Computer Quiz

Q1. What is a small arrow or blinking symbol i.e. a movable indicator on desktop is called?

a) Logo

b) Mouse

c) Cursor

d) Palm

e) Hand

Explanation: A cursor is a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user.

Q2. Which among the following is not legitimate type of computer virus?

a) Boot Virus

b) File infector Virus

c) Resident Virus

d) Hangout Virus 

e) Macro Virus

Explanation: Except option (d) all others are types of computer virus.

Q3. An __________ address is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network.

a) IP

b) RIP

c) EP

d) TCP

e) ARP

Explanation: IP Address stands for Internet Protocol Address.

Q4. What is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication?

a) Phishing

b) Spoofing

c) Identity theft

d) Authentication 

e) Spamming

Explanation: Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail spoofing or instant messaging, and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website whose look and feel are almost identical to the legitimate one.

Q5. OSI model has how many layers?

a) Two layers

b) Five Layers

c) Seven Layers

d) Six Layers

e) Eight Layers

Explanation: OSI Model stands for Open Source Interconnection and it has seven layers: Application Layer, Presentation Layer, Session Layer, Transport Layer, Network Layer, Data link Layer, Physical Layer.

Q6. Network __________ is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer network. 

a) memory

b) topology

c) mainframe

d) protocol

e) devices

Explanation: Network topology is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer network. There are two basic categories of network topologies:Physical topologies and Logical topologies.

Q7. Which of the following terms is associated with Internet? 

a) Plotter 

b) Slide presentation  

c) Bookmark 

d) Pie Chart  

e) Microsoft Excel  

Explanation: A bookmark is a saved shortcut that directs your browser to a specific webpage. It stores the title, URL, and favicon of the corresponding page.

Q8. Which of the following is contained at the end of the file name and helps to determine the type of file?  

a) File property 

b) The nomenclature 

c) The name   

d) File subname 

e) File extension 

Explanation: A filename extension is an identifier specified as a suffix to the name of a computer file.

Q9. How can you access the font size tool on font dialog box in MS Word?

a) Ctrl + S  

b) Ctrl + Shift + S

c) Ctrl + P  

d) Ctrl + Shift + P 

e) Alt + P

Explanation: Ctrl + Shift + P is the shortcut key to access the font size tool on font dialog box.

Q10. Which of the following is not a binary number?

a) 1010101

b) 0101010

c) 2020202

d) 1110011

e) 1111111

Explanation: Binary Numbers use only '0' and '1'.