Computers Quiz for IBPS-IV

1. Weather forecasting is scientific application that requires large matrix computations very fast. The computing platform suitable for implementing this application is :

(A) Mainframe 
(B) A network of Computers
(C) A super computer 
(D) A Desktop computer 

Answer : (C) A super computer   

Weather forecasting requires a supercomputer.

2. Database Management software and spread sheet are:

(A) Computer systems
(B) Environment software 
(C) Application Programmes
(D) Financial accounting Packages 

Answer : (C) Application Programmes

A spreadsheet is a computer software that simulates a paper worksheet. We use it to tabulate data and create graphs based on the data. A database is a collection of related data that can be accessed quickly.



3. One Mega Byte is equal to:

(A) Approximately one thousand bytes
(B) Large chunk of data 
(C) Approximately one million bytes
(D) Approximately one billion bytes 

Answer :  (C) Approximately one million bytes

4. Viruses are:

(A) Computer programmes that get corrupted and therefore malfunction.
(B) Computer Programmes that copy themselves and disrupt the working of the computer or damage data.
(C) Unsolicited emails that promote dubious products.
(D) Computer Programmes that appear to be legitimate but actually disrupt the system.

Answer :   (B) Computer Programmes that copy themselves and disrupt the working of the computer or damage data.

5. When a file is saved it is :

(A) Closed from the screen
(B) Stored in the Secondary storage such as hard drive
(C) Stored in the RAM
(D) Stored in the ROM 


Answer : (B) Stored in the Secondary storage such as hard drive

6. The CPU, Memory and System bus are located on the :

(A) Cabinet
(B) Expansion slot
(C) Mother Board 
(D) Riser Board 

Answer :  (C) Mother Board 

7. A Bit is the short form of the which of the following :

(A) Tiny amount
(B) A binary digit
(C) A set of eight '0's and '1's
(D) A tool to cut metals

Answer : (B) A binary digit

8. Which one the following parts of computer execute instructions?

(A) Instruction buffer
(B) Disk drive
(C) CPU
(D) RAM

Answer :  (C) CPU 
  
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