USEFUL BOOKS FOR IBPS CWE EXAM: Computer Awareness

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Saturday, 8 October 2011

Quiz 70 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 20

This Quiz is useful for both IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk Exams.

IBPS PO EXAM SYLLABUS 2011

1. Objective type

2. Descriptive type

OBJECTIVE TYPE:

Quantitative aptitude (50 questions)                     :       50marks

Reasoning (50 questions)                                           :       50 marks

General Awareness (50 questions)                                          :       50 marks

Computer knowledge (50 questions)                      :      50 marks

English language (50 questions)                                 :      25 marks

Duration – 150 mins (2 Hours and 30 mins)

Negative Marking is one-fourth.

THE TOPICS FOR THE DESCRIPTIVE TEST:

Essays and letter writing-60 minutes

IBPS CLERK EXAM SYLLABUS 2011

TEST PATTERN

Quantitative aptitude (50 questions)                     :       50marks

Reasoning (50 questions)                                             :       50 marks

General Awareness (50 questions)                                          :       50 marks

Computer knowledge (50 questions)                      :      50 marks

English language (50 questions)                                 :      25 marks

Duration – 150 mins (2 Hours and 30 mins)

Negative Marking is one-fourth.

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Quiz 69 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 19

This Quiz is useful for both IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk Exams.

Quiz 68 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 18

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Quiz 67 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 17

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Quiz 66 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 16

This Quiz is useful for both IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk Exams.

Friday, 7 October 2011

Quiz 65 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 15

This Quiz is useful for both IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk Exams.

Quiz 64 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 14

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Quiz 63 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 13

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Quiz 62 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 12

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Quiz 61 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 11

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Friday, 30 September 2011

Quiz 09 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 9

1. What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a computer system?
A. User logins
B. Passwords
C. Computer keys
D. Access-control software

2. The most common passwords in the U.S. or Britain include all EXCEPT:
A. love.
B. Fred.
C. God.
D. 123.

3. Hardware or software designed to guard against unauthorized access to a computer network is known as a(n):
A. hacker-proof program.
B. firewall.
C. hacker-resistant server.
D. encryption safe wall.

4. The scrambling of code is known as:
A. encryption.
B. a firewall.
C. scrambling.
D. password-proofing.

5. If you want to secure a message, use a(n):
A. cryptology source.
B. encryption key.
C. encryption software package.
D. cryptosystem.

6. To prevent the loss of data during power failures, use a(n):
A. encryption program.
B. surge protector.
C. firewall.
D. UPS.

7. A(n) ____________ can shield electronic equipment from power spikes.
A. encryption program
B. surge protector
C. firewall
D. UPS

8. All of these are suggestions for safe computing EXCEPT:
A. don’t borrow disks from other people.
B. open all e-mail messages but open them slowly.
C. download shareware and freeware with caution.
D. disinfect your system.

9. Freeware ___________ encrypts data.
A. encryption
B. firewall software
C. PGP
D. private and public keys

10. ____________ is defined as any crime completed through the use of computer technology.
A. Computer forensics
B. Computer crime
C. Hacking
D. Cracking

Answers
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B

Quiz 10 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 10

1. Which of the following is a part of the Central Processing Unit?
a. Printer
b. Key board
c. Mouse
d. Arithmetic & Logic unit
e. None of these

2. CAD stands for
a. Computer aided design
b. Computer algorithm for design
c. Computer application in design
d. All of the above
e. None of these

3. Which of the following printer cannot print graphics?
a. Ink-jet
b. Daisy Wheel
c. Laser
d. Dot-matrix
e. None of these

4. A program written in machine language is called?
a. Assembler
b. Object
c. Computer
d. Machine
e. None of these

5. The father of Modern Computer is
a. Charles Babbage
b. Von-nuumann
c. Danies Ritchel
d. Blaise Pascal
e. None of these

6. The Word FTP stands for
a. File Translate Protocol
b. File Transit Protocol
c. File Transfer protocol
d. file typing protocol
e. None of these

7. The lowest form of Computer language is called
a. BASIC
b. FORTRAN
c. Machine Language
d. COBOL
e. None of these

8. Best Quality graphics is produced by
a. Dot Matix
b. Laser Printer
c. Inkjet Printer
d. Plotter
e. None of these

9. Memory which forgets every thing when you switch off the power is known as
a. Corrupted
b. Volatile
c. Non-Volatile
d. Non-Corrupted
e.None of these

10.The linking of computers with a communication system is called
a. Networking
b. Pairing
c. Interlocking
d. Assembling
e. Sharing

Answers

1. (d)
2. (a)
3. (b)
4. (a)
5. (a)
6. (c)
7. (c)
8. (d)
9. (b)
10.(a)

Quiz 08 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 8

1.The 16 bit Microprocessor means that it has
a. 16 address lines
b. 16 Buses
c. 16 Data lines
d. 16 routes
e. None of these

2. Data going into the computer is called
a. Output
b. algorithm
c. Input
d. Calculations
e. flow chart

3. Which of the following refers to a small, single-site network?
a. LAN
b. DSL
c. RAM
d. USB
e. CPU

4. Microsoft Office is
a. Shareware
b.Public domain software
c. Open-sourse software
d. A vertical market application
e. An application suite

5. How many options does a BINARY choice offer
a. None of these
b. One
c. Two
d. it depends on the amount of memory on the computer
e. It depends on the speed of the computer’s processor

6. A collection of program that controls how your computer system runs and processes information is called
a. Operating System
b. Computer
c. Office
d. Compiler
e. Interpreter

7. Computer connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) can
a. run faster
b. go on line
c. share information and /or share peripheral equipment
d. E-mail
e. None of these

8. Information travels between components on the mother board through
a. Flash memory
b. CMOS
c. Bays
d. Buses
e. Peripherals

9. How are data organized in a spreadsheet?
a. Lines & spaces
b. Layers & Planes
c. Height & Width
d. Rows & Columns
e. None

10. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the
a. mouse
b. logo
c. hand
d. palm
e. cursor

Answers

1. (c)
2. (c)
3. (a)
4. (e)
5. (c)
6. (a)
7. (c)
8. (c)
9. (d)
10. (e)

Quiz 07 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 7

1. Which of the following topology is least effected by adition or removal of node?
A. Ring
B. Star
C. Bus
D. Mesh

2. Coaxial cables are good for ?
A. Digital transmission
B. Long distance transmission
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above

3. When a pointer is positioned on a ….. it is shaped like a hand?
A. Gramatical error
B. Hyperlink
C. Spelling error
D. screen tip

4. Most computer systems rely solely on ___________ for authentication.
A. logins
B. passwords
C. encryption
D. lock and key

5. Creating strong computer security to prevent computer crime usually simultaneously helps protect :
A. privacy rights.
B. personal ethics.
C. the number of cookies downloaded to your personal computer.
D. personal space.

6. Over ___________ was spent by businesses and government to repair problems in regard to Y2K.
A. 20 million dollars
B. 100 million dollars
C. 1 billion dollars
D. 100 billion dollars

7. What is a complex system that takes on nearly complete responsibility for a task eliminating the need for people, verification, or decision making?
A. Autonomous system
B. Missile defense auto-system
C. Smart weapon
D. Independent system

8. Security procedures can:
A. will eliminate all computer security risk.
B. reduce but not eliminate risks.
C. are prohibitively expensive.
D. are inaccessible for the average home user.

9. This part of operating system manages the essential peripherals, such as the keyboard, screen , disk drives, and parallel and serial ports ____
A. basic input/output system
B. secondary input/output system peripheral
C. input/output system
D. marginal input/output system
E. None of these

10. ________ Viruses are often transmitted by a floppy disk left in the floppy drive
A. Trojan horse
B. Boot sector
C. Script
D. Logic bomb
E. None of these

Answers
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. B

Quiz 06 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 6

1. A fault in a computer program which prevents it from working correctly is known as
a. Boot
b. Bug
c. Biff
d. Strap
e. None of these

2. A self replicating program, similar to a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the Shockwave Rider is _________
a. Bug
b. Vice
c. Lice
d. Worm
e. None of these

3. A _______ is a bi-stable electronic circuit that has two stable states.
a. Multivibrator
b. Flip-flop
c. Logic gates
d. laten
e. None of these

4. Unwanted repetitious messages, such as unsolicited bulk e-mail is known as
a. Spam
b. Trash
c. Calibri
d. Courier
e. None of these

5.DOS stands for
a. Disk Operating System
b. Disk operating session
c. Digital Operating System
d. Digital Open system
e. None of these

6. Who is the chief of Miocrosoft
a. Babbage
b. Bill Gates
c. Bill Clinton
d. Bush
e. None of these

7. Which of the following are input devices.
a. Keyboard
b. Mouse
c. Card reader
d. Scanner
e. All of these

8. Examples of output devices are
a. Screen
b. Printer
c. Speaker
d. All of these
e. None of these

9. Which of the following is also known as brain of computer
a. Control unit
b. Central Processing unit
c. Arithmatic and language unit
d. Monitor
e. None of these

10. IBM stands for
a. Internal Business Management
b. International Business Management
c. International Business Machines
d. Internal Business Machines
e. None of these

Answers
1. (b)
2. (d)
3. (b)
4. (a)
5. (a)
6. (b)
7. (e)
8. (d)
9. (b)
10. (c)

Quiz 05 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 5

1.___________ translates and executes program at run time line by line
a. Compiler
b. Interpreter
c. Linker
d. Loader
e. None of these

2. ___________ is an OOP principle
a. Structured programming
b. Procedural programming
c. Inheritance
d. Linking
e. None of these

3. COBOL is widely used in _________ applications
a. Commercial
b. Scientific
c. Space
d. Mathematical
e. None of these

4. RAM stands for
a. Random origin money
b. Random only memory
c. Read only memory
d. Random access memory
e. None of these

5. 1 Byte = ?
a. 8 bits
b. 4 bits
c. 2 bits
d. 9 bits
e. None of these

6. SMPS stands for
a. Switched mode Power Suply
b. Start mode power supply
c. Store mode power supply
d. Single mode power supply
e. None of these

7. The device used to carry digital data on analog lines is called as
a. Modem
b. Multiplexer
c. Modulator
d. Demodulator
e. None of these

8. VDU is also called
a. Screen
b. Monitor
c. Both 1 & 2
d. printer
e. None of these

9. BIOS stands for
a. Basic Input Output system
b. Binary Input output system
c. Basic Input Off system
d. all the above
e. None of these

10. Father of ‘C’ programming language
a. Dennis Ritchie
b. Prof Jhon Kemeny
c. Thomas Kurtz
d. Bill Gates
e. None of these

Answers
1. (b)
2. (c)
3. (a)
4. (d)
5. (a)
6. (a)
7. (a)
8. (c)
9. (a)
10. (a)

Quiz 04 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 4

1. When data changes in multiple lists and all lists are not updated, this causes:
(A) data redundancy
(B) information overload
(C) duplicate data
(D) data inconsistency
(E) None of these

2. _____________ are words that a programming language has set aside for its own use.
(A) Control worlds
(B) Reserved words
(C) Control structures
(D) Reserved keys
(E) None of these

3. ______ describe what is database fields.
(A) Structures
(B) Field markers
(C) Field definition
(D) Field names
(E) None of these

4. You must install a (n) ____________ on a network if you want to share a broadband Internet connection.
(A) router
(B) modem
(C) node
(D) cable
(E) None of these

5. A goal of normalization is to __________
(A) minimize the number of relationships
(B) minimize the number of entities
(C) minimize the number of tables
(D) minimize the number of redundancy
(E) None of these

6. Granting an outside organization access to internet web pages is often implemented using a (n) ____
(A) extranet
(B) intranet
(C) internet
(D) hacker
(E) None of these

7. Which term identifies a specific computer on the web and the main page of the entire site
(A) URL
(B) Web site address
(C) Hyperlink
(D) Domain name
(E) None of these

8. The code that relational database management systems use to perform their database task is referred to as …..
(A) QBE
(B) SQL
(C) OLAP
(D) Sequel Server
(E) None of these

9. Chip is a common nickname for a (n):
(A) transistor
(B) resistor
(C) integrated circuit
(D) semiconductor
(E) None of these

10. The purpose of the primary key in a database is to:
(A) unlock the database
(B) provide a map of the data
(C) uniquely identify a record
(D) establish constraints on database operations.
(E) None of these

Answers
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. B

Quiz 03 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 3

1. The operating system does all of the following EXCEPT:
(A) provide a way for the user to interact with the computer.
(B) manage the central processing unit (CPU).
(C) manage memory and storage.
(D) enable users to perform a specific task such as document editing.
Ans : (D)

2. During the boot process, the____________looks for the system files.
(A) CD
B. BIOS
C. CPU
D. DVD
Ans : (B)

3. ____________ are lists of commands that appear on the screen.
(A) GUIs
(B) Icons
(C) Menus
(D) Windows
Ans : (C)

4. ____________ is the ability of an operating system to control the activities of multiple programs at the same time.
(A) Multitasking
(B) Streamlining
(C) Multiuser
(D) Simulcasting
Ans : (A)

5. The unique signal, generated by a device, that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention is called an:
(A) action.
(B) event.
(C) interrupt.
(D) activity.
Ans : (C)

6. The operating system controls access to the processor by assigning a(n) ____________ to each task requiring the processor’s attention.
(A) CPU
(B) slice of time
(C) stack
(D) event
Ans : (B)

7. The blocks of code, included in the operating system, that software applications interact with are known as:
(A) application programming interfaces (APIs).
(B) complimentary metal-oxide conductors (CMOS).
(C) device drivers.
(D) bootstrap loaders.
Ans : (A)

8. MS-DOS is a ____________ operating system.
(A) point-and-click
(B) user-friendly
(C) command-driven
(D) Mac
Ans : (C)

9. An interrupt handler is a(n):
(A) location in memory that keeps track of recently generated interrupts.
(B) peripheral device.
(C) utility program.
(D) special numeric code that indicates the priority of a request.
Ans : (D)

10. A spooler is a(n):
(A) location in memory that maintains the contents of a document until it prints out.
(B) print job.
(C) program that coordinates the print jobs that are waiting to print.
(D) message sent from the printer to the operating system when a print job is completed.
Ans : (C)

Quiz 01 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 1

1. ____________ are viruses that are triggered by the passage of time or on a certain date.
(A) Boot-sector viruses
(B) Macro viruses
(C) Time bombs
(D) Worms
(E) None of these

2. The design of the network is called the network:
(A) architecture
(B) server
(C) transmission
(D) type
(E) None of these

3. The most frequently used instructions of a computer program are likely to be fetched from:
(A) the hard disk
(B) cache memory
(C) RAM
(D) registers
(E) None of these

4. The ____________ contains data descriptions and defines the name, data type, and length of each field in the database.
(A) data dictionary
(B) data table
(C) data record
(D) data field
(E) None of these

5. Personal logs or journal entries posted on the Web are known as:
(A) listservs
(B) Webcasts
(C) blogs
(D) subject directories
(E) None of these

6. A(n) _______ uses pictures (called icons) and menus displayed on the screen to send commands to the computer system.
(A) command – based user interface
(B) GUI
(C) system utility
(D) API
(E) None of these

7. Linux is a (n) ____________ operating system.
(A) open-source
(B) Microsoft
(C) Windows
(D) Mac
(E) None of these

8. Which of the following is NOT a type of broadband Internet connection?
(A) Cable
(B) DSL
(C) Dial-up
(D) Satellite
(E) None of these

9. Software, such as viruses, worms and Trojan horses, that has a malicious intent, is known as:
(A) spyware
(B) adware
(C) spam
(D) malware
(E) None of these

10. Making a field ______ meAns : that it cannot be left blank.
(A) numeric
(B) required
(C) calculated
(D) validated
(E) None of these

Answers
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. D
10.B

Quiz 02 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 2

1. The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored in:
(A) RAM.
(B) ROM.
(C) the CPU.
(D) the hard drive.
Ans : (B)

2. Ensuring that the essential peripheral devices are attached and operational is the ____________ process.
(A) configuration
(B) CMOS
(C) POST
(D) ROM
Ans : (C)

3. The memory resident portion of the operating system is called the—
(A) registry.
(B) API.
(C) CMOS.
(D) kernel.
Ans : (D)

4. Which of the following does NOT occur during the power-on self-test (POST)?
(A) The ScanDisk utility begins to run.
(B) The video card and video memory are tested.
(C) The BIOS identification process occurs.
(D) Memory chips are checked to ensure they are working properly.
Ans : (A)

5. All of the following are TRUE regarding virtual memory EXCEPT—
(A) any amount of RAM can be allocated to virtual memory.
(B) the setting for the amount of hard drive space to allocate to virtual memory can be manually changed.
(C) this temporary storage is called the swap file (or page file).
(D) virtual memory is physical space on the hard drive.
Ans : (A)

6. The operating system allows users to organize the computer’s contents in a hierarchical structure of directories that include all of the following EXCEPT:
(A) files.
(B) folders.
(D) drives.
(D) systems.
Ans : (D)

7. All of the following statements concerning windows are true EXCEPT—
(A) windows are an example of a command-driven environment.
(B) windows can be resized and repositioned on the desktop.
(C) more than one window can be open at a time.
(D) toolbars and scrollbars are features of windows.
Ans : (A)

8. All of the following statements concerning files are true EXCEPT—
(A) A file is a collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference.
(B) Files can be generated from an application.
(C) Files are stored in RAM.
(D) Files should be organized in folders.
Ans : (C)

9. Using Windows Explorer, a plus (+) sign in front of a folder indicates—
(A) an open folder.
(B) the folder contains subfolders.
(C) a text file.
(D) a graphics file.
Ans : (B)

10. In Windows XP, if you want to see the file size and modified dates of all files in a folder, the best viewing option is the __________ view.
(A) List
(B) Thumbnails
(C) Details
(D) Icon
Ans : (C)

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Saturday, 8 October 2011

Quiz 70 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 20

Quiz 69 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 19

Quiz 68 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 18

Quiz 67 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 17

Quiz 66 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 16

Friday, 7 October 2011

Quiz 65 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 15

Quiz 64 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 14

Quiz 63 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 13

Quiz 62 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 12

Quiz 61 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 11

Friday, 30 September 2011

Quiz 09 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 9

Quiz 10 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 10

Quiz 08 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 8

Quiz 07 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 7

Quiz 06 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 6

Quiz 05 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 5

Quiz 04 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 4

Quiz 03 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 3

Quiz 01 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 1

Quiz 02 | Computer Awareness for IBPS - Part 2