
c. Mesh
d. star

Ans :d
95. This is most expensive to implement
a. Bus
b. Ring
c. Mesh
d. star
Ans: c
96.This normally consists of four pairs of wires
a. Four cable
b. Twisted pair
c. Three cable
d. None of the above

Ans : b

97. IP stands for

a. Indian police
b. Internet protocol
c. Internal procedure
d. None of the above

Ans : b

98.The computers and the server share the storage

a. Sharing
b. Client server
c. Server/server
d. None of the above
Ans : b
99. This is very important to access a computer
a. Password
b. Keyboard
c. Mouse
d. None of the above

Ans : a
100. The term CPU stands for
a. Control process unit
b. Central processing unit
c. Compressed procedures unit
d. None of the above

Ans :b