Computer — All MCQs
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Q4441.Complete the analogy: Blueprint is to Architect as ______ is to Programmer.
Correct Answer: D
An architect uses a blueprint to lay out structures, while a programmer uses an algorithm to lay out logical software steps.
Q4442.In Microsoft Word, what does pressing the keyboard shortcut 'Alt + W' do?
Correct Answer: B
Alt + W is the hotkey combination used to activate the View tab on the Microsoft Word ribbon.
Q4443.Which hardware component represents the most complex, transistor-dense part of a computer system?
Correct Answer: D
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) contains billions of micro-transistors packed into a silicon chip, making it the most intricate component.
Q4444.Microsoft's FoxPro is classified as a(n) ______?
Correct Answer: D
Visual FoxPro was a data-centric object-oriented programming language and relational database management system (DBMS).
Q4445.What binary values can a single computer 'bit' hold?
Correct Answer: C
A bit, short for binary digit, is the smallest unit of data in computing and can exist in one of two states, represented as either 0 or 1.
Q4446.Which type of malware represents a malicious program or code that is loaded onto a system without user knowledge and runs against their wishes?
Correct Answer: B
A computer virus is a self-replicating program that attaches itself to other executable files and runs maliciously without the user's permission.
Q4447.What is the new rebranded name of the popular social media platform Twitter, introduced in 2023?
Correct Answer: C
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk officially rebranded Twitter as 'X' on July 23, 2023, replacing the classic blue bird logo.
Q4448.Which data communication network system is designed to operate within a single building, plant, or school campus?
Correct Answer: B
A LAN (Local Area Network) is a high-speed data network restricted to a small, localized geographical area like an office or building.
Q4449.Which of the following terms refers specifically to the clarity and sharpness of a digital image displayed on a screen?
Correct Answer: C
Resolution measures image detail and is defined by the number of pixels (horizontally and vertically) or dots per inch (DPI).
Q4450.Which page layout orientation is best suited to fit the maximum number of columns side-by-side on a single sheet of paper for printing?
Correct Answer: A
Landscape orientation rotates the page horizontally (wider than it is tall), making it ideal for wide spreadsheets with many columns.
Q4451.In spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel, you can use the drag-and-drop method to perform which operations?
Correct Answer: D
Dragging a selected cell or range moves its contents. Holding down the Ctrl key while dragging duplicates (copies) the contents to the target cell.
Q4452.What is the name of the small configuration file that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with specific hardware devices?
Correct Answer: C
A device driver is low-level system software that acts as an interface translator between OS commands and physical hardware.
Q4453.What term is used to describe a program document utility that runs instructions on a computer but is not a physical hardware component?
Correct Answer: B
Software is the collection of non-physical programs, codes, and logical structures that instruct hardware how to perform tasks.
Q4454.A physical computer hardware device (like a printer) cannot function properly if which software component is missing?
Correct Answer: B
Without a specific Device Driver installed, the operating system cannot send correct operational instructions to the hardware.
Q4455.In spreadsheets and data processing, what is the action of converting rows into columns and vice-versa called?
Correct Answer: C
Transposing interchanges the vertical and horizontal axes of a grid, shifting row values into column values.
Q4456.In a computer file system, which element operates in a similar fashion to physical file folders used in traditional offices?
Correct Answer: C
Directories (also called folders in modern GUIs) are logical containers used to organize and house computer files.
Q4457.Who are recognized as the co-founders of Google, launching the search engine in 1998?
Correct Answer: A
Stanford PhD students Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in September 1998, incorporating the business in California.
Q4458.To build a standard form wizard inside Microsoft Access, how many core tables are typically utilized?
Correct Answer: B
A standard multi-step form wizard typically manages 4 tables behind the scenes: Forms, Fields, Submissions, and Steps.
Q4459.What type of internet connection connects a physical telephone line directly to a computer's modem to gain internet access?
Correct Answer: B
A Dial-up connection utilizes a standard analog telephone line and a modem to dial into an ISP gateway server.
Q4460.On a computer keyboard, what are the keys labeled F1 through F12 collectively called?
Correct Answer: C
The F1-F12 keys are Function Keys, which execute specific pre-programmed tasks or shortcuts within the active operating system or program.