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Which type of database organization allows a child record to have more than one parent record?
1. Network
2. Hierarchical
3. Object-oriented
4. Relational
5. None of these
Option 1 – Network
In a …….. network, the ends of the network wires are attached to terminators.
1. star
2. bus
3. hybrid
4. mesh
5. None of these
Option 2 – bus
A condition that occurs when two transactions wait for each other to unlock data is known as a (n)
1. shared lock
2. exclusive lock
3. binary lock
4. two-phase lock
5. deadlocks
Option 5 – deadlocks
The ….. protects your system from hackers.
1. Snort
2. Backup
3. Hard disk
4. Anti-virus
5. Firewall
Option 5 – Firewall
A program currently loaded in the system but not active is said to be running in the …..
1. user session
2. background
3. foreground
4. kernel
5. backup
Option 5 – backup
XML is which of the following?
1. A scripting language that states the rules for tagging elements
2. A programming language that states the rules for tagging elements
3. A programming language that allows the creation of customized tags
4. A scripting language that allows the creation of customized tags
5. None of these
Option 4 – A scripting language that allows the creation of customized tags
Saving a file from the Internet onto your computer is called …..
1. download
2. uploading
3. transferring
4. storing
5. modifying
Option 1 – download
Two principal architectures for microprocessors are ………
1. AMD/HP
2. CISC/ RISC
3. DEC/IBM
4. MMX/CMOS
5. None of these
Option 3 – DEC/IBM
Infosys Company belongs to
1. Narayana Murthy
2. Azim Premje
3. Rama Linga Raja
4. Sivanadav
5. None of these
Option 1 – Narayana Murthy
The motherboard is the ……..
(a) the circuit board that houses peripheral devices
(b) the same as the CPU chip
(c) the first chip that is accessed when the computer is turned on
(d) a circuit board that contains a CPU and other chips
Option c – the first chip that is accessed when the computer is turned on
Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task?
(a) Function
(b) Control
(c) Arrow
(d) Space bar
Option d – Space bar
What is usually used for displaying information in public places?
(a) Monitors
(b) Overhead Projections
(c) Monitors and Overhead Projection
(d) Touch Screen Kiosks
Option b – Overhead Projections
Editing a document consists of reading through the document you’ve created, then
(a) correcting your errors
(b) printing it
(c) saving it
(d) deleting it
Option b – printing it
To navigate to a new Web page for which you know the URL, type that URL in the browser’s and press Enter
(a) Address bar
(b) Domain bar
(c) Address button
(d) Name button
Option a – Address bar
The taskbar is located ……..
(a) on the Start menu
(b) at the bottom of the screen
(c) on the Quick Launch toolbar
(d) at the top of the screen
Option a – on the Start menu
Which of the following are computers that can be carried around easily?
(a) Minicomputers
(b) Supercomputers
(c) PCs
(d) Laptops
Option b – Supercomputers
The basic goal of the computer process is to convert data into
(a) files
(b) tables
(c) information
(d) graphs
Option c – information
Which of the following refers to the fastest, biggest, and most expensive computers?
(a) Personal Computers
(b) Supercomputers
(c) Laptops
(d) Notebooks
Option b – Supercomputers
What is called the main folder on a storage device?
(a) Platform
(b) Interface
(c) Root Directory
(d) Home Page
Option c – Root Directory
The box that contains the central electronic components of the computer is the ……….
(a) motherboard
(b) system unit
(c) peripheral
(d) input device
Option a – motherboard
If you are going to a site you use often, instead of having to type in the address every time, you should …………..
(a) save it as a file
(b) make a copy of it
(c) bookmark it
(d) delete it
Option c – bookmark it
For creating a document, you use the………. command at File Menu.
(a) Open
(b) Close
(c) New
(d) Save
Option c – New
A(n) …………….. is created by an application.
(a) executable file
(b) software program
(c) document
(d) operating system
Option d – operating system
When you cut or copy information it gets placed in the ………
(a) Clipart
(b) Clipboard
(c) Internet
(d) Motherboard
Option a – Clipart
To restart the computer …………. key is used.
(a) Del + Ctrl
(b) Backspace + Ctrl
(c) Ctrl + Alt + Del
(d) Reset
Option b – Backspace + Ctrl
The software that allows users to surf the Internet is called al an …………
(a) Search engine
(b) Internet Service Provider (ISP)
(c) Multimedia application
(d) Browser
Option c – Multimedia application
A word in a web page that, when clicked, opens another document ………….
(a) anchor
(b) URL
(c) hyperlink
(d) reference
Option d – reference
The acronym HTML stands for ………..
(a) High Transfer Machine Language
(b) High Transmission Markup Language
(c) Hypertext Markup Language
(d) Hypermedia Markup Language
Option c – Hypertext Markup Language
A ………. is an electronic device that processes data, converting it into information.
(a) computer
(b) processor
(c) case
(d) stylus
Option b – processor
A central computer that holds collections programs for many PCs, and workstations computers is a(n)
(a) supercomputer
(b) minicomputer
(c) laptop
(d) server
Option d – server
Personal computers can be connected together to form an
(a) server
(b) supercomputer
(c) network
(d) enterprise
Option c – network
A portable computer, also known as a laptop computer, weighing between 4 and 10 pounds is called
(a) a general-purpose application
(b) an Internet
(c) a scanner
(d) a notebook computer
Option d – a notebook computer
Which of the following is the fastest type of computer?
(a) Laptop
(b) Notebook
(c) Workstation
(d) Supercomputer
Option d – Supercomputer
A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations, and other computers is a(n) ……….
(a) supercomputer
(b) minicomputer
(c) laptop
(d) server
Option b – minicomputer
To change selected text to all capital letters, click click the change case button, then
(a) Uppercase
(b) Upper all
(c) Capslock
(d) Lock Upper
Option a – Uppercase
You can keep your personal files/folders in
(a) My folder
(b) My Documents
(c) My Files
(d) My Text
Option b – My Documents
To restart the computer the following combination of keys is used
(a) Del + Ctrl
(b) Backspace + Ctrl
(c) Esc + Ctrl
(d) Ctrl + Alt + Del
Option d – Ctrl + Alt + Del
Which part of the computer helps to store information?
(a) Monitor
(b) Keyboard
(c) Disk drive
(d) Printer
Option c – Disk drive
Which key is used to delete one character to the left of the current position of the cursor?
(a) Backspace
(b) Delete
(c) Insert
(d) Esc
(e) Ctrl
Option a – Backspace
If you change Windows 98 to Windows XP, you are actually performing
(a) upstart
(b) upgrade
(c) update
(d) patch
Option b – upgrade
An essential ingredient for effective multimedia presentations incorporates user participation or ……….
(a) links
(b) buttons
(c) interactivity
(d) integration
Option c – interactivity
Excel, contains one or more worksheets.
(a) Template
(b) Workbook
(c) Active cell
(d) Label
Option b – Workbook
By default, your documents print in ……….. mode.
(a) Landscape
(b) Portrait
(c) Page Setup
(d) Print View
Option c – Page Setup
In Word, which menu would the user select to print a document?
(a) Tools
(b) File
(c) View
(d) Window
Option b – File
Which of the following identifies a cell in Excel?
(a) formula
(b) name
(c) label
(d) address
Option b – name
What is the package called which helps create, manipulate and analyze data arranged in rows and columns?
(a) Application Package
(b) Word processing package
(c) Outlining package
(d) Spreadsheet package
Option d – Spreadsheet package
A computer virus is a
(a) fungus
(b) bacgterium
(c) IC 7344
(d) software program
Option d – software program
Help Menu is available at which button?
(a) End
(b) Start
(c) Turnoff
(d) Restart
Option b – Start
SQL stands for ………
(a) Semi-questioning language
(b) Structured query language
(c) Structured question language
(d) Sequential question language
(e) Sequential query language
Option b – Structured query language
VIRUS stands for ……….
(a) Vital Information Resource Under Seizure
(b) Vital Information Resource Under Siege
(c) Vital Information Reason Under Siege
(d) Vital Information Under System
(e) Virus Information Recourse Under Siege
Option b – Vital Information Resource Under Siege
In binary code, the number 7 is written as
(a) 110
(b) 111
(c) 101
(d) 100
Option b – 111
Who among the following gave the term ‘Nanotechnology’ and when?
(a) Richard Feynman, 1959
(b) Noria Taniguchi, 1974
(c) Eric Drexler, 1986
(d) Sumiolima, 1991
Option b – Noria Taniguchi, 1974
Supercomputers ………
(a) are smaller in size and processing capability than mainframe computers
(b) are common in the majority of households
(c) contain thousands of microprocessors
(d) are rarely used by researchers due to their lack of computing capacity
Option c – contain thousands of microprocessors
A computer system
(a) hardware
(b) software
(c) peripheral devices
(d) All of these
Option d – All of these
A ……….. is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
(a) handheld computer
(b) mainframe computer
(c) personal computer
(d) tablet computer
Option b – mainframe computer
A personal computer is designed to meet the computing needs of a(n)
(a) individual
(b) department
(c) company
(d) City
Option a – individual
Ctrl, shift, and alt are called ……… keys.
(a) adjustment
(b) function
(c) modifier
(d) alphanumeric
Option b – function
A supercomputer developed by Indian scientists
(a) Param
(b) Super301
(c) Compaq Presario
(d) Cray YMP
Option a – Param
A computer used at supermarkets, departmental stores, restaurants, etc is called ……… terminal
(a) P-O-S
(b) Dumb
(c) Intelligent
(d) Smart
Option a – P-O-S
With reference to ‘Geospatial Technology’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Geospatial Technology relating to the collection or processing of data that is associated with location”. 2. Geospatial Technology involves GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing). Select the correct option from the codes given below :
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Option c – 1 and 2
With reference to IT Jargon ‘Daemon’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In multitasking computer operating systems. 2. A daemon is a computer program that runs as a background process, rather than being under the direct control of an interactive user. 3. The term was coined by the programmers of MIT’s Project MAC. Which of the above sentence (s) is/are true?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 Only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option d – 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following sentences regarding modern Radio-frequency identification (RFID) Access Control systems. 1. Mumbai Port is the first among all Major Ports to have successfully implemented the RFID Access Control System. 2. The new RFID system is inherently accompanied by enhanced Maritime Security features. 3. The implementation of the RFID system was done as per the directives of the Ministry of Shipping. Which of the above sentences(s) is/are true?
(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) All of the above
Option b – 2 and 3
The set of protocols, which defines all transmission exchanges across the internet is called
(a) CSMA/CD
(b) TCP/IP
(c) FDDI
(d) None of the above
Option b – TCP/IP
Which of the following is not offered as an independent service layer in Cloud Computing?
(a) Hardware as a service
(b) Platform as a service
(c) Software as a service
(d) Infrastructure as a service
Option a – Hardware as a service
Indian government’s target for power production from small hydro projects by the year 2022 is
(a) 1 Giga-Watt
(b) 5 Giga-Watt
(c) 10 Giga-Watt
(d) 15 Giga-Watt
Option b – 5 Giga-Watt
The ability to perform ‘what if?’ analysis is a key feature of which type of software?
(a) Desktop publishing program
(b) Spreadsheet
(c) Presentation
(d) Word processor
(e) Email program
Option b – Spreadsheet
Which of the following best describes a private, company-wide network, closed to public access?
(a) Intranet
(b) Internet
(c) Virtual Private Network
(d) Cloud Computing
(e) Extranet
Option c – Virtual Private Network
Which of the following space agencies has launched the LISA Pathfinder?
(a) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
(b) NASA
(c) European Space Agency
(d) China National Space Administration
Option c – European Space Agency
The service of the Internet that provides ‘audio’ and ‘video’ conversation, is called
(a) chat
(b) e-mail
(c) video conferencing
(d) video chat
Option c – video conferencing
Which of the following is an extremely fast, small memory between CPU and main memory?
(a) Main RAM and ROM
(b) Cache memory
(c) Secondary memory
(d) None of the above
Option b – Cache memory
Which of the following memories has the shortest access time?
(a) Cache Memory
(b) Magnetic Bubble Memory
(c) Magnetic Cone Memory
(d) RAM
(e) None of the above
Option a – Cache memory
What is the portion of RAM that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM?
(a) Cache
(b) Processor
(c) Memory Pool
(d) Data Pool
(e) Processor Pool
Option a – Cache
In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices? 1. Location identification of a person 2. Sleep monitoring of a person 3. Assisting the hearing-impaired person Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option d – 1, 2 and 3
With reference to visible light communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements is correct? 1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths 375 to 780nm 2. VLC is known as long-range optical wireless communication 3. VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster than Bluetooth 4. VLC has no electromagnetic interference Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 2, 3, and 4 only
Option c – 1, 3, and 4 only
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units 2. Create meaningful short stories and songs 3. Disease diagnosis 4. Text-to-speech conversion 5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3, and 5 only
(b) 1, 3, and 4 only
(c) 2, 4, and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Option d – 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
In The context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out. 2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from the computer are projected onto real-life objects or surroundings. 3. AR allows individuals to be present in the world and improves the experience using the camera of a smartphone or PC. 4. VR closes the world, and transposes an individual, providing a complete immersion experience. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1,2 and 3
(d) 4 only
Option b – 3 and 4
Consider the following statements about a digital signature: 1. An electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it. 2. Used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information of server on the Internet. 3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Option c – 3 only
One who gains unauthorized access destroys vital data, denies legitimate user’s service, or causes problems for their targets is called
(a) White Hat Hacker
(b) Cracker
(c) Programmer
(d) Database Administrator
Option b – Cracker
Which one of the following is a computer high-level programming language?
(a) COBOL
(b) PASCAL
(c) BASIC
(d) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
Bing is a web search engine owned and operated by
(a) Microsoft
(b) Yahoo
(c) Alphabet Inc.
(d) Amazon
Option a – Microsoft
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(a) Link Directory
(b) Search Optimizer
(c) Web Spider
(d) Web Manager
Option c – Web Spider
With reference to communication technologies, what are the difference/differences between LTE (Long is/are Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Term Evolution)? 1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and is commonly marketed as advanced 3G. technology and VoLTE 2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology. Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Option d – Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements is correct about the ‘shanghai technique’? I. Shanghai Technique is to shape lessons so that it concentrates on a single concept. II. The UK has experimentally adopted this system. III. It involves interactive teaching to an all-ability group in the classroom. IV. The subject is covered in depth. Class does not move on till every student has performed well in the lesson.
(a) II and IV are correct
(b) Only IV is correct
(c) Only I is correct
(d) All are correct
Option d – All are correct
In computers, what do Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard, Tiger, Panther, Jaguar, Puma, and Cheetahs stand for?
(a) Versions of Mac OS X
(b) Types of Storage Servers
(c) Macintosh Clones
(d) Power Books
Option a – Versions of Mac OS X
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