18th December 2018 Shift-1:

  1. Which one of the following pairs least matches in respect of computers?
    1. Options:-
      1. USB: Universal Serial Bus
      2. LCD: Light Crystal Display
      3. GUI: Graphical User Interface
      4. 1 Gigabyte
  2. Amit has decided to use either a DVD-RW or DVD-R. Select statements that are TRUE for these storage devices.
    1. P: Both DVD-R and DVD-RW are read-only.
    2. Q: DVD-R can be written to only once.
    3. R: DVD-RW can be written to many times.
    4. S: Both DVD-R and DVD-RW can be written to only once.
      1. Options:-
      2. Q and R only
      3. P and R only
      4. P only
      5. S only
  3. Read the following spreadsheet (MS-EXCEL): Excel Spreadsheet
A B C
10 16  
20    
8    
12    
0    

The equation in cell B2 is = A2+B1. This equation is then copied and pasted to cell B3, B4, and B5. What should be the value in B5?

Options:- 1. 56 2. 44 3. 24 4. 36

The following list indicates different types of computer networks. Arrange them in ascending order on the basis of geographical space implied.

Options:- 1. WAN, LAN, MAN, 2. LAN, MAN, WAN, 3. MAN, LAN, WAN 4. LAN, WAN, MAN

5. Computer peripherals are external devices connected to a computer. Which list contains input peripheral devices only?

Options:-

1. Keyboard, Projector, Mouse, Flash drive 2. A laser printer, Graphic tablet, Barcode reader, Hard disk 3. Microphones, Track-ball mouse, Scanner, touch screen 4. Speakers, Scanners, Mouse, Modem

18th December 2018 Second Shift

  1. Mohan tells his friends, Sohan (sohan@gmail.com), Rohan (rohan@yahoo.com) and John (john@gmail.com), date of his birthday party through an email as shown below:
    1. To: sohan@gmail.com
    2. Cc: rohan@yahoo.com
    3. Bcc: john@gmail.com
    4. Subjects: My birthday party is on 15/01/2019
    5. Hello all, Call me if you can come. Mohan
    6. Which of the following cannot be derived from this email?
      1. (A) Sohan knows that Rohan receives the email.
      2. (B) Rohan knows that John receives the email.
      3. (C) John knows that both Sohan and Rohan receive the email.
      4. (D) Sohan knows that the birthday party will be held on 15/01/2019.
  2. Using a word processing software, an image on page two of a document is to be repeated on page four of the same document. Which of the following would enable this to happen?
    1. Format and Replace
    2. Find and Replace
    3. Copy and Paste
    4. Cut and Paste
  3. There are two sets given below. Set – I specify the IT-related acronyms, while Set – II indicates their functions. Match the two and give your answer by selecting the appropriate code.
    1. Set – I – (Acronyms)
      1. (a) CPU
      2. (b) RAM
      3. (c) ROM
      4. (d) LCD
    2. Set – II (Functions)
      1. (i) Type of technology used on a flat-screen monitor.
      2. (ii) Control all the functions performed by the computer’s other components.
      3. (iii) Temporary storage, also known as primary storage.
      4. (iv)Permanent storage is not erased when the computer’s power is turned off.
    3. Options:
      1. (A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
      2. (B) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
      3. (C) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
      4. (D) (ii) (iv),(iii) (i)
  4. In computer terminology which of the following best describes a device driver?
    1. Software that allows the user to control the operating system
    2. Hardware that allows interaction between peripheral devices and the operating system
    3. Hardware that allows the user to control the operating system
    4. Software that allows interaction between peripheral devices and the operating system

19th December 2018 First Shift:

  1. Which of the following statement(s) regarding the term ICT is/are True?
    1. P: ICT is the abbreviation of Information and Collaboration Technology, meaning technology related to information and collaboration, such as computers and the Internet.
    2. Q: The gap between people with effective access to ICT and those with very limited or no access at all, its termed as the digital divide.
    3. Options:-
      1. Neither P and Q
      2. P only
      3. P and Q
      4. Q only
  2. A virus hoax is an untrue virus warning, email. When you receive a virus hoax such as the one below, what is the appropriate action?
    1. Subject: Warning!
    2. A new Virus has been detected in your computer. Format your hard disk and re-install all software’s immediately.
      1. Ignore this email.
      2. Format your hard disk and reinstall all software immediately
      3. Reply to the sender
      4. Forward this email to your friends
  3. The computer software that runs a computer, including scheduling tasks, managing storage and handling communication with peripherals is called:
    1. Bluetooth Technology
    2. Operating System
    3. Application Suite
    4. Device Driver
  4. The following list indicates different types of computer file formats. Which of them is devoted exclusively to graphics file formats?
    1. PNG, GIF, JPEG
    2. TIFF, XLS, PNG
    3. GIF, JPEG, DOC
    4. JPEG, TIFF, HTML
  5. There are two sets given below. Set-I specifies the IT-related acronyms, while Set-II indicates their meanings. Match the two and give your answer by selecting the appropriate code.
    1. Set-I  (Acronyms)  Set-II (Meanings)
      1. DPI  –              Measures resolution of a laser printer.
      2. CRT –              An example of read-only storage
      3. NIC –               A type of computer monitor
      4. CD-ROM –      Enables a computer to connect to other computers
    2. Options:-
      1. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
      2. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
      3. (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii) \
      4. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

19th December 2018 Second Shift:

  1. The Internet began with the development of:
    1. Options:-
      1. Extranet
      2. USENET
      3. ARPANET
      4. Intranet
  2. Which one of the following is not part of a suite of products of Microsoft Office?
    1. Microsoft Excel
    2. Microsoft Publisher
    3. Microsoft PowerPoint
    4. Microsoft Windows

20 December 2018 first shift:

  1. A terabyte is equal to:
    1. Options:-
      1. 1024 Megabytes
      2. 1024 Gigabytes
      3. 1024 Kilobytes
      4. 1024 × 1024 Kilobytes
  2. The binary equivalent of (-23) base 10 is (2’complement system for negative numbers is used):
    1. Options:-
      1. 01001
      2. 01000
      3. 01010
      4. 10111
  3. DNS stands for:
    1. Options:-
      1. Distributed Name System
      2. Dynamic Name Standard
      3. Domain Name System
      4. Domain Name Standard
  4. Which of the given statements are true?
    1. Modem is a Networking device.
    2. Modem is a Voltage stabilizer.
    3. Modem converts analogue signal to digital signal and vice-versa.
      1. Options:-
      2. (b) and (c)
      3. (a) and (c)
      4. (a) and (b)
      5. (a), (b) and (c)
  5. Full form of PDF is:
    1. Options:-
      1. Portable Document Form
      2. Portable Data Form
      3. Portable Data Format
      4. Portable Document Format.

20 December 2018 Second Shift

  1. Which one of the following is not a Network Topology?
    1. Star
    2. Ring
    3. Bus
    4. Chain
  2. Which of the following are pointing devices?
    1. Trackball
    2. Touch Screen
    3. Graphic Tablet
    4. Joystick
      1. (a), (b) and (d)
      2. (a) only
      3. (a) and (d)
      4. (a),(b), (c) and (d)
  3. Which of the following denotes the Internet hardware requirements?
    1. Hub
    2. Bridge
    3. Router
    4. Gateway
    5. Modem
      1. Options:-
      2. (b), (c), (d) and (e)
      3. (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
      4. (a), (b) and (e)
      5. (e) only
  4. Match the following:
    1. List-I               List-II
    2. Browser –                                Outlook
    3. Programming Language-         DOS
    4. Operating System-                 Internet Explorer
    5. E-mail-                                    Fortran
    6. Options:-
      1. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
      2. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
      3. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
      4. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
  5. A set of rules used in communications in a network is called:
    1. Options:-
      1. Protocol
      2. Reference
      3. Address
      4. Interface

21st December 2018 First Shift:

  1. IRC is the acronym of:
    1. Options:-
      1. Internet Related commerce
      2. Information relay centre
      3. Internet relay chat
      4. International relay chat
  2. Which of the following is a short-cut to “Undo Typing”?
    1. Options:-
      1. Ctrl+Y
      2. Ctrl+Z
      3. Ctrl+S
      4. Ctrl+P
  3. MIME Stands for:
    1. Multiple Internet Mail Extensions
    2. Multipurpose Internet Mail Entity
    3. Multiple Internet Mail Entities
    4. Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
  4. At Which layer of OSI model of networking, HTTP works?
    1. Options:-
      1. Network Layer
      2. Physical Layer
      3. Transport Layer
      4. Application Layer
  5. Which of the following are Operating Systems?
    1. UNIX
    2. Ubuntu
    3. Mac
    4. Ada
      1. Options:-
      2. Only (a) and (c)
      3. Only (b) and (d)
      4. Only (a), (b) and (c)
      5. Only (a), (c) and (d)

21st December 2018 Second Shift:

  1. Which of the following printers use dry ink powder?
    1. Options:-
      1. Dot Matrix Printer
      2. Thermal Printer
      3. InkJet Printer
      4. Laser Printer
  2. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Opera are referred to as:
    1. Options:-
      1. Browsers
      2. Application Software
      3. Web Servers
      4. System Software
  3. Firewalls are used to protect a computer on a network against:
    1. Options:-
      1. Internal attacks
      2. Unauthorized attacks
      3. Authorized attacks
      4. Fire attacks

22 December 2018 First Shift:

  1. A small text file stored on a user’s computer by some websites in order to recognize and keep track of user’s preferences is called:
    1. Options:-
      1. History
      2. Report
      3. Log
      4. Cookie
  2. In a computer, if 8 bits are used to specify an address in memory, the total number of addresses will be:
    1. Options:-
    2. 512
    3. 256
    4. 8
    5. 216
  3. __________ denotes an error in a computer program.
    1. Options:-
      1. Virus
      2. Bug
      3. Spam
      4. Bit
  4. The output quality of a printer is measured by:
    1. Options:-
      1. Digits per inch
      2. Dots per inch
      3. Dots per cm
      4. Dots per mm
  5. Which of the following are audio file formats?
    1. .wav
    2. .aac
    3. .wmv
    4. .flv
      1. Options:-
        1. (b) and (c)
        2. (a) and (d)
        3. (c) and (d)
        4. (a) and (b)

22 December 2018 Second Shift:

  1. Which option would complete the following sentences about the digital communication system by using the words-short/long, low/high?
    1. Bluetooth is a __________range wireless technology. It is used to connect devices together for data transfer. Bluetooth is a _______cost means of data transfer.
    1. Options:-
      1. Short, high
      2. Long, low
      3. Short, low
      4. Long, high
  2. Read the following spreadsheet (MS-EXCEL):
    1. EXCEL Spreadsheet
    2. A   B       C
    3. 1      10        16
    4. 2      20
    5. 3      8
    6. 4      12
    7. 5      0
      1. The equation in cell B2 is= A2+$ B $1. The equation is then copied and pasted to cells B3, B4 and B5. What should be the value in B3?
      2. Options:- 1. 44 2. 56 3. 24 4. 36
  3. Which piece of computer hardware is known as the “brain” of the computer and is responsible for processing instructions?
    1. Options:-
      1. Motherboard
      2. ROM
      3. RAM
      4. CPU
  4. Which one of the following pairs least matches in respect of computers?
    1. Options:-
      1. Megabytes: (1024 *1024 * 1024)Bits
      2. PDF: Portable Document Format
      3. HTTPS: Hypertext Transfer Protocol Standard
      4. WWW: World Wide Web
  5. Computer data files that are included with an email message are often referred to as:
    1. Options:-
      1. Cookies
      2. Attachments
      3. Spam-Mails
      4. Carbon copy
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