Computer GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The instruction about booting your system is stored in:

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    RAM
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    CPU
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    BIOS
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    Register
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Answer : 3. "BIOS"
Explanation :

The instructions about booting your system are stored in the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) or its modern equivalent, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). BIOS/UEFI is firmware that is built into the computer's motherboard and contains low-level software that initializes and initializes hardware components, including the system boot process. It provides the necessary instructions for the computer to boot up and load the operating system from the storage device.

Q:

What is called the syntax analysis part in the machine language transformation of a high-level language?

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    lexical analysis
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    semantic analysis
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    parsing
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    linking
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Answer : 3. "parsing"
Explanation :

Parsing, in high-level language transformation, is the analysis of code syntax using formal grammar rules. It checks for errors and creates a parse tree representing the code's structure. This tree guides the generation of machine code or program execution, ensuring correct interpretation and execution of the source code.

Q:

How do you open a Search window from the Metro screen?

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    Windows Key + S
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    Click on the search tile
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    Type the word search
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    Window key + F
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Answer : 1. "Windows Key + S"
Explanation :

To open a Search window from the Metro screen (also known as the Start screen) in Windows 8 and later versions, you can press the Windows Key + S keyboard shortcut. This will bring up the Search charm, allowing you to search for apps, files, settings, and other content on your computer.

Q:

Which keys are used to switch between programs in windows?

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    Ctrl+TAB
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    Alt+TAB
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    Shift+TAB
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    Shift+Enter
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Answer : 2. "Alt+TAB"
Explanation :

In Windows, pressing the "Alt" key along with the "Tab" key (Alt+Tab) allows you to switch between open programs or applications. This keyboard shortcut displays a list of open windows, and you can cycle through them by continuing to press the "Tab" key while holding down the "Alt" key, and then release both keys to switch to the selected program.

Q:

When was the MS Windows operating system proposed?

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    1994
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    1990
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    1992
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    1995
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Answer : 4. "1995"

Q:

What is system software?

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    the software of the system
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    computer software
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    a collection of programs designed to control and operate a computer, increasing its processing capacity
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    none of these
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Answer : 3. "a collection of programs designed to control and operate a computer, increasing its processing capacity"
Explanation :

System software is a program designed to run a computer's hardware and applications and manage its resources, such as its memory, processors, and devices. It also provides a platform for running application software, and system software is typically bundled with a computer's operating system.


Q:

What is the shortcut key to open Task Manager in Windows?

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    Ctrl + Alt + Del
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    Ctrl + Shift + Esc
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    Alt + F4
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    Ctrl + Tab
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Answer : 2. "Ctrl + Shift + Esc"
Explanation :

1. The shortcut key to open Task Manager in Windows is Ctrl + Shift + Esc.

2. This shortcut key is valid for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows 8.1.

3. Ctrl+Shift+Esc is a useful shortcut, specially created to quickly open the Task Manager.

Q:

Which of the following error will be handled by the operating system?

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    power failure
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    lack of paper in the printer
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    connection failure in the network
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    all of the above
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Answer : 4. "all of the above"
Explanation :

All the mentioned errors are handled by OS. The OS is continuously monitoring all of its resources. Also, the OS is constantly detecting and correcting errors.

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