Question 1

Which of the following memory is used for storing software that does not need updates?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: ROM. ROM (Read-Only Memory) is non-volatile memory used to store permanent firmware/software (like the system BIOS) that does not require regular updates.

Question 2

Which of the following is an antivirus?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Norton. Norton is a widely used commercial antivirus software utility. Trojan Horse, Worms, and Macro Virus are types of malware.

Question 3

The term FLOSS is associated with:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Open source software. FLOSS stands for 'Free/Libre and Open-Source Software', indicating software that is free to run, copy, distribute, and modify.

Question 4

A Daisy wheel printer is what type of printer?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Impact. A Daisy Wheel printer is an impact printer because it works by physically striking a hammer against a character wheel and ink ribbon onto the paper.

Question 5

Which of the following cloud storage services is owned by Microsoft?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: One drive. OneDrive is the proprietary cloud storage service owned and operated by Microsoft. iCloud belongs to Apple, and Google Drive belongs to Google.

Question 6

Where is firmware stored?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: ROM. Firmware is a specific class of computer software that provides low-level control for the device's hardware, permanently stored in non-volatile ROM/Flash chips.

Question 7

In the IT Act 2000, which section deals with the punishment for cyber terrorism?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 66 (F). Section 66F of the Information Technology Act, 2000, covers the definition and penal provisions for cyber terrorism, carrying a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.

Question 8

The digital signature service that has been launched on the Aadhaar platform is called:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: eSign Desk. eSign Desk (or eSign) is an online electronic signature service in India launched to facilitate Aadhaar holders to digitally sign documents.

Question 9

What does "Smart Governance" involve?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Integrating IT to improve service delivery and decision-making. Smart Governance (Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent) involves using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to make government services and decision-making more efficient.

Question 10

The "UMANG" app allows citizens to access:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Government services and information. UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is a multi-platform government app designed to provide single-point access to various central and state government services.

Question 11

The speed of computer is usually measured in

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: MHz. Processor clock speed is measured in Megahertz (MHz) or Gigahertz (GHz), which indicates how many instruction cycles the CPU can execute per second.

Question 12

PARAM is an example of

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Super computer. PARAM is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune, India.

Question 13

This type of computer(s) is/are the least powerful, yet the most widely used and fastest-growing computer.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Micro computers. Microcomputers (personal computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets) are the least powerful compared to mainframes or supercomputers, but they are the most widely used and fastest-growing segment.

Question 14

Digital signature service that has been launched on Aadhar platform is called

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: eSignDesk. eSign or eSignDesk is the online electronic signature service in India that allows Aadhaar holders to digitally sign documents instantly.

Question 15

We can start MS Word by typing in the Run Dialog Box

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: winword.exe. Microsoft Word can be launched from the Windows Run dialog box (Win+R) by typing 'winword.exe' or 'winword' and pressing Enter.

Question 16

Input device used for converting pictures, maps and drawings into digital form for storage in computers is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Digitizer. A digitizer (graphics tablet) is an input device designed to convert analog drawings, maps, and illustrations into digital coordinate data for computer processing.

Question 17

Which one is used for scoring examinations?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: OMR. OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) is technology used to automatically read and capture filled bubble responses on exam sheets, commonly used for scoring multiple-choice tests.

Question 18

What is the full form of HTTPS?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure. HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It is the secure version of HTTP, utilizing SSL/TLS for encryption of communications.

Question 19

Which of the following is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Bit. A bit (short for binary digit) is the smallest unit of data in a computer, representing a state of either 0 or 1. 1 byte = 8 bits; 1 nibble = 4 bits.

Question 20

Which of the following is known as the interval between the instant a computer makes a request for the transfer of data from a disk system to the primary storage and the instance the operation is completed?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Disk access time. Disk access time is the total time required for a computer to locate and retrieve data from storage disk to RAM/main memory.

Question 21

GUI means

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Graphical User Interface. GUI stands for Graphical User Interface. It allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators instead of text-based command lines.

Question 22

Public domain software is usually

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Community supported. Public domain software is free software without copyright restrictions, and its maintenance and improvements are usually community-supported.

Question 23

Which term refers to the use of IT to engage citizens in the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Participatory Governance. Participatory Governance (enabled through IT/E-democracy) refers to direct involvement of citizens in public administration and decision-making processes using digital tools.

Question 24

How many users can open the Excel file at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 256 users. In Microsoft Excel, the shared workbook feature allows up to 256 users to open, view, and edit a workbook concurrently.

Question 25

Select the correct match:

i. A type of program that is created with the purpose of causing damage, stealing data or abusing computer system resources is known as | 1. Privacy
ii. means any email or communication that is intended to trick the recipient to disclose secret or sensitive information, such as password or account details | 2. Malware
iii. Protecting an original invention from being sold or used by others for a specific period of time is known as | 3. Phishing
iv. means your right to control your personal information and decide who can use the same | 4. Patents

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1. Damaging software is Malware (i-2). Trick communication is Phishing (ii-3). Invention protection is Patents (iii-4). Control over personal information is Privacy (iv-1). This corresponds to i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1.

Question 26

Which of the following is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Bit. A bit (binary digit) is the smallest basic unit of data in computer science, representing either a 0 or a 1.

Question 27

An example of an 'Internet search engine' is:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Yahoo. Yahoo is a web search engine, whereas Linux and Windows are Operating Systems, and MS Excel is an application spreadsheet software.

Question 28

Which of the following service allows a user to log in to another computer somewhere on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Telnet. Telnet is a network protocol used on the Internet or local area network connections to provide a bidirectional interactive text-oriented communication facility using a virtual terminal connection.

Question 29

The "S" in HTTPS stands for?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Secure. In HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), the 'S' stands for 'Secure', indicating that the communications are encrypted using SSL/TLS.

Question 30

What is the URL of a website?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: It is the location of website on internet. A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the unique address of a web resource (like a website) on the Internet.

Question 31

Which of these are web browsers?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: All of these. Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Brave are all software applications used to access the World Wide Web (web browsers).

Question 32

What does FTP stand for?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: File Transfer Protocol. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, a standard communication protocol used for the transfer of computer files from a server to a client.

Question 33

Which of the following natural element is the primary element in computer chips?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Silicon. Silicon is the primary semiconductor material used in the fabrication of computer microchips and integrated circuits.

Question 34

Which of the following is designed to control the operations of a computer?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: System Software. System Software (like the Operating System) is designed to control and manage the hardware resources and basic operations of a computer system.

Question 35

The compiler converts a program into

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Binary Language. A compiler converts high-level programming code into machine language (binary language: 0s and 1s) that the CPU can execute directly.

Question 36

In MS-Excel, one can use the formula palette to

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Select and edit formula containing functions. The formula palette in MS Excel is used to help select, build, and edit formulas that contain complex mathematical and logical functions.

Question 37

MS Windows is a

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Operating system. Microsoft Windows is a widely-used graphical operating system developed by Microsoft.

Question 38

World Wide Web is a standard maintained by

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: W3C. The standards and protocols for the World Wide Web are maintained by the World Wide Web Consortium, commonly abbreviated as W3C.

Question 39

A small text file created by a website that is stored in the user's computer is called

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: cookie. A cookie is a small text file created by a website and stored on the user's computer by their web browser to remember user preferences or session state.

Question 40

Which of the following is the brain of the computer?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Central Processing Unit. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is known as the brain of the computer because it processes instructions and controls operations.

Question 41

The deleted e-mails can be found in which folder?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: trash. Deleted emails are temporarily stored in the 'Trash' (or Bin) folder before being permanently deleted.

Question 42

Home key is used for

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Moving the cursor to the beginning of the line. The 'Home' key is a keyboard key that moves the text cursor directly to the beginning of the line on which it is currently positioned.

Question 43

Autocorrect was initially designed to replace

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Misspelled words. Autocorrect was originally designed to identify and replace misspelled words or typos automatically as the user types.

Question 44

In MS-Word, which utility enables to send the same letter to multiple participants?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Mail merge. Mail Merge is a feature in MS Word that allows you to generate personalized letters or emails for multiple recipients using a single template and a data source.

Question 45

Which of the following is not an application software?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Windows NT. Windows NT is system software (Operating System), whereas Photoshop, Win Word, and Page Maker are application software packages.

Question 46

In MS-Word, from which menu option can you access picture, text box and charts?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Insert. In MS-Word, pictures, shapes, text boxes, and charts are accessed through the 'Insert' tab/menu.

Question 47

What is the full form of internet?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Interconnected Network. The full form of Internet is Interconnected Network, representing a global system of interconnected computers.

Question 48

Select the correct match:

- i) The processing time of this OS is consistent and predictable: 1. Real time OS
- ii) This feature of Windows lets you check the performance of your computer: 2. Symbian
- iii) This OS provides a GUI to the users: 3. Task manager
- iv) This OS is specifically designed for mobile phones: 4. Interactive OS

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: i-1, ii-3, iii-4, iv-2. Real-time OS has consistent processing times (i-1); Task manager checks system performance (ii-3); Interactive OS provides GUI (iii-4); Symbian was an early OS for mobile phones (iv-2). This matches i-1, ii-3, iii-4, iv-2.

Question 49

Consider four numbers as given below:

i) 100 measured in binary scale
ii) 100 measured in octal scale
iii) 100 measured in decimal scale
iv) 100 measured in hexadecimal scale
Select the correct ascending order of the above numbers.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: i, ii, iii, iv. Converting all to decimal (base 10):
- i) Binary $100_2 = 4$
- ii) Octal $100_8 = 64$
- iii) Decimal $100_{10} = 100$
- iv) Hexadecimal $100_{16} = 256$
Ascending order: i, ii, iii, iv.

Question 50

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List-X:
i. VHF
ii. UHF
iii. HF
iv. SHF

List-Y:
1. Commonly used for FM radio and TV channels
2. Used in cellular networks and TV broadcasting
3. Mainly used in amateur and shortwave radio
4. Often used in satellite communications

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1, 2, 3, 4. The correct matching is: VHF - FM radio/TV (i-1); UHF - cellular/TV broadcasting (ii-2); HF - amateur/shortwave radio (iii-3); SHF - satellite communications (iv-4). This matches option D.

Question 51

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:

List - I:
i. Monitor
ii. CPU
iii. Information

List - II:
1. Displays the information in the visual form
2. Processor for controlling and executing instructions
3. Processed data useful for the user

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: i-1, ii-2, iii-3. The correct matching is: Monitor displays visual info (i-1), CPU executes instructions (ii-2), and Information is processed data useful to the user (iii-3). This matches option A.

Question 52

Which one of the following is not a type of magnetic storage system?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Compact disk. Magnetic tape, Hard disk, and Floppy disk use magnetic media. Compact Disk (CD) is an optical storage system that uses laser light to read and write data.

Question 53

Which of the following devices is NOT a media input device to a computer?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: None of the above. Microphone (audio input), Webcam (video input), and Digital Camera (image/video transfer input) are all input devices. Therefore, the answer is 'None of the above'.

Question 54

The functions of operating systems are:

i. Process management
ii. Memory management
iii. File management
iv. Device management

Choose the correct Answer:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: i, ii, iii, iv. An operating system performs all of these tasks: process management, memory management, file system management, and device/hardware management.

Question 55

Which of the following is not an output device?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Scanner. Plotters, printers, and projectors are output devices. A scanner is an input device used to digitize physical images or documents.

Question 56

Which of the following is a spreadsheet application program?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: MS Excel. MS Excel is a spreadsheet application program. MS Access is a database management program, MS Word is a word processor, and MS-DOS is an operating system.

Question 57

Match List-I with List-II and Select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:

List - I:
i. Operating System
ii. Input Device
iii. Output Device

List - II:
1. Scanning Devices
2. Security Management
3. Projectors

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: i-2, ii-1, iii-3. Operating System handles security management (i-2), Input Device includes scanning devices (ii-1), and Output Device includes projectors (iii-3). This matches option C.

Question 58

Which one of the following is typed in the Run dialog box to access MS Word?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Winword. 'winword' or 'winword.exe' is the executable file name for Microsoft Word. Typing this in the Windows Run dialog box launches MS Word.

Question 59

________ is the widely used service of the ________ through which users can send and receive messages in an efficient way.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: E-mail, Internet. E-mail (electronic mail) is a widely used service of the Internet that allows users to send and receive text, documents, and media messages efficiently.

Question 60

What are the options available on the home page of the google.com search engine in a computer browser (e.g., Mozilla Firefox)?

I. Google Search
II. I'm Feeling Lucky
III. Search Text Box

Choose the correct answer:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: I, II, III. The Google homepage contains the search text box (III) in the center, and below it are two buttons: 'Google Search' (I) and 'I'm Feeling Lucky' (II).

Question 61

Match List-X (Frequencies) with List-Y (Range) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-X:
i. Audio Frequency (AF)
ii. Intermediate Frequency (IF)
iii. Radio Frequency (RF)

List-Y:
1. 3 kHz to 300 GHz
2. 20 Hz to 20 kHz
3. 10 MHz to 108 MHz

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 2, 3, 1. Audio Frequency (AF) is 20 Hz to 20 kHz (i-2). Intermediate Frequency (IF) for FM is typically 10.7 MHz, which fits the 10 MHz to 108 MHz range (ii-3). Radio Frequency (RF) is 3 kHz to 300 GHz (iii-1). This matches option C.

Question 62

Which of the following is true about a composite video signal?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: It includes audio, colour, and sync information in one signal. Although composite video actually combines luminance (brightness), chrominance (color), and sync pulses (but NOT audio), Option A is the standard intended answer in this exam's key (likely representing a common typographical error replacing 'luma/video' with 'audio').

Question 63

PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) is a classic example of which type of switching?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Circuit Switching. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is based on Circuit Switching, where a dedicated communication path is established between two nodes before data transmission.

Question 64

What is the full form of HTTPS?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure. HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It is the secure version of HTTP used to encrypt communications.

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Which of the following memory is used for storing software that does not need updates?

Which of the following is an antivirus?

The term FLOSS is associated with:

A Daisy wheel printer is what type of printer?

Which of the following cloud storage services is owned by Microsoft?

Where is firmware stored?

In the IT Act 2000, which section deals with the punishment for cyber terrorism?

The digital signature service that has been launched on the Aadhaar platform is called:

What does "Smart Governance" involve?

The "UMANG" app allows citizens to access:

The speed of computer is usually measured in

PARAM is an example of

This type of computer(s) is/are the least powerful, yet the most widely used and fastest-growing computer.

Digital signature service that has been launched on Aadhar platform is called

We can start MS Word by typing in the Run Dialog Box

Input device used for converting pictures, maps and drawings into digital form for storage in computers is

Which one is used for scoring examinations?

What is the full form of HTTPS?

Which of the following is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

Which of the following is known as the interval between the instant a computer makes a request for the transfer of data from a disk system to the primary storage and the instance the operation is completed?

GUI means

Public domain software is usually

Which term refers to the use of IT to engage citizens in the decision-making process?

How many users can open the Excel file at the same time?

Which of the following is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

An example of an 'Internet search engine' is:

Which of the following service allows a user to log in to another computer somewhere on the Internet?

The "S" in HTTPS stands for?

What is the URL of a website?

Which of these are web browsers?

What does FTP stand for?

Which of the following natural element is the primary element in computer chips?

Which of the following is designed to control the operations of a computer?

The compiler converts a program into

In MS-Excel, one can use the formula palette to

MS Windows is a

World Wide Web is a standard maintained by

A small text file created by a website that is stored in the user's computer is called

Which of the following is the brain of the computer?

The deleted e-mails can be found in which folder?

Home key is used for

Autocorrect was initially designed to replace

In MS-Word, which utility enables to send the same letter to multiple participants?

Which of the following is not an application software?

In MS-Word, from which menu option can you access picture, text box and charts?

What is the full form of internet?

Consider four numbers as given below: i) 100 measured in binary scale ii) 100 measured in octal scale iii) 100 measured in decimal scale iv) 100 measured in hexadecimal scale Select the correct ascending order of the above numbers.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: List - I: i. Monitor ii. CPU iii. Information List - II: 1. Displays the information in the visual form 2. Processor for controlling and executing instructions 3. Processed data useful for the user

Which one of the following is not a type of magnetic storage system?

Which of the following devices is NOT a media input device to a computer?

The functions of operating systems are: i. Process management ii. Memory management iii. File management iv. Device management Choose the correct Answer:

Which of the following is not an output device?

Which of the following is a spreadsheet application program?

Match List-I with List-II and Select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: List - I: i. Operating System ii. Input Device iii. Output Device List - II: 1. Scanning Devices 2. Security Management 3. Projectors

Which one of the following is typed in the Run dialog box to access MS Word?

________ is the widely used service of the ________ through which users can send and receive messages in an efficient way.

What are the options available on the home page of the google.com search engine in a computer browser (e.g., Mozilla Firefox)? I. Google Search II. I'm Feeling Lucky III. Search Text Box Choose the correct answer:

Match List-X (Frequencies) with List-Y (Range) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-X: i. Audio Frequency (AF) ii. Intermediate Frequency (IF) iii. Radio Frequency (RF) List-Y: 1. 3 kHz to 300 GHz 2. 20 Hz to 20 kHz 3. 10 MHz to 108 MHz

Which of the following is true about a composite video signal?

PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) is a classic example of which type of switching?

What is the full form of HTTPS?

Which of these computer languages do we use in Artificial Intelligence?

A program that converts assembly language to machine language is called:

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the 'Number' type formatting of cells in MS-Excel 2007?

What action is performed by pressing Ctrl+E in MS Word?

Who was the founder of the Free Software Foundation?

If a computer system is malfunctioning, which of the following can be used to detect it?

Which of the following can be seen as evidence for the role of IT in e-Governance?

Which of the following is NOT a CPU/Processor architecture classification based on the way operands are input to the ALU?

What is the shortcut key to start a slide show in Microsoft PowerPoint?

Which of the following is a computer storage device?

Which of the following is NOT an Operating System?

Origin of the AutoCAD drawing space is at which coordinate?

What is the shortcut for zoom command in AutoCAD?

In AutoCAD, the nearest object snap (osnap) is indicated by which marker symbol?

A program that looks through the internet for web pages on a particular topic is called

Which DOS command displays only file and directory names without size, date and time information?

What does UCS mean in the context of CAD drafting?

is the widely used service of the through which users can send and receive messages in an efficient way.