117 SSC CGL Computer Awareness previous year questions on Computer — options free on every question; 12 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.
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__________ changes each time it is installed to avoid detection by antivirus software.
aPolymorphic virus
bworm
clogic bomb
dtrojan horse
✓ Correct answer: a) Polymorphic virus
ExplanationSome viruses are designed to change their code each time they spread.This change helps them avoid detection by antivirus software.Such viruses encrypt or modify their structure while keeping the same function.These characteristics describe a polymorphic virus.Hence, the correct answer is "Polymorphic virus".
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A__________ is an agreement between the communicating parties on how communication is to proceed.
aPath
bSLA
cBond
dProtocol
✓ Correct answer: d) Protocol
ExplanationIn communication systems, certain rules must be followed for data exchange.These rules define how data is formatted, transmitted, and received.An agreement on communication procedures between parties is called a protocol.Other options do not define communication rules.Hence, the correct answer is "Protocol".
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Which of the following is an application protocol?
aHTTP
bTCP
cIP
dUDP
✓ Correct answer: a) HTTP
ExplanationThe Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application protocol used for distributed, collaborative, and hypermedia information systems, serving as the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) – Correct.It operates at the Application Layer (Layer 7 of the OSI model) and is used to load webpages and transfer hypermedia documents.TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) – Incorrect.It is a Transport Layer protocol responsible for reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data.IP (Internet Protocol) – Incorrect.It is a Network Layer (Internet Layer) protocol responsible for addressing and routing packets across the internet.UDP (User Datagram Protocol) – Incorrect.It is a Transport Layer protocol used for fast, connectionless, and lightweight communication, often for streaming or DNS.Hence, the correct answer is "HTTP".
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The complete form of 'IC' in electronics is
aInternal circuit
bIndependent circuit
cIntegrated circuit
dInbuilt circuit
✓ Correct answer: c) Integrated circuit
ExplanationIn electronics, IC refers to a miniaturized electronic circuit.It contains multiple electronic components like transistors and resistors on a single chip.ICs are used in computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices.The full form of IC is Integrated Circuit.Hence, the correct answer is "Integrated circuit".
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What is the full form of 'LAN'?
aLine Area Network
bLinear Area Network
cLocal Area Network
dLand Area Network
✓ Correct answer: c) Local Area Network
ExplanationA LAN stands for Local Area Network.It consists of a series of computers linked together to form a network in a specific location.The computers in a LAN connect via IP ethernet or Wi-Fi.A LAN is normally exclusive to an organization, such as a school, association or office.LAN offers the following benefits: Resource sharing The relationship between the client and the server Internet sharing Sharing applications and software Data security Easy and fast communication Computer ID Hence, the correct answer is "Local Area Network".
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The web uses __________ to request and serve web pages and programs.
aHyper Text Marketing Language
bHyper Text Markup Language
cHotmail Text Markup Language
dHome Text Markup Language
✓ Correct answer: b) Hyper Text Markup Language
ExplanationHTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language.It is the standard markup language for creating web applications and web pages.With CSS known as Cascading Style Sheets and JavaScript, HTML forms a triad of cornerstone technologies for the WWW (World Wide Web).Web browsers collect HTML documents from a web server or from local storage and deliver them into multimedia web pages.Hence, the correct answer is “Hyper Text Markup Language”.
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In which graphics, digital photos and scanned images are typically stored with extensions such as.bmp, .png, .jpg, .tif or.gif?
aBitmap
bPixels
cPlane
dBoth Bitmap and Pixels
✓ Correct answer: a) Bitmap
ExplanationIn Bitmap graphics, digital photos and scanned images are typically stored with extensions such as .bmp, .png, .jpg, tif or gif.Bitmap is a format in which an image is shown and stored digitally.It comprises various dots which together form the image.Such dots are called pixels, therefore as the number of dots in an image increases the clarity of the image increases.Hence the correct answer is “ Bitmap.”
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Netscape Navigator is a ____.
agraphical user interface
bprogramming language
cweb browser
dprocessor
✓ Correct answer: c) web browser
ExplanationNetscape Navigator is a web browser that was discontinued in 2002 due to increased use of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.Netscape Navigator was the flagship product of Netscape Communication Corp.In the 1990s it was the dominant web browser in terms of usage share.Graphical user interface is an interface that allows users to interact with different electronic devices using icons and other visual indicators.Computer programming language: It allows the user to give instructions to a computer in a language the computer understands.A processor is a unified electronic circuit that performs the calculations that run a computer.Hence, the correct answer is “web browser”.
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___________ is not a storage device.
aiPod
bPen drives
cLinux
dFash Disks
✓ Correct answer: c) Linux
ExplanationLinux is not a storage device; it is the best-known and most-used open-source operating system.As an operating system, Linux sits underneath all of the other software on a computer.It receives requests from programs and relays these requests to the computer's hardware.Linux is known for its stability, security, and flexibility.Hence, the correct answer is "Linux."
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In Microsoft Excel, the () function returns the largest value among the values passed as arguments.
aHIGHEST
bMORE
cHIGH
dMAX
✓ Correct answer: d) MAX
ExplanationMAX in Microsoft Excel determines the highest cell value included in the argument.MAX returns the largest value from the numbers provided.MAX function ignores empty cells.Syntax for the MAX function in Excel is MAX(number 1, [Number 2,....number _n]).Hence, the correct answer is MAX.
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In Microsoft Excel, the_________ () function is used to count the number of cells within a range that meet the given criteria.
aCOUNTIF
bCOUNT
cSUMCOUNT
dCOUNTSUM
✓ Correct answer: a) COUNTIF
ExplanationExcel COUNTIF function is used for counting cells within a given range that meet a certain criterion.COUNT function is used to get the number of entries in a number field that is in a range or array of numbers SUM function is used to add multiple numeric values within different cells.Hence, the correct answer is “COUNTIF”.
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Which of the following is not among the three different forms of 'if statement?
aif...
bif...else
cif...and
dif...else if...else
✓ Correct answer: c) if...and
Explanationif…and is not among the three different forms of 'if statement.If statement in Python is a very powerful decision-making statement used to control the flow of execution of statements.It is a two-way decision-making statement used with a relational or logical expression.It can be used in five ways: If else Nested if If else if ladder Simple if Single Line if Hence, the correct answer is “if…and”.
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In computer terminology, what is the full form of FTP?
aFinal Transfer Position
bFile Transfer Position
cFile Transfer Packet
dFile Transfer Protocol
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______ optical data storage is a technology where data is stored in multiple layers in the optical disc.
a3D
b30D
c300D
d3000D
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What is the full form of ISDN?
aInternational Service Digital network
bIndian Service Digital Network
cIntegrated Service Digital Network
dInternal Service Digital Network
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Which among the following is not an input device?
aPlotter
bMagnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR)
cOptical Mark Recognition
dBarcode Reader
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What is a bug in computer terminology?
aA virus
bA program
cAn error in the program
dMagnetic disk storage device
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Q18
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In Microsoft Word, _______ allows us to move selected paragraphs to the left.
aDecrease Indent
bIncrease Indent
cDouble Indent
dSingle Indent
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______ software are freely available and can be edited and customized by anyone.
aFree Source
bOpen Source
cEasy Source
dUnpaid Source
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Q20
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'Teach Text' is a text editor in which of the following operating systems?
aWindows
bGoogle Chrome
cMozilla Firefox
dMacintosh
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Who created the first mechanical computer, which proved to be the prototype for future computers?
aArchimedes
bJohn Harrison
cCai Lun
dCharles Babbage
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Q22
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Which one among the following is the main system board of a computer?
aCPU
bKeyboard
cMicrochip
dMothernboard
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Q23
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________ Disk Encryption is a technology (hardware or software) where data is encrypted before storage.
aHalf
bWhole
cDouble
dTriple
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Q24
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A________ is a collection of letters, digits, punctuation characters, and so on.
aNumbers
bString
cArrays
dBoolean Values
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Q25
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Notepad' is a text editor in which of the following operating systems?
aWindows
bGoogle Chrome
cMozilla Frefox
dMacintosh
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What is the full form of JPEG?
aJoint Photographic Experts Group
bJoint Protocol Experts Graphics
cJoint Programming Experts Graphics
dJoint Project Experts Group
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Q27
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Using one can resize, tag digital images, organize pictures into albums by drag and drop, can export the pictures for external use (by e-mail or print).
aData Organiser
bFacebook Organiser
cImage Organizer
dMedia Organizer
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Q28
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In Microsoft Excel, the () function returns the smallest value among the values passed as arguments.
aLEAST
bLOW
cMIN
dLESS
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Q29
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Which of the following is the first working prototype of the Internet?
aAPNET
bANET
cPANET
dARPANET
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Q30
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__________ is the founder of Facebook.
aMark Zuckerberg
bBrian Acton
cJimmy Wales
dLarry Page
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Q31
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In MS-Excel 365 which of the following appears across the top of the screen and below the title bar and contains all the commands, formulas and features needed to create data- intense spreadsheets?
aScroll bars
bStatus bar
cRuler
dRibbon
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Which of the following is NOT an example of e- mail service provider? I. Outlook II. Gmail III. Yandex
aI and III
bOnly III
cAll are e-mail service providers
dOnly I
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Q33
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Which of the following is keyboard shortcut to reload the current page in Google search engine?
aF7
bF5
cF1
dF3
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Q34
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________ is a reading device that reads printed text by scanning it character by character.
aTrack Ball
bDigitizer
cMagnetic Ink Card Reader (MICR)
dOptical Character Reader (OCR)
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Q35
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_______ viruses are embedded in a system's memory so it can be reactivated if the original virus is deleted.
aFile
bResident
cPolymorphic
dRoolkit
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Q36
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A _______ is a networking device that filters network traffic while connecting multiple computers or communicating devices
aRepeater
bDistributor
cSwitch
dRouter
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Q37
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Which among the following statements is incorrect?
aThe right window of Windows Explorer is called Navigation Pane.
bFrom the Navigation pane, you can view your computer's file and folder structure and access files and folders.
cIn the Navigation Pane, there is a Quick Access area.
dNavigation Pane is to enable easier navigation through Windows Explorer.
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Q38
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________memory is sometimes used to increase the speed of processing by making current programs and data available to the CPU at a rapid rate.
aBackup
bAuxiliary
cMain
dCache
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Q39
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____holds address of the active memory location.
aStack pointer
bProgram Counter
cMemory Address Register
dInstruction Register
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Which of the following shortcut key is used to select all cells of the current row in MS-Excel 2010 worksheet?
aShift + Page down
bCtrl + Spacebar
cShift+Page up
dShift+Page side
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Q41
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Which among the following is incorrect about Laser Printers?
aUses laser lights for producing dots to form characters on a page
bCan print multiple copies at a time
cFast speed
dSupports multiple fonts and sizes
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Q42
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The memory unit that communicates directly with the CPU is called ___________ memory.
acache
bbackup
cmain
dauxiliary
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In Microsoft Word, what is the purpose of the 'Print Preview' feature?
aTo insert images and graphics into the document.
bTo format the font and style of the document.
cTo check the spelling and grammar of the document.
dTo view how the document will appear when printed.
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Which of the following Internet protocol specifies how data is exchanged over the Internet and how it should be broken into IP packets?
aPPP
bHTTP
cTCP
dSMTP
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Q45
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Shading option in MS-Word 365 is used for______
achanging the color around the selected text
bchanging the color behind the selected text
cchanging the color of the selected text
dmaking the text pop by highlighting it
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_______cookies track you and expose your privacy.
aPersistent
bThird-party
cZombi
dSession
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Q47
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Which among the following registers in Instruction Cycle holds the last instruction fetched?
aMemory Address Register (MAR)
bInstruction Register (IR)
cProgram Counter (PC)
dMemory Buffer Register (MBR)
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Q48
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______displays a list of utility configure the computer system and install software and hardware.
aRun
bControl Panel
cTaskbar
dHelp and Support
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Q49
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Which of the following font effects is not available in the MS-Word 2010 font dialog box?
aSuperscript
bSmall Cap
cDouble Strikethrough
dEqualize Character Height
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_________is the oldest type of Central Processing Unit (CPU)
aTriple Core
bSingle Core
cDual Core
dQuad Core
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Q51
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Which of the following option can be pressed to create a new email message in Gmail?
aSettings
bOutbound
cCompose
dDrafts
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Q52
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_________ server acts as a set of componeats accessible to the software developer through an API defined by the platform itself
aApplication
bMail
cFile Transfer Protocol (FTP)
dDatabase
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Q53
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Which one of the following folders is used to store deleted emails?
aTrash
bSpam
cInbox
dDrafts
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Q54
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Which among the following ports is also known as the Line Printer Port?
aParallel
bVideo Graphic Array
cHigh Definition Media Interface
dDisplay
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In Gmail, what do you use when you receive a mail and want to send the mail in response of the same mail and to the original sender only?
aForward
bBoth Reply and Forward
cReply All
dReply
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A _________ is a contagious program or code that attaches itself to another piece of software, and then reproduces itself when that software is run.
aTrojan
bvirus
cadware
dspyware
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Which among the following keyboard shortcut can be used to open Windows Explorer?
aWindows Key + E
bWindows Key + R
cWindows Key + X
dWindows Key + W
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Which among the following keyboard shortcuts is used to insert a hyperlink for the selected text in Microsoft Word?
aCtrl+K
bCtrl+M
cCtrl+H
dCtrl+Z
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______records everything you type on your PC in order to obtain your log-in name, passwords and other sensitive information.
aVirus
bKeyloggers
cWorms
dRansomware
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Which of the following is Math and trigonometric functions available in MS-Excel 365 ?
aText function
bABS function
cLogical function
dFinancial function
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Which among the following type of computer is also known as notebook?
aMicro Computer
bMulti Core
cWork Station
dMajor computer
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While ___________ , data transfers from the customers' machine to the server.
abrowsing
buploading
cforwarding
ddownloading
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A ______ can either be malware or hardware. The main purpose of this malware is to record the keys pressed by a user on the keyboard.
aKeyloggers
bRoolkit
cWorm
dTrojan
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__was the first browser to display images inline with text instead of displaying images in a separate window.
aMozilla
bMosaic
cLynx
dOpera
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Which among the following statements is incorrect about Central Processing Unit?
aControl Unit controls the order in which instructions enter and leave the processor and how the instructions are executed.
bArithmetic Logic Unit is responsible for taking the input, converting it into a signal, and storing it for further processing.
cArithmetic Logic Unit is also known as the mathematical brain of a computer.
dControl Unit directs and manages operation sequences.
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What is the primary purpose of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer?
aStoring permanent data and files
bProviding long-term storage for programs
cProviding temporary storage for data that the CPU is currently processing
dManaging peripheral devices
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What is the keyboard shortcut for 'Copy' in most Windows applications?
aCtrl + Z
bCtrl + C
cCtrl + X
dCtrl + V
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In File Explorer of Windows 10, the keyboard shortcut 'Num Lock + Asterisk sign (*)' is used to -_______ .
adisplay all subfolders under the selected folder
bopen the properties dialog box for the selected item
cdisplay the contents of the selected folder
dcollapse the selected folder
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_________is also known as electronic disk.
aUSB Sticks
bNetwork Storage Servers
cSolid-State Drive
dUSB Hard Drives
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A / An _______ is an organisation that connects its subscriber's computer using modem to the Intemet.
aUniform Resource Locator
bWeb Browser
cWeb Server
dInternet Service Provider
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Consider the following statements regarding line spacing of a paragraph in MS-Word 2010: P: Line spacing determines the amount of vertical space between lines of text in a paragraph. Q: Line spacing determines the amount of diagonal space between lines of text in a paragraph Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
aOnly P
bBoth and
cNeither P nor Q
dOnly Q
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_______is a high-speed device used in CPU that is utilised to store data temporarily during processing.
aArithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
bAuxiliary Memory
cControl Unit
dRegisters
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______is a passage to connect two networks that may work on different networking models.
aRouter
bSwitch
cGateway
dHub
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In MS-Word 365, Ctrl+E is the keyboard shortcut to_____
ajustify the selected text
bcentre align the selected text
cright align the selected text
ddisplay the file menu options
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Which among the following statements is incorrect for input devices?
aInput devices are also called as peripheral device.
bInput devices accepts user data.
cInput devices helps computer in receiving data.
dOptical Mark Reader is an input device.
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In computer registers, MAR stands for ______.
aMain Access Register
bMemory Access Register
cMemory Address Register
dMain Address Register
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In MS-Excel 2019, what does the SUM function do?
aIt multiplies the values in a range.
bIt adds up the values in a range.
cIt counts the number of cells in a range.
dIt finds the average of values in a range.
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_________is a type of dedicated file storage device that provides local-area network (LAN) users with centralized, consolidated disk storage through a standard Ethernet connection.
aSolid-State Drive (SSD)
bUSB Hard Drives
cUSB Sticks
dNetwork Attached Storage (NAS)
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Which of the following is an example of the input device in a computer?
aMonitor
bTouchscreen
cPrinter
dSpeaker
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Which of the following buttons are present in the Quick Access Toolbar by default in MS- Word 2010?
aUndo, Redo, Name
bUndo, Redo, Cut
cPaste, Redo, Copy
dSave, Undo, Redo
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In File Explorer of Windows 11, which of the following tabs includes the 'hidden items' option?
aHome
bFile
cView
dShare
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______are rules that exist at several levels in a telecommunication connection.
aBandwidth
bNetwork Surface Unit
cProtocol
dDomain Name
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Video Graphics Array connectors are those which connect the monitor to a computer's video card and has ______ holes.
a10
b12
c18
d15
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What is a 'Trojan' in the context of network security?
aA protocol used for secure communication between devices on a network.
bA program that monitors network traffic for security breaches.
cA type of firewall that protects against viruses and malware.
dMalicious software disguised as legitimate software to gain unauthorised access.
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__________is also known as protocol convertor.
aHub
bBridge
cSwitch
dGateway
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Which of the following is not a LibreOffice Software Suite program?
aLibreOffice Writer
bLibreOffice Excel
cLibreOffice Calc
dLibreOffice Impress
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_____ Which of the following is also known as a flash drive?
aDisk Array
bHDD
cSSD
dPen drive
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Which of the following keyboard shortcut is used to close a MS-Word 365 document?
aCtrl + F3
bAlt + F3
cAlt + F4
dShift + F5
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Which of the following is a web browser created and developed by Microsoft?
aOpera
bChrome
cEdge
dBrave
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Some cookies are automatically recreated after a user has deleted them. These are called as ________ cookies.
athird party
bzombie
cpersistent
dsession
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..............are a set of wires, which carries a group of bits in parallel and has an associated control scheme. It provides a communication path between two or more devices of a computer system.
aBuses
bControl Unit
cRegister
dCache
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A _______ port transmits one bit of a byte at a time as a single stream of bits. It is meant for transmitting slow data over long distances.
aParallel
bUniversal Serial Bus
cSerial
dDisplay
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What is a cell in Microsoft Excel?
aA separate file used to store data.
bA single worksheet within a workbook.
cThe intersection of a row and a column in a worksheet.
dA small diagram or chart.
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Each cell in the worksheet of MS-Excel 365 is identified by a cell ______.
acolor
bsize
crounding
dreference
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Once _______ has infected a substantial number of computer systems, it generates revenue either by displaying advertisements or using "pay per click" mechanism to charge its clients against the number of clicks on their displayed ads.
aworms
bvirus
cspyware
dadware
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What is a 'Firewall' in the context of network security?
aA software application for managing files and folders.
bA type of malware that spreads through email attachments.
cA security mechanism that filters and controls network traffic.
dA hardware device used to boost network performance.
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A high speed memory is placed between the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and the primary memory known as ________memory.
aread only
bvirtual
ccache
dsecondary
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......................is the bit-rate of available or consumed information capacity expressed typically in metric multiples of bits per second.
aFrequency
bProtocol
cSpeed
dAmplitude
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In MS Office 365 , the Page Setup dialog box can be found under which of the following tabs?
aHome
bDraw
cLayout
dInsert
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Which among the following is incorrect about cache memory?
aIt is slower than the main memory.
bIt keeps the programs that can be run in a short amount of time.
cIt acts as a high speed buffer between CPU and main memory.
dIt stores data in temporary use.
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Which among the following keyboard shortcuts open the properties for the selected item on a Windows 10 home screen?
aAlt + Shift + Spacebar
bCtrl + Shift + Spacebar
cAlt + Enter
dCtrl + Enter
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Which networking device operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model and forwards data based on MAC addresses?
aSwitch
bHub
cFirewall
dRouter
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Which of the following is NOT an example of web browser?
aFacebook
bApple Safari
cGoogle Chrome
dOpera
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Which of the following shortcut key is used to quickly create a new, blank workbook in MS- Excel 2010 ?
aCtrl + N
bAlt + Shift + W
cAlt + Shift +N
dCtrl + W
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Which of the following is an example of GUI- based user agent in email?
aElm
bMail
cPine
dNetscape
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Which among the following generations of computer used the technology of transistors for the first time?
aThird
bSecond
cFirst
dFourth
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Which among the following keyboard shortcuts is used to bookmark the current webpage on the web browser?
aCtrl + N
bCtrl + I
cCtrl + B
dCtrl + D
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______is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.
aTrojan
bRansomware
cRoolkit
dKeylogger
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Which backup device provides a convenient way to create system images and complete backups, but may require a lengthy restoration process?
aTape drive
bNetwork-attached storage (NAS)
cSolid-state drive (SSD)
dDVD-RW disc
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The instruction that is not to be executed immediately is placed in the:
aCurrent Instruction Register (CIR)
bMemory Address Register (MAR)
cProgram Counter (PC)
dInstruction Buffer Register (IBR)
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Which among the following statements is incorrect about secondary memory?
aIt is known as the backup memory.
bData is permanently stored even if power is switched OFF.
cComputer may run without the secondary memory.
dIt is a volatile memory.
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In web browser, which of the following is responsible for displaying the web pages?
aServer
bRendering engine
cPage engine
dSearch Engine
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Which among the following is not a magnetic storage?
aWinchester disk
bFloppy Drive
cMemory Card
dMagnetic Tape
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What is the function of the cache memory in a computer's memory hierarchy?
aTo provide permanent storage for data and files.
bTo store frequently used data for faster access by the CPU.
cTo control the flow of data between the CPU and memory.
dTo manage the allocation of memory resources to different programs.
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Which of the following option of print settings is used to choose only specific pages in MS- Word
aPrint All Pages
bPrint Pages
cPrint Selection
dCustom Print
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When the sender and receiver of an email are on the same system, we need only ______ user agents.
atwo
bthree
cfour
dsix
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Which among the following devices is also known as Visual Display Unit (VDU)?
aPrinter
bScanner
cTrack Ball
dMonitor
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