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Computer Knowledge Questions for Practice

Computer Knowledge Questions for RRB NTPC

1. A ____ is an organisation that connects its subscriber's computer using modem

to the Internet.
A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Web Browser
C) Web Server
D) Internet Service Provider
Correct Answer: 4. Internet Service Provider

2. Which of the following is an example of GUI-based user agent in email?

A) Elm
B) Mail
C) Pine
D) Netscape
Correct Answer: 4. Netscape

3. In MS Office 365, the Page Setup dialog box can be found under which of the
following tabs?
A) Home
B) Draw
C) Layout
D) Insert
Correct Answer: 3. Layout

4. When the sender and receiver of an email are on the same system, we need
only ___ user agents.
A) two
B) three
C) four
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D) six
Correct Answer: 1. two

5. In File Explorer of Windows 11, which of the following tabs includes the 'hidden
items' option?
A) Home
B) File
C) View
D) Share
Correct Answer: 3. View

6. What is the primary purpose of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer?

A) Storing permanent data and files
B) Providing long-term storage for programs
C) Providing temporary storage for data that the CPU is currently processing
D) Managing peripheral devices
Correct Answer: 3. Providing temporary storage for data that the CPU is currently
processing

7. What is a cell in Microsoft Excel?

A) A separate file used to store data.
B) A single worksheet within a workbook.
C) The intersection of a row and a column in a worksheet.
D) A small diagram or chart.
Correct Answer: 3. The intersection of a row and a column in a worksheet.

8. Which networking device operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model and forwards
data based on MAC addresses?
A) Switch
B) Hub
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C) Firewall
D) Router
Correct Answer: 1. Switch

9. Which backup device provides a convenient way to create system images and
complete backups, but may require a lengthy restoration process?
A) Tape drive
B) Network-attached storage (NAS)
C) Solid-state drive (SSD)
D) DVD-RW disc
Correct Answer: 1. Tape drive

10. In MS-Excel 2019, what does the SUM function do?

A) It multiplies the values in a range.
B) It adds up the values in a range.
C) It counts the number of cells in a range.
D) It finds the average of values in a range.
Correct Answer: 2. It adds up the values in a range.

11. Which of the following is NOT an example of web browser?

A) Facebook
B) Apple Safari
C) Google Chrome
D) Opera
Correct Answer: 1. Facebook

12. What is the function of the cache memory in a computer's memory hierarchy?
A) To provide permanent storage for data and files.
B) To store frequently used data for faster access by the CPU.
C) To control the flow of data between the CPU and memory.
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D) To manage the allocation of memory resources to different programs.
Correct Answer: 2. To store frequently used data for faster access by the CPU.

13. What is the keyboard shortcut for 'Copy' in most Windows applications?
A) Ctrl + Z
B) Ctrl + C
C) Ctrl + X
D) Ctrl + V
Correct Answer: 2. Ctrl + C

14. What is a 'Firewall' in the context of network security?

A) A software application for managing files and folders
B) A type of malware that spreads through email attachments
C) A security mechanism that filters and controls network traffic
D) A hardware device used to boost network performance
Correct Answer: 3. A security mechanism that filters and controls network traffic

15. A high speed memory is placed between the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and
the primary memory known as ___ memory.
A) read only
B) virtual
C) cache
D) secondary
Correct Answer: 3. cache

16. In computer registers, MAR stands for:

A) Main Access Register
B) Memory Access Register
C) Memory Address Register
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D) Main Address Register
Correct Answer: 3. Memory Address Register

17. What is a 'Trojan' in the context of network security?

A) A protocol used for secure communication between devices on a network
B) A program that monitors network traffic for security breaches
C) A type of firewall that protects against viruses and malware
D) Malicious software disguised as legitimate software to gain unauthorised access
Correct Answer: 4. Malicious software disguised as legitimate software to gain
unauthorised access

18. In Microsoft Word, what is the purpose of the 'Print Preview' feature?
A) To insert images and graphics into the document
B) To format the font and style of the document
C) To check the spelling and grammar of the document
D) To view how the document will appear when printed
Correct Answer: 4. To view how the document will appear when printed

19. In File Explorer of Windows 10, the keyboard shortcut 'Num Lock + Asterisk
sign (*)' is used to
A) Display all subfolders under the selected folder
B) Open the properties dialog box for the selected item
C) Display the contents of the selected folder
D) Collapse the selected folder
Correct Answer: 1. Display all subfolders under the selected folder

20. Which of the following is an example of the input device in a computer?

A) Monitor
B) Touchscreen
C) Printer
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D) Speaker
Correct Answer: 2. Touchscreen

21. A ____ is a networking device that filters network traffic while connecting
multiple computers or communicating devices.
A) router
B) gateway
C) switch
D) repeater
Correct Answer: 3. switch

22. Which of the following is not a LibreOffice Software Suite program?

A) LibreOffice Writer
B) LibreOffice Excel
C) LibreOffice Calc
D) LibreOffice Impress
Correct Answer: 2. LibreOffice Excel

23. Which among the following is not a magnetic storage?

A) Winchester disk
B) Floppy Drive
C) Memory Card
D) Magnetic Tape
Correct Answer: 3. Memory Card

24. Which among the following type of computer is also known as notebook?
A) Micro Computer
B) Multi Core
C) Work Station
D) Laptop Computer
Correct Answer: 4. Laptop Computer
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25. ____ is the bit-rate of available or consumed information capacity expressed
typically in metric multiples of bits per second.
A) Frequency
B) Protocol
C) Speed
D) Bandwidth
Correct Answer: 4. Bandwidth

26. ____ holds address of the active memory location.

A) Stack pointer
B) Program Counter
C) Memory Address Register
D) Instruction Register
Correct Answer: 3. Memory Address Register

27. Which of the following shortcut key is used to select all cells of the current row
in MS-Excel 2010 worksheet?
A) Shift+Page down
B) Ctrl+Spacebar
C) Shift+Page up
D) Shift+Spacebar
Correct Answer: 4. Shift+Spacebar

28. ____ records everything you type on your PC in order to obtain your log-in
name, passwords and other sensitive information.
A) Virus
B) Keyloggers
C) Worms
D) Ransomware
Correct Answer: 2. Keyloggers
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29. Crypto Locker is a form of which of the following?
A) Adware
B) Ransomware
C) Spyware
D) Worms
Correct Answer: 2. Ransomware

30. Which of the following is a web browser created and developed by Microsoft?
A) Opera
B) Chrome
C) Edge
D) Brave
Correct Answer: 3. Edge

31. In MS-Word 365, Ctrl+E is the keyboard shortcut to

A) justify the selected text
B) centre align the selected text
C) right align the selected text
D) display the file menu options
Correct Answer: 2. centre align the selected text

32. Consider the following statements regarding line spacing of a paragraph in MS-
Word 2010:
P: Line spacing determines the amount of vertical space between lines of text in a
paragraph.
Q: Line spacing determines the amount of diagonal space between lines of text in
a paragraph.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
A) Only P
B) Both P and Q
C) Neither P nor Q
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D) Only Q
Correct Answer: 1. Only P

33. Which one of the following folders is used to store deleted emails?
A) Trash
B) Spam
C) Inbox
D) Drafts
Correct Answer: 1. Trash

34. Which among the following ports is also called as mouse port?
A) Video Graphic Array
B) High Definition Media Interface
C) Firewire
D) PS/2
Correct Answer: 4. PS/2

35. ____ displays a list of utility configure the computer system and install
software and hardware.
A) Run
B) Control Panel
C) Taskbar
D) Help and Support
Correct Answer: 2. Control Panel

36. ____ was the first browser to display images inline with text instead of
displaying images in a separate window.
A) Mozilla
B) Mosaic
C) Lynx
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D) Opera
Correct Answer: 2. Mosaic

37. ____ are a set of wires, which carries a group of bits in parallel and has an
associated control scheme. It provides a communication path between two or
more devices of a computer system.
A) Buses
B) Control Unit
C) Register
D) Cache
Correct Answer: 1. Buses

38. What will the function given below return in MS-Excel 2010?
=MATCH(12,{10,13,30,40,60},1)
A) 0
B) 1
C) #N/A
D) 2
Correct Answer: 2. 1

39. Which among the following statements is incorrect for input devices?
A) Input devices are also called as peripheral device.
B) Input devices accepts user data.
C) Input devices helps computer in receiving data.
D) Optical Mark Reader is an input device.
Correct Answer: 1. Input devices are also called as peripheral device.

40. Which among the following statements is incorrect?

A) A magnetic tape consists of vertical columns called frames.
B) Magnetic tape consists of horizontal rows called channels or tracks.
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C) Magnetic tape drivers are not suitable for storage of data that need to be
accessed randomly.
D) There is no addressing in the magnetic tapes.
Correct Answer: 3. Magnetic tape drivers are not suitable for storage of data that
need to be accessed randomly.

41. A ____ can either be malware or hardware. The main purpose of this malware
is to record the keys pressed by a user on the keyboard.
A) Keyloggers
B) Roolkit
C) Worm
D) Trojan
Correct Answer: 1. Keyloggers

42. A ____ port transmits one bit of a byte at a time as a single stream of bits. It is
meant for transmitting slow data over long distances.
A) Parallel
B) Universal Serial Bus
C) Serial
D) Display
Correct Answer: 3. Serial

43. Which of the following is also known as a flash drive?

A) Disk Array
B) HDD
C) SSD
D) Pen drive
Correct Answer: 4. Pen drive

44. Which of the following keyboard shortcut is used to close a MS-Word 365
document?
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A) Ctrl + F3
B) Alt + F3
C) Alt + F4
D) Shift + F5
Correct Answer: 3. Alt + F4

45. Which among the following is incorrect about cache memory?

A) It is slower than the main memory.
B) It keeps the programs that can be run in a short amount of time.
C) It acts as a high speed buffer between CPU and main memory.
D) It stores data in temporary use.
Correct Answer: 1. It is slower than the main memory.

46. Which among the following keyboard shortcut can be used to open Windows
Explorer?
A) Windows Key + E
B) Windows Key + R
C) Windows Key + X
D) Windows Key + W
Correct Answer: 1. Windows Key + E

47. A ____ is a networking device that filters network traffic while connecting
multiple computers or communicating devices.
A) Repeater
B) Distributor
C) Switch
D) Router
Correct Answer: 3. Switch
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48. A ____ server acts as a set of components accessible to the software developer
through an API defined by the platform itself.
A) Application
B) Mail
C) File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
D) Database
Correct Answer: 1. Application

49. A ____ is a contagious program or code that attaches itself to another piece of
software, and then reproduces itself when that software is run.
A) Trojan
B) virus
C) adware
D) spyware
Correct Answer: 2. virus

50. Which among the following keyboard shortcuts open the properties for the
selected item on a Windows 10 home screen?
A) Alt + Shift + Spacebar
B) Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar
C) Alt + Enter
D) Ctrl + Enter
Correct Answer: 3. Alt + Enter