Computers and IT – GK Questions and Answers (MCQs)

In today’s tech-driven world, basic computer knowledge is no longer optional — it’s essential. From sending emails to using digital banking or filling out online applications, computers play a major role in everyday life. That’s why questions on Computers and Information Technology (IT) have become a regular part of competitive exams and government job interviews.

This section is specially designed to help you build your computer awareness through topic-wise MCQs that are useful for students, job aspirants, and professionals preparing for exams like SSC, IBPS, SBI, UPSC, CDS, NDA, Railways, Teaching, and more. Whether you're from a technical background or just brushing up on basics, practicing these questions will help you score better and stay updated.

What you will learn in Computer GK:

Computer’s basic parts consist of input, output, storage and processing. In the basic Computer GK test section, you will learn the conceptual questions on number systems, different generations of computer, computer’s hardware and software, I/O devices, computer memory etc. 

Start preparing for your upcoming government exams with Computer & IT GK and boost your confidence one quiz at a time!

Practice Computers and IT by Category

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Computers and IT Practice MCQ Question and Answer

271
the most commonly used standard data code to represent alphabetical, numerical and punctuation characters used in electronic data processing system is called


272
the octal equivalent of 111010 is


273
the personnel who deals with the computer and its management put together are called


274
the translator program used in assembly language is called


275
univac is


276
vga is


277
wan stands for


278
which is an item of storage medium in the form of circular plate


279
which is the limitation of high level language


280
which of the following is a secondary memory device


281
which of the following is called low level languages


282
which of the following is first generation of computer


283
which of the following is machine independence program


284
which of the following is not a primary storage device


285
which of the following is problem oriented language


286
which of the following terms is the most closely related to main memory


287
which statement is valid about interpreter


288
Which data structure uses LIFO (Last In First Out) principle?


289
What is the time complexity of binary search in a sorted array?


290
Which data structure is used for implementing recursion?


291
Which sorting algorithm has the best average-case time complexity?


292
In which traversal is a binary tree processed in left-root-right order?


293
Which data structure allows inserting and deleting elements from both ends?


294
Which data structure is most efficient for priority-based scheduling?


295
Which traversal is used in breadth-first search of a tree or graph?


296
Which of the following is not a stable sorting algorithm?


297
Which data structure is used in the implementation of BFS (Breadth First Search)?


298
Which data structure uses hashing for fast access of data?


299
Which of these is not a self-balancing binary search tree?


300
Which of the following has the worst-case time complexity of O(n^2)?



Benefits of Practicing Computer & IT GK MCQs

  • Frequently Asked in Exams: Computer awareness questions are commonly seen in Banking, SSC, Railways, Teaching, and other government exams.
  • Score-Boosting Section: A well-prepared computer section can help you improve your overall score with less effort.
  • Helpful in Interviews: Demonstrating digital knowledge is an advantage in interviews and group discussions, especially for roles requiring basic computer skills.
  • Builds Strong Fundamentals: Practicing MCQs regularly helps strengthen your understanding of key computer and IT concepts.
  • Easy to Remember: Repeated quiz practice improves memory retention, especially for definitions, shortcuts, and abbreviations.