Basics of Computer Science Online Quiz



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Q 1 - In reference to computer system, consider the following statements:

1. The Analogue Computer uses the mathematical similarity between the physical interrelationships in certain problems.

2. The Analogue Computer employs hydraulic circuits that simulate the physical problem.

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

An Analogue Computer is one of the types of computer system.

Answer : A

Explanation

1 Gigabyte (Gb) = 1,024 Mb.

1,024 Mb = 1,073,741,824 Bytes.

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

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Q 4 -

1. The system of file naming in DOS system can categorized into two parts.

2. The Primary name may be one to eight characters in length and the Secondary name may be 0 to 3 characters.

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 Primary file name (and file extension) is separated by a dot (.).

Q 5 - Consider the following statements:

1. HTTP is a communication protocol, which is used to connect to Web servers on the Internet as well as on a local network (i.e. intranet).

2. The essential function of HTTP is to establish a connection with the server and send HTML pages back to the user's browser by using logical links (or hyperlinks) between nodes containing text.

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

HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol.

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

A - 1951 to 1959

B - 1959 to 1965

C - 1965 to 1971

D - 1971 to 1980

Answer : D

Explanation

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

A - Ctrl + A

B - Ctrl + C

C - Ctrl + V

D - Ctrl + Z

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 8 - Who among the following has designed the JavaScript programing language?

A - Rasmus Lerdorf

B - Guido van Rossum

C - Brendan Eich

D - James Gosling

Answer : C

Explanation

Brendan designed JavaScript in 1995.

Q 9 - Who among the following is more popular as the first computer programmer?

A - Ada Lovelace

B - Adam Osborne

C - Adi Shamir

D - Alain Glavieux

Answer : A

Explanation

Ada had developed the first algorithm, which was processed by a machine.

Q 10 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to open a new window?

A - Shift + N

B - Ctrl + N

C - Alt + N

D - Alt + F5

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 11 - The information stored in a computer is known as …

A - Facts

B - Files

C - Data

D - Directory or repository

Answer : C

Explanation

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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 13 - Which among the following is not a type of printer?

A - LCD Printer

B - Laser Printer

C - Inkjet Printer

D - Electro Thermal Printer

Answer : A

Explanation

Printer is used to get the hard copy of the work.

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 : B

Explanation

CAD is a computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software, used for design and documentation.

Q 17 - Which among the following is also known as “Information Highway?”

A - Internet

B - Intranet

C - LAN

D - Web browser

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 18 - Which among the following political party has first created its website?

A - Bharatiya Janata Party

B - Congress

C - Communist Party of India

D - Nationalist Congress Party

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 19 - Unsolicited email is known as …

A - Phishing

B - Spam

C - Malware

D - Eware

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 20 - The .com used frequently in website url can be expressed as …

A - Corporation

B - Commercial

C - Cooperative

D - Cordial

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

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