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!
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Computers and IT Practice MCQ Question and Answer
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Which of the following code used in present day computing was developed by IBM Corporation?
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What is the latest write-once optical storage media?
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The most important advantage of a video disk is?
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Before a disk drive can access any sector record, a computer program has to provide the recordâ€TMs disk address. What information does this address specify?
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As compared to diskettes, the hard disks are?
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Regarding a VDU, Which statement is more correct?
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Dot-matrix is a type of?
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The two kinds of main memory are:?
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A kind of serial dot-matrix printer that forms characters with magnetically-charged ink sprayed dots is called?
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Which printer is very commonly used for desktop publishing?
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An output device that uses words or messages recorded on a magnetic medium to produce audio response is?
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Which of the following will happen when data is entered into a memory location?
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A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at which the different units can handle data is?
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To locate a data item for storage is?
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Programs designed to perform specific tasks is known as?
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Perforated paper used as input of output media is known as?
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Time during which a job is processed by the computer is?
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A computer which CPU speed around 100 million instruction per second and with the word length of around 64 bits is known as?
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An approach that permits the computer to work on several programs instead of one is?
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A directly accessible appointment calendar is feature of a ... resident package?
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The term gigabyte refers to
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Which of the following processors use RISC technology?
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A/n .... Device is any device that provides information, which is sent to the CPU?
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Current SIMMs have either ... or ... connectors (pins)?
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The storage subsystem in a microcomputer consists mainly of ... or ... media with varying capacities?
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Which of the following is not an input device?
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The central processing unit (CPU) consists of?
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EBCDIC can code up to how many different characters?
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Which is considered a direct entry input device?
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.