Computer Awareness is an essential topic for various competitive exams such as SSC, RRB NTPC, UPSC, and state-level exams. Candidates appearing for these exams are often tested on their knowledge of computer concepts, terminologies, and applications.
Previous years’ question papers serve as valuable resources to understand the types of questions that have been asked in the past. By familiarizing themselves with computer-related MCQs from previous exams, candidates can gain a better understanding of the exam pattern and improve their chances of scoring well.
In this post, we will explore a collection of computer awareness MCQs from previous years’ question papers to help candidates prepare effectively for their upcoming exams.
Note The following questions have been taken from previous year SSC examinations, including SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC CPO.
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Previous Year SSC Computer Awareness MCQ Set -1
1. What is the size of the Floppy Diskette which is used normally? [SSC Section Officer (Audit) 1997]
A. 3½”
B. 5″
C. 4″
D. 3″
Answer – A. 3½”
Explanation-
2. Who invented the electronic computer? [MPPCS (Pre) 2006, 2000]
A. Dr. Alan M. Turing
B. Karl Benz
C. Thomas Alva Edison
D. Edward Teller
Answer –A. Dr. Alan M. Turing
Explanation-
3. A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type : [SSC CGL Prelim 2000]
A. Magnetic
B. Optical
C. Electrical
D. Electromechanical
Answer – B. Optical
Explanation-
4. The digital computer was developed in [Uttarakhand PCS (Mains) 2002]
A. Russia
B. Britain
C. U.S.A.
D. Japan
Answer – B. Britain
Explanation-
5. Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up? [SSC CGL Prelim 2000]
A. Bangalore
B. Hyderabad
C. Pune
D. Allahabad
Answer – D. Allahabad
Explanation-
6. The first Computer was made by: [UPPCS (Pre) 2007]
A. Bill Gates
B. Bill Clinton
C. Charles Babbage
D. Marconi
Answer – C. Charles Babbage
Explanation-
7. Which of the following circuits is used as a ‘Memory device’ in computers? [SSC CGL Prelim 2002]
A. Rectifier
B. Flip-Flop
C. Comparator
D. Attenuator
Answer – B. Flip-Flop
Explanation-
8. Who is considered to be the ‘Father of Computers’? [Uttarakhand UDA/LDA (Pre) 2007 & Uttarakhand PCS (Mains) 2006, 2002]
A. Bill Gates
B. Charles Babbage
C. Narayan Murthy
D. Tim Berners Lee
Answer –B. Charles Babbage
Explanation-
9. Which of the following is not a role assigned to Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Parks? [SSC CGL Prelim 2002]
A. Training
B. Testing and Calibration
C. Technology development
D. Raising funds for entrepreneurs
Answer – D. Raising funds for entrepreneurs
Explanation-
10. For which word, the letter ‘G’ has been used in ‘2G Spectrum’? [53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011]
A. Global
B. Government
C. Generation
D. Google
Answer – C. Generation
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