Introduction to Computing MCQs Test 1 Preparation Online

Computer Important past papers mcqs for entry test and exams.


Avoid __________ to ensure readability of web page 
Select correct option: 

Overuse of bold and italics
Use of paragraphs
Use of white space
Use of contrast colors


Deep Blue was the name of: 
Select correct option: 

Human
Computer
City
None of the given choices

Using ____, a user can remotely log on to a computer (connected to the user through a network, e.g. Internet) & have control over it like a local user, including control over running various programs ? 
Select correct option: 

FTP
TCP
Telnet Protocol
None of the given choices

Telnet Protocol

Using Telnet, a user can remotely log on to a computer (connected to the user’s through a TCP/IP
network, e.g. Internet) & have control over it like a local user, including control over running various programs In contrast, FTP allows file operations only
Typical use: Configuring and testing of a remote Web server

DoS is________ ? 
Select correct option: 

Crime
Cyber crime
Not a crime
A software

__________ enables users located at far-way locations to easily share information with others located all over the world. 
Select correct option: 

Protocol
Internet
Communication Channel
None of the given choices

Vacuum tubes were replaced by: 
Select correct option: 

Transistors
Electrodes
Electric Relays
None of the given choices

Cyber crime can be used to 
Select correct option: 

Damage a home computer
Bring down a business
Weaken the telecom, financial, or even defense-related systems of a country
All of the given

___ provides a simple, consistent way for applications to interact with the HW without having to know all the details of the HW
 ► Explorer.exe
 ► System Files
 ► Operating System
 ► Application Software

 Communication protocol is a __________that governs the flow of information over a network
 ► Set of methods
 ► Set of protocols
 ► Set of rules
 ► Device
_____________ team is responsible for the maintenance, expansion , improvement of the infrastructure consisting of workstations, networking equipment, software and network security.
 ► Support
 ► Configuration Management
 ► Quality Assurance
 ► Developer
_____________ team consists on the sharpest technical minds in the company.
 ► Architecture
 ► Business Development
 ► Configuration Management
 ► Developer

 _______________ is responsible for day to day operations.
 ► CEO
 ► COO
 ► CMSO
 ► Developer

 Using Java Script you can write a character at random location on screen
 ► By applying randomCh() method
 ► With the help of String object
 ► With the help of random character property
 ► There is no built in approach in Java Script


 The transistor is a solid state semiconductor device used for amplification and switching, and has _____ terminals.
► one
► two
► three
► four

Question No: 2 ( M a r k s: 1 ) - Please choose one
Blue Pacific is a name of _____ computer.
► Mini
► Desktop
► Micro
► Super

Question No: 3 ( M a r k s: 1 ) .
Monte Carlo algorithm is an example of
► Randomized algorithm
► Greedy algorithm
► both greedy and randomized
► Heuristics 


Question No: 4 ( M a r k s: 1 ) .
A set of stand alone productivity applications designed to work together known as __

► Productivity software suites
► Compiled software
► Secure software
► Intelligent software

QUIZ-2

Question # 1 of 10 ( Start time: 05:21:25 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
Internet is an example of ______________ network. 
Select correct option: 

 Private
Public
Both Private and Public
None of the given choices

Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 05:21:53 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
The name of first commercially available PC was: 
Select correct option: 

UNIVAC 1
ENIAC
EDVAC
Altair 8800

Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time: 05:22:43 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
Algorithm is a ____________________ 
Select correct option: 

Definition of a problem
Sequence of steps to solve a problem
Understanding of a problem
Solving a problem


Question # 4 of 10 ( Start time: 05:23:52 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
A group of information is called __________________ 
Select correct option: 

File
Database
Record
Field

Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 05:24:17 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
___________________ is a branch f computer science concerned with manipulating and enhancing computer graphics. 
Select correct option: 

Image Handling
Image Processing
Image Engineering
None of these
Question # 6 of 10 ( Start time: 05:25:34 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
__________has changed our way of life like no other technology. 
Select correct option: 

Computational technology
Computer technology
Computing technology
None of the Above

Question # 7 of 10 ( Start time: 05:26:27 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
Sophisticated event handling is not possible with _______________ event handling 
Select correct option: 

Off-Line
In-Line
Out-Line
Non of the given choices

Question # 8 of 10 ( Start time: 05:27:03 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
Babbage’s Analytical Engine could store information permanently in: 
Select correct option: 

Magnetic Tape
Floppy Disk
Punched Cards
None of the given choices


Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 05:28:30 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
There are __________ popular schemes to reduce the number of bytes that are required for storing graphics. 
Select correct option: 

4
2 
None of these 

A number of clever schemes have been invented to reduce the number of bytes that are required for storing graphics. 2 popular ones:
Color mapping
Dithering


Question # 10 of 10 ( Start time: 05:30:01 PM )  Total M a r k s: 1 
The internet-society is considered under Surveillance because: 
Select correct option: 


While surfing, we are being watched, constantly
Our every click is recorded and analyzed to extract patterns and behaviors
Webcams are becoming common. Providing a cheap way for parents to watch their children's every move
All of the given

Which of the following is incorrect for making design elements legible?
Select correct option:
Elements should be large enough
Elements must contrast sufficiently
Related elements should be visually grouped
Elements should have no visual focus

 25.10 Making Display Elements Legible:

1. Designing (arranging) Display Elements
Elements must be large enough to be processed visually
Elements must contrast sufficiently with their backgrounds
Related elements should be visually grouped through the use of space, color, or graphical boundaries
The relative levels of importance among elements in a display should be revealed graphically

Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 05:03:37 PM ) Total M a r k s: 1
1. Function is also known as ______________.
Select correct option:
subprogram
procedure
subroutine
All of given


Function:
A group of statements that is put together (or defined) once and then can be used (by reference)
repeatedly on a Web page Also known as subprogram, procedure, subroutine


In _____________ TCP\IP protocols became the only set of protocols used on the ARPANET.
Select correct option:
1973
1983
1972
None of the given choices


E-mail system has ______ component(s)
1983 - The TCP/IP protocols becomes the only set of protocols used on the ARPANET
This sets a standard for all networks, and generates the use of the term Internet as the net of nets
ARPANET splits into two nets to keep military & non-military network sites separate: ARPANET and
MILNET

Select correct option:
E-mail client
SMTP server
POP3 server
All of the given choices


  _______ / / /______/A Parallelogram (Tilted rectangle) represents the ________________ flow chart element.
Select correct option:
Process
Input or Output
Decision
Connector


Punched cards were replaced by:
Select correct option:
Floppy Disk
Zip Drives
Magnetic storage
None of the given choices

During the 1960s, the punched card was gradually replaced as the primary means for data storage by magnetic tape, as better, more capable computers became available.


The ________virus may display an annoying, but harmless message
Select correct option:
Malicious
Neutral
Helpful
DoS

The internet communities are ___________.
Select correct option:
Geographical based
Interest based
Country based
Religion based

Question # 1  of 10 ( Start time: 04:51:32 PM  )  Total M a r k s:  1
Because of spending more time on the internet, the distances among the families have been _____.
Select correct option:
Increased
Expanded
Contracted
Shortened


Question # 3  of 10 ( Start time: 04:53:30 PM  )  Total M a r k s:  1
Autonomous Web Agents are also known as _________________
Select correct option:
Mobile Agents
Softbots
Both "Mobile Agents" & "Softbots"
None of these


A communication protocol is a __________that governs the flow of information over a network.
Select correct option:
Set of Methods
Set of Protocols
Set of rules
None of the given choices


Protocol
–Rules governing communications over the network

By default in a web page Hyper Link for another web page is represented as:

Select correct option:
Blue only
Black and Underlined
Blue and Bold
Blue and Underlined

The organizations are learning that business can be done in a more effective manner if emphasis is placed upon ______________.
Select correct option:
Cooperation
Shared responsibility
Networking
All of the given

Question # 7  of 10 ( Start time: 04:57:19 PM  )  Total M a r k s:  1
Monitor is an example of __________devices
Select correct option:
Output
Input
Processing
None of the given choices

The code in the ________ portion is the right choice for developing larger JavaScript scripts
Select correct option:
Body
At End
Head
Separate
____________________ based on the principles of the logical reasoning ability of humans.
Select correct option:
Genetic Algorithms
Rule-based Systems
Feed-Forward Network
None of these


Rulebased Systems (1):
Based on the principles of the logical reasoning ability of humans

The key benefit of VPNs over conventional PNs is:
Select correct option:
Security
Efficiency
Lower Cost
None of the given choices
In __________________ automatic machines perform various tasks that were previously performed by humans.
Select correct option:
Fuzzy Logic
Robotics
Rule based Systems
None of these

QUIZ-3
__________% of the users have left websites in frustration due to poor navigation. ► 40
 ► 62
► 83
► 91

In JavaScript, a variable declaration is
 
► Optional
► Mandatory
► Not allowed
► None of the given

A protocol used for receiving email messages is called ____________.
► URL
► Telnet
► POP3
► SMTP

which one is correct?
 
► onUnload
► onUnLoad
► onUNLOAD
► All of the above

Serial arrangement in which things follow logical order or a recurrent pattern, such as statements executing one by one, is called __________. 

► Loop
► Sequence
► Condition
► Array 

Variables allow us to manipulate data through the ___________. 

► Actual Value
► Reference
► Length
► Name

Fuzzy logic is based on ____________. 

► Ground facts
► Experience
► Practice
► Approximation

Word Processor is a _________________

► System Software
► Application Software
► Device
► Utility

In the old days, databases did NOT support ____________. 

► 
Number
► Boolean
► Video
► Text

In tabular storage, fields placed in a particular row are strongly ___________. 

► 
Independent
► Dependent
► Interrelated
► Inconsistent

Due to working at home, lack of interaction may result in ___________ professional growth. 

► Slower
► Faster
► Higher
► Improved

Distance learning has got a boost due to the ___________.
► 
Easy communication
► Online interactive contents
► Flexibility
► All of the given options


_____________ technique can be used to create smooth animations or to display one of several images based on the requirement. 

► 
Image downloading
► Image preloading
► Image uploading
► Image postloading

Description: http://c.statcounter.com/5369472/0/31a72d6d/1/
► 
Tree structured organizational model
► Network paradigm
► Hierarchical structure
► None of the given options

The group of technologies concerned with the capturing, processing and transmission of information in the digital electronic form is called_____________. 


► Telecom Engineering
► Computer Engineering
► Computer Science
► Information Technology

A large number of networks interconnected physically is called ______ 


► 
LAN
► MAN
► Internet
► Network collection
  

TCP stands for ________.

► 
Transfer Center protocol
► Transmission Control Protocol
► Transmission Center Protocol
► Telephone Center Protocol

A collection of data organized in such a way that the computer can quickly search for a desired data item is known as :
► 
Retrieving
► Database
► Information
► DBMS

______ is simply a fast port that lets you connect computer peripherals and consumer electronics to your computer without restart. 

► 
Freeware
► Shareware
► Firewire
► Firmware

Structures, in which another list starts before the first list is finished, are called: 

► Multiple Lists
► Nested Lists
► Ordered Lists
► Un-ordered Lists

The key property of the ‘Array’ object in JavaScript is 

► 
Value
► Length
► Name
► All of the given choices

Which one is the example of spreadsheet software ? 

► MS Word
► MS PowerPoint
► MS Excel
► MS Access

The Encryption of data is related to 

► Data updates
► Data security ► Data integrity
► Data accessibility

_____ is the process of analyzing large databases to identify patterns. 

► 
Data normalization
► Data management
► Data Mining
► None of the given options

Which is the user-friendly way of presenting data ? 

► 
Query
► Form
► Report
► All of the given options

JavaScript function fixed() has equivalent HTML tag-set ____ 

► <.FIX>……………</FIX>
► <F>………………..</F>
► <PRE>………….</PRE> ► <H>………………..</H>


<form> Tags always placed between the <BODY> and </BODY> tags of a Web page 

► True
► False 

Java script has ----------------- ability to create and draw graphics.
 
► Limited
► Versatile
► Medium
 ► Not at all


QUIZ-4

 Which of the following is incorrect for making design elements legible?

Select correct option:
Elements should be large enough
Elements must contrast sufficiently
Related elements should be visually grouped

Elements should have no visual focus

1. Function is also known as ______________.
Select correct option:
subprogram
procedure
subroutine
All of given

In _____________ TCP\IP protocols became the only set of protocols used on the ARPANET.

Select correct option:
1973
1983
1972
None of the given choices

E-mail system has ______ component(s)

Select correct option:
E-mail client
SMTP server
POP3 server

All of the given choices
_______ / / /______/ A Parallelogram (Tilted rectangle) represents the ________________ flow chart element.

Select correct option:
Process
Input or Output
Decision
Connector

 If a computer could pass the Turing test then it would be able to:

Select correct option:


win a million dollar prize
think like human begins
think but slower than humans
do the things faster

Punched cards were replaced by:
Select correct option:
Floppy Disk
Zip Drives
Magnetic storage
None of the given choices

The ________virus may display an annoying, but harmless message

Select correct option:


Malicious
Neutral
Helpful
DoS

The name of very first computer was:
Select correct option:

ABC
BCD
EDC
None of the given choices
Description: http://c.statcounter.com/5369472/0/31a72d6d/1/
The internet communities are ___________.

Select correct option:

Geographical based
Interest based
Country based
Religion based

QUIZ-5

An algorithm that always takes the best immediate or local solution while finding an answer is called____.

►   Deterministic Algorithm
►   Non deterministic Algorithm
►   Greedy Algorithm
►   Randomized Algorithm
Description: http://c.statcounter.com/5369472/0/31a72d6d/1/
Which of the following command allows you to recover form mistakes in MS Word?

►   Clear
Description: http://c.statcounter.com/5369472/0/31a72d6d/1/►   Edit
►   Undo
►   Break
A ____________ operating system allows many users to take advantage of the computer's resources, simultaneously

 ►   Single user
►   Multi- user
►   Single tasking
►   Multi tasking

Network Interface Card is an __________ device
►   Input
►   Output
►   Input/Output
►   Storage

The decimal equivalent of binary 1000 is
►   7
►   8
►   9
►   10

Which of the following is NOT RDBMS software?

►   My Sql
►   MS Excel
►   Oracle
►   SQL Server

A computer virus is a
►   Software that saves the computer from being damaged.
►   Application software that helps to make different type of viruses and worms
►   Program that spreads itself and destroys other program
►   Program that corrects the problems in your computer

What will be the result of a?

a = Math.abs(-23)

► 23
► -23
► 23.0
► 2.3


A Special program required to view swf (Shockwave Flash) files in web Browser is called

►   TFlash
►   Vflash
►   plug-in
►   None of the given options


 Using Java Script you can write a character at random location on screen

 ► By applying randomCh() method
 ► With the help of String object
 ► With the help of random character property
 ► There is no built in approach in Java Script

 If incorrectly we enter the negative age it is check by

 ► Limit Integrity
 ► Type Integrity
 ► Referential Integrity
 ► Physical Integrity
   
  Which protocol is use to transfer a file over the network?

 ► UDP
 ► FTP
 ► TCP
 ► OSI
   

 One can send an email message to a remote computer using _______ protocol

 ► HTTP
 ► SMTP
 ► FTP
 ► TELNET

 In a System having many parts to be designed, one should always do the _____ first

 ► Hard part
 ► Simple part
 ► Development part
 ► Quality part
   
 Flow control constructs in JavaScript includes:

 ► If-Else
 ► Loops and If -Else
 ► Switch and If-Else
 ► All of the given choices
   


 ___ provides a simple, consistent way for applications to interact with the HW without having to know all the details of the HW

 ► Explorer.exe
 ► System Files
 ► Operating System
 ► Application Software
   
 Machine language is also called

 ► Assembly Language
 ► Binary Language
 ► High Level Language
 ► HTML Language
   
 _________ is the best known builder for supercomputers.

 ► Sun
 ► Cray Research
 ► Microsoft
 ► Apple

 The weaknesses of the computer are:

 ► Pattern recognition & Storage
 ► Speed & Innovative ideas
 ► Pattern recognition & Innovative ideas
 ► Speed & Storage
   

 Communication protocol is a __________that governs the flow of information over a network

 ► Set of methods
 ► Set of protocols
 ► Set of rules
 ► Device

 _____________ team is responsible for the maintenance, expansion , improvement of the infrastructure consisting of workstations, networking equipment, software and network security.

 ► Support
 ► Configuration Management
 ► Quality Assurance
 ► Developer

 _____________ team consists on the sharpest technical minds in the company.

 ► Architecture
 ► Business Development
 ► Configuration Management
 ► Developer
   
 _______________ is responsible for day to day operations.


 ► CEO
 ► COO
 ► CMSO
 ► Developer

 One of the key responsibilities of the ___________ is client relationship management.

 ► Project Manager
 ► Team Lead
 ► Developer
 ► Quality Assurance Engineer
   

 What is the major problem with flash based website?

 ► Its two heavy
 ► Cannot be indexed
 ► Less attractive
 ► Inaccessible

 Which of the following is NOT an event handler for image object?

 ► onAbort
 ► onError
 ► onLoad
 ► onUser
   

 The organizations are learning that business can be done in a more effective manner if emphasis is placed upon ___________.

 ► Cooperation
 ► Shared responsibility
 ► Networking
 ► All of the given options


a = Math.abs(-23)

What will be the value of a ?

 ► 23
 ► -23
 ► 23.0
 ► 2.3
   
 ERP is a type of __________________ .
 ► Entertainment software
 ► Productivity software
 ► Business software
 ► Scientific software
   

In Genetic Algorithm the most important thing you should know, is the ___________.

 ► Procedure
 ► Recognition of a good solution
 ► Different techniques
 ► None of the given options
   

 According to a popular heuristic, success is defined by ___________.
 ► The user
 ► The builder
 ► Both user and builder
 ► None of the given options



 Rule of thumb learned through trial and error is called ___________.

 ► Design
 ► Heuristic
 ► Plan
 ► Aim
   

 JavaScript Variables are ____________.
 ► Dynamically Typed
 ► Statically Typed
 ► Strong Typed
 ► None of the given options
   


 Which of the following application are collections of cells?

 ► Word
 ► Excel
 ► PowerPoint
 ► Outlook Express

 The browser breaks down the URL into ________ parts.

 ► 2
 ► 3
 ► 4
 ► 5
   

 A named collection of properties (data, state) and methods (instruction, behavior) is called ____________.

 ► Array
 ► Function
 ► Variable
 ► Object
   

 First computer network was ___________.

 ► NSFNET
 ► FIRSTNET
 ► ARPANET
 ► ORPHANET
   
 In JavaScript, a variable declaration is
 
► Optional
► Mandatory
► Not allowed
► None of the given

A protocol used for receiving email messages is called ____________.

► URL
► Telnet
► POP3
► SMTP

which one is correct?
 
► onUnload
► onUnLoad
► onUNLOAD
► All of the above

Serial arrangement in which things follow logical order or a recurrent pattern, such as statements executing one by one, is called __________. 

► Loop
► Sequence
► Condition
► Array 

Variables allow us to manipulate data through the ___________. 

► 
Actual Value
► Reference
► Length
► Name

Fuzzy logic is based on ____________. 

► Ground facts
► Experience
► Practice
► Approximation
 

Word Processor is a ______________
► System Software
► Application Software
► Device
► Utility

In the old days, databases did NOT support ____________. 

► Number
► Boolean
► Video
► Text

In tabular storage, fields placed in a particular row are strongly ___________. 

► 
Independent
► Dependent
► Interrelated
► Inconsistent

Due to working at home, lack of interaction may result in ___________ professional growth. 

► Slower
► Faster
► Higher
► Improved

Distance learning has got a boost due to the ___________.
► 
Easy communication
► Online interactive contents
► Flexibility
► All of the given options

_____________ technique can be used to create smooth animations or to display one of several images based on the requirement. 

► 
Image downloading
► Image preloading
► Image uploading
► Image postloading

The ____________ is becoming the preferred organizational structure for more and more organizations with the passage of time.



► 
Tree structured organizational model
► Network paradigm
► Hierarchical structure
► None of the given options

The group of technologies concerned with the capturing, processing and transmission of information in the digital electronic form is called _____________. 

► Telecom Engineering
► Computer Engineering
► Computer Science
► Information Technology

A large number of networks interconnected physically is called ______ 

► 
LAN
► MAN
► Internet
► Network collection

TCP stands for ________.

► 
Transfer Center protocol
► Transmission Control Protocol
► Transmission Center Protocol
► Telephone Center Protocol

A collection of data organized in such a way that the computer can quickly search for a desired data item is known as :
► 
Retrieving
► Database
► Information
► DBMS

______ is simply a fast port that lets you connect computer peripherals and consumer electronics to your computer without restart. 

► Freeware
► Shareware
► Firewire
► Firmware

Structures, in which another list starts before the first list is finished, are called: 

► Multiple Lists
► Nested Lists
► Ordered Lists
► Un-ordered Lists

The key property of the ‘Array’ object in JavaScript is 

► Value
► Length
► Name
► All of the given choices

Which one is the example of spreadsheet software ? 

► MS Word
► MS PowerPoint
► MS Excel
► MS Access

The Encryption of data is related to 

► 
Data updates
► Data security
► Data integrity
► Data accessibility

_____ is the process of analyzing large databases to identify patterns. 


► Data normalization
► Data management
► Data Mining
► None of the given options

Which is the user-friendly way of presenting data ? 

► 
Query
► Form
► Report
► All of the given options

<form> Tags always placed between the <BODY> and </BODY> tags of a Web page 

► True
► False 

Java script has ----------------- ability to create and draw graphics.
► Limited
► Versatile
► Medium
► Not at all