Basic Computer Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams

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Basic Computer Questions and Answers
Q :  

Which type of computer is used to study earthquakes?

(A) Mainframe computer

(B) Mini computer

(C) Micro computer

(D) Super computer


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. Supercomputer is a powerful computer in terms of data storage capacity, performance and data processing.

2. A supercomputer is a powerful computer that can process large amounts of data and computations very quickly.

3. Supercomputers perform copious amounts of mathematical calculations.

4. Supercomputers are used for a wide variety of applications, including meteorology, medical research, and nuclear weapons research.


Q :  

Flash memory is?

(A) software

(B) Operating System

(C) RAM

(D) Portable storage device


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

. Flash memory is a portable storage device that can store data for a short period of time.

2. Unlike traditional hard drives, flash memory is capable of retaining data even after the power is turned off.

3. A flash drive is a small, portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer's USB port and acts as a portable hard drive.

4. A flash drive is a portable data storage device. Flash drives contain multiple flash chips, which are large memory modules.


Q :  

What is the memory used by RAM to store frequently used information?

(A) Main memory

(B) Cache memory

(C) Register

(D) Rome


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The memory which is used by RAM to store frequently used information is called cache memory.

2. Cache memory is much smaller than RAM, but it is much faster than RAM.

3. Recently used information is often stored in cache memory.


Q :  

A file that uses preset settings for a normal presentation station (presentation/document) is done in the making is called ______?

(A) Pattern

(B) Model

(C) Template

(D) Blueprint


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. A file that contains a template for a simple presentation using predefined settings.

- Presentation: Using the template, you can create a professional presentation that will grab attention and impress your audience.

- Document: Using templates, you can create a professional document that is well-written and well-organized.

- Email: Using the template, you can create a professional email that will attract attention and get your response.

- Web page: Using the template, you can create a professional web page that is beautiful and easy to use.


Q :  

What type of personal email account is generally used to download email to my computer?

(A) Microsoft Exchange

(B) POP3

(C) IMAP

(D) HTTP


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Personal email account Microsoft Exchange is usually used to download e-mail to your computer.

2. Microsoft Exchange Server is Microsoft's email, calendaring, contacts, scheduling, and collaboration platform.

3. It is deployed on the Windows Server operating system (OS) for business use.

4. Microsoft designed Exchange Server to provide users with access to the messaging platform from mobile devices, desktops, and web-based systems.


Q :  

Which of the following is responsible for locating the domain name and translating it into Internet Protocol (IP) protocol?

(A) HTTP

(B) HTTPS

(C) DNM

(D) URL


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. HTTP is responsible for locating the domain name and translating it into Internet Protocol S.

2. IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a digital address used to identify a computer or device on the Internet or any other network.


Q :  

What is the shortcut key to insert a hyperlink in the document?

(A) Ctrl + H

(B) Ctrl + L

(C) Ctrl + K

(D) Ctrl +B


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Ctrl + K shortcut is used to insert hyperlink in the document.

2. The web page address, e-mail address, and any other link text or image are parts of a hyperlink.

3. To create a hyperlink field, the link label parameter can be taken from the text dimension of your data source or any expression that returns the value of text.

4. Hyperlink function works with the protocols below:

- http:

-https:

-mailto:

-ftp:


Q :  

M.S. In 2010 ______ function will display the remainder after dividing a number by the divisor.

(A) Round ()

(B) Fact ()

(C) MOD ()

(D) DIV ()


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The MOD() function in MS 2010 will display the remainder after dividing a number by the divisor.


Q :  

Which of the following is also known as Personal Information Manager?

(A) Microsoft Paint

(B) Microsoft Outlook

(C) Microsoft Overlook

(D) Microsoft Access


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Outlook.com is a personal information manager web app from Microsoft that includes webmail, scheduling, contacts, and tasks services.

2. It was founded as Hotmail in 1996 by Sabir Bhatia and Jack Smith. It was acquired by Microsoft in 1997 and relaunched as MSN Hotmail, later as part of the Windows Live suite of products. As part of Windows Live Hotmail was rebranded.

3. Microsoft phased out Hotmail in October 2011, relaunching the service as Outlook.com in 2012.


Q :  

M.S. What method is used to close a PowerPoint 2010 file? Choose the most suitable option.

(A) Click on the File tab and then click on the Close option.

(B) You can click on the close button appearing on the top right side of the window can do.

(C) The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + W can be used.

(D) All of the Above


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The following method is used to close the file of MS PowerPoint 2010.

- Click on the File tab and then click on the Close option.

- You can click on the close button appearing on the top right side of the window.

- The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + W can be used.


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