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1. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:

A. hackers. B. spam. C. viruses. D. identity theft.

2. A process known as____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.
A. data mining B. data selection C. POS D. data conversion

3._____terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex

inventory and sales computer systems

A. Data B. Point-of-sale (POS) C. Sales D. Query

4.A(n) _____ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans an item’s tag and pulls up the current price (and any special offers) as you shop

A. PSS B. POS C. inventory D. data mining

5. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal’s computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called:

A. robotics. B. simulation. C. computer forensics. D. animation.

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
A. gathering data B. processing data into information
C. analyzing the data or information D. storing the data or information

7.____________ tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a database all of the animal’s movements.

A. POS B. RFID C. PPS D. GPS

8. Surgeons can perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers instead of manually. This technology is known as:

A. robotics. B. computer forensics. C. simulation. D. forecasting.

9. Technology no longer protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be:
A. proprietary. B. open. C. experimental. D. in the public domain.

10.____________ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.

A. Nanoscience B. Microelectrodes C. Computer forensics D. Artificial intelligence

11.____________ is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same type of intelligence that humans do.

A. Nanoscience B. Nanotechnology C. Simulation D. Artificial intelligence (AI)

12.____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
A. A process B. Software C. Storage D. Information

13. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called:
A. programming. B. processing. C. storing. D. organizing.

14. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to __________ data.
A. present B. input C. output D. store

15. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered:                                                                A. data.         B. output.         C. input.           D. the process.
                                                                                                                                   16. Computers use the____________ language to process data.
A. processing              B. kilobyte       C. binary         D. representational
                                                                                                                                    17. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:
A. multimedia.             B. words.         C. characters.                         D. numbers.
                                                                                                                                   18. In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special character is made up of a unique combination of:                                                       A. eight bytes.       B. eight kilobytes.         C. eight characters.          D. eight bits.

19. The term bit is short for:
A. megabyte. B. binary language. C. binary digit. D. binary number.

20. A string of eight 0s and 1s is called a:
A. megabyte. B. byte. C. kilobyte. D. gigabyte.

21. A____________ is approximately one billion bytes.
A. kilobyte B. bit C. gigabyte D. megabyte

22. A____________ is approximately a million bytes.
A. gigabyte B. kilobyte C. megabyte D. terabyte

23.____________ is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.
A. Hardware B. A device C. A peripheral D. An application

24. The components that process data are located in the:
A. input devices. B. output devices. C. system unit. D. storage component.

25. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:
A. scanner. B. mouse. C. keyboard. D. printer.

26. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
A. scanner B. speaker C. CD D. printer

27. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:
A. hard disk drives. B. printers. C. floppy disk drives. D. CD drives.

28. The____________, also called the “brains” of the computer, is responsible for processing data.

A. motherboard B. memory C. RAM D. central processing unit (CPU)

29. The CPU and memory are located on the:
A. expansion board. B. motherboard. C. storage device. D. output device.

30. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:
A. application software. B. system software.

C. operating system software. D. platform software.

31.______ is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.
A. An instruction B. Software C. Memory D. A processor

32. System software is the set of programs that enables your computer’s hardware devices and ____________ software to work together.

A. management B. processing C. utility D. application

33. The PC (personal computer) and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:
A. platforms. B. applications. C. programs. D. storage devices.

34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs) and PCs use different____________ to process data and different operating systems.

A. languages B. methods C. CPUs D. storage devices

35. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:
A. network. B. mainframe. C. supercomputer. D. client.

36. Smaller and less expensive PC-based servers are replacing ___________ in many businesses.
A. supercomputers B. clients C. laptops D. mainframes

37.____________ are specially designed computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidly.

A. Servers B. Supercomputers C. Laptops D. Mainframe

38. DSL is an example of a(n)____________ connection.
A. network B. wireless C. slow D. broadband

39. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those without this access is known as the:

A. digital divide. B. Internet divide. C. Web divide. D. broadband divide.

40.____________ is the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.

A. Nanotechnology B. Micro-technology C. Computer forensics

D. Artificial intelligence

41. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?
A. Process à Output à Input à Storage B. Input à Outputà Process à Storage

C. Process à Storage à Input à Output D. Input à Process à Output à Storage

42.____________ bits equal one byte.
A. Eight B. Two C. One thousand D. One million

43. The binary language consists of____________ digit(s).
A. 8 B. 2 C. 1,000 D. 1

44. A byte can hold one____________ of data.
A. bit B. binary digit C. character D. kilobyte

45.____________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.

A. The platform B. The operating system C. Application software

D. The motherboard

46. The operating system is the most common type of____________ software.
A. communication B. application C. system

D. word-processing software

47.____________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.

A. Servers B. Embedded computers C. Robotic computers

D. Mainframes

48. The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking an icon, are called:

A. instructions. B. the operating system. C. application software.

D. the system unit.

49. The two broad categories of software are:
A. word processing and spreadsheet. B. transaction and application.

C. Windows and Mac OS. D. system and application.

50. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:
A. system unit. B. CPU. C. mainframe. D. platform.

Allahabad Bank Probationary Officers Exam, 2008 Computer General Awareness : Solved

(Held on 17-08-2008)

1. Programs from the same developer , sold bundled together , that provide better integration and share common features , toolbars and menus are known as...

(A) software suites (B) integrated software packages

(E) none of these

2. A data warehouse is which of the following ?

(A) Can be updated by the end users

(B) Contains numerous naming conventions and formats

3.______________ servers store and manages files for network users.

(A) Authentication (B) Main (C) Web (D) File (E) None of these

4. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks Except_____

(A) hackers (B) spam (C) viruses (D) identify theft (E) None of these

5.___________ terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and sales computer systems

(A) Data (B) Sales (C) Query

(D) (Point-of-sale (POS) (E) None of these

6. The OSI model is divided into_______ processes called layers.

(A) five (B) six (C) seven (D) eight (E) None of these

7. System software is the set of programs that enables your computer's hardware devices and ______ software to work together.

(A) management (B) processing (C) utility

(D) application (E) None of these

8.________ are specially designed computer chips reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.

(A) Servers (B) Embedded computers (C) Robotic computers

(D) Mainframes (E) None of these

9. The following are all computing devices , except.........

(A) notebook computers (B) cellular telephones (C) digital scanners

(D) personal digital assistants (E) None of these

10. in a ring topology , the the computer in possession of the______ can trasmit data

(A) packet (B) data (C) access method (D) token (E) None of these

11. 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

(E) None of these

12.________ Viruses are often transmitted by a floppy disk left in the floppy drive

(A) Trojan horse (B) Boot sector (C) Script

(D) user (E) None of these

13.________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a meAns : by which users can interact with the computer

(A) The platform (B) Application software (C) Operating system

(D) The motherboard (E) None of these

14. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a ______

(A) mainframe (B) network (C) supercomputer

(D) client (E) None of these

15. A goal of data mining includes which of the following?

(A) To explain some observed event or condition

(B) To confirm that data exists (C) To analyze data for expected relationships

(D) To create a new data warehouse (E) None of these

16. URL stands for........

(A) Universal Research List (B) Universal Resource List

17. A database management system (DBMS) is a............

(A) hardware system used to create , maintain and provide controlled access to a database

(B) hardware system used to create, maintain, and provide uncontrolled access to a database.

(D) software system used to create, maintain, and provide controlled access to a database.

(E) None of these

18. Which of the following is NOT a goal of transaction processing system ?

(A) Capture , process and store transactions

(B) Produce a variety of documents related to routine business activities

(D) Produce standard reports used for management decision making

(E) None of these

19. A Proxy server is used for which of the following?

(A) To provide security against unauthorized users

(B) To process client requests for web pages

(D) To provide TCP/IP (E) None of these

20. 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

21._____________ 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

22. What is the primary difference between a virus and a worm?

(A) A worm has the ability to self-propagate from an infected user's computer to other

computers

(B) A worm is usually written by a cracker: Script bunnies do not have the skills to develop a

worm program

(D) Anti-virus software is effective in fighting viruses but not worms

(E) None of these

23.______ describe what is database fields.

(A) Structures (B) Field markers (C) Field definition

(D) Field names (E) None of these

24. 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

25. A goal of normalization is to__________

(A) minimize the number of relationships (B) minimize the number of entities

(E) None of these

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. Chip is a common nickname for a (n):

(A) transistor (B) resistor (C) integrated circuit

(D) semiconductor (E) None of these

30. The purpose of the primary key in a database is to:

(A) unlock the database (B) provide a map of the data

(E) None of these

31. A_________ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.

(A) programming language (B) syntax (C) programming structure

(D) logic chart (E) None of these

32. The design of the network is called the network:

(A) architecture (B) server (C) transmission

(D) type (E) None of these

33. The most frequently used instructions of computer program are likely to be fetched from:

(A) the hard disk (B) cache memory (C) RAM

(D) registers (E) None of these

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. The_____ manual tells you how to use a software program.

(A) documentation (B) programming (C) technical

(D) user (E) None of these

38. 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

39. Software, such as viruses, worms and Trojan horses, that has a malicious intent, is known:

(A) spyware (B) adware (C) spam (D) malware (E) None of these

40. Making a field______ means : that it cannot be left blank.

(A) numeric (B) required (C) calculated

(D) validated (E) None of these

41._________ is the process of finding errors in software code.

(A) Debugging (B) Compiling (C) Testing

(D) Running (E) None pf these

42.____________ 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

43. Linux is a (n)____________ operating system.

(A) open-source (B) Microsoft (C) Windows (D) Mac

(E) None of these

44. What is a backup?

(A) Restoring the information backup (B) An exact copy of a system's information

(D) All of these (E) None of these

45. Which of the following places the common data elements in order from smallest to largest

(A) character, file, record, field, database (B) character, record, field, database, file

(D) Bit, byte, character, record, field, file, database, (E) None of these

46. The internet is......

(A) a large network of networks (B) an internal communication system for a business

(E) None of these

47.____________ are lists of commands that appear on the screen.

(A) GUIs (B) Icons (C) Menus (D) Windows (E) None of these

48. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning file names?

(A) Files may share the same name or the same extension but not both

(B) Every file in the same folder must have a unique name

(D) The file extension comes before the dot (.) followed by the file name

(E) None of these

49. Verification of a login name and password is known as:

(A) configuration (B) accessibility (C) authentication

(D) logging in (E) None of these

50. Which of the following would most likely NOT be a symptom of a virus?

(A) Existing program files and icons disappear. (B) The CD-ROM stops functioning.

(D) Odd messages or images are displayed on the screen. (E) None of these

Indian Bank Computer Officers' Exam, 2008 General Awareness : Solved Paper

1. A passive threat to computer security is—

(1) Malicious Intent (2) Sabotage (3) Accident Errors

(4) Espionage Agents (5) None of these

2. The Secure Electronic Transaction (SET) specification—

(1) is a notice, issued and verified by a certificate authority, that guarantees a user or Web site is legitimate

(2) provides private-key encryption of all data that passes between a client and a server

(3) allows users to choose an encryption scheme for the data that passes between a client and a server

(4) uses a public-key encryption to secure credit-card transaction systems

(5) None of these

3.……………allows wireless mobile devices to access the Internet and its services such as the Web and e-mail—

(1) TCP/IP (2) Ethernet (3)WAP (4) Token ring

(5) None of these

4. 'DOS' floppy disk does not have—

(1) A Boot Record (2) A File Allocation Table (3) A Root Directory

(4) Virtual Memory (5) BIOS

5. 'MICR' technology used for clearance of cheques by banks refers to—

(1) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

(2) Magnetic Intelligence Character Recognition

(3) Magnetic Information Cable Recognition

(4) Magnetic Insurance Cases Recognition

(5) None of these

6. All the information collected during database development is stored in a—

(1) repository (2) data warehouse (3) RAD

(4) CASE (5) None of these

7. The……………….component is used by the data analyst to create the queries that access the database.

(1) data extraction (2) end-user query tool (3) end-user presentation tool

(4) data store (5) None of these

8. A(n)…………….allows network users to share a single copy of software, which resides on the network server.

(1) single-user license agreement (2) network site license

(3) end-user license agreement (4) business software license (5) None of these

9. A polymorphic virus—

(1) modifies its program code each time it attaches itself to another program or file

(2) is a malicious-logic program that copies itself repeatedly in memory or on a disk drive until no memory or disk space remains

(3) a malicious-logic program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program

(4) infects a program file, but still reports the size and creation date of the original, uninfected program

(5) None of these

10. Microwave transmission is used in environments where installing physical transmission media is—

(1) difficult or impossible and where line-of-sight transmission is unavailable

(2) easy or promising and where line-of-sight transmission is unavailable

(3) difficult or impossible and where line-of-sight transmission is available

(4) easy or promising and where line-of-sight transmission is available

(5) None of these

11. Which is NOT a good Web security strategy?

(1) Restrict access to the Web server; keep a minimum number of ports open

(2) Limit the users who can load software, edit or add files.

(3) Add demo programs, so users can test system without accessing production data.

(4) Remove unnecessary compilers and interpreters.

(5) None of these

12. The altering of data so that it is not usable unless the changes are undone is—

(1) Biometrics (2) Compression (3) Encryption

(4) Ergonomics (5) None of these

13. The word FTP stands for—

(1) File Translate Protocol (2) File Transit Protocol (3) File Typing Protocol

(4) File Transfer Protocol (5) None of these

14. Voice mail—

(1) is the exchange of text messages and computer files transmitted via a communications network such as a local area network or the Internet

(2) permits users to converse in real time with each other via the computer while connected to

the Internet

(3) functions much like an answering machine, allowing callers to leave a voice message for the called party

(4) involves using video and computer technology to conduct a meeting between participants at geographically separate locations

(5) None of these

15. A communication processor that connects dissimilar networks by providing the translation from one set of protocol to another is—

(1) Bridge (2) Gateway (3) Router (4) Modem (5) All of these

16. Which of the following is a general-purpose programming language, designed by Sun Microsystems, and well suited for use on the Web?

(1) VB Script (2) Java Script (3) CSS (4) Java (5) None of these

17. This.............tier processes HTTP protocol, scripting tasks, performs calculations, and provides access to data.

(1) Client (2) Applications/Web server (3) Enterprise server

(4) DBA (5) None of these

18. RSA is—

(1) Symmetric Cryptosystem (2) Asymmetric Cryptosystem

(3) Block Cypher (4) Digital Signature (5) None of these

19. A DVD-RAM is similar to a………………except it has storage capacities up to 5.2 GB.

(1) CD-R (2) floppy disk (3) CD-RW (4) hard disk (5) None of these

20. When you are selecting a mouse for a particular computer system, what is the most important consideration?

(1) The type of drivers that come with the mouse

(2) The length of the mouse cord

(3) The type of connector the mouse is equipped with

(4) The number of buttons the mouse has (5) None of these

21. How is power supplied to a low-power USB device?

(1) Through a power cable (2) From an external power supply

(3) Directly from the computer's power supply (4) Through the USB cable

(5) None of these

22. All of the following are basic principles of net works, except—

(1) each computer must have a network card

(2) there must be communications media connecting the network hardware devices

(3) there must be at least one connecting device

(4) each computer must have software that supports the movement of information

(5) None of these

23. The………….data mining technique derives rules from real-world case examples.

(1) Rule discover (2) Signal processing (3) Neural nets

(4) Case-based reasoning (5) None of these

24.…………….are used to identify a user who returns to a Website.

(1) Cookies (2) Plug-ins (3) Scripts (4) ASPs (5) None of these

25. Which one of the following objects is passed to a JavaBean when one of its properties is set via a JSP action?

(1) Servlet Request (2) Http Servlet Request (3) Servlet Response

(4) Http Servlet Response (5) None of these

Fill in the Blank:

51. Between PCs and Macs, the____________ is the platform of choice for graphic design and animation. Answer: Mac

52. The____________ is the program that manages the hardware of the computer system, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices

Answer: Mac Answer: operating system

53. The type of operating system software you use depends on your computer’s____________. Answer: platform

54.____________software helps you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or creating a spreadsheet. Answer: Application

55.____________are the fastest and most expensive computers. Answer: Supercomputers

56. A____________ is approximately 1,000 bytes. Answer: kilobyte

57. Input devices are used to provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to process data, and these steps and tasks are called____________. Answer: instructions

58. A computer gathers data, processes it, outputs the data or information, and____________ the data or information. Answer: stores

59. The binary language consists of two digits:_______ and________. Answer: 0 and 1

60. A string of____________ 0s and 1s is called a byte. Answer: eight (8)

61. The devices you use to enter data into a computer system are known as____________ device. Answer: input

62. The devices on a computer system that let you see the processed information are known as ____________devices. Answer: output

63.____________ is the set of computer instructions or programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks. Answer: Software

64. When you connect to the____________, your computer is communicating with a server at your Internet service provider (ISP). Answer: Internet

65.____________ are computers that excel at executing many different computer programs at the same time. Answer: Mainframes

66.____________is the application of computer systems and techniques to gather legal evidence. Answer: Computer forensics

67.____________ is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate the human thought process. Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)

68. Macintosh computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas PCs generally run____________ as an operating system. Answer: Microsoft Windows

69. A process known as____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond to consumer buying patterns. Answer: data mining

70. Hard disk drives and CD drives are examples of____________ devices. Answer: storage

71. You would use____________ software to create spreadsheets, type documents, and edit photos. Answer: application

72.____________ are computers that support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.

Answer: Mainframes

73.____________ is the term given to the act of stealing someone’s identity and ruining their credit rating. Answer: Identity theft

74. Surgeons are using____ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery. Answer: computers

75. Patient____________ are life-sized mannequins that have a pulse and a heartbeat and respond to procedures just like humans. Answer: simulators

True and False

76. Currently, the performance of tasks by robots is based on pre-programmed algorithms. Answer: True

77. Data can be a number, a word, a picture, or a sound. Answer: True

78. Strictly defined, a computer is a data processing device. Answer: True

79. The discrepancy between the “haves” and “have-nots” with regard to computer technology is commonly referred to as the digital society. Answer: False (digital divide)

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