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2 October 2016

Computer Quiz. With Explanation of answers.

Q1. Which of the following is a storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store data/information?
a) Floppy diskette
b) Hard disk
c) Permanent disk
d) Optical disk
e) None of the above
Explanation: A hard disk drive (HDD), hard disk, hard drive or fixed disk is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.

Q2. What is decorative text called, that you can add to a document?
a) Table
b) Symbol
c) WordArt
d) Image
e) None of the above
Explanation: WordArt is decorative text that you can add to a document. You can make changes to WordArt, such as the font size and the text colour, by using the drawing tools options available automatically after you insert or select the WordArt in a document.

Q3. What is the function of control unit?
a) Providing resources to another node on a network
b) Performing complex task of logical and arithmetic functions
c) Managing memory usage
d) Directing the operation of the other units by providing timing and control signals.
e) All of the above
Explanation: The control unit (CU) is a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs operation of the processor. It tells the computer's memory, arithmetic/logic unit and input and output devices how to respond to a program's instructions.



Q4. Which of the following displays the contents of the active cell?
a) Active cell
b) Formula bar
c) Menu bar
d) Name box
e) None of the above
Explanation: The Formula bar is a section in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications that shows the contents of the current cell and allows you to create and view formulas.

Q5. How many kilobytes make a megabyte?
a) 1024
b) 128
c) 256
d) 512
e) 64
Explanation: 1MB= 1024 KB, 1KB= 1024 Bytes

Q6. What is another name for additive manufacturing?
a) 3-D printing
b) 2-D printing
c) CPU Assembly
d) Memory management
e) Network interconnection
Explanation: 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), are processes used to synthesize a three-dimensional object in which successive layers of material are formed under computer control to create the object.

Q7. __________ is a self-contained step-by-step set of operations to be performed.
a) Algorithm
b) Application software
c) Network topology
d) System Software
e) Utility software
Explanation: An algorithm is a self-contained step-by-step set of operations to be performed. Algorithms perform calculation, data processing, and/or automated reasoning tasks.

Q8. Which of the following is known as the Brain of Computer?
a) CPU
b) RAM
c) DVD
d) ROM
e) Control Panel
Explanation: CPU- Central Processing Unit is also known as the brain of computer.

Q9. How can you increase the font size of selected text by one point every time?
a) By pressing Ctrl + ]
b) By pressing Ctrl + [
c) By pressing Ctrl + }
d) By pressing Ctrl + {
e) By pressing Ctrl + ;
Explanation: Ctrl + ] is used to increase the font size of selected text by one point every time.

Q10. What is the new default font used in MS Word document?
a) Times New Roman
b) Arial
c) Algerian
d) Preeti
e) Calibri
Explanation: In Microsoft Office 2007, Calibri replaced Times New Roman as the default typeface in Word and replaced Arial as the default in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and WordPad.

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