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
842
The batch file uses the extension
843
In wildcard specification `?' is used as replacement for
844
What is the name given to something that the computer will automatically use unless you tell it otherwise?
845
How many characters form a secondary name for a file?
846
Operating system is also known as:
847
DIR command is used to see the content of a specific file.
848
The command MKDIR and MD performs the same task.
849
Primary name of a file can be of 10 characters.
850
Which of the following is a modern open-source operating system?
851
Which component is responsible for managing files in an OS?
852
Which OS is most commonly used in mobile devices?
853
Which part of the OS manages multitasking?
854
Which of the following is a real-time operating system?
855
Which layer of OS communicates directly with hardware?
856
Which of the following is NOT an OS function?
857
Which command is used in Linux to list files?
858
In Windows, which shortcut is used to open Task Manager?
859
Which file system is commonly used in modern Windows OS?
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.