Computer Basics Questions

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11.

What is the purpose of keeping electronic devices such as computers, televisions, and remote controlled devices on Sleep mode?

A

Reduce Power consumption

B

Back UP

C

To write contents of RAM to hard disk

D

To improve download speed

E

None of these

Correct Answer: A

None.

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12.

Which of the following extensions suggest that the file is a backup copy?

A

.bak

B

.bas

C

.com

D

.txt

E

None of these

Correct Answer: A

In computing, ".bak" is a filename extension commonly used to signify a backup copy of a file.

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13.

Hardware includes ..........

A

all devices used to input data into a computer.

B

sets of instructions that a computer runs or executes.

C

the computer and all the devices connected to it that are used to input and output data.

D

all devices involved in processing information including the central processing unit, memory and storage.

E

None of these

Correct Answer: D

Computer hardware is the collection of physical parts of a computer system. This includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It also includes all the parts inside the computer case, such as the hard disk drive, motherboard, video card, and many others. Computer hardware is what you can physically touch.

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14.

The term 'user interface' refers to ........

A

What the user sees on the screen and how they can interact with it.

B

How the operating system responds to user commands.

C

the means by which the user interacts with the peripheral devices on the computer.

D

the monitor that is available for the computer.

E

None of these

Correct Answer: A

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15.

For creating a document, you select ........ option at File Menu.

A

Open

B

Close

C

New

D

Save

E

None of these

Correct Answer: C

None.

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16.

Programs such as Mozilla Firefox that serve as navigable windows into the Web are called ........

A

Hypertext

B

Network

C

Internet

D

Web Browsers

E

None of these

Correct Answer: D

None.

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17.

What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?

A

Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers.

B

Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers.

C

Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently.

D

Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.

E

None of these

Correct Answer: C

None.

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18.

What is the function of Recycle Bin?

A

Store deleted file

B

Store temporary file

C

Store corrupted file

D

Store Document file

E

None of these

Correct Answer: A

In Windows, the Recycle Bin is a folder or directory where deleted items are temporarily stored. Deleted files are not permanently removed from the hard drive but are sent instead to the Recycle Bin, unless they are too large. The files in the Recycle Bin can be restored to their original location. They cannot be used directly while they are in the Recycle Bin.

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19.

Which is the latest version of MS Office?

A

Office XP

B

Windows XP

C

Office 2007

D

Office 2010

E

None of these

Correct Answer: D

None.

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20.

Which device can not be shared in network?

A

Projector

B

Keyboard

C

Scanner

D

Printer

E

None of these

Correct Answer: B

None.

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