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Computer Aptitude

Description: A test covering many topics related to computer science.
Number of Questions: 25
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Tags: internet www web computer Computer Knowledge MS Office MS Word MS Excel Internet and Network
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Which of the following is used to modify system settings and control?

  1. Operating System

  2. Control Panel

  3. Windows

  4. Antivirus

  5. Backup


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Control Panel is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows the user to modify system settings and controls.

Which of the following terms is used to describe page orientation, where the page is wider than its height?

  1. Portrait

  2. Landscape

  3. Margin

  4. Both 1 and 2

  5. Both 2 and 3


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Landscape is a term used to describe page orientation, where the page is wider than it is tall.

Which of the following describes the number of pixels a monitor can display or the fine quality a printer can print?

  1. Bitmap

  2. Spreadsheet

  3. Resolution

  4. Paint

  5. VGA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Resolution describes either how many pixels a monitor can display or how fine a printer can print.

Which of the following is used to display or hide ribbon in MS Word 2007?

  1. Ctrl + F1

  2. Ctrl + Spacebar

  3. Alt + Spacebar

  4. Ctrl + F12

  5. Alt + Tab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ctrl + F1 is used to display or hide ribbon in MS Word 2007.

Which of the folllowing is used to describe data transfer rates?

  1. Ghz

  2. GB

  3. MB

  4. Kbps

  5. FPS


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kbps (Kilobits Per Second) is commonly used in describing data transfer rates.

What is the total number of possible IPv4 IP addresses?

  1. 256

  2. 1,024

  3. 4,294,967,296

  4. 4,096

  5. 65,536


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IPv4 defines IP addresses in a 32-bit format, which looks like 123.123.123.123. Each three-digit section can include a number from 0 to 255, which means the total number of IPv4 addresses available is 4,294,967,296 (256 x 256 x 256 x 256 or 2^32).

Which of the following is used to insert and manipulate text in a variety of graphical ways?

  1. Bookmark

  2. Drop Cap

  3. Word Art

  4. Watermark

  5. Macro


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Word art is used to insert and manipulate text in a variety of different graphical ways.

Which of the following performs boolean comparisons such as AND, OR, XOR and NOT in a CPU?

  1. Control Unit

  2. Arithmetic and Logic Unit

  3. Primary Memory

  4. Random Access Memory

  5. Read Only Memory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit) is an integrated circuit within a CPU that performs arithmetic and logic operations. Arithmetic instructions include addition, subtraction, and shifting operations, while logic instructions include Boolean comparisons, such as AND, OR, XOR, and NOT operations.

________ is a feature that looks up alternative words with the similar meanings.

  1. Spelling and Grammar

  2. Thesaurus

  3. Drop cap

  4. Find

  5. Mail Merge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thesaurus is a feature that looks up alternative words with the similar meanings.

Which of the following interprets HTML code to surf the World Wide Web?

  1. SMTP

  2. IMAP

  3. URL

  4. Web Page

  5. Browser


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

A Browser interprets HTML code including text, images, hypertext links, Javascript, and Java applets.

Each computer connected to the Internet must have a unique ________ in order to communicate with other systems on the Internet.

  1. URL

  2. domain name

  3. IP address

  4. MAC address

  5. access point


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Each computer connected to the Internet must have a unique IP address in order to communicate with other systems on the Internet.

Which of the following is used to determine whether a user is a human or an automated program?

  1. Antivirus

  2. Server

  3. Spam

  4. Captcha

  5. Cookie


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A captcha is a challenge-response test that determines whether a user is human or an automated bot.A typical captcha includes an image of distorted text and a form field for the user to enter the text. Captchas are commonly found at the end of website forms, and must be filled out in order for the form to be submitted. By requiring users to decipher and enter the captcha text, webmasters can prevent automated programs from sending spam or other unwanted data through online forms.

________ is a semi-transparent text or picture displayed behind the main text of the document.

  1. Watermark

  2. Bookmark

  3. Header

  4. Footer

  5. Footnote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Watermark is a semi-transparent text or picture displayed behind the main text of the document.

Which of the following is generated by websites to store small information about users?

  1. Spam

  2. Cookie

  3. Access point

  4. URL

  5. Search engine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A cookie is a small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser. Its purpose is to remember information about user, similar to a preference file created by a software application.The most common purpose of cookies is to store login information for a specific site.

Conditional formatting is available in which of the following applications?

  1. MS Word

  2. MS Excel

  3. MS PowerPoint

  4. MS Access

  5. MS Outlook


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conditional formatting is used in spreadsheets. MS Excel is a spreadsheet application and it contains conditional formatting feature.

________ is a program that allows you log in to a Unix computer via a text-based interface.

  1. Search engine

  2. Web server

  3. File server

  4. Telnet

  5. FTP


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Telnet is a program that allows you log in to a Unix computer via a text-based interface.

Which of the following is created to answer common questions about a certain software or website?

  1. Sitemap

  2. FAQ

  3. IMAP

  4. SMTP

  5. FDDI


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is a text file that is created to answer common questions a user may have about a certain software program or that a newcomer to a Web site might have regarding the site.

A ________ contains web pages that are generated in real-time.

  1. static website

  2. dynamic website

  3. search engine

  4. url

  5. web server


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A dynamic website contains web pages that are generated in real-time.

Which of the following describes the arrangement of computer systems on a network within an organization?

  1. WAN

  2. LAN

  3. Topology

  4. Both 1 and 2

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A network topology describes the arrangement of systems on a computer network.It defines how the computers, or nodes, within the network are arranged and connected to each other. Some common network topologies include star, ring, line, bus, and tree configurations.

A ________ allows people to organize their files in a way that makes sense to them.

  1. floppy

  2. disk drive

  3. folder

  4. desktop

  5. root


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A folder allows people to organize their files in a way that makes sense to them.

Which of the following is used to apply or remove underline in MS Excel?

  1. Ctrl + 1

  2. Ctrl + 2

  3. Ctrl + 3

  4. Ctrl + 4

  5. Ctrl + 5


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct option is (4). 

Which of the following is used to modify system settings and controls?

  1. Boot Sector

  2. Compiler

  3. Interpreter

  4. MS Office

  5. Control Panel


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Control Panel is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows the user to modify system settings and controls.

Which of the following key combinations applies the date format with the day, month and year in MS Excel?

  1. Ctrl + Shift + :

  2. Ctrl + Shift + %

  3. Ctrl + Shift + $

  4. Ctrl + Shift + @

  5. Ctrl + Shift + #


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Ctrl + Shift + # applies the date format with the day, month and year.

Which of the following converts a high level language into a language that is understood by a computer?

  1. Compiler

  2. Loader

  3. Linker

  4. Translator

  5. Assembler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A compiler converts a high level language into a language that is understood by a computer.

Which of the following is a shortcut to move to the next tab in a dialog box?

  1. Ctrl + Tab

  2. Ctrl + Shift + Tab

  3. Alt + Tab

  4. Ctrl + Shift + Esc

  5. Ctrl + Mouse scroll wheel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ctrl + Tab is used to move to the next tab in a dialog box.

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