1000+ Computer Fundamental MCQ for SBI Clerk [Solved]

1. Which of the following is used only for data entry and storage, and never for processing?
A. Mouse
B. Dumb terminal
C. Micro computer
D. Dedicated data entry system
Answer : B

2. A normal CD-ROM usually can store up to data?
A. 680 KB
B. 680 Bytes
C. 680 MB
D. 680 GB
Answer : C

3. Which of the following will happen when data is entered into a memory location?
A. It will add to the content of the location
B. It will change the address of the memory location
C. It will erase the previous content
D. It will not be fruitful if there is already some data at the location
Answer : C

4. Which device is required for the Internet connection?
A. Joystick
B. Modem
C. CD Drive
D. NIC Card
Answer : B

5. The Stepped Reckoner was invented by
A. John Napier
B. William Oughtred
C. Gottfried Leibnitz
D. Blaise Pascal
Answer : C

6. ________ is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to the requested data
A. Sequential access
B. Random access
C. Quick access
D. All of the above
Answer : B

7. The Width of a processor's data path is measured in bits. Which of the following are common data paths?
A. 8 bits
B. 12 bits
C. 16 bits
D. 32 bits
Answer : A

8. Where are data and programme stored when the processor uses them?
A. Main memory
B. Secondary memory
C. Disk memory
D. Programme memory
Answer : A

9. How many numbers could ENIAC store in its internal memory
A. 100
B. 20
C. 80
D. 40
Answer : B

10. Example of non-numeric data is
A. Employee address
B. Examination score
C. Bank balance
D. All of these
Answer : A

11. Access time is
A. seek time + latency time
B. seek time
C. seek time
D. latency time
Answer : A

12. The first electronic general purpose digital computer built by Eckert and Mauchly called ENIAC did not work on the stored program concept. How many numbers could it store in its internal memory?
A. 100
B. 20
C. 40
D. 80
Answer : B

13. In a computer _____ is capable to store single binary bit.
A. Capacitor
B. Flip flop
C. Register
D. Inductor
Answer : B

14. The accuracy of the floating-point numbers representable in two 16-bit words of a computer is approximately
A. 16 digits
B. 6 digits
C. 9 digits
D. All of above
Answer : B

15. Which method is used to connect a remote computer?
A. Device
B. Dialup
C. Diagnostic
D. Logic circuit
Answer : B

16. An index register that is automatically incremented or decremented with each use is
A. Auto index
B. Asynchronous
C. Assembler
D. Compiler
Answer : A

17. Identify the correct statement
A. IBM PCs used RISC CPU designs
B. Macintosh used CISC CPU design
C. IBM used CISC CPU design
D. None of above is true
Answer : C

18. Storage capacity of magnetic disk depends on
A. tracks per inch of surface
B. bits per inch of tracks
C. disk pack in disk surface
D. All of above
Answer : D

19. What are the stages in the compilation process?
A. Feasibility study, system design and testing
B. Implementation and documentation
C. Lexical Analysis, syntax analysis, and code generation
D. None of the above
Answer : C

20. A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
A. Doing quick mathematical calculations
B. Input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
C. Electronic data processing
D. Performing repetitive tasks accurately
Answer : B

21. What was the main disadvantage of vacuum tubes?
A. They were larger in size
B. They consumed a lot of electricity
C. They produced heat and often burned out
D. The operation cost was high
Answer : C

22. Which of the following term means to reckon?
A. putare
B. com
C. computa
D. computar
Answer : A

23. An operating system intended for use on microprocessor based systems that support a single user is
A. PC-DOS
B. MS-DOS
C. UNIX
D. CP/M
Answer : D

24. Excessive parallel processing is related to
A. First generation
B. Fourth generation
C. Fifth Generation
D. Third generation
Answer : C

25. A program component that allows structuring of a program in an unusual way is known as
A. Correlation
B. Coroutine
C. Diagonalization
D. Quene
Answer : B

26. How many symbols exist in Baudot code?
A. 32
B. 116
C. 58
D. 76
Answer : A

27. 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

28. Which computer memory is used for storing programs and data currently being processed by the CPU?
A. Mass memory
B. Internal memory
C. Non-volatile memory
D. PROM
Answer : B

29. ________ computer is small general purpose micro computer, but larger than portable computer
A. Hybrid
B. Digital
C. Desktop
D. Laptop
Answer : C

30. Which of the following is not anti-viruses software?
A. NAV
B. F-Prot
C. Oracle
D. McAfee
Answer : C

31. Perforated paper used as input of output media is known as
A. paper tapes
B. magnetic tape
C. punched papers tape
D. card punch
Answer : A

32. Which of the following was a special purpose computer?
A. All of the above
B. ENIAC
C. EDVAC
D. ABC
Answer : D

33. A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a
A. Computer
B. Microcomputer
C. Programmable
D. Sensor
Answer : D

34. ABC is a
A. Special purpose computer
B. General purpose computer
C. All Purpose Computer
D. None of above
Answer : A

35. What is the latest write-once optical storage media?
A. Digital paper
B. Magneto-optical disk
C. WORM disk
D. CD-ROM disk
Answer : D

36. Which of the following computer implemented binary numbers, perform calculations using electronics and implemented separate computation and memory for the first time?
A. Mark I
B. ABC
C. Z3
D. None of above
Answer : B

37. The computer that process both analog and digital is called
A. Analog computer
B. Digital computer
C. Hybrid computer
D. Mainframe computer
Answer : C

38. which of the following is problem oriented language?
A. High level language
B. Machine language
C. Assembly language
D. Low level language
Answer : A

39. ________ Computers are of large size
A. Micro
B. Mainframe
C. Super
D. Mini
Answer : B

40. What is a light pen?
A. Mechanical Input device
B. Optical input device
C. Electronic input device
D. Optical output device
Answer : B

41. The most important advantage of a video disk is
A. Compactness
B. Potential capacity
C. Durability
D. Cost effectiveness
Answer : B

42. What is meant by a dedicated computer?
A. Which is used by one person only
B. Which is assigned one and only one task
C. Which uses one kind of software
D. Which is meant for application software
Answer : B

43. A compiler is a translating program which
A. Translates instruction of a high level language into machine language
B. Translates entire source program into machine language program
C. It is not involved in programs execution
D. All of above
Answer : D

44. The thing that eventually terminates a worm virus is a lack of:
A. Memory or disk space.
B. Time.
C. CD drives space.
D. CD-RW.
Answer : A

45. Regarding data, computers are very good at
A. store
B. Processing
C. retrieve
D. All of above
Answer : D

46. What is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time?
A. Light pen
B. Mouse
C. Digitizer
D. Terminal
Answer : D

47. To produce high quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a/n
A. RGB monitor
B. Plotter
C. Ink-jet printer
D. Laser printer
Answer : B

48. The time for which a piece of equipment operates is called
A. Seek time
B. Effective time
C. Access time
D. Real time
Answer : B

49. Which of the items below are considered removable storage media?
A. Removable hard disk cartridges
B. (Magneto-optical) disk
C. Flexible disks cartridges
D. All of the above
Answer : D