Which of the following is the processing unit of the computer?
[A] CPU
[B] Memory
[C] Graphic Card
[D] Mother Board
Answer: A [CPU]
A modern computer consists of at least one processing element called the Central Processing Unit or CPU.
Modern computers follow a generalized set of instructions to perform any function. What are these instructions better known as?
[A] Language
[B] Instructions
[C] Commands
[D] Programs
Answer: D [Programs]
Computers follow a generalized set of instructions to perform various functions. These are known as programs. These let the computers to perform a huge range of tasks.
News websites deliver customized ‘feeds’ of content to their readers via RSS, which stands for :
[A] Really Simple Syndication
[B] Real Social Syndication
[C] Registered Subscriber Syndication
[D] Really Simple Synchronization
Answer: A [Really Simple Syndication]
Real Simple Syndication (RSS) is the term used to refer the collection of Web feed formats. They provide updated or shared information in a standardized way. They deliver customized ‘feeds’ to the customers.
How many banks are promoting the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 10
[D] 12
Answer: C [10]
The National Payments Corporation of India is an umbrella organization for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India. It is promoted by 10 banks.
Dynamic Adhoc Wireless Networks (DAWN) usually come under ___?
[A] 2G
[B] 3G
[C] 4G
[D] 5G
Answer: D [5G]
The DAWN Dynamic Ad-hoc Wireless Networks project is developing a general theory of complex and dynamic wireless communication networks. It comes under 5G.
What do we call a CPU that is designed specifically to handle the communications processing task with main purpose is to off-load communications processing task from the host computer so that the host computer can be dedicated for applications and data processing jobs?
[A] Backend processor
[B] Front-end processor
[C] Node processor
[D] File Server
Answer: B [Front-end processor ]
A front-end processor (FEP), or a communications processor, is a small-sized computer. It interfaces to the host computer a number of networks. They are SNA, or a number of peripheral devices, such as terminals, disk units, printers and tape units. a CPU that is designed specifically to handle the communications processing task with the main purpose is to off-load communications and processing tasks.
Which among the following is the time period during which a computer is malfunctioning or not operating correctly due to machine failures?
[A] Down time
[B] Up time
[C] Response time
[D] Run time
Answer: A [Down time]
Downtime is the time period when a system is unavailable. Downtime or outage duration refers to a period of time that a system fails to perform its primary function.
Which of the following components of Personal Computer maintains date and time of the system?
[A] CMOS RAM
[B] VRAM
[C] PROM
[D] Motherboard
Answer: A [CMOS RAM]
CMOS RAM is a volatile, low-power complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor. It is alternatively referred to as Real-Time Clock.
Which of the following is the data storage device that is used to store very high-resolution video formats?
[A] Blu Ray
[B] CD-ROM
[C] Floppy Drive
[D] Hard Disk
Answer: A [Blu Ray]
Blu-ray is a digital optical disc. It is capable of storing several hours of video in high-definition and ultra-high-definition resolution. The name “Blu-ray” refers to the blue laser which is used to read the disc.
Which of the following has the shell as an exclusive feature?
[A] DOS
[B] UNIX
[C] System Software
[D] Linux
Answer: B [UNIX]
Unix is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems. The main features of UNIX include multitasking and portability capabilities.
What is the full form of NIC?
[A] Network Interface Card
[B] Network Interface Censorship
[C] Node in Connection
[D] All of the Above
Answer: A [Network Interface Card]
NIC stands for Network Interface Card. It is used to connect the computer to the external network. It will normally have a PCI connector to connect to one of the PC expansion slots.
Which of the following device is used to convert the native data into a signal?
[A] OCR
[B] Modem
[C] Printer
[D] Monitor
Answer: B [Modem]
As data cannot be sent in its native form, it is necessary to convert it into a signal. This is performed with the help of a transmitter such as a modem.
