Computer MCQs for Competitive Exams Set 11
101. MICR stands for
A. Magnetic Ink Character Reader
B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Cases Reader
D. None
Answer – A. Magnetic Ink Character Reader
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102. A parallel port is most often used by a –[SSC CPO 2011]
A. Printer
B. Monitor
C. Mouse
D. External storage device
Answer –A. Printer
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103. EBCDIC stands for
A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
B. Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
C. Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
D. Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
Answer – A. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
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104. The symbols used in an assembly language are: [FCI Assistant Grade-II 2012]
A. Codes
B. Mnemonics
C. Assembler
D. Machine codes
Answer –B. Mnemonics
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105. Processor speed of a computer is measured in: [SSC CGL Tier-I 2010]
A. BPS
B. MIPS
C. Baud
D. Hertz
Answer –B. MIPS
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106. An Intelligent terminal___[SSC CGL Tier-I 2010]
A. has a microprocessor, but cannot be programmed by the user
B. can process small data processing jobs, with the use of a large CPU
C. interacts with the user in English
D. cannot take data from the user
Answer –B. can process small data processing jobs, with the use of a large CPU
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107. What is a ‘Virtual Private Network’? [IAS (Pre) 2011]
A. It is a private computer network of an organization where remote users can transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization
B. It is a computer network across a public Internet that provides users to access their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted
C. It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources through a service provider
D. None of the statements A., B. and C. given above is a correct description of Virtual Private Network
Answer –B. It is a computer network across a public Internet that provides users to access their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted
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108. The layer between the Physical and Network is known as [UP Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013]
A. Data Link Layer
B. Transport Layer
C. Session Layer
D. None of the above
Answer –A. Data Link Layer
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109. In a 14″ TV or computer monitor, the dimension of 14″ stands for:[SSC SAS 2010 (Paper-1)]
A. the length of the screen
B. the breadth of the screen
C. the diagonal of the screen
D. the maximum length of the screen
Answer –C. the diagonal of the screen
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110. Who is called the Father of Computer ?:[SSC (South Zone) Investigator 2010]
A. Charles Babbage
B. Stephen Hawking
C. W.G. Grace
D. John Lennon
Answer –A. Charles Babbage
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