Basics of Computer Science Online Quiz



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Q 1 - Which among the following is not a computer language?

A - ALGOL

B - COBOL

C - PASCAL

D - DRAM

Answer : D

Explanation

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Answer : A

Explanation

1 Terabyte (Tb) = 1,024 Gb.

1,024 Gb = 1,099,511,627,776 Bytes.

Q 3 - Which among the following projects is launched to provide e-governance facilities and information services to the rural community?

A - Param

B - Drishtee

C - Sirishtee

D - Vikas

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 4 - Which among the following controls all parts of the computer and known as the brain of computer?

A - RAM

B - ROM

C - CPU

D - Processor

Answer : C

Explanation

All processing works of a computer is performed by Central Processing Unit or CPU.

Q 5 - Consider the following statements:

1. Mosaic was the first widely-distributed graphical browser for the World Wide Web.

2. Mosaic eliminates the needs of separate internet programs.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Mosaic was developed by Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina.

Q 6 - Which among the following period is known as the era of second generation computer?

A - 1951 to 1959

B - 1959 to 1965

C - 1965 to 1971

D - 1971 to 1980

Answer : D

Explanation

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Q 7 - If you need to copy the contents of MS Word, which command will you give?

A - Ctrl + X

B - Ctrl + C

C - Ctrl + V

D - Ctrl + Z

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 8 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to refresh the active window in your computer system?

A - F5

B - F9

C - F10

D - Ctrl + P

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 9 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to full screen the active window (basically web browser) in your computer system?

A - F5

B - F11

C - F10

D - Ctrl + L

Answer : B

Explanation

To exit the full screen again need to press F11.

Q 10 - Who among the following first coined the term "wiki?"

A - Julian Assange

B - Rafael Correa

C - Ward Cunningham

D - Greg Chesson

Answer : C

Explanation

In 1994-95, Ward Cunningham coined the term ‘wiki.’

Q 11 - The information stored in a computer is known as …

A - Facts

B - Files

C - Data

D - Directory or repository

Answer : C

Explanation

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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 13 - Which among the following is not a type of printer?

A - LCD Printer

B - Laser Printer

C - Inkjet Printer

D - Electro Thermal Printer

Answer : A

Explanation

Printer is used to get the hard copy of the work.

Q 14 - Which among the following is a communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer?

A - Bus

B - RAM

C - Processor

D - LAN

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 16 - ……………………… process checks that the all components of a computer are connected and operating properly?

A - Processing

B - Programming

C - Booting

D - Restarting

Answer : C

Explanation

Booting process starts a computer and keep it onto a state of readiness for operation.

Q 17 - Which among the following is also known as “Information Highway?”

A - Internet

B - Intranet

C - LAN

D - Web browser

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 18 - In which of the following States, the first hi-speed rural broadband network has been commissioned?

A - Tamil Nadu

B - Andhra Pradesh

C - Kerala

D - Karnataka

Answer : C

Explanation

The first hi-speed rural broadband network was set up in Idukki, district of Kerala.

Q 19 - Which among the following is not a computer virus?

A - Good morning

B - I Love you

C - Monkey

D - Happy Birthday Joshi

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 20 - Which among the following services is not provided by the internet?

A - Money transfer

B - Booking of movie ticket

C - Making friendship

D - Delivering Nike shoe

Answer : D

Explanation

On the internet, one can book/order, but internet cannot delivery any physical product; it means, internet provide booking service and product is delivered through courier service.

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