Computer GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

What is the process of turning on the computer?

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    Starting
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    Turning on
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    Hibernating
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    Booting
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Answer : 4. "Booting"
Explanation :

1. Booting is a type of start-up sequence that starts the computer's operating system when the system is switched on.

2. This process involves some set of operations, which are performed when the computer is switched on. Knowing the boot sequence is important for optimizing and troubleshooting the computer.

3. It can be initiated by hardware such as a button press, or by software commands.

4. After it is started, there is no software in the main memory of the computer's central processing unit (CPU), so the software must be loaded into memory before it can be executed by some process.

Q:

A computer cannot think or make decisions by itself. A program is required to accomplish this task. What is the program?

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    a set of sequentially ordered instructions that guide a computer to solve a problem
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    a set of information
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    program outline
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    how to operate computer
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Answer : 1. "a set of sequentially ordered instructions that guide a computer to solve a problem"

Q:

Name the two categories of computer software that can be classified?

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    system software and application software
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    hard software and soft software
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    game software and math software
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    None of these
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Answer : 1. "system software and application software"

Q:

Which of the following is not a type of projector

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    video projector
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    slide projector
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    gray-scroll-projector
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    movie projector
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Answer : 3. "gray-scroll-projector"

Q:

What is the shortcut key to open File Explorer or File Manager?

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    Ctrl + N
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    Ctrl + O
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    Ctrl + E
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    Ctrl + F
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Answer : 2. "Ctrl + O"
Explanation :

1. The shortcut key to open File Explorer or File Manager is Ctrl + O.

2. In Microsoft Excel and all other spreadsheet programs, pressing Ctrl+O brings up the Open window, allowing you to load an existing spreadsheet stored on your computer.

3. In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+O brings up the Open window, allowing you to load an existing document stored on your computer.

Q:

Why is clrscer() used?

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    to erase
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    to clear the message from the screen
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    to store
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    for all of the above
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Answer : 2. "to clear the message from the screen"
Explanation :

The clrscr in C is a built-in function that is used for clearing the screen of the console output during the execution of the C program. This function is defined in the conio. h header file. We need to include the “conio.

Q:

Printer is an output device which converts _________ to ________.

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    soft copy, in soft copy
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    soft copy, color copy
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    soft copy, hard copy
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    in hard copy, soft copy
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Answer : 3. "soft copy, hard copy"

Q:

Which of the following devices is used to connect a computer to the internet through a phone line?

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    Modem
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    Router
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    Switch
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    Firewall
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Answer : 1. "Modem"
Explanation :

1. A modem is used to connect the computer to the Internet through a phone line.

2. A modem converts digital information from your computer into analog signals that can be transmitted over wires (and vice versa).

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