Computer Awareness MCQ – Part 10
Computer knowledge is a scoring section in most competitive exams like HPPSC, HP Patwari, State Cooperative Bank, High Court Clerk, IBPS, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other state-level government exams. It tests your understanding of basic computer operations, internet usage, software, hardware, shortcuts, and modern digital concepts.
This post presents the 11 part in our ongoing series of Computer Awareness Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). These questions are specially curated based on frequently asked topics in previous year papers and cover essential concepts like binary systems, data storage units, operating systems, internet security, and software types. Each MCQ is accompanied by four options and a clickable button to instantly reveal the correct answer.
These practice questions are ideal for aspirants at all levels. Whether you’re starting out or preparing for the final round of exams, regular revision through these MCQs will improve accuracy, build confidence, and enhance speed in the actual test. Keep practicing and check out our other parts in the Computer Awareness series to stay ahead in your preparation. Bookmark this page for future reference and daily practice.
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Computer Awareness MCQ - Part 11
Q01. For running WINDOW minimum disk free space required is?
(A) 8MB
(B) 8KB
(C) 64MB
(D) 128MB
Q02. A parallel port is most often used by a__________
(A) Mouse
(B) Printer
(C) Keyboard
(D) Monitor
Q03. Which one is a 'text editor' for Microsoft Windows
(A) MS Word
(B) WordPad
(C) Notepad
(D) WordStar
Q04. In which year '@' sign was first chosen for its use in email address
(A) 1969
(B) 1971
(C) 1965
(D) 1972
Q05. In which year was the first email sent over internet?
(A) 1969
(B) 1970
(C) 1971
(D) 1972
Q06. Which one is the latest one from PARAM Super Series computers
(A) PARAM Yuva II
(B) PARAM 10000
(C) PARAM Super
(D) PARAM 2012
Q07. Number of layers in the OSI Model is
(A) 9
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
Q08. OSI Model Stands for
(A) Open Systems Interconnection
(B) One Sided Interaction
(C) Open Signal Interface
(D) None of these
Q09. Computer follows a simple principle called GIGO which means:
(A) Garbage Input Garbage Output
(B) Garbage In Garbage Out
(C) Good Input Good Output
(D) Greater Instructions Greater Output
Q10. What does the term "Bug" mean in Computer systems
(A) Virus in the system
(B) A flaw in the system
(C) Chips that flashes data
(D) None of the above
Q11. ____ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.
(A) Nano-science
(B) Micro-electrodes
(C) Computer forensics
(D) Artificial intelligence
Q12. A single pole, single throw switch with one common line and one output line is
(A) Switch circuit
(B) SPDT switch
(C) SPST switch
(D) Star bit
Q13. A one bit signal that indicates the start of data transmission by an asynchronous device is
(A) Parity bit
(B) Status bit
(C) Zero bit
(D) Star bit
Q14. __ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
(A) A process
(B) Software
(C) Storage
(D) Information
Q15. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called
(A) Programming
(B) Processing
(C) Storing
(D) Organizing
Q16. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to _____ data
(A) Present
(B) Input
(C) Output
(D) Store
Q17. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered
(A) Data
(B) Output
(C) Input
(D) The process
Q18. A circuit with about 100 transistors fabricated on a single chip is called
(A) MCR
(B) MSI
(C) MIS
(D) RJE
Q19. One megabyte equals approximately
(A) 1,000 bits
(B) 1,000 bytes
(C) 1 million bytes
(D) 1 million bits
Q20. Data going into the computer is called?
(A) Output
(B) Algorithm
(C) Input
(D) Calculations
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