E-FIESTA-2014
Question Bank
1. Which of the following memories is an optical memory?
Ans . CD-ROM
2. Java was originally invented by
Ans. Sun
3. Whose trademark is the operating system UNIX?
Ans. BELL Laboratories
4. The first mechanical computer designed by Charles Babbage was called
Ans. Analytical Engine
5. Which is the most powerful type of computer?
Ans. Super computer
6. C is
Ans. A third generation high level language
7. Web pages are written using
Ans. HTML
8. Find the odd one out from the following:
A. Coaxial cable
B. Microwaves
C. Optical fibre
D. Twisted pair wire
Ans. Microwave
9. India’s first super computer is
Ans. Param
10. Which of the following is NOT operating system?
A. Dos
B. Unix
C. Window NT
D. Java
Ans. Java
11. The computer that is not considered as a portable computer is
Ans. Mini computer
12. Which of the following is an example of non volatile memory?
A. VLSI
B. LSI
C. ROM
D. RAM
Ans. ROM
13. One byte is equivalent to
Ans. 8 bits
14. ISDN stands for
Ans. Integrated Service Digital Network
15. Find the odd one out from the following:
A. ORACLE
B. SYBASE
C. C
D. INFORMIX
Ans. C
16. The ------ is the administrative section of the computer system.
Ans. Central Processing Unit
17. CD–ROM is a kind of
Ans. Magnetic disk
18. What is the full form of lP?
Ans. Internet protocol
19. The word length of a computer is measured in
Ans. Bytes
20. Compilers and Interpreters are themselves
Ans. Programs
21. A device that converts digital signals to analog signals is
Ans. A modem
22. Find the odd one out from the following:
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Printer
D. Touch screen
Ans. Printer
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23. VSNL stands for
Ans. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd
24. A terabyte comprises
Ans. 1024 gigabyte
25. Select the smallest memory size from the following:
A. Terabyte
B. Gigabyte
C. Kilobyte
D. Megabyte
Ans. Kilobyte
26. Full form of TCP is
Ans. Transmission control protocol
27. The errors that can be pointed out by the compiler are
Ans. Logical errors
28. Pick the odd one out:
A. Microsoft
B. IBM
C. Novell
D. Windows
Ans. Windows
29. Choose the odd out.
A. Digital computer
B. Super computer
C. Minicomputer
D. Micro computer
Ans. Digital computer
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30. IC chips used in computers are usually made of
Ans. Silicon
31. One kilobyte is equal to
Ans. 1024 bytes
32. Which of the following is not an example of Operating System?
(a) Windows 98
(b) BSD Unix
(c) Microsoft Office XP
(d) Red Hat Linux
Ans. Microsoft Office XP
33. Check the odd term out
(a) Internet
(b) Linux
(c) Unix
(d) Windows
Ans. Internet
34. The errors that can be pointed out by the compiler are
Ans. Syntax error
35. What is the control unit's function in the CPU
Ans. To perform logic functions.
36. Computers use the …………………..language to process data.
Answer: binary
37. The term bit is short for–
Answer: binary digit
38. …………………..is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.
Answer: A device
39. This …………………..tier processes HTTP protocol, scripting tasks, performs calculations, and provides
access to data.
Answer: Client
40. ………………….. are words that a programming language has set aside for its own use.
Answer: Reserved words
41. Which of, the following is a storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store
data/information–
Answer: Hard disk
42. The computer abbreviation KB usually means–
Answer: Kilo Byte
43. What is the process of copying software programs from secondary storage media
to the hard disk called?
Answer: Upload
44. To move to the beginning of a line of text, press the ………………….. key.
Answer: Home
45. When sending an e-mail, the ………………….. line describes the contents of the message.
Answer: Subject
46. The ………………….. tells the computer how to use its components.
Answer: Operating system
47. COBOL is widely used in …………………..applications.
Answer: Commercial
48. 1 Byte = ?
Answer: 8 bits
49. …………………..is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
Answer: Information
50. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to …………………..data.
Answer: Input
51. The word FTP stands for–
Answer: File Translate Protocol
52. When the pointer is positioned on a………………….. it is shaped like a hand.
Answer: Hyperlink
53. Personal computers can be connected together to form a–
Answer: Network
54. A ………………….. contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
Answer: Syntax
55. Changing an existing document is called ………………….. the document.
Answer: Editing
56. Computers use the ………………….. number system to store data and perform calculations.
Answer: Binary
57. Blinking symbol on the computer screen is called–
Answer: Cursor
58. Examples of output device–
(A) screen (B) printer
(C) speaker (D) all of these
Answer: all of these
59. IBM stands for–
Answer: International Business Machine
60. BIOS stands for–
Answer: Basic input output system
61. DOS stands for–
Answer: Disk Operating System
62. ‘DOS’ floppy disk does not have–
Answer: Virtual Memory
63. ‘MICR’ technology used for clearance of cheques by banks refers to–
Answer: Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
64. All the information collected during database development is stored in a–
Answer: Data warehouse
65. What displays the contents of the active cell in Excel ?
Answer: Name box
66. The piece of hardware that converts your computer’s digital signal to an analog signal that can travel over
telephone lines is called a–
Answer: Modem
67. Video processors consist of …………………..and …………………..which store and process images.
Answer: VGA and memory
68. To reload a Web page, press the ………………….. button.
Answer: Refresh
69. A collection of related files is called a–
Answer: Database
70. Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as–
Answer: Non-volatile storage
71. Which of the following is an example of connectivity?
Answer: Internet
72. Which of the following is a part of CPU–
(A) ALU (B) keyboard
(C) mouse (D) printer
Answer: ALU
73. Data going into the computer called–
Answer: Input
74. Microsoft is a–
Answer: An application suit
75. Information travels between components on the mother board through–
Answer: Buses
76. Grouping and processing all of a firm’s transactions at one time is called–
Answer: Batch processing
77. Which ports connect special types of music instruments to sound cards ?
Answer: USB
78. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called ?
Answer: ROM
79. The most important or powerful computer in a typical network is–
Answer: Network server
80. The primary purpose of software is to turn data into–
Answer: Information