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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. Data stored in RAM can be erased or altered.
2. Data stored in ROM cannot be erased or altered rather it can be read only.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
ROM chips have information permanently embedded in the computer architecture and can be read only. RAM stands for Random Access Memory and ROM stands for Read Only Memory.
Q 2 - The malicious software program, which is detrimental to other computer programs is known as …
Answer : A
Explanation
Computer virus is a sort of malware that corrupts other computer system very badly.
Q 3 - Which among the following projects is launched to improve rural connectivity in backward areas?
Answer : A
Explanation
It was launched by Ogilvy and Mather.
Q 4 - Which among the following projects is established with the objective to improve and promote agriculture system, healthcare, education, livelihood, etc. in East and West Godavari regions of Andhra Pradesh?
Answer : B
Explanation
The center of project is Bhimavaram village and it will connect about 32 villages in the Godavari region.
Q 5 - If the operating system of a computer stop working while working on this, usually what does a user do?
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 6 - The Third Generation Computer used …
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 7 - If you need to cut the contents of MS Word, which command will you give?
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 8 - A person who sends irrelevant or unsolicited messages by using Internet, usually to large numbers of users, for the purposes of advertising, spreading malware, phishing, etc. is known as …
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 9 - Who among the following first invented the computer mouse?
Answer : A
Explanation
Douglas invented the computer mouse in 1964.
Q 10 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to delete a file without moving it into Recycle bin?
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 11 - Consider the following statements:
1. One of the earliest known computation devices is Abacus.
2. French scientist Blaise Pascal had invented the first mechanical calculator.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Abacus was a wooden rack, which hold parallel wires on which beads are strung and the calculations are done by manipulating the beads.
Q 12 - Magnetic disk or simply disk is an information storage device.
Answer : D
Explanation
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Q 13 - Which among the following types of memories get refreshed several times per second?
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 14 - Which among the following is a permanent storage device?
Answer : A
Explanation
ROM stands for Read-only Memory.
Q 15 - Which among the following correctly defines the term ‘Virtual Memory?’
Answer : D
Explanation
The secondary storage memory i.e. hard disk is used by CPU as an extended memory.
Q 16 - As soon as a user log in his/her computer, the boot routine performs …
Answer : B
Explanation
Power on self-test is a sort of diagnostic testing sequence that a computer's starting program runs to determine the keyboard, RAM, disk drives, etc. are working correctly.
Q 17 - Consider the following statements:
1. A compiler is a computer program that transforms source code written in a programming language into a machine-code or lower-level form.
2. A compiler describes and explains in simpler language to make user’s work easy.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Answer : B
Explanation
The internet service was launched collectively by Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited and Internet Service Provider.
Q 19 - Which among the following was the first computer virus?
Answer : D
Explanation
Elk Corner was seen in 1981 and considered as the first virus that affected personal computer, but in 1986 Farooq Alvi Brothers, reportedly to deter unauthorized copying of the software, had created ‘Brain’ virus.
Q 20 - Which among the following correctly defines two parts of an email address?
Answer : C
Explanation
For example – if someone’s user name is sam86 and he creates his email account on gmail.com, then his email id will be sam86@gmail.com; gmail.com is a domain name.
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