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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| Database MCQs |
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| MS Word MCQs |
| Operating System MCQs |
Computers and IT Practice MCQ Question and Answer
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When was Apple Macintosh II microcomputer introduced in the market?
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What is the name of the new color laptop computer which is powered by a 386 processor at 33 MHz and is built by Epson?
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What does the disk drive of a computer do?
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The language that the computer can understand and execute is called?
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An application suitable for sequential processing is?
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The word processing task associated with changing the appearance of a document is?
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Which of the following is used as a primary storage device?
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Which of the following memories needs refreshing?
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Which of the following devices can be sued to directly image printed text?
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The output quality of a printer is measured by?
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In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed?
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Who designed the first electronics computer ENIAC?
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Who invented the high level language c?
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Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer equipment refers to?
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When did arch rivals IBM and Apple Computers Inc. decide to join hands?
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Human beings are referred to as Homosapinens, which device is called Sillico Sapiens?
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An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
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Modern Computer are very reliable but they are not?
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What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention?
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Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common name for such boards?
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In most IBM PCs, the CPU, the device drives, memory expansion slots and active components are mounted on a single board. What is the name of this board?
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What is meant by a dedicated computer?
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The system unit of a personal computer typically contains all of the following except:
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A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called a/an?
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A computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language is called a/an?
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A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a?
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The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from
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The act of retrieving existing data from memory is called?
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All modern computer operate on
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.