HPSSC JOA (IT) Post Code 626 (2018) - Practice Test (Part 1)

Question 1

The primary fundamental goal of a computer system is to process raw data into meaningful:

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information

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ideas

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suggestions

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reports

Question 2

In which generation of computers was multiprogramming and operating systems first introduced?

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Third Generation

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First Generation

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Second Generation

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Fourth Generation

Question 3

Which of the following is physically the smallest and most portable type of personal computer?

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Notebook

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Laptop

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Desktop

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Workstation

Question 4

Generally, which mouse button is used to select items, click commands, and confirm dialogs (OK)?

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Left Button

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Right Button

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Middle Button

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Scroll Wheel

Question 5

Which device inside a computer system has the intelligence to differentiate between data and executable program instructions?

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Microprocessor (CPU)

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Input Device

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Output Device

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Memory

Question 6

Which of the following hardware units is an internal core component housed inside the computer System Unit?

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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Floppy Disk

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Monitor

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CD-ROM Disc

Question 7

An internal set of parallel electrical conductors that connects various hardware components inside a computer is called a:

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Bus

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Logic Gate

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Serial Port

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Modem

Question 8

Which high-level programming language was specifically designed in 1959 for commercial and business data processing?

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COBOL

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Pascal

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BASIC

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FORTRAN

Question 9

The smallest fundamental unit of digital computer memory and information storage is called a:

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Bit (Binary Digit)

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Byte

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Megabyte

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Nibble

Question 10

A compiler is a language translator that translates source code written in a high-level language directly into:

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Machine Language (Object Code)

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An Algorithm

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A Debugged Program

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Pseudocode

Question 11

In the MS-DOS command-line interface, which internal command is used to clear the console screen?

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CLS

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CLEAR

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CLEAR SCREEN

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WIPE

Question 12

When computers are interconnected across a localized geographical area (such as a single room, office building, or school campus), it is called a:

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LAN (Local Area Network)

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WAN (Wide Area Network)

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MAN

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PAN

Question 13

The central, most powerful computer dedicated to managing shared resources, storage, and services in a client-server network is a:

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Network Server

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Network Workstation

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Network Client

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Network Repeater

Question 14

What is an alternate technical term for a completely interconnected point-to-point network topology where every node connects to every other node?

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Mesh Topology

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Star Topology

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Tree Topology

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Ring Topology

Question 15

A highlighted word, phrase, or graphic in a web document that, when clicked, opens another web page or document is a:

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Hyperlink

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Anchor

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URL

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Reference

Question 16

When you cut or copy text or graphical objects in Microsoft Windows, the data is temporarily stored in the system:

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Clipboard

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Clipart

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Internet Cache

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Motherboard Buffer

Question 17

Which type of file is created by word processing application software like Microsoft Word?

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Document File (.docx / .doc)

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Database File

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Storage File

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Worksheet File

Question 18

Which ancient mechanical calculating instrument used parallel rods with movable wooden/clay beads to represent units of data?

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Abacus

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ENIAC

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EDVAC

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Harvard Mark I

Question 19

The development of 'Expert Systems' using knowledge bases and inference engines is a key characteristic of which computer generation?

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Fifth Generation (AI)

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First Generation

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Second Generation

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Third Generation

Question 20

The flow and synchronization of data transfers to and from the microprocessor chip is regulated by the CPU's:

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Control Pins / Control Bus

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Address Pins

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Data Pins

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Power Pins

Question 21

Which of the following devices is categorized strictly as an input device for a computer system?

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Optical Scanner

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Monitor

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Printer

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Speaker

Question 22

Which of the following specialized graphic output devices produces the highest quality vector graphics reproduction for blueprints and CAD drawings?

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Plotter (Vector Pen Plotter)

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Laser Printer

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Inkjet Printer

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Dot Matrix Printer

Question 23

Which legacy communication port interface was used with a null-modem cable to connect two PCs directly for file transmission?

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Serial Port (RS-232 / COM Port)

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Parallel Port

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AGP Port

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FireWire Port

Question 24

What is the top-level master directory of a hierarchical disk storage file system called?

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Root Directory (/ or C:\)

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Platform

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Interface

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Device Driver

Question 25

Which of the following computer memory technologies features the shortest access time (highest speed)?

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SRAM Cache Memory

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RAM (DRAM)

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ROM

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Magnetic Core Memory