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
| C Programming MCQs |
| Computer Fundamentals MCQ |
| Computer Networking MCQs |
| Data Structures & Algorithms MCQs |
| Database MCQs |
| MS Excel MCQs |
| MS Word MCQs |
| Operating System MCQs |
Computers and IT Practice MCQ Question and Answer
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The vol command is used to
813
RESTORE command is used to
814
Which command is used to change the file name?
815
The following command set is correct according to their function
816
Operating System is like a
817
Which command is used to undelete delete a bunch of files with extension doc that you have just deleted
818
MSD.exe does not have information on:
819
Where do you find user.dat?
820
What is the name of the latest server operating system developed by Microsoft?
821
Which of the following operating does not implement multitasking truly?
822
Swapping is ______?
823
The operating system creates _____ from the physical computer
824
______is used in operating system to separate mechanism from policy
825
______share characteristics with both hardware and software
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______ interface consists of things like program counter, registers, interrupts and terminals
827
______is the first program run on a computer when the computer boots up
828
Multiprogramming system
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______System is built directly on the hardware
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______transforms one interface into another interface
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The primary purpose of an operating system is..
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______is the layer of a computer system between the hardware and the user program
833
______ runs on computer hardware and serve as platform for other software to run on
834
Which command displays the list of all previous commands entered by the used?
835
Which of the following command display the name of files in sorted order?
836
While working with which command is used to copy all files from the currently logged drive and directory with the extension .txt to the drive a
837
Which switch should be used in the DIR command to view files in all directories?
838
Which of the following statements in regard to directories is false?
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Which is valid extension that user creates on operating system?
840
The startup routine runs, when machine boots up is known as
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.