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Q1Computer · Internet & E-MailUPPCL Executive Assistant 2022
Which of the following algorithms is used by Google Search to rank websites according to their search engine results?
Answer: C) PageRank
Google Search uses the PageRank algorithm, which was developed by Google's founders. This algorithm analyzes the quantity and quality of backlinks from other websites to rank webpages based on their importance. It is the foundational ranking algorithm for Google's search results. -
Q2Computer · Data Communication, Networking & OSI ModelBSPHCL JE 2019
In which data transmission mode can two devices either send data or receive data but not both at the same time?
Answer: C) Half duplex
In half-duplex mode, two devices can both send and receive data, but only in one direction at a time. It allows for two-way communication, but not simultaneously, similar to how a walkietalkie operates. -
Q3Computer · Organization of ComputerRRB NTPC (Graduate Level) CBT-1 2025
What is the fundamental difference between a 'cold boot' and a 'warm boot' of a computer system?
कंप्यूटर सिस्टम के ' कोल्ड बूट (cold boot)' और ' वार्म बूट (warm boot)' के बीच मूल अंतर क्या है ?
Answer: C) A cold boot restarts the operating system from a powered-off state, while a warm boot restarts it from a running state.कोल्ड बूट , ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम को प ावर्ड - ऑफ स्टेट से रीस्टार्ट करता है , जबकि वार्म बूट इसे रनिंग स्टेट से रीस्टार्ट करता है।
Answer: A cold boot restarts the operating system from a powered-off state, while a warm boot restarts it from a running state. -
Q4Computer · Internet & E-MailSSC CHSL 2017
Choose odd one out:
Answer: C) HTML
Cyberspace, Internet, and WWW all refer to networks or digital environments, whereas HTML is a markup language used for creating web pages. It is a language, not a network or digital space. -
Q5Computer · Operating SystemRRB NTPC Stage-I 2021
A/An __ is an interface between the user and hardware.
Answer: B) Operating System
Operating System provides the interface between the user and hardware.
Memory is a storage component, not an interface.
Screen and Command are I/O components, not software interfaces. -
Q6Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)UPPCL Technician Grade-II 2023
In a computer spreadsheet, what does '=$A$1' representation mean?
Answer: D) It is an absolute cell reference; it has locked both the row and the column.
In spreadsheets, =$A$1 is an absolute cell reference. The dollar signs ($) lock both the column (A) and the row (1). This means when the formula is copied to another cell, it will always reference cell A1, regardless of its new location. -
Q7Computer · Computer Hardware (Input/Output, Buses & Ports)RRB NTPC Stage-I 2021
Which of the following is not an input device?
Answer: A) Plotter
A plotter is an output device, while touch screen, light pen, and track ball are all input devices. The plotter receives data from the computer to produce graphics and designs on paper, whereas the other devices are used to enter data from the user into the computer. -
Q8Computer · Internet & E-MailUPPCL Technician Grade-II 2019
The internet is also called a packet-switched network because it uses __.
Answer: D) TCP/IP
The internet operates on packet-switching technology where data is divided into small packets for transmission. The TCP/IP protocol suite ensures reliable delivery and routing of these packets across networks, making it the fundamental communication system of the internet. -
Q9Computer · Virus & Cyber SecurityUPPCL Technician Grade-II 2023
Which of the following is NOT a tip to boost the security of smartphones?
Answer: D) Share your personal information online.
This is a security risk, not a tip. Sharing personal information online can give hackers access and increases the risk of identity theft. The other options are proactive measures to enhance security. -
Q10Computer · Organization of ComputerRRB NTPC (Graduate Level) CBT-1 2025
Which characteristic of the CPU determines how many instructions it can process per second?
Answer: D) Clock speed
The correct answer is (d) Clock speed.
Clock speed, measured in GHz (gigahertz), determines how many cycles (or instructions) a CPU can process per second.
A higher clock speed generally means the CPU can execute more instructions in a given time, leading to faster performance. -
Q11Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)UPPCL Executive Assistant 2022
Which of the following options in MS-Word 365 is used to change the background color of selected text, paragraph, or table cell?
Answer: A) Shading
In MS-Word, the Shading option is used to change the background color behind a selected text, paragraph, or table cell. It is found in the 'Paragraph' group on the 'Home' tab and applies a color to the entire background area of the selection, whereas 'Text Highlight Color' only adds color behind the text lines themselves. -
Q12Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2022
In MS-Word 2010, which of the following keyboard shortcuts can be used to insert a hyperlink in a document?
Answer: D) Ctrl + K
In MS-Word 2010, the Ctrl + K keyboard shortcut is used to insert a hyperlink. This shortcut provides quick access to the 'Insert' tab options and opens the dialog box to link text or an object to a web page, file, or email address, enhancing document connectivity. -
Q13Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)RRB Technician Grade-I 2024
Which of the given options is correct for replacing the ? in the following statements to insert a column, delete a column, and rename a file in MS Excel 365? i) Select any cell within the column; then go to Home > ? > Insert Sheet Columns. ii) Select any cell within the column; then go to Home > ? > Delete Sheet Columns. iii) Select any cell within the sheet; then go to Home > ? > Rename Sheet.
Answer: A) i-Insert, ii-Delete, iii-Format
In MS Excel's Home tab, the Insert dropdown is used to add a column, the Delete dropdown is used to remove a column, and the Format dropdown in the Cells group is used to rename a sheet. These options provide the necessary commands for managing the worksheet's structure directly from the ribbon interface. -
Q14Computer · MemoryUPSSSC Stenographer 2025
____ is a memory management technique that uses a portion of the hard drive as virtual memory to extend physical memory (RAM).
Answer: A) Paging
• The correct answer is (a) Paging, which is a memory management technique.
• Paging allows the system to use part of the hard disk as virtual memory.
• It helps in extending RAM by swapping data between RAM and disk.
• Other options like spooling, thrashing, and defragmentation are different concepts. -
Q15Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)SSC Delhi Police Constable 2023
In Microsoft Excel 365, which type of sorting arranges values from smallest to largest?
Answer: B) Ascending order
In Microsoft Excel, Ascending order is the sorting method that arranges values from the smallest to the largest. It organizes numbers based on their numerical value and text in alphabetical order, which directly corresponds to the 'smallest to largest' sequence. -
Q16Computer · Web Design & HTMLUPPCL RO/ARO 2014
Which of the following is used to produce interactive, data- driven web applications over the internet?
Answer: A) ASP
ASP (Active Server Pages) is a server-side scripting technology used specifically for creating interactive and data-driven web applications. It enables database connectivity and dynamic content generation, whereas HTML and CSS are only for static content presentation and styling purposes. -
Q17Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)SSC Delhi Police Constable 2023
In MS Excel 365, how can you add a specific number of days to a date in Excel?
Answer: D) Using the DATE function
The WORKDAY function is used to add a specific number of working days (excluding weekends and optionally holidays) to a given date.
It is especially helpful in business and project planning to calculate end dates excluding non-working days. -
Q18Computer · Internet & E-MailSSC Delhi Police Constable 2023
Purpose of the CC field in email?
Answer: B) To include additional recipients who should be kept informed
The CC (Carbon Copy) field lets you send a copy of the email to secondary recipients, so they stay in the loop without being the primary addressees.
All recipients (To and CC) can see who else received the message, ensuring transparency in communication.
CC is useful in professional contexts to keep managers, team members, or stakeholders informed without addressing the email directly to them. -
Q19Computer · Introduction to ComputerUPPCL Executive Assistant 2022
Computers like desktop computers, laptops, and palmtop computers can be classified as __
Answer: D) Personal computer
Desktop, laptop, and palmtop computers fall under the personal computer category as they are designed for individual use. They are small in size and suitable for general tasks like document editing, internet browsing, etc. These systems are typically operated by only one user at a time. -
Q20Computer · Internet & E-MailUPPCL Technician Grade-II 2019
Online conversation where we can send and receive instant messages to each other is called.
Answer: A) Chat
Chat refers to real-time online conversation where participants exchange instant messages simultaneously. It differs from email which isn't instantaneous, and isn't related to file sharing (uploading) or web viewing (browsing) processes.
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