Basics of Computer Science Online Quiz



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Q 1 - The type of computer, which has the properties of both i.e. analogue computer and digital computer, is known as …

A - Analogue-cum Digital Computer

B - Super Computer

C - Hybrid Computer

D - Computer of Future

Answer : C

Explanation

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Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 3 - Which among the following projects is launched to provide e-governance facilities and information services to the rural community?

A - Param

B - Drishtee

C - Sirishtee

D - Vikas

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 4 - Which among the following projects is established with the objective to improve and promote agriculture system, healthcare, education, livelihood, etc. in East and West Godavari regions of Andhra Pradesh?

A - Digital Godavari

B - Ashwini

C - Bhimavaram

D - Gramin Gyan Kendra

Answer : B

Explanation

The center of project is Bhimavaram village and it will connect about 32 villages in the Godavari region.

Q 5 - If you restart your computer by selecting the restart button, it is known as …

A - Soft boot

B - Cold boot

C - Warm boot

D - A & C

Answer : D

Explanation

One can also restart a computer by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del keys simultaneously.

Q 6 - Which among the following period is known as the era of third generation computer?

A - 1951 to 1959

B - 1959 to 1965

C - 1965 to 1971

D - 1981 to 1991

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 7 - If you need to cut the contents of MS Word, which command will you give?

A - Ctrl + X

B - Ctrl + C

C - Ctrl + V

D - Ctrl + Z

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - To store data and perform calculation, computer uses ……………………… number system.

A - Hecxadecimal

B - Octadecimal

C - Binary

D - Decimal

Answer : C

Explanation

A binary digit or simply bit is the smallest unit of data in computing and it is represented by 0 and 1.

Q 9 - Who among the following has invented worldwide web?

A - Tim Berners-Lee

B - George Boole

C - Jean Bartik

D - Per Brinch Hansen

Answer : A

Explanation

Lee invented www in 1989-90.

Q 10 - Who among the following first coined the term "wiki?"

A - Julian Assange

B - Rafael Correa

C - Ward Cunningham

D - Greg Chesson

Answer : C

Explanation

In 1994-95, Ward Cunningham coined the term ‘wiki.’

Q 11 - The ‘P’ in CPU stands for …

A - Process

B - Program

C - Performance

D - Plan

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 12 - Which among the following is not an output device (for a computer)?

A - Bar Code Reader

B - Plotter

C - Speaker

D - LCD Monitor

Answer : A

Explanation

Bar Code Reader is an input device.

Q 13 - USB is a ………………………… storage device.

A - Primary

B - Secondary

C - Auxiliary

D - Additional

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Answer : D

Explanation

SQL stands for Structured Query Language.

Q 15 - In a computer binary system, there are ……… choices.

A - 2

B - 6

C - 9

D - Not fixed, it may be any number depending on the configuration of a computer

Answer : A

Explanation

Binary system is expressed by combinations of the digits 0 and 1.

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 17 - Consider the following statements:

1. DSL is a very high-speed internet connection.

2. DSL uses the same wire as used by regular telephone line.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line.

Q 18 - Consider the following statements:

1. Search engine is a specialized application/program that helps users to search the information on the web/internet.

2. Search engine can find anything available on the internet in fraction of seconds.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

The major search engines are Google, MSN, Yahoo, etc.

Q 19 - Which among the following connects two more networks?

A - Bus

B - HTTP

C - Gateway

D - Highway

Answer : C

Explanation

In a computer world, gateway is a network node that provides access to another network.

Q 20 - Which among the following correctly expresses the term ‘Junk Email?’

A - Virus

B - Spam

C - Promotional email

D - Spoof

Answer : B

Explanation

It is unwanted or unsolicited emails.

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