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Computer Awareness

Question 1Single Answer
Which Windows interface element typically appears to display information, a warning, an error message, or a request for confirmation?
  1. AWindow
  2. BPop-up menu
  3. CMessage box
  4. DTaskbar
Question 2Single Answer
What is active desktop ?
  1. Aa term that is synonymous with viewing your desktop as web page
  2. Ba feature to customize your desktop to display informating you can update from the internet
  3. Cboth a and b above mentioned
  4. DA software
  5. ENone of these
Question 3Single Answer
What is meant by an active window?
  1. AA window that is minimized
  2. BThe window currently receiving user input
  3. CAny window currently open
  4. DThe window opened first
Question 4Single Answer
What was America Online (AOL) primarily known for during the early popularization of consumer Internet access?
  1. AAn online service providing Internet access and proprietary online content
  2. BA computer operating system
  3. CA spreadsheet application
  4. DA database management system
Question 5Single Answer
An application is
  1. Aword processing, accounting and engineering programs are example of application programs
  2. Bcomputer program designed to enable users to perform specific job functions
  3. CBoth a and b above mentioned
  4. Da document
  5. ENone of these
Question 6Single Answer
Which of the following programs enables you to calculate numbers related to rows and columns?
  1. AWindow program
  2. BSpreadsheet program
  3. CGraphics program
  4. DWord program
  5. ENone of these
Question 7Single Answer
The term Briefcase is used for
  1. Aa special folder on the windows desktop used to keep documents up to date when shared between computers
  2. Ba window that us currently open
  3. CA folder which keeps deleted, files for a while and can be retrieved from it
  4. DAll of the above
  5. ENone of these
Question 8Single Answer
In a graphical user interface, what is a button primarily used for?
  1. AExecuting a command or initiating an action
  2. BPermanently storing data
  3. CDisplaying the computer's IP address
  4. DFormatting a disk automatically
Question 9Single Answer
A channel (in windows terminology) is
  1. Aa widely used online service that offers access to the internet
  2. Ba specialized web site designed to work with the windows 98 subscribing feature to automatically download information from the internet and store it on your computer for later viewing
  3. Can area on the computer memory where text or graphics can be temporarily stored
  4. DAll of the above
  5. ENone of these
Question 10Single Answer
What does a checked checkbox generally indicate in a graphical user interface?
  1. AThe associated option is enabled or selected
  2. BThe application has closed
  3. CThe file has been deleted
  4. DThe computer is offline
Question 11Single Answer
The term classic style implies
  1. Ayou can click on an item to select it and double click on an item to open it
  2. Ba folder options setting that tells double click on an item to open it
  3. Cboth a and b 
  4. Dfont style
  5. ENone of these
Question 12Single Answer
The term click implies
  1. Ato quickly push and release the main mouse button when onscreen mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item
  2. Ba button in a dialog box
  3. Cto shut down or exit a dialog box
  4. DAll of the above
  5. ENone of these
Question 13Single Answer
What is the primary function of the Close button marked with an X on a window?
  1. AMinimize the window
  2. BClose the associated window or application
  3. CMaximize the window
  4. DMove the window
Question 14Single Answer
A command button
  1. Ais a one in a dialog box such as open, close, exit OK or cancel that carries out a command
  2. Bis a symbol that designates the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
  3. Cis a sort on screen from where you can open and manages files and programs
  4. Dis a small button with an X on it
  5. ENone of these
Question 15Single Answer
What is smallest unit of the information?
  1. AA bit
  2. BA byte
  3. CA block
  4. DA nibble
Question 16Single Answer
A cursor is 
  1. Ato make a selection from the document from the document and duplicate it on the clipboard 
  2. Ba symbol that designated the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
  3. Cpressing and holding the main mouse button
  4. DA button in a dialog box
  5. ENone of these
Question 17Single Answer
What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?
  1. AA structured collection of data only
  2. BSoftware used to create, manage, retrieve, and update data in databases
  3. CA physical device for storing database backups
  4. DA programming language used only for calculations
Question 18Single Answer
The meaning of cut is
  1. Ato take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard 
  2. Bto cut a document in two unequal parts
  3. Cto cut a document in two equal parts
  4. DOnly b and c are correct
Question 19Single Answer
A setting or action predetermined by the program unless changed by the user is called as
  1. Apre - determined setting
  2. Buser - setting
  3. Cdefault
  4. Dsetting
  5. ENone of these
Question 20Single Answer
The search back ground and main area of windows where you can open and manage files and programs is
  1. Awall paper
  2. Bdesktop
  3. Cbackground      
  4. DAll of the above
  5. ENone of these
Question 21Single Answer
What is a dialog box in a graphical user interface?
  1. AAn on-screen window used to display information or obtain user input and selections
  2. BA tool used exclusively for audio and video calls
  3. CA hardware device used for voice commands
  4. DA program used exclusively to browse websites
Question 22Single Answer
A letter, memo, proposal, or other that is created using Microsoft word is called as
  1. AMaster  
  2. Bslide
  3. Cdocument         
  4. Dworksheet
  5. ENone of these
Question 23Single Answer
The meaning of double click is 
  1. Apushing and releasing the main mouse button twice in rapid succession when the on - tree mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item
  2. Bappearance of an icon
  3. Cto take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
  4. DAll of the above
  5. ENone of these
Question 24Single Answer
The term drag and drop means
  1. Aappearance of an icon
  2. Bused for selecting text
  3. Cto move text or an object by positioning the mouse pointer on the item you want to move, pressing and holding the mouse button to drop the object into its new location
  4. Dto take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
  5. ENone of these
Question 25Single Answer
What does dragging with a mouse mean?
  1. AHolding down a mouse button while moving the mouse pointer
  2. BClosing an application
  3. CDouble-clicking an icon without moving the mouse
  4. DRestarting the computer
Question 26Single Answer
What is the purpose of a drop-down list in a graphical user interface?
  1. ATo display a list of selectable choices when expanded
  2. BTo permanently delete selected files
  3. CTo close all running applications
  4. DTo display only error messages
Question 27Single Answer
The default name for a desktop icon that opens an explore window displaying information about your system’s disk drives and also special system folders like printers and control panel
  1. Amy computer     
  2. Bnews groups
  3. Cmessage box                
  4. Dnetwork neighbourhood
  5. ENone of these
Question 28Single Answer
________________ means to enlarge window to its maximum area so that it will full entire desktop
  1. Amaximize          
  2. Bzoom
  3. Cenlarge
  4. Dextend
  5. ENone of these
Question 29Single Answer
What is HTML primarily used for?
  1. ADefining the structure and meaning of content on web pages
  2. BManaging computer hardware drivers
  3. CEncrypting all Internet traffic
  4. DControlling the computer's BIOS
Question 30Single Answer
What is the process of visually emphasizing selected text or an object on a computer screen commonly called?
  1. AShading
  2. BHyperlinking
  3. CHighlighting
  4. DCompiling
Question 31Single Answer
What is an icon in a graphical user interface?
  1. AAn action performed when a button is clicked
  2. BA small graphical representation of an application, command, file, folder, or function
  3. CA type of computer memory
  4. DA text-only command prompt
Question 32Single Answer
In graphical user interfaces, what does an ellipsis (...) following a menu command commonly indicate?
  1. AThe command will open a dialog box or require additional input
  2. BThe command will immediately shut down the computer
  3. CThe command has already been executed
  4. DThe command cannot be selected
Question 33Single Answer
_____________ is an area of memory assigned to store any e-mail message for the user
  1. AOutlook express
  2. Byahoo.com
  3. Cpost- box          
  4. Dmail box
  5. ENone of  these
Question 34Single Answer
Group of letters, numbers, and symbols with a common typerface is called as
  1. Afile        
  2. Bfont
  3. Cstyle
  4. DGUI
  5. ENone of these
Question 35Single Answer
A___ is an electronic device that process data converting into information.
  1. Aprocessor
  2. Bcomputer
  3. Cmenu
  4. Dmouse
  5. ENone of these
Question 36Single Answer
This is the process of getting access to the computer
  1. Asign in  
  2. Blog in
  3. Clog off
  4. Denter     
  5. ENone of these
Question 37Single Answer
The full step wise process of closing a computer is called
  1. Ashutting            
  2. Bclosing 
  3. Clog off  
  4. Dshut down
  5. ENone of these
Question 38Single Answer
What is a clickable connection from one web document or resource to another called?
  1. AHyperlink
  2. BCompiler
  3. CCursor
  4. DClipboard
Question 39Single Answer
This device is used to connect your computer with a telephone line, so that can access information form other servers and ordinary users too, said device is called
  1. Amodem
  2. Bset top box
  3. CLAN card
  4. DUPS
  5. ENone of these
Question 40Single Answer
What is an Internet discussion area where users exchange messages about a particular subject traditionally called?
  1. ANewsgroup
  2. BSpreadsheet
  3. CSearch engine
  4. DDevice driver
Question 41Single Answer
Which two functional units are fundamental components of a CPU?
  1. AControl Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit
  2. BKeyboard and mouse
  3. CMonitor and printer
  4. DHard disk and optical drive
Question 42Single Answer
Hardware that are easily attached to computer and can be played instantly are called as
  1. Amultimedia        
  2. Bplug and play
  3. Cdigital   
  4. Dpoint to point
  5. ENone of these
Question 43Single Answer
There is a central file in windows OS that is used to keep track of information about installed hardware and software and their preferences on the specific computer. This file is
  1. Asystem database
  2. Bmain menu
  3. Cregistry
  4. Ddirectory
  5. ENone of these
Question 44Single Answer
It is the smallest dot that can be uniquely drawn on a computer screen.This is 
  1. ABoxel               
  2. BComputer dort
  3. CCursor  
  4. DPixel
  5. ENone of these
Question 45Single Answer
In an office document, a picture, chart, shape, or other inserted item is generally treated as what?
  1. AObject
  2. BClipboard
  3. CCursor
  4. DTaskbar
Question 46Single Answer
What is a quick press and release of the secondary mouse button called?
  1. ARight-click
  2. BDouble-click
  3. CDrag
  4. DScroll
Question 47Single Answer
An operation to retrieve information image as well as text which is stored in clip board and inset it at the destined place is
  1. Acopy     
  2. Binsert
  3. Cselect
  4. Dpaste
  5. ENone of these
Question 48Single Answer
Display bar that list all the open folders and active application is
  1. Amenu bar 
  2. Btool bar
  3. Ctask bar            
  4. Dwindow list
  5. ENone of these
Question 49Single Answer
A large space common in most of the windows which is for user’s work with that application is
  1. Aapplication view
  2. Bwork area
  3. Cproject view      
  4. Dtool bars
  5. ENone of these
Question 50Single Answer
__________- is the list of print jobs waiting to be sent to a particular printer
  1. Aprint list
  2. Bjob queue
  3. Cprint requests
  4. Dprint queue
  5. ENone of these
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