Question 1

The brain of any computer system is the .....
A)ALU
B)CPU
C)Memory
D)Control Unit

Accepted Answer

The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is often referred to as the brain of the computer because it performs the majority of the processing inside a computer.

Question 2

The most common computer pointing device is ......
A)Your Finger
B)A track ball
C)Mouse
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The mouse is the most common computer pointing device, widely used for navigating and interacting with graphical user interfaces.

Question 3

Computer is free from tiredness and lack of concentration ,fatigue etc, this feature is known as......
A)Reliability
B)Speed
C)Diligence
D)Versatility

Accepted Answer

Computers can perform repetitive tasks for long periods without experiencing fatigue or loss of concentration, a quality referred to as diligence.

Question 4

1 GB represents:-
A)1420 MB
B)1042 MB
C)1024 MB
D)1240 MB

Accepted Answer

1 GB (Gigabyte) is equal to 1024 MB (Megabytes).

Question 5

........ is used to describe the process of turning on the computer after it has been powered off.
A)a warm boot
B)a standby boot
C)a cold boot
D)Hibernation

Accepted Answer

A cold boot refers to the process of starting a computer from a powered-off state.

Question 6

Which is not an operating system?
A)Linux
B)DOS
C)MS-windows
D)MS-office

Accepted Answer

MS-office is not an operating system; it is a suite of productivity applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Linux, DOS, and MS-Windows are all operating systems.

Question 7

LAN stands for:-
A)Local Area Network
B)Loyal Area Network
C)Large Area Network
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

LAN stands for Local Area Network, which is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school, office building, or closely positioned group of buildings.

Question 8

Network of networks are also called as......
A)Internet
B)Ethernet
C)Intranet
D)Telnet

Accepted Answer

The term "network of networks" refers to the Internet, which is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide.

Question 9

The personality behind the development of Linux was ......
A)Bill Gates
B)Dennis Ritchie
C)Linus Torvalds
D)Richard Stallman

Accepted Answer

Linus Torvalds is the person who initiated the development of the Linux operating system in 1991.

Question 10

...... is a short range wireless technology between devices and internet.
A)SMS
B)GPS
C)Bluetooth
D)MMS

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology designed to enable communication and data exchange between devices and the internet over short distances, typically up to about 100 meters (328 feet), depending on the Bluetooth version and device capabilities.

Question 11

A standard format for exchanging business data between organisations by electronic means is......
A)E-mail
B)Electronic Data Interchange
C)SMS
D)E-commerce

Accepted Answer

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the correct answer because it is specifically designed for the structured transmission of data between organizations by electronic means. It is a standard format for exchanging business information, such as purchase orders and invoices.

Question 12

......is a single user, single task operating system.
A)Linux
B)DOS
C)MS-windows
D)UNIX

Accepted Answer

DOS (Disk Operating System) is an example of a single user, single task operating system, designed to manage the computer hardware and provide a platform for running application software.

Question 13

The method of buying and selling of products over the internet is called ......
A)E-commerce
B)M-commerce
C)E-governance
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

E-commerce, short for electronic commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions.

Question 14

...... is a private network accessible only to an organisation's staff.
A)Extranet
B)LAN
C)Intranet
D)MAN

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a private network accessible only to an organization's staff, often used to share company information and computing resources among employees.

Question 15

....... is the graphical internet service that provides a network of interactive documents and the software to access them.
A)Usenet
B)World Wide Web
C)E-mail
D)IRC

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web is the graphical internet service that allows users to access a network of interactive documents through web browsers, making it the correct choice.

Question 16

An online journal or chronological posting of thoughts and position is an ......
A)PODCAST
B)Blog
C)Wiki
D)IM chat

Accepted Answer

A blog is an online journal or informational website displaying information in reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first. It is a platform where a writer or a group of writers share their views on an individual subject.

Question 17

In ....... topology, several devices or computers are connected to each other in a closed loop by a single communication.
A)Bus topology
B)Ring topology
C)Star topology
D)Tree topology

Accepted Answer

In a ring topology, devices are connected in a circular fashion, where each device is connected to two other devices, forming a closed loop. This allows for data to be passed in one direction from one device to the next until it reaches its destination.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a social networking practice.
A)Face book
B)Twitter
C)Skype
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 19

IT Act 2000 came in to effect on .......
A)May,17th 2000
B)May,16th 2000
C)October,17th 2000
D)October,16th 2000

Accepted Answer

The IT Act 2000 came into effect on October 17th, 2000.

Question 20

...... software is a matter of liberty, not price.
A)Application software
B)Open source software
C)System software
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Open source software emphasizes freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software, not the cost of the software itself.

Quiz 1: Computer Knowledge : Input Devices, Operating Systems, and Networking

The brain of any computer system is the .....

The most common computer pointing device is ......

Computer is free from tiredness and lack of concentration ,fatigue etc, this feature is known as......

1 GB represents:-

........ is used to describe the process of turning on the computer after it has been powered off.

Which is not an operating system?

LAN stands for:-

Network of networks are also called as......

The personality behind the development of Linux was ......

...... is a short range wireless technology between devices and internet.

A standard format for exchanging business data between organisations by electronic means is......

......is a single user, single task operating system.

The method of buying and selling of products over the internet is called ......

...... is a private network accessible only to an organisation's staff.

....... is the graphical internet service that provides a network of interactive documents and the software to access them.

An online journal or chronological posting of thoughts and position is an ......

In ....... topology, several devices or computers are connected to each other in a closed loop by a single communication.

Which of the following is not a social networking practice.

IT Act 2000 came in to effect on .......

...... software is a matter of liberty, not price.