Bank PO Exam-Computer Question

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ICICI Bank PO Exam ComputerAwareness Question Paper1. In a survey of more than 500 companies and government agencies, ____________ percent

detected computer security breaches.

A. 20

B. 75

C. 85

D. 99

Answer: C

2. The survey showed that these businesses lost more than ____________ due to security

breaches.

A. $100,000 each

B. $377 million

C. five employees eachD. $1 million

Answer: B

3. 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.

Answer: B

4. The majority of computer crimes are committed by:

A. hackers.

B. insiders.

C. overseas criminals.

D. young teenage computer geniuses.

Answer: B

5. The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is:

A. spooling.

B. identity theft.

C. spoofing.

D. hacking.

Answer: C Reference: Theft by Computer

6. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the

crime of:


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A. spooling.

B. identity theft.

C. spoofing.

D. hacking.

Answer: B

7. Malicious software is known as:

A. badware.

B. malware.

C. maliciousware.

D. illegalware.

Answer: B

8. A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is a:

A. worm.B. Trojan horse.

C. virus.

D. macro virus.

Answer: B Moderate

9. 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. time bomb.D. time-related bomb sequence.

Answer: B

10. In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicized:

A. e-mail virus.

B. macro virus.

C. Trojan horse.

D. Time bomb.

Answer: A

11. What type of virus uses computer hosts to reproduce itself?

A. Time bomb

B. Worm

C. Melissa virus

D. Macro virus


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Answer: B

12. The thing that eventually terminates a worm virus is a lack of:

A. memory or disk space.

B. time.

C. CD drive space.

D. CD-RW.

Answer: A

13. When a logic bomb is activated by a time-related event, it is known as a:

A. time-related bomb sequence.

B. virus.

C. time bomb.

D. Trojan horse.

Answer: C

ICICI Bank PO Exam 2010 Computer General Awareness Question Paper 1 Question No. 14

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14. A logic bomb that was created to erupt on Michelangelos birthday is an example of a:

A. time-related bomb sequence.

B. virus.

C. time bomb.

D. Trojan horse.

Answer: C

15. 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

Answer: B

16. Standardization of Microsoft programs and the Windows operating system has made the

spread of viruses:

A. more complicated.

B. more difficult.

C. easier.

D. slower.

Answer: C


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17. HTML viruses infect:

A. your computer.

B. a Web page in the HTML code.

C. both a Web page and the computer that is viewing it.

D. No

18. Software programs that close potential security breaches in an operating system are known

as:

A. security breach fixes.

B. refresh patches.

C. security repairs.

D. security patches.

Answer: D

19. When customers of a Web site are unable to access it due to a bombardment of fake traffic, it

is known as:

A. a virus.

B. a Trojan horse.

C. cracking.

D. a denial of service attack.

Answer: D

20. ___________ is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal scans used for

security access.A. Biometrics

B. Biomeasurement

C. Computer security

D. Smart weapon machinery

Answer: A

21. 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

Answer: B

22. The most common passwords in the U.S. or Britain include all EXCEPT:

A. love.


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D. hardware, software, modeling, and operations.

Answer: A

9. The primary purpose of a computer is to process _____________ and convert it into

information.

A. electricity

B. data

C. raw material

D. a bit

Answer: B

10. Bit refers to a:

A. computer language.

B. CPU instruction.

C. 0 or 1 value.

D. digital representation of an alphabetic character.

Answer: C

11. There are ____________ bits in a byte.

A. two

B. four

C. six

D. eight

Answer: D

12. In computer language, each letter, number, and an array of special characters consists of:

A. 8 kilobytes.

B. 8 bytes.

C. a bit.

D. 8 bits.

Answer: D

13. Which of the following is the correct sequence of smallest to largest unit of storage size?

A. megabyte ? terabyte ? gigabyte ? kilobyte ? petabyte

B. kilobyte ? megabyte ? gigabyte ? terabyte ? petabyte

C. kilobyte ? megabyte ? gigabyte ? petabyte ? terabyte

D. kilobyte ? megabyte ? petabyte ? terabyte ? gigabyte

Answer: B

14. The prefix kilo refers to approximately:

A. one thousand.

B. one million.

C. one hundred.

D. one billion.

Answer: A

15. Computers work in:

A. machine linguistics.

B. binary language.


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C. HTML code.

D. bit language.

Answer: B

16. The metal or plastic case that houses the physical components of a computer together is

called the:

A. central processing unit.

B. storage device.

C. motherboard.

D. system unit.

Answer: D

17. The brains of the computer which executes the instructions, is called the:

A. CPU.

B. RAM.

C. motherboard.

D. system unit.

Answer: A

18. Instructions and data that are about to be processed by the CPU are located in:

A. a CD-ROM.

B. RAM.

C. the hard disk.

D. the motherboard.

Answer: B

19. The circuitry that includes the CPU and memory chips is located on the:

A. system unit.

B. operating system.

C. motherboard.

D. computer platform.

Answer: C

20. All of the following are considered to be storage devices EXCEPT a:

A. floppy disk.

B. CPU.

C. CD.

D. hard disk drive.

Answer: B

21. What is the correct association between a hardware component and a computer function?

A. Monitor ? input

B. Mouse ? input

C. CPU ? storage

D. Hard disk ? processing

Answer: B

22. The main difference between application and system software is that:

A. application software is composed of program instructions but system software is not.


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B. application software is stored in memory whereas system software is only in the CPU.

C. system software is unnecessary whereas application software must be present on the

computer.

D. system software manages hardware whereas application software performs user tasks.

Answer: D

23. A document created in a word processing program or a budget created in a spreadsheet are

both examples of documents created in:

A. application software.

B. system software.

C. an operating system.

D. a Windows platform.

Answer: A

24. Which of the following is an example of system software?

A. Word processor

B. Operating system

C. Management information system

D.Spreadsheet

Answer: B

25. The term that refers to computers that provide resources to other computers in a network

is:

A. server.

B. mainframe.

C. platform.

D. resource provider.

Answer: A

26. If a large business is going to use a single computer to execute many programs for hundreds

(possibly thousands) of users at the same time, performing relatively simple operations and

transactions, the type of computer will probably be a(n):

A. supercomputer.

B. PC.

C. mainframe.

D. ISP.

Answer: C

27. A scientific institution performing intensive mathematical operations for a complex model

that requires extremely powerful computing capabilities will most likely use a(n):

A. supercomputer.

B. PC.

C. mainframe.

D. ISP.

Answer: A

28. The standard computer keyboard is configured using the ____________ layout.

A. Dvork


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B. QWERTY

C. control

D. dot-matrix

Answer: B

29. The most commonly used keys in the Dvorak keyboard layout are located in the:

A. far right area of the keyboard.

B. top row.

C. middle row.

D. function key area.

Answer: C

30. On computers using Microsoft Windows XP, holding the Windows key down and pressing

the letter E will:

A. start Windows Explorer.

B. display the Start menu.

C. execute Microsoft Windows.

D. run Windows Help.

Answer: A

31. The insert, caps lock, and num lock keys are all examples of ____________ keys.

A. control

B. function

C. toggle

D. shortcut

Answer: C

32. The copy, cut, and paste features use keyboard shortcuts with the ____________ key and a

keyboard letter.

A.Shift

B. Windows

C. Alt

D. Ctrl

Answer: D

33. RF keyboards differ from infrared keyboards in that they:

A. must be closer to the computer.

B. are connected to the computer via the USB port.

C. do not need to be pointed at the computer.

D. are used primarily on laptops or PDAs.

Answer: C

34. The traditional mouse requires a mouse pad to provide friction for its:

A. touch pad.

B. tracker.

C. optical sensor.

D. roller ball.

Answer: D


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35. The standard input device for a PDA is a:

A. stylus.

B. touch pad.

C. keyboard.

D. trackball mouse.

Answer: A

36. The flicker effect of a cathode ray tube is controlled by its:

A. resolution.

B. refresh rate.

C. dot pitch.

D. data transfer rate.

Answer: B

37. A monitor with high dot pitch will have:

A. a relatively large number of pixels.

B. a high number of possible colors in its display.

C. wide gaps between pixels.

D. relatively fast recharging of the pixels illumination.

Answer: C : CRT Monitors Difficulty: Hard

38. The larger the number of pixels of a computer monitor, the higher its:

A. resolution.

B. refresh rate.

C. dot pitch.

D. data transfer rate.

Answer: A

39. The maximum complete electron scans of current CRT monitors is ____________ times per

second.

A. 25

B. 50

C. 75

D.100

Answer: C

40. Electron beam scanning is a characteristic of:

A. laser printers.

B. flat panel monitors.

C. cathode ray tubes.

D. liquid crystal display.

Answer: C

41. The type of output device that utilizes a fluorescent panel for generating light waves is a(n):

A. CRT monitor.

B. inkjet printer.


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C. laser printer.

D. LCD monitor.

Answer: D

42. The main advantage of active matrix over passive matrix technology is that active matrix

panels:

A. have higher screen resolution.

B. can selectively recharge individual pixels.

C. cost less than passive matrix panels.

D. require less power consumption than passive matrix panels.

Answer: B

43. The following are all advantages of LCD over CRT monitors EXCEPT:

A. wider viewing area relative to size of the monitor.

B. less likely to cause eyestrain.

C. more friendly to the environment.

D. wider viewing angle.

Answer: D

44. The fastest and quietest type of printer is a(n):

A. dot-matrix printer.

B. inkjet printer.

C. laser printer.

D. plotter.

Answer: C

45. The type of large printer that can most accurately produce images requiring precise,

continuous lines is a(n):

A. plotter.

B. inkjet printer.

C. laser printer.

D. dot-matrix printer.

Answer: A

46. Which of the following printers is characterized by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary

paper?

A. Dot-matrix

B. Inkjet

C. Laser

D. Thermal

Answer: D

47. A laser printer works by:

A. removing static electrical charge from a metal drum.

B. utilizing drop-on-demand technology.

C. striking the paper with hammer-like keys.

D. a process called direct-thermal printing.

Answer: A


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48. The principle advantage of adding memory to a printer is to increase:

A. resolution.

B. print speed.

C. number of colors in output.

D. dpi.

Answer: B

49. The resolution of a printer is measured in terms of:

A. pixel density.

B. dot pitch.

C. hertz.

D. dpi.

Answer: D

50. The box that contains the central electronic components of a computer as well as its power

source and main storage devices is called the:

A. CPU.

B. motherboard.

C. system unit.

D. module.

Answer: B

Computer General Awareness

1. If a word is typed that is not in Words dictionary, a ___ wavy underline appears belowthe word.(A) red(B) green(C) blue(D) black(E) None of these

Ans (A)

2. The _____ button on the quick access Toolbar allows you to cancel your recent

commands or actions.(A) Search


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(B) Cut(C) Document(D) Undo(E) None of theseAns (D)

3. In Excel, any set of characters containing a letter , hyphen, or space is considered ___(A) a formula(B) text(C) a name(D) a title(E) None of these

Ans (B)

4. ________ Software allows users to perform calculations on rows and columns of data.(A) Word processing(B) Presentation graphics(C) Database Management Systems(D) Electronic Spreadsheet(E) None of theseAns (C)

5. A _________ represent approximately one billion memory locations.(A) kilobyte(B) megabyte(C) gigabyte(D) terabyte

(E) None of theseAns (C)

6. ______ cells involves creating a single cell by combining two or more selected cells.(A) Formatting(B) Merging(C) Embedding(D) Splitting(E) None of these


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Ans (B)

7. The operating system is the most common type of ______________ software.(A) communication

(B) application(C) system(D) word-processing(E) None of theseAns (C)

8. When you quickly press and releaes the left mouse button twice , you are ____

(A) Primary-clicking

(B) pointing(C) Double-clicking(D) Secondary-clicking(E) None of theseAns (C)

9. The horizontal and vertical lines on a worksheet are called ___(A) cells(B) sheets

(C) block lines(D) gridlines(E) None of theseAns (D)

10. To delete an incorrect character in a document, __________ to erase to the right of theinsertion point.(A) press the left mouse key(B) double-click the right mouse key(C) press the BACKSPACE key(D) press the delete key(E) None of theseAns (D)


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11. The operating system does all of the following EXCEPT:A provide a way for the user to interact with the computer.B manage the central processing unit (CPU).C manage memory and storage.D enable users to perform a specific task such as document editing.

Ans (D)

12. During the boot process, the ____________ looks for the system files.A CDB. BIOSC. CPUD. DVD

AnS (B)

13. ____________ are lists of commands that appear on the screen.A GUIsB IconsC MenusD WindowsAnswer: C

14. ____________ is the ability of an operating system to control the activities of multipleprograms at the same time.A MultitaskingB StreamliningC MultiuserD Simulcasting

Answer: A

15. The unique signal, generated by a device, that tells the operating system that it is inneed of immediate attention is called an:A action.B event.C interrupt.D activity.Answer: C


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16. The operating system controls access to the processor by assigning a(n) ____________to each task requiring the processors attention.A CPU

B slice of timeC stackD eventAnswer: B

17. The blocks of code, included in the operating system, that software applications interactwith are known as:

A application programming interfaces (APIs).

B complimentary metal-oxide conductors (CMOS).C device drivers.D bootstrap loaders.Answer: A

18. MS-DOS is a ____________ operating system.A point-and-clickB user-friendlyC command-driven

D MacAnswer: C

19. An interrupt handler is a(n):A location in memory that keeps track of recently generated interrupts.

B peripheral device.C utility program.D special numeric code that indicates the priority of a request.Answer: D

20. A spooler is a(n):A location in memory that maintains the contents of a document until it prints out.B print job.C program that coordinates the print jobs that are waiting to print.


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D message sent from the printer to the operating system when a print job is completed.Answer: C

21. Virtual memory is typically located:

A on a floppy disk.B in the CPU.C in a flash card.D on the hard drive.Answer: D

22. The purpose of a swap (or page) file is to:

A maintain pages of documents that are being spooled to the printer.

B hold a programs data or instructions in virtual memory when it cant fit in RAM.C prevent thrashing in a multitasking environment.D allow multiple print jobs to print their pages out simultaneously.Answer: B

23. The definition of thrashing is:A swapping data between virtual memory and RAM too frequently.B insufficient hard disk space.C too many processors being managed by the operating system.

D inaccurate information stored in the registry.Answer: A

24. All of the following are TRUE of Safe Mode EXCEPT:A Safe Mode is a special diagnostic mode.

B Safe Mode loads all nonessential icons.C Safe Mode allows users to troubleshoot errors.D Safe Mode loads only the most essential devices.Answer: B

25. Verification of a login name and password is known as:A configuration.B accessibility.C authentication.


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D logging in.Answer: C

26. The combination of the operating system and the processor is referred to as the

computers:A CPU.B platform.C BIOS.D CMOS.Answer: B

27. The following message generally means:

A a nonsystem floppy has been left in the floppy disk drive.B the CD drive is not functioning.C the BIOS is corrupted.D there is a problem loading a device.Answer: A

28. Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions that takes place during theboot-up process?A Load operating system ? Activate BIOS ? Perform POST ? Check configuration settings

B Activate BIOS ? Perform POST ? Load operating system ? Check configuration settingsC Perform POST ? Load operating system ? Activate BIOS ? Check configuration settingsD Activate BIOS ? Check configuration settings ? Perform POST ? Load operating systemAnswer: B

29. All of the following are steps involved in the boot process EXCEPT:A load the operating system into RAM.B the power-on self-test.C activate the basic input/output system (BIOS).D load application programs.Answer: D

30. The ____________, stored on a ROM chip, is responsible for loading the operatingsystem from its permanent location on the hard drive into RAM.


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A BIOSB APIC device driverD supervisor programAnswer: A

31. The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored in:A RAM.B ROM.C the CPU.D the hard drive.Answer: B

32. Ensuring that the essential peripheral devices are attached and operational is the____________ process.A configurationB CMOSC POSTD ROMAnswer: C

33. The memory resident portion of the operating system is called the:A registry.B API.C CMOS.D kernel.Answer: D

34. Which of the following does NOT occur during the power-on self-test (POST)?A The ScanDisk utility begins to run.B The video card and video memory are tested.C The BIOS identification process occurs.D Memory chips are checked to ensure they are working properly.Answer: A


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35. All of the following are TRUE regarding virtual memory EXCEPT:A any amount of RAM can be allocated to virtual memory.B the setting for the amount of hard drive space to allocate to virtual memory can bemanually changed.C this temporary storage is called the swap file (or page file).

D virtual memory is physical space on the hard drive.Answer: A

36. The operating system allows users to organize the computers contents in a hierarchicalstructure of directories that include all of the following EXCEPT:A files.B folders.

D drives.

D systems.Answer: D

37. All of the following statements concerning windows are true EXCEPT:A windows are an example of a command-driven environment.B windows can be resized and repositioned on the desktop.C more than one window can be open at a time.D toolbars and scrollbars are features of windows.Answer: A

38. All of the following statements concerning files are true EXCEPT:A A file is a collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference.B Files can be generated from an application.C Files are stored in RAM.

D Files should be organized in folders.Answer: C

39. Using Windows Explorer, a plus (+) sign in front of a folder indicates:A an open folder.B the folder contains subfolders.C a text file.D a graphics file.Answer: B


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40. In Windows XP, if you want to see the file size and modified dates of all files in a folder,the best viewing option is the __________ view.A List

B ThumbnailsC DetailsD IconAnswer: C

1) What does that acronym VGA stand for?a) Extended Graphics Adapter

b) Enhanced Graphics Array

c) Video Graphics Array

d) Color Graphics Array

2) ISP stands for

a) Internet Service Provider;

b) Information Services Provider;

c) International Services Program;

d) Industrial Services program

3) One KB equals

a) 1000 Bytes;

b) 1000MB;

c) 1024 bytes;

d) 1024 MB

4) LAN means

a) Land Acquisition Notification;

b) Local Area Network;

c) Large Area Network;

d) Low Area Network

5) One MB equals

a) 1000 bytes;

b) 1000GB;


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c) 1024 KB;

d) 1024 GB

6) MICR stands for

a) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition;

b) Magnetic Ink Charter Recognition

c) Magnetic Ink Charter Release;

d) Magnetic Ink Character Release

7) The communication equipment used in the computer is

a) CPU

b) MODEM;

c) Monitor

d) Mouse

8) Which of the following is a national net work ?

a) WAN

b) NICNET

c) WWW

d) HTTP

9) Which of the following can be used for Monitors ?

a) LCD

b) LAN

c) PIN

d) SQL

10) BIOS stands for

a) Basic Input Output System

b) Base Input Output System

c) Broad Information Output System

d) Basic Information Operating System

11) Which of the following is used for International Inter Bank Financial Communications?

a) SWIFT

b) CBS

c) WWW

d) SPNS

12) Which of the following not used in the Computers?

a) Key Board

b) Monitor


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c) Power (AC/DC)

d) Handle

13) What does CBS mean?

a) Cost Benefit Services;

b) Current Business Services

c) Core Banking Services;

d) Cost of Banking Services

14) Marketing in Banks is the job of

a) Specialized marketing personnel;

b) every employee in the bank;

c) Manager of the bank;

d) Sales associates

15) The rate of interest on Savings Bank Account is stipulated by

a) The concerned bank;

b) RBI;

c) Indian Banks Association;

d) Government of India

16) The rate of interest on Fixed and Investment Deposits is stipulated by

a) The concerned bank;

b) RBI;

c) Indian Banks Association;

d) Government of India

17) The rate of interest on Savings Bank accounts is

a) 3.5 % p.a.;

b) 4%p.a;

c) 4.5% p.a

d) 5%p.a

18) Loan against the security of immovable property is by executing an agreement of

a) Assignment

b) Pledge;

c) Transfer;

d) Mortgage;

19) The regulator of the banking system in India is

a) RBI;

b) Finance Minister;


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c) SEBI;

d) IBA

20) Which of the following is a financial asset?

a) Gold;

b) silver;

c) Shares in a demat account;

d) Land & buildings

21) NAV is normally used in respect of schemes floated by

a) Banks;

b) Mutual funds;

c) Insurance Companies;

d) Merchant banker

22) EMI is normally used in respect of which of the following loans?

a) Personal Loans;

b) Home Loans;

c) Consumer Loans;

d) All the above

23) The maximum period for which fixed deposit accounts allowed to be opened in a bank for an

individual customer

a) 3 years;

b) 5 years;

c) 10 years;

d) 20 years

24) Zero balance account is generally allowed to be opened for

a) Salaried class;

b) businessmen;

c) foreign customers;

d) children

25) Four Ps of Marketing is also known as

a) Marketing Mix

b) Marketing Concept

c) Marketing environment

d) Marketing strategies

Answers

Q No Ans Q No Ans Q No Ans


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1 d 11 a 21 b

2 a 12 d 22 d

3 c 13 c 23 c

4 b 14 b 24 a

5 c 15 b 25 a

6 a 16 a

7 b 17 a

8 b 18 d

9 a 19 a

10 a 20 c

Questions on Computer Awareness have recently been introduced in most Bank Recruitment exams. To

help you prepare better for the Bank exams we present to you the revision notes on Computer

Awareness.

The earlier computers, which were massive in size, were based on vacuum tubes.

Early computing machines, like the ENIAC, were actually meant to assist the armed forces.

The printers in pre-1950s were punch cards.

An improvement on the ENIAC, which pioneered stored program, was made possible with the help of

the mathe-matician John von Neumann.

Before the 1950s, computers were mostly owned by universities and research labs.

The B-programming language was developed by Ken Thompson.

Famous people, associated with the ENIAC, EDVAC, UNIVAC computers are Eckert & Mauchly.


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A megabyte has 106 (million) bytes.

A small, single-site network is called LAN.

A processor that collects several data and sends them over a single line is called bridge.

Nano stands for one billionth part.

The number of bit patterns using an n-bit code is 2n.

The part of a computer that works with the data/programs is called CPU.

To convert a binary number to a decimal, we have to express it in power of 2.

www stands for world wide web.

Mathematics employed in computers is called Boolean algebra.

A collection of 8 bits is called byte.

The first home computer (1977), which was sold in millions of units was Apple II.

PARAM is a supercomputer.

A website containing periodic posts is called blog.

While cutting and pasting, the cut item is temporarily stored in the clipboard.

http stands for hypertext transfer protocol.

The unwanted or non-requested e-mails are called spam.

A computer framed to give various network services is called server.


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Computer General Knowledge For Bank PO Exam

1. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:A. hackers.

B. spam.

C. viruses.

D. identity theft.

Answer: B

2. A process known as ____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.A. data miningB. data selectionC. POSD. data conversionAnswer: A

3. ____________terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected tocomplex inventory and sales computer systems.A. Data

B. Point-of-sale (POS)C. SalesD. QueryAnswer: B

4. A(n) ____________ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans anitems tag and pulls up the current price (and any special offers) as you shop.A. PSSB. POSC. inventory

D. data miningAnswer: A

5. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminals computeris an example of a law enforcement specialty called:A. robotics.B. simulation.


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C. computer forensics.D. animation.Answer: C

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of acomputer?A. gathering dataB. processing data into informationC. analyzing the data or informationD. storing the data or informationAnswer: C

7. ____________ tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in adatabase all of the animals movements.

A. POSB. RFIDC. PPSD. GPSAnswer: B

8. Surgeons can perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computersinstead of manually. This technology is known as:A. robotics.B. computer forensics.

C. simulation.D. forecasting.Answer: A

9. Technology no longer protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be:A. proprietary.B. open.C. experimental.D. in the public domain.Answer: A

10. ____________ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100nanometers.A. NanoscienceB. MicroelectrodesC. Computer forensicsD. Artificial intelligence


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Answer: A11. ____________ is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the sametype of intelligence that humans do.A. NanoscienceB. Nanotechnology

C. SimulationD. Artificial intelligence (AI)Answer: D

12. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.A. A processB. SoftwareC. StorageD. InformationAnswer: D

13. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called:A. programming.B. processing.C. storing.D. organizing.Answer: B

14. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.A. present

B. inputC. outputD. storeAnswer: B

15. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, theactual print of the picture is considered:A. data.B. output.C. input.D. the process.Answer: B

16. Computers use the ____________ language to process data.A. processingB. kilobyteC. binary


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D. representationalAnswer: C

17. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:

A. multimedia.B. words.C. characters.D. numbers.Answer: D

18. In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each specialcharacter is made up of a unique combination of:A. eight bytes.B. eight kilobytes.

C. eight characters.D. eight bits.Answer: D

19. The term bit is short for:A. megabyte.B. binary language.C. binary digit.D. binary number.Answer: C

20. A string of eight 0s and 1s is called a:A. megabyte.B. byte.C. kilobyte.D. gigabyte.Answer: B

21. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.A. kilobyteB. bitC. gigabyteD. megabyteAnswer: C

22. A ____________ is approximately a million bytes.


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A. gigabyteB. kilobyteC. megabyteD. terabyteAnswer: C

23. ____________ is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.A. HardwareB. A deviceC. A peripheralD. An applicationAnswer: A

24. The components that process data are located in the:

A. input devices.B. output devices.C. system unit.D. storage component.Answer: C

25. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:A. scanner.B. mouse.C. keyboard.

D. printer.Answer: D

26. Which of the following is an example of an input device?A. scannerB. speakerC. CDD. printerAnswer: A

27. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:A. hard disk drives.B. printers.C. floppy disk drives.D. CD drives.Answer: B


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28. The ____________, also called the brains of the computer, is responsible forprocessing data.A. motherboardB. memory

C. RAMD. central processing unit (CPU)Answer: D

29. The CPU and memory are located on the:A. expansion board.B. motherboard.C. storage device.D. output device.Answer: B

30. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:A. application software.B. system software.C. operating system software.D. platform software.Answer: A

31. ____________ is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.

A. An instructionB. SoftwareC. MemoryD. A processorAnswer: B

32. System software is the set of programs that enables your computers hardwaredevices and ____________ software to work together.A. managementB. processingC. utilityD. applicationAnswer: D

33. The PC (personal computer) and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:A. platforms.B. applications.


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C. programs.D. storage devices.Answer: A

34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs) and PCs use different ____________ to process data anddifferent operating systems.A. languagesB. methodsC. CPUsD. storage devicesAnswer: C

35. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:A. network.

B. mainframe.C. supercomputer.D. client.Answer: A

36. Smaller and less expensive PC-based servers are replacing ____________ in manybusinesses.A. supercomputersB. clientsC. laptops

D. mainframesAnswer: D

37. ____________ are specially designed computers that perform complex calculationsextremely rapidly.A. ServersB. SupercomputersC. LaptopsD. MainframesAnswer: B

38. DSL is an example of a(n) ____________ connection.A. networkB. wirelessC. slowD. broadbandAnswer: D


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39. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and thosewithout this access is known as the:A. digital divide.B. Internet divide.

C. Web divide.D. broadband divide.Answer: A

40. ____________ is the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build deviceson an extremely small scale.A. NanotechnologyB. Micro-technologyC. Computer forensicsD. Artificial intelligence

Answer: A

41. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?A. Process Output Input StorageB. Input Output Process StorageC. Process Storage Input OutputD. Input Process Output StorageAnswer: D

42. ____________ bits equal one byte.A. EightB. TwoC. One thousandD. One millionAnswer: A

43. The binary language consists of ____________ digit(s).A. 8B. 2C. 1,000D. 1Answer: B

44. A byte can hold one ____________ of data.A. bitB. binary digit


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C. characterD. kilobyteAnswer: C

45. ____________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides ameans by which users can interact with the computer.A. The platformB. The operating systemC. Application softwareD. The motherboardAnswer: B

46. The operating system is the most common type of ____________ software.A. communication

B. applicationC. systemD. word-processing softwareAnswer: C

47. ____________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices,such as your car or your electronic thermostat.A. ServersB. Embedded computersC. Robotic computers

D. MainframesAnswer: B

48. The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clickingan icon, are called:A. instructions.B. the operating system.C. application software.D. the system unit.Answer: A

49. The two broad categories of software are:A. word processing and spreadsheet.B. transaction and application.C. Windows and Mac OS.D. system and application.Answer: D


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50. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:A. system unit.B. CPU.C. mainframe.

D. platform.Answer: A

Fill in the Blank:

51. Between PCs and Macs, the ____________ is the platform of choice for graphic designand animation.Answer: Mac

52. The ____________ is the program that manages the hardware of the computer system,

including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.Answer: operating system

53. The type of operating system software you use depends on your computers____________.Answer: platform

54. ____________software helps you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or creatinga spreadsheet.Answer: Application

55. ____________are the fastest and most expensive computers.Answer: Supercomputers

56. A ____________ is approximately 1,000 bytes.Answer: kilobyte

57. Input devices are used to provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to process

data, and these steps and tasks are called ____________.Answer: instructions

58. A computer gathers data, processes it, outputs the data or information, and____________ the data or information.Answer: stores


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59. The binary language consists of two digits: ____________ and ____________.Answer: 0 and 1

60. A string of ____________ 0s and 1s is called a byte.Answer: eight (8)

61. The devices you use to enter data into a computer system are known as ____________devices.Answer: input

62. The devices on a computer system that let you see the processed information are knownas ____________ devices.

Answer: output

63. ____________ is the set of computer instructions or programs that enables thehardware to perform different tasks.Answer: Software

64. When you connect to the ____________, your computer is communicating with a serverat your Internet service provider (ISP).Answer: Internet

65. ____________ are computers that excel at executing many different computer programsat the same time.Answer: Mainframes

66. ____________is the application of computer systems and techniques to gather legalevidence.Answer: Computer forensics

67. ____________ is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate thehuman thought process.Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)

68. Macintosh computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas PCs


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generally run ____________ as an operating system.Answer: Microsoft Windows

69. A process known as ____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond to

consumer buying patterns.Answer: data mining

70. Hard disk drives and CD drives are examples of ____________ devices.Answer: storage

71. You would use ____________ software to create spreadsheets, type documents, and editphotos.Answer: application

72. ____________ are computers that support hundreds or thousands of userssimultaneously.Answer: Mainframes

73. ____________ is the term given to the act of stealing someones identity and ruiningtheir credit rating.Answer: Identity theft

74. Surgeons are using ____________ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery.Answer: computers

75. Patient ____________ are life-sized mannequins that have a pulse and a heartbeat andrespond to procedures just like humans.Answer: simulators

True and False

76. Currently, the performance of tasks by robots is based on preprogrammed algorithms.Answer: True

77. Data can be a number, a word, a picture, or a sound.Answer: True


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78. Strictly defined, a computer is a data processing device.Answer: True

79. The discrepancy between the haves and have-nots with regard tocomputer technology is commonly referred to as the digital society.Answer: False (digital divide)

80. One of the benefits of becoming computer fluent is being a savvy computer user andconsumer and knowing how to avoid viruses, the programs that pose threats to computersecurity.Answer: True

81. Trend-spotting programs, developed for business, have been used to predict criminalactivity.Answer: True

82. Employers do not have the right to monitor e-mail and network traffic on employeesystems used at work.Answer: False

83. Clicking on an icon with the mouse is a form of giving an instruction to the computer.

Answer: True

84. Output devices store instructions or data that the CPU processes.Answer: False (memory)

85. The CPU and memory are located on a special circuit board in the system unit calledthe motherboard.Answer: True

86. Nanostructures represent the smallest human-made structures that can be built.Answer: True

87. The main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that supercomputersare designed to execute a few programs as quickly as possible, whereas mainframes aredesigned to handle many programs running at the same time (but at a slower pace).Answer: True


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88. Being computer fluent means that you should be able to build a computer yourself.Answer: False

89. Embedded computers are self-contained computer devices that have their ownprogramming and do not receive input.Answer: True

90. A Web browser is a special device that is installed in your computer that allows it tocommunicate with other devices on a network.Answer: False (network adapter)

91. With a wireless network, it is easier to relocate devices.

Answer: True

92. The most common type of memory that the computer uses to process data is ROM.Answer: False (RAM)

Matching:

93. Match the following terms with their approximate size:

I. kilobyte A. one million bytesII. byte B. eight bitsIII. gigabyte C. one thousand bytesIV. megabyte D. one billion bytesV. terabyte E. one trillion bytesAnswer: C, B, D, A, E

94. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. printer A. storage deviceII. scanner B. output deviceIII. RAM C. input device

IV. CPU D. a type of memoryV. CD drive E. processorAnswer: B, C, D, E, A

95. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. mainframe A. the most expensive computers that perform complex calculationsextremely rapidlyII. supercomputer B. a computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a


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networkIII. embedded computer C. a large, expensive computer that supports hundreds orthousands of users simultaneouslyIV. PDA D. a self-contained computer device that usually performs preprogrammedfunctions such as temperature control

V. server E. a small mobile computing deviceAnswer: C, A, D, E, B

96. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. software A. transforming data into informationII. hardware B. data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashionIII. operating system C. any part of the computer that you can physically touchIV. processing D. a set of computer programs that enables hardware to perform differenttasksV. information E. the most common type of system software, it controls the way in whichthe computer system functions

Answer: D, C, E, A, B97. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. system software A. the set of programs that enables computer hardware devices andapplication software to work togetherII. application software B. the kind of operating system software you will use depends onthisIII. platform C. operating system software generally used on PCsIV. Microsoft Windows D. a set of programs used to accomplish a specific taskV. Mac OS E. operating system software used on the Apple MacintoshAnswer: A, D, B, C, E

98. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. data A. the main circuit board in the system unitII. memory B. the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed information)III. output C. processed data or informationIV. storage D. holds instructions or data that the CPU processesV. motherboard E. data or information that can be accessed againAnswer: B, D, C, E, A

99. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. bit A. the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on anextremely small scaleII. binary language B. the case that contains the system componentsIII. instructions C. consists of 0s and 1sIV. system unit D. short for binary digitV. nanotechnology E. steps and tasks necessary to process data into usable informationAnswer: D, C, E, B, A


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100. Match the following fields to the related computer technology:I. medicine A. Internet research and virtual toursII. business B. data miningIII. law enforcement C. robotics and simulationIV. education D. computer forensics

V. archeology E. digital recreations of ruinsAnswer: C, B, D, A, E

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