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Computer Awareness MCQ & Objective Questions

Computer Awareness is a crucial subject for students preparing for school exams and competitive tests in India. Understanding the fundamentals of computers not only enhances your knowledge but also boosts your confidence in tackling objective questions. Practicing MCQs and important questions in this area can significantly improve your exam preparation and help you score better.

What You Will Practise Here

Basic computer terminology and definitions
Types of software and hardware components
Operating systems and their functions
Internet basics and online safety
Data storage and management concepts
Networking fundamentals and protocols
Common computer applications and their uses

Exam Relevance

Computer Awareness is an integral part of the curriculum for CBSE, State Boards, and various competitive exams like NEET and JEE. Questions in these exams often focus on the application of computer concepts, requiring students to demonstrate their understanding through MCQs. Common patterns include identifying components, explaining functions, and solving problems related to computer operations.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Confusing hardware with software components
Misunderstanding the functions of different operating systems
Overlooking the importance of internet safety measures
Failing to grasp basic networking concepts
Neglecting to practice application-based questions

FAQs

Question: What are some important Computer Awareness MCQ questions to focus on?
Answer: Focus on questions related to computer components, software types, and internet basics, as these are frequently tested.

Question: How can I improve my Computer Awareness skills for exams?
Answer: Regular practice of objective questions and understanding key concepts will enhance your skills and confidence.

Start solving practice MCQs today to test your understanding of Computer Awareness. The more you practice, the better prepared you'll be for your exams. Let's boost your knowledge and exam scores together!

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Q. A hard disk drive (HDD) has a storage capacity of 1 TB. How many gigabytes (GB) is that?

A. 500 GB
B. 1000 GB
C. 1024 GB
D. 2048 GB

Solution

1 TB = 1024 GB. Therefore, a 1 TB HDD has a capacity of 1024 GB.

Correct Answer: C — 1024 GB

Q. A hard disk drive (HDD) has a storage capacity of 1 TB. How many gigabytes is this?

A. 500 GB
B. 1000 GB
C. 1024 GB
D. 2048 GB

Solution

1 TB = 1024 GB. Therefore, a 1 TB HDD has a capacity of 1024 GB.

Correct Answer: C — 1024 GB

Q. A hard disk drive (HDD) has a storage capacity of 1 TB. How many gigabytes is that?

A. 500 GB
B. 1000 GB
C. 1024 GB
D. 2048 GB

Solution

1 TB = 1024 GB. Therefore, a 1 TB HDD has a capacity of 1024 GB.

Correct Answer: C — 1024 GB

Q. A hard drive has a storage capacity of 1 TB. How many gigabytes is that?

A. 500 GB
B. 1000 GB
C. 1024 GB
D. 2048 GB

Solution

1 TB = 1024 GB.

Correct Answer: C — 1024 GB

Q. How many bits are there in a byte?

A. 4 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 16 bits
D. 32 bits

Solution

There are 8 bits in a byte.

Correct Answer: B — 8 bits

Q. If a computer has 8 GB of RAM, how many bytes does it have?

A. 8,000,000 bytes
B. 8,589,934,592 bytes
C. 8,192,000 bytes
D. 8,000,000,000 bytes

Solution

1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, 8 GB = 8 * 1,073,741,824 = 8,589,934,592 bytes.

Correct Answer: B — 8,589,934,592 bytes

Q. If a computer has 8 GB of RAM, how many bytes of data can it hold?

A. 8,000,000 bytes
B. 8,589,934,592 bytes
C. 8,192 bytes
D. 8,000,000,000 bytes

Solution

1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes, so 8 GB = 8 * 1,073,741,824 = 8,589,934,592 bytes.

Correct Answer: B — 8,589,934,592 bytes

Q. If a monitor has a resolution of 1920x1080, how many total pixels does it have?

A. 1,920,000 pixels
B. 2,073,600 pixels
C. 1,080,000 pixels
D. 2,000,000 pixels

Solution

Total pixels = width * height = 1920 * 1080 = 2,073,600 pixels.

Correct Answer: B — 2,073,600 pixels

Q. If a printer can print 20 pages per minute, how many pages can it print in 15 minutes?

A. 200 pages
B. 300 pages
C. 400 pages
D. 500 pages

Solution

In 15 minutes, the printer can print 20 pages/minute * 15 minutes = 300 pages.

Correct Answer: B — 300 pages

Q. If a user has 200 emails and wants to categorize them into folders with 25 emails each, how many folders are needed?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

Solution

Number of folders = 200 emails / 25 emails per folder = 8 folders.

Correct Answer: C — 8

Q. If a user has 200 emails in their inbox and deletes 50, how many emails remain?

A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 100

Solution

Remaining emails = 200 - 50 = 150.

Correct Answer: A — 150

Q. If a user has 200 emails in their inbox and they archive 50, how many emails are left in the inbox?

A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 100

Solution

200 emails - 50 archived = 150 emails left in the inbox.

Correct Answer: A — 150

Q. If a user has 200 unread emails and reads 25 each day, how many days will it take to read all emails?

A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 7

Solution

200 unread emails / 25 emails/day = 8 days.

Correct Answer: B — 8

Q. If a user has 200 unread emails and they read 25 emails per hour, how many hours will it take to read all?

A. 6 hours
B. 7 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 9 hours

Solution

200 unread emails / 25 emails/hour = 8 hours.

Correct Answer: C — 8 hours

Q. If a user has 5 email accounts and checks each account 3 times a day, how many times do they check their email in a week?

A. 105
B. 70
C. 150
D. 120

Solution

5 accounts * 3 checks/day * 7 days = 105 checks.

Correct Answer: B — 70

Q. If a user has 500 MB of email storage and each email takes up 2 MB, how many emails can they store?

A. 250
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400

Solution

500 MB / 2 MB/email = 250 emails can be stored.

Correct Answer: B — 200

Q. If a user has a download speed of 10 Mbps, how long will it take to download a 50 MB email attachment?

A. 40 seconds
B. 50 seconds
C. 60 seconds
D. 70 seconds

Solution

At 10 Mbps, it takes approximately 40 seconds to download 50 MB.

Correct Answer: B — 50 seconds

Q. If a user receives 10 emails per hour and spends 2 minutes on each email, how many hours will it take to read all emails received in a 5-hour period?

A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours

Solution

In 5 hours, the user receives 50 emails. Reading 50 emails at 2 minutes each takes 100 minutes, which is 1 hour and 40 minutes, or approximately 2 hours.

Correct Answer: B — 2 hours

Q. If a user receives 200 emails in a week and deletes 50% of them, how many emails remain?

A. 100
B. 150
C. 50
D. 200

Solution

200 emails * 50% = 100 emails remain.

Correct Answer: A — 100

Q. If a user receives 5 emails every hour for 8 hours, how many emails do they receive in total?

A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 45

Solution

Total emails = 5 emails/hour * 8 hours = 40 emails.

Correct Answer: C — 40

Q. If a user receives 50 emails a day and deletes 10% of them, how many emails do they keep?

A. 40
B. 45
C. 50
D. 35

Solution

10% of 50 is 5, so 50 - 5 = 45 emails kept.

Correct Answer: B — 45

Q. If a user receives 50 emails a day and deletes 10, how many emails do they have left at the end of the day?

A. 40
B. 50
C. 30
D. 20

Solution

50 received - 10 deleted = 40 emails left.

Correct Answer: A — 40

Q. If a user receives 50 emails in a day and deletes 20, how many emails remain in their inbox?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50

Solution

Remaining emails = 50 received - 20 deleted = 30 emails.

Correct Answer: B — 30

Q. If a user receives 50 emails in a day and replies to 20%, how many replies do they send?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Solution

20% of 50 emails = 0.2 * 50 = 10 replies.

Correct Answer: B — 10

Q. If a user sends 10 emails per day, how many emails will they send in a month (30 days)?

A. 300
B. 150
C. 200
D. 250

Solution

10 emails/day * 30 days = 300 emails.

Correct Answer: A — 300

Q. If a user sends 10 emails with attachments of 2 MB each, what is the total size of the emails sent?

A. 10 MB
B. 15 MB
C. 20 MB
D. 25 MB

Solution

Total size = 10 emails * 2 MB = 20 MB.

Correct Answer: C — 20 MB

Q. If a user sends 3 emails per day, how many emails will they send in a week?

A. 15
B. 21
C. 18
D. 24

Solution

3 emails/day * 7 days = 21 emails in a week.

Correct Answer: B — 21

Q. If a user sends an email with a 2 MB attachment to 5 recipients, what is the total size of the email sent?

A. 2 MB
B. 5 MB
C. 10 MB
D. 12 MB

Solution

The total size of the email sent is 2 MB, regardless of the number of recipients.

Correct Answer: A — 2 MB

Q. If a website has a loading time of 3 seconds, how many seconds will it take to load 5 pages?

A. 10 seconds
B. 12 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 18 seconds

Solution

Total loading time = 5 pages * 3 seconds/page = 15 seconds.

Correct Answer: B — 12 seconds

Q. If an email is sent at 3:00 PM and takes 15 minutes to deliver, at what time will it be received?

A. 3:15 PM
B. 3:30 PM
C. 3:45 PM
D. 3:00 PM

Solution

The email will be received at 3:15 PM.

Correct Answer: A — 3:15 PM

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