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What is Computer Aptitude (or) Computer Awareness? Computer Aptitude Test is a scientifically validated test designed to measure the aptitude for working with computers. Basically, it measures the ability to solve problems quickly that is essential to truly succeed in every field using computers.
Computers are an integral part of everyday life. Computer aptitude is an important section in many competitive exams primarily related to recruitment. Candidates preparing for banking exams like IBPS PO, SBI PO, and the RBI, must be prepared with Computer Aptitude/Computer Awarness syllabus.
"A Computer is a device that can be instructed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically via computer programming". Computers follow a generalized set of operations termed as programs. The programs enable computers to perform an extremely wide range of tasks. Computers are now ubiquitous and are being used in every field of work. Thus, basic knowledge of computers and the ability to operate a computer is now crucial for all job aspirants. The article Computer Awareness Practice Set 16, will assist the students in the understanding of the type of questions expected from the exams.
Computer Awareness, also known as Computer Aptitude is one of the prominent sections in various recruitment related competitive exams in India. Computer Awareness Practice Set 16 lists some of the important questions for the preparation of Computer Awareness module. The most significant topics to be learnt for Computer Awareness module are as follows:
  1. History of Computers
  2. Computer Fundamentals
  3. Parts of a Computer System
  4. Data Processing Cycle of a Computer
  5. Computer Languages
  6. Input Devices & Output Devices
  7. Operating Systems
  8. Database Management Systems
  9. Microsoft Office
  10. Keyboard Shortcuts
  11. File Extensions
  12. Networking and Internet
  13. Computer Viruses
  14. Important Abbreviations

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1. What does 'P' stand for in 'DPI'?
    A. Protocol B. Page C. Per D. Pixel

Answer: Option C
2. _______ is a component of the motherboard, which is used to travel information.
    A. ALU B. Chip C. Port D. Bus

Answer: Option D
3. Which of the following is an Output device -
    A. Plotter B. Mouse C. Microphone D. Scanner

Answer: Option A
4. A mainframe computer works on a ____ number system.
    A. decimal B. octal C. hexadecimal D. binary

Answer: Option D
5. Which of the following describes the characteristic features of SRAM?
    A. Cheap but slow B. More consumption of power and much costly C. Based on transistor-capacitor combination D. Low consumption of power

Answer: Option B
1. WAN stands for
    A. Wired Area Network B. Wide Area Network C. Wide Array Net D. Wireless Area Network

Answer: Option B
2. In the “C” language the function scanf () reads
    A. single character B. character and strings C. any possible number D. any possible variable types

Answer: Option D
3. The dbase III plus is mostly used for
    A. Office automation B. Database management problems C. Scientific problems D. Calculations only

Answer: Option B
4. The person who writes and tests computer programs is called a
    A. programmer B. computer scientist C. software engineer D. project developer

Answer: Option A
5. The speed of which of the following memory chips is faster?
    A. Not fixed B. DRAM C. SRAM D. For larger chips DRAM is faster

Answer: Option C
1. All of the following terms are related to spreadsheet software except
    A. worksheet B. cell C. formula D. Virus detection

Answer: Option D
2. ctrl, shift and alt are called ________ keys.
    A. adjustment B. function C. modifier D. alphanumeric

Answer: Option C
3. A personal computer is designed to meet the computing needs of a(n)
    A. Individual B. department C. company D. city

Answer: Option A
4. Free-of-cost repair of software bug available at Internet is called
    A. Version B. Add-on C. Tutorial D. Patch

Answer: Option D
5. A microcomputer consists of atleast an input unit, an output unit, microprocessor unit and a ___________.
    A. stabilizer B. memory unit C. printer D. network

Answer: Option B

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