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1. TCP/IP model does not have _______ layer but OSI model have this layer.
a) session layer
b) transport layer
c) application layer
d) network layer
e) None of these

2. Which layer is used to link the network support layers and user support layers?
a) session layer
b) data link layer
c) transport layer
d) network layer
e) None of these

3. TCP/IP model was developed _____ the OSI model.

a) prior to
b) after
c) simultaneous to
d) with no link to
e) None of these

4. Which layer is responsible for process to process delivery in a general network model?
a) network layer
b) transport layer
c) session layer
d) data link layer
e) None of these

5. Which address is used to identify a process on a host by the transport layer?

a) physical address
b) logical address
c) port address
d) specific address
e) None of these

6. HTTP client requests by establishing a connection to a particular port on the server.

a) user datagram protocol
b) transmission control protocol
c) border gateway protocol
d) domain host control protocol

7. A network that links many different types of computers all over the world.
a) Intranet
b) Internet
c) Arpanet
d) LAN

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8. A service that allows a user to log in into another computer somewhere on the Internet.
a) Telnet
b) FTP
c) e-mail
d) UseNet

9. WTLS stands for?

a) Wireless Transport Layer Security
b) Wireless Transfer Layer System
c) Wireless Transfer Layer Security
d) Wireless Transport Layer System

10. A unique piece of information that is used in encryption.

a) Cipher
b) Plain Text
c) Key
d) Cipher

11. Study of creating a d using encryption and decryption techniques.

a) Cipher
b) Cryptography
c) Encryption
d) Decryption

12. A process of making the encrypted text readable again.

a) Decryption
b) Encryption
c) Network Security
d) Information Hiding

13. What is Artificial Intelligence?

a) A field that aims to make humans more intelligent
b) A field that aims to improve the security
c) A field that aims to develop intelligent machines
d) A field that aims to mine the data

14. A circuitry that processes that responds to and processes the basic instructions that are required to drive a
computer system is
a) Memory
b) ALU
c) CU
d) Processor

15. Which type of data can be stored in the database?

a) Image oriented data
b) Text, files containing data
c) Data in the form of audio or video
d) All of the above

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16. In which format data is stored in the database?

a) Image
b) Text
c) Table
d) Graph

17. A set of hard disk drives with a controller mounted in a single box, forming a single large storage unit is
a) Disk array
b) Drives
c) Compact drives
d) Multi-cores

18. What does a relational database consist of?

a) Collection of Records
b) Collection of Keys
c) Collection of Tables
d) Collection of Fields

19. The ability to query data from the database, as well as insert, delete, and alter tuples in the database, is offered
by
a) TCL (Transaction Control Language)
b) DCL (Data Control Language)
c) DDL (Data Definition Langauge)
d) DML (Data Manipulation Langauge)

20. Which command is used to remove a relation from an SQL database?

a) Drop table
b) Delete
c) Del
d) Remove
21. Another name for base is
a) root
b) radix
c) entity
d) median

22. The hexadecimal representation of 14 is

a) A
b) F
c) D
d) E

23. A language supported by MS. Net platform.

a) C
b) C++
c) java
d) C#

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24. Electronic circuits that operate on one or more input signals to produce standard output
a) Series circuits
b) Parallel Circuits
c) Logic Signals
d) Logic Gates

25. A ____ gate gives the output as 1 only if all the inputs signals are 1.
a) AND
b) OR
c) EXOR
d) NOR

26. The universal gate that can be used to implement any Boolean expression is
a) NAND
b) EXOR
c) OR
d) AND

27. A term in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used.
a) development
b) generation
c) advancement
d) growth

28. The generation based on VLSI microprocessor.

a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 3rd
d) 4th

29. ULSI stands for?

a) Ultra Large Scale Integration
b) Under Lower Scale Integration
c) Ultra Lower Scale Integration
d) Under Large Scale Integration

30. In this generation Time sharing, Real time, Networks, Distributed Operating System was used.
a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 5th
d) 4th

31. Which of the following is not a type of computer on the basis of operation?
a) Remote
b) Hybrid
c) Analog
d) Digital

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32. _____are used for solving complex application such as Global Weather Forecasting.
a) Super Computers
b) Public computers
c) Mobile computers
d) Hybrid computers

33. The operation that does not involves clock cycles is

a) Installation of a device
b) Execute
c) Fetch
d) Decode

34. CISC stands for

a) Complex Information Sensed CPU
b) Complex Instruction Set Computer
c) Complex Intelligence Sensed CPU
d) Complex Instruction Set CPU

35. In a computer most processing takes place in .

(a) Memory
(b) CPU
(c) RAM
(d) Motherboard
(e) None of these

36. In windows ME, What does M stand for ?

(a) Millennium
(b) Micro Expert
(c) Macro Expert
(d) Multi Expert
(e) None of these

37. Seek time is

(1) time to position the head over proper cylinder
(2) time to position the head over proper sector
(3) time to position the head over proper track
(4) all of above
(5) None of these

38. A _________represents approximately one billion memory location.

(1) kilobyte
(2) gigabyte
(3) megabyte
(4) terabyte
(5) None of these

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39. When the pointer is positioned on a________, it is shaped like a hand:

a) Grammar error
b) Formatting error
c) Screen tip
d) Spelling error
e) Hyperlink

40. Which of the following protocol is used for remote terminal connection service?
(A) RARP
(B) UDP
(C) FTP
(D) TELNET
(E) None of these

41. A ________is a device that forwards packets between networks by processing the routing information included
in the packet.
a) bridge
b) firewall
c) router
d) hub
e) None of these

42. Physical or logical arrangement of network is

a) Topology
b) Routing
c) Networking
d) Control
e) None of these

43. The physical arrangement of elements on a page is referred to as a document’s……

A. Features
B. Format
C. Pagination
D. Grid
E. None of these

44. Which of the following is/are functions we can use in excel

(1) =SUM (2) =SUB (3) =DIV (4) =AVG

A. All we can use

B. Only 1
C. Only 1, 3 and 4
D. Only 1 and 5
E. Only 1 and 2

45. A……is a professionally designed ‘empty’ document that can be adapted to the user’s needs.
(A) file
(B) guide
(C) template
(D) user guide file
(E) None of these

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46. A file which has not been altered, compressed, or manipulated in any way by the computer is called?
[A] temp file
[B] raw file
[C] permanent file
[D] None of the above

47. What is the full form of ADSL?

[A] Automatic Digital Subscriber Line
[B] Asymmetric Direct Subscriber Line
[C] Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
[D] None of these

48. An Auto responder is a ________ on mail server that automatically replies to e-mails?
[A] command
[B] Software
[C] Program
[D] None of these

49. For which of the following, the term Knowledge Based Information processing System is being used in recent
times?
[A] Fourth Generation Computers
[B] Fifth Generation Computers
[C] Sixth Generation Computers
[D] Supercomputers

50. Which of the following stands for the input function of the computer?
[A] Receiving or accepting information from outside sources
[B] Processing information in structured format
[C] Transforming raw data into information
[D] Store results for future use

51. Which of the following indicates where is the computer is in terms of the program sequence?
[A] Logic Gate
[B] Knot Circuit
[C] Program Manager
[D] Program Counter

52. What is the use of the wheel located between the two standard buttons on a mouse ?
[A] To click on web pages
[B] To click and select items
[C] To shutdown
[D] To scroll

53. Which of the following clearly define the Trackball ?

[A] It is a two-dimensional positioning device.
[B] It is a three- dimensional positioning device.
[C] It is a pointing device.
[D] None of the Above
[E] Both A and C

54. Which of the devices converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form?
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[A] Keyboard
[B] Scanner
[C] Plotter
[D] OMR

55. Which is the memory that works on time sharing principle in order to create an illusion of infinite memory space?
[A] Cache memory
[B] Register
[C] Virtual memory
[D] Primary memory

56. What is the full form of a PCI bus?

[A] Peripheral Computer Interconnect
[B] Peripheral Component Interconnect
[C] Passed Component Interconnect
[D] Phased Computer Interconnect

57. Which of the following store data temporarily and pass it on as directed by the control unit?
[A] Address
[B] Register
[C] Number
[D] Memory

Correct Answer: B [Register]

58. What is the storage element for a static RAM ?

[A] Diode
[B] Resistor
[C] Capacitor
[D] Flip-flop

59. If your computer is overheating, Which of the following things you can do about it?
[A] Ensure Proper Ventilation
[B] Clean Out Computer’s Case
[C] Tune Up Heat Sinks
[D] All of the Above

60. What action is performed by pressing Ctrl + E in MS Word?

(a) Exit Application
(b) Select All
(c) Clear All
(d) Align Center
(e) None of these

61. Setting fonts for the text in your document is an example of:
(a) Formatting
(b) Formulas
(c) Tracking changes
(d) Tools
(e) None of the above

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62. Which feature helps to search the text through reference material such as dictionaries, encyclopedias and
translation services?
(a) Translation
(b) Research
(c) Find
(d) Font
(e) Table

63. Which among the following is the shortcut key combination to copy formatting from text?
(a) Alt + Shift + C
(b) Tab + Shift + C
(c) Ctrl + Shift + C
(d) F1 + Shift + C
(e) None of these

64. In PowerPoint, the Header & Footer button can be found on the Insert tab in what group?
(a) Illustrations group
(b) Object group
(c) Text group
(d) Tables group
(e) None of these

65. Which of the following is a saving process?

(a) To copy the document from memory to storage medium
(b) To bring change in present status of the document
(c) To change the face or entire form
(d) To develop the document by recording the text with the use of keyboard
(e) None of these

66. Which keystroke will take you at the beginning or the end of a long document?
(a) Ctrl + PageUp and Ctrl + PageDown
(b) Shift + Home and Shift + End
(c) Ctrl + Home and Ctrl + End
(d) The only way is by using the right scroll bar
(e) Alt+Home and Alt+End

67. Workbook is a collection of ______ in MS Excel?

(a) page set-up
(b) buttons
(c) diagrams
(d) charts
(e) Worksheets

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68. Which PowerPoint view displays each slide of the presentation as a thumbnail and is useful for rearranging
slides?
(a) Slide Sorter
(b) Slide Show
(c) Slide Master
(d) Notes Page
(e) Slide Design

69. If a word is typed that is not in MS Word's dictionary, a wavy underline appears below the word. What is the
color of the underline that appears in this situation?
(a) Blue
(b) Red
(c) Green
(d) Black
(e) Pink

70. The process of checking all the peripheral units by the OS during the time of booting is known as
(a) BIOS
(b) POST
(c) BUS
(d) Chkdsk
(e) None of these

71. A handheld device that allows you to control your computer without typing instructions from a keyboard is known
as .
(a) Tablet
(b) PDA
(c) Mouse
(d) Mike
(e) None of these

72. Which of the following file system used by the operating system to identify the physical locations of file on the
hard drive?
(a) RTOS
(b) GIF
(c) FAT
(d) FTP
(e) SMTP

73. What is SMPS?

(a) Settled Mode Power Supply
(b) Switch Mode Power Supply
(c) Switch Mode Packet Switch
(d) Supply Mode Packet Switch
(e) Settled Mode Packet Switch

74. When a computer is turned on, which of the following is run by BIOS in order to check whether all the hardware
components are working properly?
(a) Booting
(b) Warm Booting
(c) Cold Booting
(d) Power on Self-Test
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(e) Register

75. What is an Operating system?

(a) It is an interface between User and the Computer
(b) It manages all resources
(c) It does all process management tasks
(d) All of the above
(e) None of these

76. Which process check to ensure the components of the computer are operating and connected properly?
(a) Booting
(b) Processing
(c) Saving
(d) Editing
(e) None of these

77. The ability of an operating system to run more than one application at a time is called .
(a) Multi-tasking
(b) Object-oriented programming
(c) Multi-user computing
(d) Real-Time
(e) None of the above

78. Which of the following is used to switch between open programs?

(a) Alt+tab
(b) Ctrl+tab
(c) Shift+tab
(d) Ctrl+Alt
(e) Alt+Shift

79. To move to the beginning of a line of text, press the key.

(a) a
(b) pageup
(c) enter
(d) home
(e) None of these

80. A disk device in which a computer can go directly to the desired record on the disk is called a(n) _.
A. Index file access device
B. Randomizing access device
C. Direct-access storage device
D. Sequential file access device

81. Name the technique of processing transactions in random order.

A. Transaction processing
B. Batch processing
C. Offline processing
D. Sequential file processing

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82. Computer systems that transmit data over communications lines, such as telephone lines or cables are:
A. Data communications systems
B. Data system
C. Home-based systems
D. Centralized data systems
E. None of these

83. This method places all processing, hardware, and software in one central location.
A. Wide area data processing
B. Centralized data processing
C. Distributed data processing
D. Network data processing
E. None of these

84. This processing method allows both remote access and remote processing.
A. Distributed data processing
B. Centralized data processing
C. Digital transmission
D. Analog transmission
E. None of these

85. A computer system that uses communications equipment to connect two or more computers and their resources
is a:
A. hub.
B. bridge.
C. network.
D. router.
E. None of these

86. Who developed the concept of the World Wide Web?

A. Marc Andreessen
B. Bob kahn
C. Dr. Tim Berners-Lee
D. Robert Metcalfe
E. None of these

87. A message to be sent over the Internet is divided up into uniformly sized packages called:
A. Units.
B. Packets.
C. Applets.
D. Bundles.
E. None of these

88. This is an informal network of computers that allow the posting and reading of messages in newsgroups that
focus on specific topics.
A. Telnet
B. Newsreader
C. Usenet
D. SAP
E. None of these

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89. You should also become familiar with the general rules of good behavior on the Internet, referred to as .
A. Netiquette
B. Statutes
C. Usenet
D. Telnet
E. None of these

90. What refers to addressing the environmental impact of computer use in an environmentally responsible
manner?
A. Ethical computing
B. Fair use
C. Cyber squatting
D. Green computing

91. What software attempts to prevent children from accessing objectionable sites?
A. Desktop management software
B. Prevention software
C. Blocking software
D. Anti-virus software

92. What term describes highly trained technical people who are paid to try to break into a computer system before
anyone else does?
A. Hired hands
B. Piggybacks
C. Hit teams
D. White-hat hackers

93. What is any text that can be keyed in, such as a memo?
A. A database
B. A spreadsheet
C. A text document
D. A business presentation

94. What item is usually a blinking underscore or rectangle in a word processing document?
A. The insertion point
B. The start point
C. The location point
D. The reference point

95. Which of these is not applicable for IP protocol?

a) Connectionless
b) Offer reliable service
c) Offer unreliable service
d) Does not offer error reporting

96. In classless addressing, there are no classes but addresses are still granted in
a) IPs
b) Blocks
c) Codes
d) Sizes

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97. In classful addressing, a large part of available addresses are

a) Organized
b) Blocked
c) Wasted
d) Communicated

98. Different applications and documents of windows desktop are represented by

A. Icons
B. None of these
C. Labels
D. Symbols
E. Graph

99. HTTP is protocol.

a) application layer
b) transport layer
c) network layer
d) data link layer

100. In classful addressing, a large part of available addresses are

a) Organized
b) Blocked
c) Wasted
d) Communicated

101. HTTP is protocol.

a) application layer
b) transport layer
c) network layer
d) data link layer

102. Which among the following has been standardized in the IEEE 802.3 specification?
[A] Bluetooth
[B] Ethernet
[C] WiMAX
[D] All of the above

103. Clock speed, the speed at which a processor executes instructions is measured in .
A) kilobytes (KB)
B) milliseconds(ms)
C) gigahertz (GHz)
D) nanoseconds (ns)

104. The cell in which you can type data is the:

A. active cell.
B. new cell.
C. set cell.
D. ready cell

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105. Cell phones use to access the Internet.

(1) MMS technology
(2) a notation system
(3) micro browser software
(4) HTML language
(5) None of these

106. The uniform resource locator (URL) is case sensitive in the .

(1) Protocol
(2) Authority
(3) Directory
(4) Type
(5) None of these

107. A global network made up of thousands of privately owned computers and networks is called the:
(1) World Wide Web.
(2) Internet.
(3) Specialized search engine.
(4) None of these

108. Who designed the concept of stored program?

1) Van Neuman
2) Joseph M Jacquard
3) J presper Eckert
4) Both 1 and 2
5) None of these

109. The most widely used coding scheme is------------

A) ASCII
B) Unicode
C) EBCDIC
D) Hexadecimal

110. Expansion boards are also called:

A. Adapter cards.
B. Serial ports.
C. USB ports.
D. Parallel ports.

111. A measure of computer speed is:

A. TB.
B. KB.
C. MIPS.
D. MB

112. Digital photographs are composed of:

A. Points.
B. Pixels.
C. Frames.
D. Digits.

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113. Digital video consists of a series of:

A. Media clips.
B. Captures.
C. Frames.
D. Pictures

114. This printer places an image on a page without physically touching the page.
A. Line printer
B. Impact printer
C. Non-impact printer
D. Dot-matrix printer

115. A set of rules designed for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and computers is:
A. TFT.
B. POS.
C. COM.
D. MIDI

116. Redundant array of independent disks (RAID)

A. Uses a group of two or more hard disks that work together as a unit
B. is an inexpensive technology
C. is completely safe
D. Uses a group of floppy diskettes

117. What is the name for a fixed number of adjacent sectors that are treated as a unit of storage by the operating
system?
A. Cylinder
B. Cluster
C. Zone
D. Block

118. The generation is based on the VLSI microprocessor.

a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 3rd
d) 4th

119. ULSI stands for?

a) Ultra Large Scale Integration
b) Under Lower Scale Integration
c) Ultra Lower Scale Integration
d) Under Large Scale Integration

120. In this generation Time sharing, Real time, Networks, Distributed Operating System was used.
a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 5th
d) 4th

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121. Which of the following is not a type of computer on the basis of operation?
a) Remote
b) Hybrid
c) Analog
d) Digital

122. ________ are used for solving complex applications such as Global Weather Forecasting.
a) Supercomputers
b) Public computers
c) Mobile computers
d) Hybrid computers

123. The operation that does not involves clock cycles is

a) Installation of a device
b) Execute
c) Fetch
d) Decode

124. CISC stands for

a) Complex Information Sensed CPU
b) Complex Instruction Set Computer
c) Complex Intelligence Sensed CPU
d) Complex Instruction Set CPU

125. Which of the following packages is used for composition in the printing press?
A. Lotus
B. Dbase
C. Fortran
D. PageMaker
E. Word Perfect

126. _____ is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.
A. Data Compression
B. File synchronization
C. Hard disk
D. Utility Program
E. None of these

127. ________is the concept of sending extra bits for use in error detection.
A. Redundancy
B. Check
C. None of these
D. Detection
E. Checksum fault

128. Different applications and documents of windows desktop are represented by

A. Icons
B. Labels
C. Symbols
D. Graph
None of these

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129. Passwords enable users to ____.

A. make efficient use of time
B. simplify file structures
C. retain confidentiality of files
D. get into the system quickly
E.None of these

130. For his major role in the development of the computer chip ‘Pentium’, which Indian IT expert is called the
‘Father of Pentium’ ?
[A] Grady Brooch
[B] Robert Noyce
[C] Vinod Dham
[D] Arya Bhatt
[E] None of these

131. 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
[E] None of these

132. What is the trigger used for in MS PowerPoint?

[A] to start the slideshow
[B] to end the slideshow
[C] initiate a sequence of animations by clicking on a specific object
[D] to start random special effects when a particular key is pressed
[E] None of these

133. Which of the following features is not available in MS Word?

[A] Mail Merge
[B] Tables
[C] PHP coding
[D] WYSIWYG editing
[E] None of these

134. What do we call a function inside a function?

[A] Double function
[B] Nested function
[C] Switch function
[D] Loop function
[E] None of these

135. _____ topology requires a multipoint connection.

a) Star
b) Mesh
c) Ring
d) Bus
e) None of these

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136. Which of these is a shortcut to add a border to the selected cell in MS Excel?
[A] CTRL + Shift + /
[B] CTRL + Shift + &
[C] ALT + Shift + /
[D] ALT + Shift + B
[E] None of these

137. Where is the Insert function button located in MS Excel?

[A] Under Formulas Menu
[B] Under Insert Menu
[C] Under Review Menu
[D] Under View Menu
[E] None of these

138. What is the shortcut to insert a comment in MS Excel?

[A] Ctrl+ Y
[B] Alt + x
[C] Shift + F2
[D] Shift + F1
[E] None of these

139. What do we call the files sent in an email?

[A] Packet
[B] Parcel
[C] Attachments
[D] None of the above

140. Which one of the following four words is odd?

A. Software
B. Programme
C. Application
D. Peripheral

141. Which of the following is a programming language for creating special program like applets?
A. Java
B. COBOL
C. .Net
D. Cable
E. None of these

142._____ component is used for short - term data storage.

1. ROM
2. DVD
3. RAM
4. Hard disc
5. Both 1 and 4

143. Which of the following shortcut key is used to Auto sum in Microsoft Excel?
1. Alt + Enter
2. Alt + Equals
3. Shift + Equals
4. Tab + Enter
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5. Alt + Space

144. Which of the following function key is used to opens a search feature for many programs including Microsoft
windows when at the windows Desktop?
1. F1
2. F2
3. F3
4. F4
5. F5

145. Small application programs that run on a web page and may ensure a form is completed properly or provide
animation are known as
1. Cookies
2. Cache
3. Hyperlink
4. Flash
5. Spam

146. A color underlines indicate grammar errors in Microsoft Word document.

1. Red
2. Green
3. Blue
4. Yellow
5. Pink

147. 1 Petabyte is equal to how many terabytes?

1. (1024)²
2. (1024)³
3. 1024
4. (1204)²
5. other than the given

148. A collection of programs that controls how your computer system runs and processes information is called-
1. Motherboard
2. Operating system
3. Interface
4. Application suite
5. Protocol

149. What does 'P' stand for in 'DPI'?

1. Protocol
2. Page
3. Per
4. Pixel
5. Paper

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