BANK EXAMS COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following are the major components in a computer
a) CPU, CD_Rom, Mouse, Keyboard
b) Memory, Video card, Monitor
c) Modem, Printer, Screen
d) CPU, Memory, System bus, Input H/w, Output H/w

2. How the information is transformed from one component to another component in a system?
a) System bus
b) Memory
c) Keyboard
d) Monitor

3. MS-Access, MS-Foxpro is the examples of what type of software?
a) Spread Sheet
b) Presentation Software
c) Database Management
d) None of the above

4. Windows operating system have
a) Graphical User Interface
b) Command based Interface
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

5. ___ Allows more data to be stored on a disk?
a) Data Compression
b) Disk Defragmentation
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

6. A text-based language with codes or tags used for developing web pages is called?
a) Java
b) HTML
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

7. CASE stands for?
a) Computer Aided Software Engineering
b) Common Aided Software Engineering
c) Computer Access Software Engineering
d) Computer Aided Software Engine

8. The primary job of the information system is?
a) Data collection
b)Data transfer
c) Transform inputs to information
d) None of the above

9. ___ Is the software that allows the computer to interact with users and hardware?
a) System Software
b) Application software
c) Development software
d) None of the above

10. This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on, and you restart it without turning off the power?
a) Generic boot
b) Live boot
c) Warm boot
d) Cold boot

11. A concentric ring on a hard disk is referred to as a?
a) Track
b) Sector
c) Table
d) None of the above

12. Which of the following best describes the purpose of generating a flowchart as part of the design of a computer program?
a) To test and maintain the efficiency of the overall program
b) To present the steps needed to solve the programming problem
c) To ensure that all methods are appropriately linked
d) To determine the necessary number of global and local variables

13. Which of the following would best facilitate the expansion of a computer program?
a) Incorporation of diagrams into the design documents
b) Minimal use of global variables in the source code
c) Construction of methods that are highly dependent on one another
d) Extensive use of functions, that support the debugging process

14. ___ Is/are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task?
a) Data
b) Instructions
c) Information
d) Documentation

15. A computer contain many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as?
a) Software
b) Input devices
c) Output devices
d) Hardware

16. ___ Is the most widely used coding scheme used to represent data
a) ASCII
b) Unicode
c) EBCDIC
d) Multi code

17. ___ Is the most common type of volatile memory?
a) ROM
b) CMOS
c) Flash Memory
d) RAM

18. A ___ is equal to approximately 1 million bytes?
a) Kilobytes
b) Mega bytes
c) Giga bytes
d) Tera bytes

19. Two categories of software are?
a) Operating System & System Software
b) Utility Programs
c) System software and Utility Programs
d) System software and Application Software

20. Notebook computers?
a) Can run on batteries or standard power supply
b) Are less expensive than a desktop with similar capabilities
c) Facilities are less
d) None of the above

21. The world's largest computer network is?
a) Internet
b) Intranet
c) LAN
d) MAN

22. Transaction Processing Systems are the basic business systems that serve which level of the organization?
a) Middle level
b) Senior level
c) Operational level
d) None of the above

23. In batch processing?
a) Transactions are processed immediately in batches
b) Transactions are accumulated in batches until it is time to process them
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

24. Which of the following is the most powerful computer?
a) Mainframe computer
b) Micro computer
c) Super computer
d) Mini computer

25. A program written in a machine language is called ___ program?
a) Object
b) Computer
c) Assembler
d) High level

26. A collection of wires that connects several devices is called?
a) Link
b) Bus
c) Cable
d) Port

27. The fastest type of memory is?
a) Tape
b) Semi conductor memory
c) Disk memory
d) Bubble memory

28. Which of the following translator program coverts assembly level language program to object program?
a) Assembler
b) Complier
c) Micro processor
d) Linker

29. Barcodes stores information by using?
a) Dots b) Thick and thin lines
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

30. Which of the following are the main problems in File Management System?
a) Data redundancy
b) Difficulty in updating
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

31. In a database related fields are grouped to form?
a) Record
b) File
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

32. Which of the following parts of a computer is necessary to enable it to play music?
a) Sound cards
b) CD-Ram
c) MIDI interface
d) Serial interface

33. Which one of the following printers is suitable for printing sprocket fed carbon copies?
a) Laser
b) Dot matrix
c) Ink jet
d) None of the above

34. To be effective a virus checker should be?
a) Replaced regularly
b) Never updated
c) Updated regularly
d) None of the above

35. Passwords enable users to?
a) Get into the system quickly
b) Make efficient use of time
c) Retain confidentiality of files
d) Simplify file structure

36. Automated transaction for the purchase of goods over the Internet is called?
a) E-Shopping
b) Web-Purchase
c) E-Commerce
d) Web-Shopping

37. Which one of the following would be the best to use to produce hundreds of letters at a time with same matter to different addresses?
a) Personal information
b) Email group
c) DTP
d) Mail merge

38. A:\ refers to?
a) A file name
b) Root directory
c) Hard drive
d) None of the above

39. Which of the following input device would be best suited to capturing images for use with a personal computer?
a) Digital camera
b) Graphics tablet
c) Touch Screen
d) Optical Mark Reader

40. The concept of "Zero Administ-ration" is associated with?
a) Network computer
b) Mini computer
c) Micro computer
d) None of the above

ANSWERS:
1) d 2) a 3) c 4) a 5) a 6) b 7) a 8) c 9) a 10) c 11) a 12) b 13) b 14) b 15) d 16) a 17) d 18) b
19) d 20) a 21) a 22) c 23) c 24) c 25) a 26) b 27) b 28) a 29) b 30) c 31) b 32) a 33) b 34) c
35) c 36) c 37) d 38) b 39) d 40) a