Basics of Computer Science Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. Data stored in RAM can be erased or altered.

2. Data stored in ROM cannot be erased or altered rather it can be read only.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

ROM chips have information permanently embedded in the computer architecture and can be read only. RAM stands for Random Access Memory and ROM stands for Read Only Memory.

Q 2 - 1 kilobyte (kb) =

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. Aksh Broadband, an IT company, has launched the Gramdoot program in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

2. Based on fiber optic cable, Aksh Broadband covers about 3000 km area.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

With the help of Aksh Broadband, most of the government data are now available on the internet.

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. WAIS maintains separate index for the contents of some designated documents.

2. By putting the name, WAIS entails a list of documents available in that index with similar keywords.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

WAIS stands for Wide Area Information Server.

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

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 7 - A web address is usually known as …

Answer : A

Explanation

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator.

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

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 9 - Who among the following had invented the laser printer?

A - Gary Starkweather

B - Butler Lampson

C - Ronald Rider

D - Greg Chesson

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 10 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to delete a file without moving it into Recycle bin?

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 11 - Part of computer, which performs subtraction, addition, multiplication, division, and comparison is known as …

Answer : C

Explanation

ALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit.

Q 12 - Consider the following statements:

1. Hybrid computers have combined features of both the analog and digital computers.

2. The hybrid computers involve analog to digital conversion at the input end and digital to analog conversion at the output end.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

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

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 14 - Which one of the following command language is used by UNIX operating system?

Answer : B

Explanation

UNIX is typically used for web servers.

Q 15 - Nibble is the series of ……………… bits.

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 16 - In reference to computer system, program has the similar meaning as of …

Answer : A

Explanation

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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:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 18 - The first internet service was set up in India in …

Answer : B

Explanation

The internet service was launched collectively by Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited and Internet Service Provider.

Q 19 - While sending an email, sometimes you also add multiple recipients in ‘CC;’ CC stands for …

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 20 - Consider the following statements:

1. Icons are typically small images saved on desktop.

2. Icons are the shortcut links of various programs, files, folders, etc. saved on the desktop.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

To open a file/folder/program/application, one need to click on its icon; for example, an icon of ‘My Computer,’ Recycle bin,’ ‘Documents,’ ‘Internet Explorer,’ ‘Google Chrome,’ etc.

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