IBPS PO General Awareness: Computer Knowledge questions with solutions

Q1. Which shortcut key is used to Bold text in MS Word?

1. Ctrl + O
2. Ctrl + B
3. Ctrl + Z
4. Ctrl + C

Answer: Ctrl + B

Ctrl+B applies bold formatting in MS Word. Other shortcuts: Ctrl+O=Open file, Ctrl+Z=Undo, Ctrl+C=Copy.

Q2. If a disk drive fails but the computer application running and using it can continue processing, this application is said to have been designed with which feature?

1. 100 percent uptime
2. Fault tolerance
3. High reliability
4. All of the above

Answer: Fault tolerance

Fault tolerance is the property of a system to continue functioning correctly even when one or more of its components fail. 100% uptime and high reliability are related but don't specifically describe 'continuing despite hardware failure.' Fault tolerance is the precise technical term.

Q3. Which of the following is NOT a binary number?

1. 120211
2. 10.11
3. 101011
4. 11111

Answer: 120211

Binary number system uses only digits 0 and 1. 120211 contains digit '2' → NOT binary. 10.11 = binary fraction ✓. 101011 = binary ✓. 11111 = binary ✓.

Q4. What is the full form of CMOS (the computer chip responsible for storing system settings)?

1. Complementary Memory Semiconductor
2. Complementary Metal-Oxide System
3. Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
4. Common Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

Answer: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

CMOS = Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor — a technology used in constructing ICs. The CMOS chip on a motherboard (powered by a battery) stores BIOS/UEFI settings like date, time, and hardware configuration.

Q5. Which type of network is USB commonly associated with?

1. Local Area Network (LAN)
2. Personal Area Network (PAN)
3. Wide Area Network (WAN)
4. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Answer: Personal Area Network (PAN)

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a short-range interface used to connect personal devices like keyboards, mice, and printers. It operates within PAN range (<10 metres). LAN covers buildings, WAN covers large geographic areas, MAN covers a city.

Q6. What is the base of the hexadecimal number system?

1. 2
2. 16
3. 8
4. 10

Answer: 16

Hexadecimal (base 16) uses 16 symbols: 0-9 and A(10),B(11),C(12),D(13),E(14),F(15). Base 2 = binary, base 8 = octal, base 10 = decimal.

Q7. The symbol that indicates the computer is working to retrieve or send data is called?

1. Hyperlink
2. Cursor
3. Hourglass
4. Hand Pointer

Answer: Hourglass

The hourglass cursor (or spinning wheel) appears when the computer is busy retrieving data, loading, or processing. The cursor = standard pointer. Hand pointer = indicates a hyperlink. Hyperlink = a clickable link.

Q8. Which MS Excel function calculates the number of days between two dates?

1. GAP
2. DATES
3. DAYS
4. DAYS 300

Answer: DAYS

The DAYS function in Excel calculates the number of days between two dates. Syntax: =DAYS(end_date, start_date). GAP, DATES, and DAYS300 are not valid Excel functions.

Q9. RAM is volatile in nature and ROM is non-volatile in nature — TRUE or FALSE?

1. Both RAM and ROM are Non volatile in nature
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. Both RAM and ROM are volatile in nature

Answer: TRUE

RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile — data lost when power is cut. ROM (Read Only Memory) is non-volatile — retains data without power. The statement is TRUE.

Q10. Which statement about Hyperlinks is FALSE?

1. Hyper-link is an image or portion of text on a web page that is linked to another web page.
2. By default, Hyper-link are represented in blue text.
3. By default, all Hyper-links are represented in Bold font
4. By default, when Word formats a hyperlink, the hyperlink appears blue with a blue underline

Answer: By default, all Hyper-links are represented in Bold font

Default hyperlinks appear as blue underlined text, not bold. All other statements are correct: hyperlinks can be text or images; blue by default in browsers; blue underlined in MS Word.