Mark-100 Time-50 Minute
Chung Sajak
1. An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ……….
a. CPU
b. Memory
c. Storage
d. File
2. ……….. is the key to close a selected drop-down list; cancel a command and close a dialog box.
a. TAB
b. SHIFT
c. ESC
d. CTRL
3. ………. is the key we use to run the selected command.
a. SHIFT
b. TAB
c. ENTER
d. F12
4. …………. is the functional key to display Save As box.
a. F5
b. F6
c. F9
d. F12
5. Data becomes ……………. when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use.
a. Processed
b. Graphs
c. Information
d. Presentation
6. The term …………. designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.
a. Digital device
b. System add-on
c. Disk pack
d. Peripheral device
7. A ………… is a microprocessor-based computing device.
a. Personal computer
b. Mainframe
c. Workstation
d. Server
8. RAM can be treated as the ……… for the computer’s processor.
a. Factory
b. Operating room
c. Waiting room
d. Planning room
9. Which of the following are the functions of an operating system?
a. Allocates resources
b. Monitors activities
c. Manages disks and files
d. All of the above
10. To move a copy of a file from one computer to another over a communication channel is called?
a. File transfer
b. File encryption
c. File modification
d. File copying
11. The primary function of the ………… is to set up the hardware and load and start an operating system.
a. System Programs
b. BIOS
c. CP
d. Memory
12. What kind of memory is both static and non-volatile?
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. BIOS
d. CACHE
13. ………. is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide a platform for running application software.
a. Application software
b. System software
c. Software
d. Operating system
14. The ……… is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer per second.
a. Data migration rate
b. Data digitizing rate
c. Data transfer rate
d. Data access rate
15. A device, which is not connected to CPU, is called as …….
a. Land-line device
b. On-line device
c. Off-line device
d. Device
16. What is the other name for a programmed chip?
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. LSIC
d. PROM
17. On-line real-time systems became popular in ……….. generation.
a. First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Third Generation
d. Fourth Generation
18. You use a(n) ….., such as a keyboard or mouse, to input information.
a. Output device
b. Input device
c. Storage device
d. Processing device
19. …………. is the ability of a device to “jump” directly to the requested data.
a. Sequential access
b. Random access
c. Quick access
d. All of the above
20. …………. provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously.
a. Multitasking
b. Multithreading
c. Multiprocessing
d. Multicomputing
21. The task of performing operations like arithmetic and logical operations is called……
a. Processing
b. Storing
c. Editing
d. Sorting
22. ALU and Control Unit jointly are known as
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. CPU
d. PC
23. RAM is an example of
a. Secondary memory
b. Primary memory
c. Main memory
d. Both (b) and (c)
24. Magnetic disk is an example of
a. Secondary memory
b. Primary memory
c. Main memory
d. Both (a) and (c)
25. Which one of the following is NOT a computer language?
a. MS-Excel
b. BASIC
c. COBOL
d. C++
26. RAM is also called as
a. Read/Write Memory
b. Long Memory
c. Permanent Memory
d. Primary Memory
27. ………… Store data or information temporarily and pass it on as directed by the control unit
a. Address
b. Register
c. Number
d. Memory
28. Select the Odd one
a. Operating system
b. Interpreter
c. Compiler
d. Assembler
29. A ………… is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make a selection from the main menu
a. Dialog box
b. Submenu
c. Menu selection
d. All of the above
30. COBOL is an acronym for………….
a. Common Business Oriented Language
b. Computer Business Oriented Language
c. Common Business Operated Language
d. Common Business Organized Language
31. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT
a. Hackers
b. Spam
c. Viruses
d. Identity theft
32. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
a. Gathering data
b. Processing data into information
c. Analyzing the data or information
d. Storing the data or information
33. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:
a. Hard disk drives
b. Printers
c. Floppy disk drives
d. CD drives
34. The CPU and memory are located on the:
a. Expansion board
b. Motherboard
c. Storage device
d. Output device
35. …………… is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same type of intelligence that humans do
a. Nanoscience
b. Nanotechnology
c. Simulation
d. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
36. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:
a. Networked
b. Mainframe
c. Supercomputer
d. Client
37. When creating a computer program, the ……… designs the structure of the program
a. End user
b. System Analyst
c. Programmer
d. All of the above
38. A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language at one time is called a/an
a. Interpreter
b. Simulator
c. Characters
d. Compiler
39. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:
a. Multimedia
b. Word
c. Numbers
d. Characters
40. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those without this access is known as the:
a. Digital divide
b. Internet divide
c. Web divide
d. E-illiteracy
41. Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called……
a. Upgrading
b. Processing
c. Batching
d. Utilizing
42. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal’s computer is an example of a law enforcement speciality called:
a. Robotics
b. Simulation
c. Computer forensics
d. Animation
43. Where does most data go first within a computer memory hierarchy?
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. BIOS
d. CACHE
44. The ………… data mining technique derives rules from real-world case examples.
a. Rule discover
b. Signal processing
c. Neural nets
d. Case-based reasoning
45. ……………. are used to identify a user who returns to a website.
a. Cookies
b. Plug-ins
c. Scripts
d. ASPs
46. Codes consisting of lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer-readable are known as
a. An ASCII code
b. A magnetic tape
c. An OCR scanner
d. A bar code
47. Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?
a. It is not unethical, because it is legal.
b. It is unethical because the files are being given for free.
c. Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.
d. It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.
48. Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym
a. CD
b. DVD
c. ROM
d. RW
49. The most common type of storage devices are
a. Steel
b. Optical
c. Magnetic
d. Flash
50. A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be
a. Distributed
b. Free
c. Centralized
d. None of these
51. A person who uses his or her expertise to gain access to other people’s computers to get information illegally or do damage is a
a. Hacker
b. Spammer
c. Instant messenger
d. Programmer
52. To access properties of an object, the mouse technique to use is
a. Dragging
b. Dropping
c. Right-clicking
d. Shift-clicking
53. A DVD is an example of a(n)
a. Hard disk
b. Optical disc
c. Output device
d. Solid-state storage device
54. The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer is called
a. Downloading
b. Uploading
c. FTP
d. JPEG
55. ………. is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.
a. Tracking
b. Formatting
c. Crashing
d. Allotting
56. Help Menu is available at which button?
a. End
b. Start
c. Turnoff
d. Restart
57. The technology that stores only the essential instructions on a microprocessor chip and thus enhances its speed is referred to as
a. CISC
b. RISC
c. CD-ROM
d. Wi-Fi
58. Which is not a basic function of a computer?
a. Store data
b. Accept input
c. Process data
d. Copy text
59. ASCII is a coding system that provides
a. 256 different characters
b. 512 different characters
c. 1024 different characters
d. 128 different characters
60. Which part of the computer is directly involved in executing the instructions of the computer program?
a. The scanner
b. The main storage
c. The secondary storage
d. The processor
61. When a computer is switched on, the booting process performs:
a. Integrity Test
b. Power-On Self-Test
c. Correct Functioning Test
d. Reliability Test
62. A computer system that is old and perhaps not satisfactory is referred to as a(n):
a. Ancient system
b. Historical system
c. Age old system
d. Legacy system
63. Which of the following is not a binary number?
a. 001
b. 101
c. 202
d. 110
64. Which of the following does not store data permanently?
a. ROM
b. RAM
c. Floppy Disk
d. Hard Disk
65. Which of the following is the smallest storage?
a. Megabyte
b. Gigabyte
c. Terabyte
d. None of these
66. Which of the following contains permanent data and gets updated during the processing of transactions?
a. Operating System File
b. Transaction file
c. Software File
d. Master file
67. Which of the following helps to protect floppy disks from data getting accidentally erased?
a. Access notch
b. Write-protect notch
c. Entry notch
d. Input notch
68. A modem is connected to:
a. A telephone line
b. A keyboard
c. A printer
d. A monitor
69. Large transaction processing systems in automated organisations use:
a. Online processing
b. Batch Processing
c. Once-a-day Processing
d. End-of-day processing
70. In a computer, most processing takes place in:
a. Memory
b. RAM
c. Motherboard
d. CPU
71. Which of the following is not a storage medium?
a. Hard disk
b. Flash drive
c. DVD
d. Scanner
72. The computer abbreviation KB usually means:
a. Key Block
b. Kernel Boot
c. Kilo Byte
d. Kit Bit
73. The typical computer criminal is a(n):
a. Young hacker
b. Trusted employee with no criminal record
c. Trusted employee with a long, but unknown criminal record
d. Overseas young cracker
74. The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is:
a. Jacking
b. Identity theft
c. Spoofing
d. Hacking
75. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of:
a. Spooling
b. Identity theft
c. Spoofing
d. Hacking
76. Malicious software is known as:
a. Badware
b. Malware
c. Maliciousware
d. Illegalware
77. A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is a:
a. Worm
b. Trojan horse
c. Virus
d. Macro virus
78. An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as a:
a. Trojan horse
b. Virus
c. Timebomb
d. Time-related bomb sequence
79. In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicised:
a. E-mail virus
b. Macro virus
c. Trojan horse
d. Time bomb
80. What type of virus uses computer hosts to reproduce itself?
a. Time bomb
b. Worm
c. Melissa virus
d. Macro virus
81. The thing that eventually terminates a worm virus is a lack of:
a. Memory or disk space
b. Time
c. CD drives space
d. CD-RW
82. When a logic bomb is activated by a time-related event, it is known as a:
a. Time-related bomb sequence
b. Virus
c. Timebomb
d. Trojan horse
83. A logic bomb that was created to erupt on Michelangelo’s birthday is an example of a:
a. Time-related bomb sequence
b. Virus
c. Timebomb
d. Trojan horse
84. What is the name of an application program that gathers user information and sends it to someone through the Internet?
a. A virus
b. Spybot
c. Logic bomb
d. Security patch
85. —— is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal scans used for security access.
a. Biometrics
b. Bio measurement
c. Computer security
d. Smart weapon machinery
86. What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a computer system?
a. User logins
b. Passwords
c. Computer keys
d. Access-control software
87. Hardware or software designed to guard against unauthorized access to a computer network is known as a(n):
a. Hacker-proof program
b. Firewall
c. Hacker-resistant server
d. Encryption safe wall
88. The scrambling of code is known as:
a. Encryption
b. A firewall
c. Scrambling
d. Password proofing
89. To prevent the loss of data during power failures, use a(n):
a. Encryption program
b. Surge protector
c. Firewall
d. UPS
90. —— is defined as any crime completed through the use of computer technology.
a. Computer forensics
b. Computer crime
c. Hacking
d. Cracking
91. —— refers to electronic trespassing or criminal hacking.
a. Cracking
b. Jacking
c. Spoofing
d. Smarming
92. The first electronic computer was developed by:
a. J.V. Atanasoff
b. Bill Gates
c. Seymour Cray
d. Winton Serf
93. Snowbol is a/an:
a. Operating system
b. HLL (High-Level Language)
c. Software
d. Search engine
94. Switching device of fifth generation computer is:
a. Vacuum tubes
b. Transistors
c. IC
d. VLSI
95. ———- computers operate essentially by counting.
a. Portable computer
b. Hybrid computer
c. Analog computer
d. Digital computer
96. ———- computer is a small general-purpose microcomputer but larger than a portable computer.
a. Hybrid
b. Digital
c. Desktop
d. Laptop
97. Cathode Ray Tube is a form of:
a. Keyboard
b. Mouse
c. Monitor
d. Motherboard98. Trackball is a:
a. Input device
b. Output device
c. Programming language
d. Software
99. …………. computer is a medium-sized computer.
a. Micro
b. Mainframe
c. Super
d. Mini
100. ……….. computers are of large size.
a. Micro
b. Mainframe
c. Super
d. Mini
