IBPS Clerk / RBI Clerk / SBI Clerk Computer Awareness Paper 7

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Computer Awareness Paper 7- Clerk level: (Exam Held on 23-5-2010)  Memory based

1. Memory, also called random access memory, or RAM……….
(A) contains the electronic circuits that cause processing to occur
(B) makes the information resulting from processing available for use
(C) allows data, programs, commands, and user responses to be entered into a computer
(D) consists of electronic components that store data, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

2. Correcting errors in a program is referred to as………
(A) debugging, (B) bugging, (C) rectifying, (D) modifying, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

3. An assembler is used to translate a program written in………
(A) a low level language, (B) machine language, (C) a high level language, (D) assembly language, (E) None
Ans : (D)


4. The capability of the operating system to enable two or more than two programs to execute simultaneously in a single computer system by using a single processor is………
(A) Multiprocessing, (B) Multitasking, (C) Multiprogramming, (D) Multiexecution, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

5. The basic goal of computer process is to convert data into……
(A) information, (B) tables, (C) files, (D) graphs, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

6. A hard copy of a document is …
(A) stored in the hard disk, (B) stored on a floppy, (C) stored on a CD, (D) printed on the printer, (E) None
Ans : (D)

7. Which of the following is not an output device ?
(A) Plotter, (B) Printer, (C) Scanner, (D) Monitor, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

8. Which keys can be used together with other keys for special tasks ?
(A) Insert, Delete, (B) Ctrl, Shift, (C) Left Arrow, Right Arrow, (D) Page up, Page Down, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

9. Which is the part of a computer that one can touch and feel ?
(A) Programs, (B) Software, (C) Hardware, (D) Output, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

10. Computers gather data, which means they allow users to…… data.
(A) present, (B) store, (C) output, (D) input, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

11. CPU stands for……
(A) CD-run on memory, (B) central processing unit, (C) call powers up, (D) create programs user, (E) None
Ans : (B)

12. Moves the cursor one space to the right to puts spaces in between words……
(A) control key, (B) space bar, (C) printer, (D) mouse, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

13. Use this when you want to make all letters capital without having to use the shift key for each character………
(A) shifter, (B) upper case, (C) caps lock key, (D) icon, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

14. A device that reads the information contained on a disk and transfers it to the computer’s memory……
(A) monitor, (B) screen, (C) keyboard, (D) disk drive, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

15. Which of the following is not the major function of a computer ?
(A) Processing data into information, (B) Storing data or information
(C) Gathering data, (D) Analysing data or information, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

16. A disk on which you store information………
(A) plate, (B) data disk, (C) paper disk, (D) TV disk, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

17. Allows you to print……
(A) ribbon, (B) monitor, (C) go now, (D) Control-P, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

18. Easy to use……
(A) user friendly, (B) select, (C) helpful, (D) ever-ready, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

19. When your computer stops working suddenly, it is referred to as a……
(A) crash, (B) die, (C) death, (D) penalty, (E) None of these
Ans : (E)

20. The smallest item of useful information a computer can handle…
(A) bite, (B) byte, (C) bit, (D) bait, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

21. Devices that let the computer communicate with you……
(A) input, (B) output, (C) type, (D) print, (E) None of these,
Ans : (B)

22. Devices that allow you to put information into the computer ……
(A) input, (B) output, (C) type, (D) print, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

23. Eight bits of data……, 
(A) octabit, (B) word, (C) sentence, (D) byte, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

24. The secret code that gives you access to some programs……
(A) clue, (B) cue, (C) password, (D) help, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

25. The different styles of lettering in a word processing program……
(A) font, (B) calligraphy, (C) writing, (D) manuscript, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

26. Any letter, number, or symbol found on the keyboard that you can type into the computer……
(A) output, (B) character, (C) type, (D) print, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

27. A symbol or question on the screen that prompts you to take action and tell the computer what to do next……
(A) scanner, (B) questionnaire, (C) prompt and dialog box, (D) information seeker, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

28. Choices are referred to as……
(A) options, (B) exit, (C) boot, (D) folder, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

29. Anything written on the screen ……
(A) cursor, (B) text, (C) folder, (D) boot, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

30. Lets you leave a screen or program……
(A) boot, (B) programs, (C) exit, (D) text, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

31. Instructions that tell the computer what to do. Another name for software……
(A) programs, (B) CPU, (C) options, (D) folder, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

32. A program which helps create written documents and lets you go back and make corrections as necessary……
(A) spreadsheet, (B) personal writer, (C) word printer, (D) word processor, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

33. A place that a user can create to store files……
(A) cursor, (B) text, (C) folder, (D) boot, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

34. Start or restart the computer……
(A) exit, (B) kick, (C) boot, (D) kick-start, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

35. A blinking indicator that shows you where your next action will happen……
(A) CPU, (B) cursor, (C) tool bar, (D) boot, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

36. Commands at the top of a screen such as : FILE-EDIT-FONT-TOOLS to operate and change things within programs……
(A) menu bar, (B) tool bar, (C) user friendly, (D) word processor, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

37. CD-ROM stands for……
(A) central processing unit, (B) CD-remote open mouse, (C) CD-resize or minimize
(D) CD-read only memory, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

38. To change written work already done……
(A) file, (B) edit, (C) cut, (D) close, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

39. A place in the computer system where data and programs are temporarily stored……
(A) paste, (B) open, (C) memory, (D) pocket, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

40. A key that will erase information from the computerÕs memory and characters on the screen……
(A) edit, (B) delete key, (C) dummy out, (D) trust key, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

41. To insert a copy of the clipboard contents, whatever was last cut or copied at the insertion point……
(A) paste, (B) stick in, (C) fit in, (D) push in, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

42. The command used to remove text or graphics from a document. The information is then stored on a clipboard so you can paste it.
(A) chop, (B) cut, (C) clip, (D) cart away, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

43. To exit the program without leaving the application……
(A) file, (B) edit, (C) copy, (D) close, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

44. A removable magnetic disc that holds information……
(A) floppy disk, (B) hard drive, (C) monitor, (D) portable, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)

45. A command that saves what you are working on into the hard drive, or onto a disk……
(A) view, (B) hold, (C) save, (D) go, (E) None of these
Ans : (E)

46. A command to get a file you worked on from the memory where it was stored……
(A) close, (B) delete, (C) open, (D) get it, (E) None of these
Ans : (C)

47. To move down a page in a document……
(A) jump, (B) fly, (C) wriggle, (D) scroll, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

48. The primary device that a computer uses to store information……
(A) TV, (B) storehouse, (C) desk, (D) hard drive, (E) None of these
Ans : (D)

49. Screen that comes on when you turn on your computer that shows all the icons……
(A) desktop, (B) face to face, (C) viewer, (D) view space, (E) None of these
Ans : (A)

50. A program that works like a calculator for keeping track of money and making budgets……
(A) calculator, (B) spreadsheet, (C) budgeter, (D) financier, (E) None of these
Ans : (B)