Basics of Computer Science Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. In 1985, Microsoft launched the revolutionary operating systems and named it ‘Window.’

2. Window programs employ a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

GUI facilitates its users to give command only on clicking on-screen symbols. It also facilitates users to perform multiple task simultaneously.

Q 2 - The malware that fetches the personal data such as bank details, credit/card details, password, etc. from remotely located computers is known as …

Answer : C

Explanation

Through spyware, hacker records all the activities done on other targeted computers. Spyware records and transmits the data entered by using keyboards.

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. The research and development of supercomputer in India was started in 1980s.

2. PARAM 8000 is considered as India's first supercomputer.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

PARAM was indigenously developed in 1991 by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.

Q 4 - Which among the following is a screen reading (Hindi and English) software developed to facilitate visually impaired persons to use computer?

Answer : A

Explanation

SAFA stands for Screen Access for All.

Q 5 - Consider the following statements:

1. Archie is an Internet browser based on the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

2. Archie enables user to search a file, which proper name is unknown.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

Archie is essentially an indexing spider that searches each anonymous FTP site, reads all the directory and file names thoroughly, and then indexes them in one large index.

Q 6 - Which among the following is used in creating a chart?

A - Chart wizard

B - Computing wizard

C - Calculating wizard

D - Data wizard

Answer : A

Explanation

Chart wizard is more commonly used in Excel program.

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

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to refresh the active window in your computer system?

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 9 - Who among the following had founded the WikiLeaks?

Answer : A

Explanation

Assange is an Australian computer programmer, publisher and journalist.

Q 10 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to open the shortcut menu for the active window?

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 11 - Which among the following correctly defines the term ‘data’ in reference of computer science?

A - The symbols, characters, or quantities on which operations are performed by a computer

B - The numbers and letters used in computer

C - The numbers, letters, and symbols used in computer

D - Only symbols used in computer

Answer : A

Explanation

All the information stored, processed, or any other information used in computer is known as data.

Q 12 - Which among the following correctly defines the IMac?

A - High definition monitor

B - High capacity ROM

C - Simply a computer machine

D - A high speed processor

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - A computer keyboard has ………… functions (F) keys.

Answer : C

Explanation

Starting from F1 to F12, there are 12 function’s keys on a computer keyboard. Besides, there is one separate Function (Fn) key left side in the bottom.

Q 14 - A pictorial representation of a program or the algorithm is known as …

A - Diagram

B - Flowchart

C - Data flow

D - Data presentation

Answer : B

Explanation

Flowchart is diagrammatic representation of the various steps required in designing a system.

Q 15 - Which among the following correctly defines the term ‘Virtual Memory?’

A - Server memory

B - Random Access Memory

C - Flash drive

D - Secondary storage memory/hard disk

Answer : D

Explanation

The secondary storage memory i.e. hard disk is used by CPU as an extended memory.

Q 16 - As soon as a user log in his/her computer, the boot routine performs …

A - Disk drive test

B - Power on self-test

C - Motherboard test

D - CPU test

Answer : B

Explanation

Power on self-test is a sort of diagnostic testing sequence that a computer's starting program runs to determine the keyboard, RAM, disk drives, etc. are working correctly.

Q 17 - In reference to computer networking, consider the following statements:

1. Node is a connection or junction point in a computer networking system.

2. At the node transmission of data/information either ends or starts.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: