Computer Information Technology Part-6

Total Questions: 50

1. Which industry is the primary user of Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR)? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Banks
(b) Footwear designing
(c) Book Publishing
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (a) Banks
Note:

MICR is an acronym for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. It refers to the formulation of toner used to print the specialized font at the bottom of cheques and other negotiable documents. It is mostly used in banking sectors for processing cheques through a computer system.

2. O.M.R. stands for: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Optical Mark Reader
(b) Optical Machine Reader
(c) Octal Machine Reader
(d) Octal Mark Reader

Correct Answer: (a) Optical Mark Reader
Note:

O.M.R. is short for Optical Mark Reader. It is a method of entering data into a computer system. Optical Mark Reader reads pencil or pen marks made in pre-defined positions on paper forms as a response to questions or tick list prompts. It is used in checking of objective-type answer papers.

3. Which one is mainly used in checking of objective type answer paper in the examination? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) MICR
(b) OMR
(c) OCR
(d) MCR

Correct Answer: (b) OMR
Note:

4. I.R.C. stands for: [Uttrakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Internet Real-Time Communication
(b) Internet Relay Chat
(c) Internet Real-Time Chat
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Internet Relay Chat
Note:

I.R.C. stands for Internet Relay Chat. It is an application layer protocol that allows people to communicate with each other in real time in a text-based environment. It is a form of Internet chat or synchronous conferencing in real-time.

5. For which word, the letter 'G' has been used in '2G Spectrum'? [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Global
(b) Government
(c) Generation
(d) Google

Correct Answer: (c) Generation
Note:

2G is short for '2nd Generation' wireless telephone technology, which enables us to send text and picture messages and has internet capabilities.

6. C.A.D. stands for: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Computer Algorithm for Design
(b) Computer-Aided Design
(c) Computer Application in Design
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Computer-Aided Design
Note:

CAD (computer-aided design) software is used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations. CAD software can be used to create two-dimensional (2D) drawings or three-dimensional (3D) models.

7. 'GIF' stands for: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Geographical Image Format
(b) Global Image Format
(c) Graphical Interchange Format
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Graphical Interchange Format
Note:

The GIF stands for 'Graphics Interchange Format'. It is a computer file format used for images and simple animation. It was developed by CompuServe in the late 1980s and grew in popularity with the proliferation of the Internet. It allows high-quality, high-resolution graphics to be displayed on a variety of graphics hardware and is intended as an exchange and display mechanism for graphics images.

8. '3D printing' has applications in which of the following? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2018]

Preparation of confectionery items
Manufacture of bionic ears
Automotive industry
Reconstructive surgeries
Data processing technologies

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Note:

The term 3D printing covers a variety of processes in which material is joined or solidified under computer control to create three-dimensional objects, with materials being added together, typically layer by layer. The 3D printing is used in the preparation of confectionery items, manufacturing of bionic ears, automotive industry, reconstructive surgeries, and data processing technologies.

9. Which description is appropriate among the following for e-governance? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) To engage, enable and empower the citizens
(b) To provide fair and unbiased decision to the citizens
(c) To provide technology-driven governance
(d) To ensure people's faith in e-commerce

Correct Answer: (c) To provide technology-driven governance
Note:

E-governance, meaning 'electronic governance,' is using information and communication technologies (ICTs) (such as Wide Area Networks, the Internet, and mobile computing) at various levels of government and the public sector, and beyond, for the purpose of enhancing governance.

10. The use of Computers in Governance is known as — [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Computer Governance
(b) E-mail Governance
(c) Internet Governance
(d) E-Governance

Correct Answer: (d) E-Governance
Note:

The use of computers in governance for delivering government services is known as E-Governance.

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