Computer Awareness(General Knowledge ) Questions and Answers

Question 1.

The internet is:

  1.    A large network of networks
  2.    A software program
  3.    A type of LAN network
  4.    A small network
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> A large network of networks

Question 2.

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning file names?

  1.    Files may share the same name or the same extension but not both
  2.    Every file in the same folder must have a unique name
  3.    File extension is another name for file type
  4.    The file extension comes before the dot (.) followed by the file name
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> The file extension comes before the dot (.) followed by the file name

Question 3.

Verification of a login name and password is known as

  1.    Configuration
  2.    Accessibility
  3.    Authentication
  4.    Logging on
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Authentication

Question 4.

Which of the following would most likely NOT be a symptom of a virus?

  1.    Existing program files and icons disappear
  2.    The CD-ROM stops functioning
  3.    The web browser opens to an unusual home page
  4.    Odd message or images are displayed on the screen
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> The CD-ROM stops functioning

Question 5.

Compiler is the:

  1.    Name given to the computer operator
  2.    Part of the digital machine to store the information
  3.    Translator of source program to object
  4.    Part of arithmetic logic unit
  5.    Operator to Boolean Algebra
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Translator of source program to object

Question 6.

Main memory is:

  1.    Random Access Memory
  2.    Read Only Memory
  3.    Serial Access Memory
  4.    Storage Memory
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Random Access Memory

Question 7.

Which of the following is the smallest and fastest computer imitating brain working?

  1.    Supercomputer
  2.    Quantum computer
  3.    Param-10,000
  4.    IBM chips
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> Quantum computer

Question 8.

A computer disc (CD) is a database of the type:

  1.    Magnetic
  2.    Optical
  3.    Electrical
  4.    Electromechanical
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Magnetic

Question 9.

Which of the following is not as language for computer programming?

  1.    WINDOWS
  2.    PASCAL
  3.    BASIC
  4.    COBOL
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> WINDOWS

Question 10.

The term gigabyte refers to:

  1.    1024 bytes
  2.    1024 kilobytes
  3.    1024 megabytes
  4.    1024 gigabytes
  5.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> 1024 megabytes