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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 Awareness 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 19, 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 19 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. An essential ingredient for effective multimedia presentations incorporates user participation or
    A. links B. buttons C. interactivity D. speed

Answer: Option C
2. A device that that copies or reproduces text and images is also called a(n)
    A. optical scanner B. bar code reader C. character device D. digital camera

Answer: Option C
3. The code for a Web page is written using
    A. a fifth generation language B. WinZip C. Perl D. Hypertext Markup Language

Answer: Option D
4. Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym
    A. CD B. DVD C. ROM D. RW

Answer: Option D
5. A collection of related files is called a
    A. character B. field C. database D. record

Answer: Option C
1. Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as
    A. volatile storage B. non-volatile storage C. direct storage D. sequential storage

Answer: Option B
2. Permanent Memory in computer is called
    A. RAM B. ROM C. CPU D. CD ROM

Answer: Option B
3. Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called
    A. upgrading B. processing C. batching D. utilizing

Answer: Option B
4. In programming, you use
    A. Arrow keys B. Alpha keys C. Function Keys D. Page up and Page Down Keys

Answer: Option C
5. With a CD you can
    A. Read B. Write C. Neither Read nor Write D. Both Read and Write

Answer: Option D
1. Computers use the _________ number system to store data and perform calculations.
    A. decimal B. hexadecimal C. octal D. binary

Answer: Option D
2. When sending an e-mail, the __________ line describes the contents of the message.
    A. to B. subject C. contents D. CC

Answer: Option B
3. Decreasing the amount of space required to store data and programs is accomplished by __________.
    A. pressing B. disk caching C. RAID D. file compression

Answer: Option D
4. Data on a floppy disk is recorded in rings called ________.
    A. sectors B. ringers C. rounders D. tracks

Answer: Option D
5. Where are programs and data kept while the processor is using them?
    A. Main memory B. Secondary memory C. Disk memory D. Program memory

Answer: Option A

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