Computer Knowledge Important Mock Test – 6 For APPSC & TSPSC All Competitive Exams Special
1. Which of the following are the major components in a computer?
a) CPU, CD ROM, Mouse, Keyboard
b) Memory, Video card, Monitor
c) Modem, Printer, Screen
d) CPU, Memory, System bus, Input H/w, Output H/w
2. How the information is transformed from one component to another component in a system
a) System bus
b) Memory
c) Keyboard
d) Monitor
3. MS-Access, MS-FoxPro is the examples of what type of software?
a) Spread Sheet
b) Presentation Software
c) Database Management
d) None of the above
4. Windows operating system have
a) Graphical User Interface
b) Command based Interface
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
5. —- Allows more data to be stored on a disk
a) Data Compression
b) Disk Defragmentation
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
6. A text-based language with codes or tags used for developing web pages is called
a) Java
b) HTML
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
7. CASE stands for
a) Computer Aided Software Engineering
b) Common Aided Software Engineering
c) Computer Access Software Engineering
d) Computer Aided Software Engine
8. The primary job of the information system is
a) Data collection
b) Data transfer
c) Transform inputs to information
d) None of the above
9. —- Is the software that allows the computer to interact with users and hardware
a) System Software
b) Application software
c) Development software
d) None of the above
10. This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on, and you restart it without turning off the power
a) Generic boot
b) Live boot
c) Warm boot
d) Cold boot
11. A concentric ring on a hard disk is referred to as a
a) Track
b) Sector
c) Table
d) None of the above
12. Which of the following best describes the purpose of generating a flowchart as part of the design of a computer program
a) To test and maintain the efficiency of the overall program
b) To present the steps needed to solve the programming problem
c) To ensure that all methods are appropriately linked
d) To determine the necessary number of global and local variables
13. Which of the following would best facilitate the expansion of a computer program?
a) Incorporation of diagrams into the design documents
b) Minimal use of global variables in the source code
c) Construction of methods that are highly dependent on one another
d) Extensive use of functions, that support the debugging process
14. —- Is/are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task
a) Data
b) Instructions
c) Information
d) Documentation
15. A computer contain many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as
a) Software
b) Input devices
c) Output devices
d) Hardware
16. —- Is the most widely used coding scheme used to represent data
a) ASCII
b) Unicode
c) EBCDIC
d) Multi code
17. — Is the most common type of volatile memory
a) ROM
b) CMOS
c) Flash Memory
d) RAM
18. A — is equal to approximately 1 million bytes
a) Kilobytes
b) Mega bytes
c) Giga bytes
d) Tara bytes
19. Two categories of software are
a) Operating System& System Software
b) Utility Programs
c) System software and Utility Programs
d) System software and Application Software
20. Notebook computers
a) Can run on batteries or standard power supply
b) Are less expensive than a desktop with similar capabilities
c) Facilities are less
d) None of the above
21. The world’s largest computer network is —
a) Internet
b) Intranet
c) LAN
d) MAN
22. Transaction Processing Systems are the basic business systems that serve which level of the organization
a) Middle level
b) Senior level
c) Operational level
d) None of the above
23. In batch processing
a) Transactions are processed immediately in batches
b) Transactions are accumulated in batches until it is time to process them
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
24. Which of the following is the most powerful computer
a) Mainframe computer
b) Micro computer
c) Super computer
d) Mini computer
25. A program written in a machine language is called — program
a) Object
b) Computer
c) Assembler
d) High level
26. A collection of wires that connects several devices is called
a) Link
b) Bus
c) Cable
d) Port
27. The fastest type of memory is
a) Tape
b) Semi conductor memory
c) Disk memory
d) Bubble memory
28. Which of the following translator program coverts assembly level language program to object program?
a) Assembler
b) Complier
c) Micro processor
d) Linker
29. Barcodes stores information by using
a) Dots
b) Thick and thin lines
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
30. Which of the following are the main problems in File Management System?
a) Data redundancy
b) Difficulty in updating
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
31. In a database related fields are grouped to form
a) Record
b) File
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
32. Which of the following parts of a computer is necessary to enable it to play music?
a) Sound cards
b) CD-Ram
c) MIDI interface
d) Serial interface
33. Which one of the following printers is suitable for printing sprocket fed
carbon copies?
a) Laser
b) Dot matrix
c) Ink jet
d) None of the above
34. To be effective a virus checker should be
a) Replaced regularly
b) Never updated
c) Updated regularly
d) None of the above
35. Passwords enable users to
a) Get into the system quickly
b) Make efficient use of time
c) Retain confidentiality of files
d) Simplify file structure
36. Automated transaction for the purchase of goods over the Internet is called
a) E-Shopping
b) Web-Purchase
c) E-Commerce
d) Web-Shopping
37. Which one of the following would be the best to use to produce hundreds of letters at a time with same matter to different addresses?
a) Personal information
b) Email group
c) DTP
d) Mail merge
38. A:\ refers to —
a) A file name
b) Root directory
c) Hard drive
d) None of the above
39. Which of the following input device would be best suited to capturing images for use with a personal computer
a) Digital camera
b) Graphics tablet
c) Touch Screen
d) Optical Mark Reader
40. The concept of “Zero Administration” is associated with —
a) Network computer
b) Mini computer
c) Micro computer
d) None of the above