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Important Computer Knowledge Basic Byte

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Hi Friends, Below are list of basic computer GK. Just read this list two to three times, I am sure it will help you upcoming exam

S. No. Computer Knowledge Question Answer
Q-1 The basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter data in Excel is called? Cell.
Q-2 What contains buttons and menus that provide quick access to commonly used commands? Toolbar.
Q-3 .doc, .xls, .ppt, .html are examples of? Extensions.
Q-4 Which type of file is created by Excel program? Worksheet file.
Q-5 What is the full form of ATM? Automated Teller Machine.
Q-6 The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the? Cursor.
Q-7 Which function calculates the largest value in a set of numbers in Excel? =Max()
Q-8 What is the full form of ‘www’ in internet? World Wide Web.
Q-9 Recently all high end smartphones are coming equipped with AMOLED screen. What is its full form? Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode.
Q-10 Which type of Operation system is Linux? Open Source
Q-11 Text or Graphics while copying are temporarily stored in? Clipboards
Q-12 Horizontal orientation of a page is referred as ………… in Page Setup? Landscape
Q-13 Defragmentation of Hard drive is done for? Creating more free spaces
Q-14 The purpose of the primary key in a database is to? Uniquely identify a record
Q-15 Which command is used to copy a text or file? Ctrl + C
Q-16 Which command is used to paste a text or file? Ctrl + V
Q-17 Full form of BIOS is? Basic Input Output system
Q-18 Printed copy of a document is often called? Hard Copy
Q-19 Full form of SMPS is? Switched Mode Power Supply
Q-20 The device used to carry Digital data on Analog lines is called as? Modulator
Q-21 Full form of MICR is? Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
Q-22 What is used to identify a user who returns to a Website? Cookies
Q-23 The program which translates and executes program at run time line by line is called? Interpreter
Q-24 Buying and selling goods/services through wireless handheld devices is called? Mobile Commerce
Q-25 FTP stands for? File Transfer Protocol
Q-26 Computers use the ………………… Number System to store data and perform calculations? Binary
Q-27 DOS stands for? Disk Operating System
Q-28 Hardware that converts your computer’s digital signal to an analog signal that can travel over telephone lines is called a? Modem
Q-29 ……………………….. allows wireless mobile devices to access the Internet and its services? WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)
Q-30 Android mobile operating system is the product of which software giant? Google.
Q-31 Gmail, a web based email service is the product of which company? Google
Q-32 Gmail, a web based email service is the product of which company? Google
Q-33 A pointer is shaped like a hand when it is positioned over …………………..? Hyperlink
Q-34 MS-Word allow creation of which type of documents by default? Document file (.doc)
Q-35 MS-Excel allow creation of which type of documents by default Worksheet (.xls)
Q-36 MS-Powerpoint allow creation of which type of documents by default Presentation file (.ppt)
Q-37 While working on a Computer data are temporarily stored in which memory? RAM (Random Access Memory)
Q-38 Information travels between components on the Mother Board through? Buses
Q-39 The most frequently used instructions of a computer program are likely to be fetched from which type of memory? Cache memory
Q-40 A Web site on which an individual or group of users record opinions, information, etc. on a regular basis is called a? Blog
Q-41 How many Bits makes one Byte? 8 Bits.
Q-42 Group of instructions that directs a computer is called? Program
Q-43 A computer-controlled device for training exercises that duplicates the work environment is called? Simulator
Q-44 Perforated paper used as input or output media is known as? Paper tape
Q-45 Ethernet uses? Bus topology
Q-46 CD-ROM stands for? Compact Disk Read Only Memory
Q-47 IBM 1401 is a? Second Generation Computer
Q-48 Chief component of First Generation computer was? Vaccum tubes and valves
Q-49 The personal computer industry was started by? IBM (International Business Machine)
Q-50 Which was the most popular first generation computer? IBM 1650
Q-51 Responsibility of the logical unit in the CPU of a computer is? To compare numbers
Q-52 A device that operates under the control of another device is called? Slave
Q-53 As compared to diskettes, the hard disks are? More expensive
Q-54 Google is a Browser or a Search Engine? Search Engine.
Q-55 Printer is the example of which types of device, Output or Input? Output device.
Q-56 What is the full form of RAM? Random Access Memory.
Q-57 Who is the founder of Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg.
Q-58 Which electronic component was used in first generation of computers? Vaccum tubes.
Q-59 All mathematical and logical functions in the computer are done by? Central Processing Unit.
Q-60 Attempts made by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity are called? Phising scams.
Q-61 What is the address given to a computer connected to a network called? IP address.
Q-62 What is the name of the software that allows us to browse through web pages called? Browser.
Q-63 Who is the founder of Oracle Corporation? Lawrence J. Ellison.
Q-64 Which technology is used in a CDROM Drive? Optical.
Q-65 A program which translates High Level Language to a Machine Level Language is called? Compiler.
Q-66 The process to find error in a software code is called? Debugging.
Q-67 What contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm? Syntax.
Q-68 Data that is copied from an application is stored in? Clipboard.
Q-69 The simultaneous execution of two or more instructions is called? Multiprocessing.
Q-70 Which device can understand difference between Data and programs? Microprocessor.
Q-71 Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a? Network.
Q-72 Excel spreadsheet, Powerpoint, Word processing are examples of which type of software? Application software.
Q-73 How many MB (Mega Byte) makes one GB (Giga Byte)? 1024 MB.
Q-74 Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful way is called? Information.
Q-75 In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special character is made up of a unique combination of? 8 bits.
Q-76 Windows operating system ‘Windows 8’ is the product of which american company? Microsoft.
Q-77 The term ‘Pentium’ is related to? Microprocessor.
Q-78 C, Java, PHP, C++ are examples of? Programming language.
Q-79 What is the shortcut key for printing a document in windows? Ctrl + P.
Q-80 A Web site’s main page is called? Home page.
Q-81 Who was the programmer of Ms-Dos operating system? Bill Gates.
Q-82 The first program that run on a computer when computer boots up is? Operating System.
Q-83 Cache and main memory will lose their contents when the power is off because? They are volatile.
Q-84 Full form of VIRUS is? Vital Information Resource Under Seize.
Q-85 The process of transferring files from Internet to your computer is called? Downloading.
Q-86 The process of transferring files from your computer to the Internet is called? Uploading.
Q-87 Buying and selling products and services over the Internet is called? E-Commerce.
Q-88 1 Kilobyte is equal to how many bytes? 1024 bytes.
Q-89 Who is called Father of Computer? Charles Babbage.
Q-90 The man who built the first Mechanical Calculator was? Blaise Pascal.
Q-91 When you purchase a product over a Mobile Phone, the transaction is called? M-Commerce.
Q-92 Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick are examples of Output devices or Input Devices? Input Devices.
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