COMPUTER PART=4

Total Questions: 50

1. What is the full form of PROM? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 13.10.2020 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (c) Programmable read-only memory
Note:

A programmable read-only memory (PROM) is a form of digital memory where the contents can be changed once after manufacture of the device. The data is then permanent and cannot be changed. It is one type of read-only memory (ROM). PROMs are used in digital electronic devices to store permanent data, usually low-level programs such as firmware or microcode.

2. ROM in computer science stands for? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 18.01.2017 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (c) Read Only Memory
Note:

ROM stands for Read-only memory. Read-only memory, or ROM, is a type of computer storage containing non-volatile, permanent data that, normally, can only be read, not written to. ROM contains the programming that allows a computer to start up or regenerate each time it is turned on. ROM also performs large input/output (1/0) tasks and protects programs or software instructions. Once data is written on a ROM chip, it cannot be removed.

3. Which of the following commands is known as Three Finger Salute in computer? [C.P.O. S.I. 6.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Ctrl+ Alt+ Delete
Note:

The three-finger salute refers to the original PC- compatible system command to reboot or restart a computer by pressing three keys simultaneously: Control, Alt and Delete. The three-key combination is designed to be impossible to execute with one hand to avoid the potential for accidental reboots.

4. What is the name given to the cursor for the computer language 'LOGO'? [C.P.O. S.I. 6.06.2016 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (d) Turtle
Note:

LOGO is a computer programming language used for functional programming. It is used for generating basic shapes using a turtle cursor. The turtle cursor is an on-screen cursor, which can be given movement and drawing instructions, and is used to produce line graphics programmatically.

5. The F7 key is commonly used in Microsoft pro- grams such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc. for: [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 12.10.2020 (Shift-2)]

Correct Answer: (d) checking spelling and grammar
Note:

The F7 key is commonly used to spell check and grammar check a document in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and other Office products.

While in the Windows command line, press the F7 to view the history of all the commands entered in that window.

6. What is the use of the functional key F7 in Microsoft Word 2010? [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 05.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) It is used to run spell check and grammar check.
Note:

The F7 key is commonly used to spell check and grammar check a document in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and other Office products.

While in the Windows command line, press the F7 to view the history of all the commands entered in that window.

7. Which is not an external storage device? [S.S.C. Online Graduation Level (T-1) 29.08.2016 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) RAM
Note:

The full form of RAM is Random Access Memory. This is temporary memory. It is not an external storage device. It works only when the computer is on. All information stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off.

8. Which of the following is a volatile memory of a computer? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 11.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) RAM
Note:

The full form of RAM is Random Access Memory. This is temporary memory. It is not an external storage device. It works only when the computer is on. All information stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off.

9. ______ is a form of computer data storage which stores frequently used program instructions to increase the general speed of a system. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 29.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Random Access Memory
Note:

The full form of RAM is Random Access Memory. This is temporary memory. It is not an external storage device. It works only when the computer is on. All information stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off.

10. Which of the following is not an input device? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 7.07.2017 (Shift-1)]

I. Scanner

II. Joystick

III. Plotter

Correct Answer: (c) III only
Note:

Input devices are devices through which information is entered to the computer. Examples of input devices are keyboard, mouse, scanner, joystick, etc. Whereas the plotter is the output device.