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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| 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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A byte consists of?
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A hybrid computer
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The silicon chips used for data processing are called?
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The metal disks, which are permanently housed in, sealed and contamination free containers are called?
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A computer consists of?
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An application program that helps the user to change any number and immediately see the result of that change is?
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The instructions for starting the computer are house on?
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The ALU of a computer normally contains a number of high speed storage element called
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A factor which would strongly influence a business person to adopt a computer is its?
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The magnetic storage chip used to provide non-volatile direct access storage of data and that have no moving parts are known as?
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CAD stands for
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RATS stand for
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In which year was chip used inside the computer for the first time?
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What was the name of the first commercially available microprocessor chip?
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When were the first minicomputer built?
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The first digital computer built with IC chips was known as
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In which language is source program written?
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Which of the following is used for manufacturing chips?
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Which of the following is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time?
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Which of the following is used only for data entry and storage, and never for processing?
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To produce high quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a/n
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Which of the following printers are you sure will not to use if your objective is to print on multi carbon forms?
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Which of the following printing devices an output composed of a series of data?
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The personal computer industry was started by
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In the IBM PC-At, what do the words AT stand for?
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If in a computer, 16 bits are used to specify address in a RAM, the number of addresses will be?
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The two major types of computer chips are?
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As compared to the secondary memory, the primary memory of a computer is?
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Which of the following is a way to access secondary memory?
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.