Computer General Knowledge MCQs > FREE SET-8

	1. Numbers in table columns are usually-
	A Right-aligned B Left-aligned C Justified D Centered Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	2. What disk is used to cold boot a PC?
	A Steup disk B System disk C Diagostic disk D Program disk Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	3. The _________ manual tells you how to use a software program.
	A Documentation B Programming C Technical D User Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	4. FTP Stands for
	A Folder transfer protocol B File transfer protocol C Field transfer protocol D None of the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	5. Which of the following is not of the merge process
	A Sort the data source records B Format a main document C Edit a data source D Merge the two files to print or create a new document Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	6. Which of the following search engine is developed by Microsoft?
	A Bing B Yahoo C Google D Alta Vista Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	7. A word in a web page that, when clicked, opens another document-
	A Anchor B URL C Hyperlink D Reference Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	8. A CD-RW disk-
	A Has a faster access than an internal disk B Is a form of optical disk, so it can only be written once C Holds less data than a floppy disk D Can be erased and rewritten Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	9. Compiling creates a(n)-
	A Program Specification B Algorithm C Executable Program D Subroutine Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	10. Which of the following is a popular Programming Language for developing multimedia Web pages, Websites and web-Based applications?
	A COBOL B JAVA C ASSEMBLER D Nine of these Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	11. The Method of file organization in which data records in a file are arranged in a specified order according to a key field is known as the-
	A Direct access method B Queuing method C Predetermined method D Sequential method Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	12. If a new device is attached to a computer, such as a printer or scanner, its __________ must be installed before the device can be used.
	A Buffer B Driver C Pager D Server Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	13. Non-product selling means _____________
	A Selling variety of products B Selling only one product C Selling seasonal products D Selling services Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	14. In Excel, Charts are created using which option?
	A Chart Wizard B Pivot Table C Pie Chart D Bar Chart Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	15. When you save to this, your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off.
	A RAM B Motherboard C Secondary storage device D Primary storage device Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	16. When you turn on the computer, the boot routine will perform this test ____________
	A RAM test B Disk drive test C Memory test D Power-on self-test Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	17. The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is ____________
	A Multiprogramming B Multitasking C Time-sharing D Multiprocessing Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	18. All the deleted files goes to ____________
	A My Computer B Task Bar C Tool Bar D Recycle Bin Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	19. Various applications and documents are represented on the Windows desktop by ___________
	A Symbols B Labels C Graphs D Icons Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	20. What is the permanent memory built into your computer?
	A RAM B ROM C CPU D CD-ROM Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	21. The pattern of printed lines on most products are called ___________
	A Prices B OCR C Scanners D Barcodes Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	22. Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task?
	A Function B Space bar C Arrow D Control Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	23. Physical components that make up your computer are known as
	A Operating Systems B Software C Hardware D Web Browsers Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	24. Computers use the ____________ number system to store data and perform calculations.
	A Binary B Octal C Decimal D Hexadecimal Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	25. To move to the beginning of a line of text, press the ____________ key.
	A Page up B F1 C Home D Enter Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	26. A __________ is an electronic device that processes data, converting it into information.
	A Computer B Processor C Case D Stylus Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	27. ____________ is processed by the computer into information
	A Number B Data C Picture D None of these Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	28. Back up of the data files will help to prevent -
	A Loss of confidentiality B Duplication of data C Virus infection D Loss of data Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	29. The _________ of a system includes the programs or instructions.
	A Hardware B Icon C Information D Software Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	30. A compiler translates a program written in a high level language into
	A Machine Language B An algorithm C A debugged program D None of these Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	31. The primary purpose of software is to turn data into
	A Websites B Information C Programs D Objects Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	32. IC chips used in computers are usually made of
	A Lead B Silicon C Chromium D Gold Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	33. Which of the following is not an example of Operating System?
	A Windows 98 B BSD UNIX C Microsoft Office XP D Red Hat Linux Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	34. Which supercomputer is developed by the Indian Scientists?
	A Param B Super 301 C Compaq Presario D CRAY YMP Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	35. Check the odd term out
	A Internet B Linux C Unix D Windows Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	36. What is the control unit's function in the CPU
	A To transfer data to primary storage B TO store program instructions. C To perform logic functions. D To decode program instructions. Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	37. Which of the following commands is given to reboot the computer?
	A Ctrl + Alt + Del B Ctrl + Alt + Tab C Ctrl + Shift + Del D Ctrl + Alt + shift Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	38. Which of the following statements is true?
	A Minicomputer works faster than Microcomputer B Microcomputer works faster than Minicomputer C Speed of both the computers is the same D The speeds of both these computers cannot be compared with the speed of advanced computer Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	39. The background of any Word document -
	A is always white color B is the color you preset under the Options menu C is always the same for the entire document D can have any color you choose Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	40. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the
	A Mouse B Logo C Hand D Cursor Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	41. Which function calculates the largest value in a set of numbers in Excel?
	A Average B Count C Minimum D Maximum Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option D Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	42. To move to the bottom of a document, press -.
	A Auto Summarize B Home key C Ctrl + End D End key Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	43. Which of the following MS Word function corrects text as you type?
	A Auto summaries B Auto insert C Auto correct D Track change Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	44. What displays the content of the active cell in Excel?
	A Name box B Row Headings C Formula bar D Task pane Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	45. In Word you can force a page break -.
	A By positioning your cursor at the appropriate place and pressing the F1 key B By positioning your cursor at the appropriate place and pressing Ctrl + Enter C By using the Insert/Section Break D By changing the font size your document Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	46. Which of the following refers to a small, single-site network?
	A LAN B DSL C RAM D USB Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	47. By default, your documents print in mode is
	A Landscape B Portrait C Page Setup D Print View Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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48. How do you prevent emailed word documents from always opening in the Reading Layout?

A From the Tools Menu > Options > General Tab > uncheck the Allow starting in Reading Layout' B From the View Menu > Reading Layout > General Tab > uncheck the `Allow staring in Reading Layout' C From the Format Menu > Auto format > Edit Tab > uncheck the `Use with emailed attachments'. D All the above Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option A Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	49. Select the odd one out -
	A Interpreter B Operating System C Compiler D Assembler Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option B Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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	50. Which of the following places the common data elements in order from smallest to largest?
	A Character, file, record, field, database B Character, record, field, file, database C Character, field, record, file, database D Bit, byte, character, record, field, file, database Free MCQs www.sharemcq.com     Answer: Option C Explanation: Available Soon. Workspace View Answer Workspace

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