COMPUTER AWARENESS

Section 1: PYQs from SSC & Railways (Q1–Q100)

Q1. What does CPU stand for?
A: Central Processing Unit
Q2. Which device is used to convert digital signals into analog and vice versa?
A: Modem
Q3. What is the main memory of a computer also called?
A: RAM
Q4. What is the full form of USB?
A: Universal Serial Bus
Q5. What key combination is used to copy in Windows?
A: Ctrl + C
Q6. Which type of device is a monitor?
A: Output Device
Q7. What does ROM stand for?
A: Read Only Memory
Q8. Which shortcut is used to cut?
A: Ctrl + X
Q9. What does WWW stand for?
A: World Wide Web
Q10. Which language is used for web page designing?
A: HTML
Q11. What does ALU stand for?
A: Arithmetic Logic Unit
Q12. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
A: ROM
Q13. What is the main function of the computer’s CPU?
A: To process data and execute instructions
Q14. What does the term ‘bit’ stand for?
A: Binary Digit
Q15. What is the unit to measure the speed of the processor?
A: GHz (Gigahertz)

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Q16. What does the operating system do?
A: Manages hardware and software
Q17. What key is used to refresh a webpage?
A: F5
Q18. What does LAN stand for?
A: Local Area Network
Q19. What is an input device used to enter data into a computer?
A: Keyboard
Q20. What is the full form of HTTP?
A: Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Q21. What does ISP stand for?
A: Internet Service Provider
Q22. What is the shortcut to paste copied content?
A: Ctrl + V
Q23. What is the function of a scanner?
A: Converts physical documents into digital format
Q24. What type of software is MS Word?
A: Word Processor
Q25. What is used to store large data permanently?
A: Hard Disk Drive
Q26. What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?
A: Bit
Q27. What does GUI stand for?
A: Graphical User Interface
Q28. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
A: Mouse
Q29. What does HTML stand for?
A: HyperText Markup Language
Q30. What device is used to point and click on a GUI?
A: Mouse
Q31. What is the main function of RAM?
A: Temporary storage for active processes
Q32. Which part of the computer is considered the "brain"?
A: CPU

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Q33. What kind of software is Windows?
A: Operating System
Q34. What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Z do?
A: Undo
Q35. Which storage device is portable and removable?
A: Pen Drive
Q36. What is the full form of IP in networking?
A: Internet Protocol
Q37. What is the purpose of antivirus software?
A: To detect and remove malware
Q38. What is the use of a web browser?
A: To access and view websites
Q39. What is an example of system software?
A: Operating System
Q40. What key is used to delete characters to the left of the cursor?
A: Backspace
Q41. What is the standard protocol used on the web?
A: HTTP
Q42. What does URL stand for?
A: Uniform Resource Locator
Q43. What is the function of the print spooler?
A: Manages printing tasks
Q44. What is the expansion of PDF?
A: Portable Document Format
Q45. What is an IP address?
A: Unique address for a device on a network
Q46. What device helps in connecting multiple devices in a network?
A: Switch
Q47. What shortcut is used to open a new tab in a browser?
A: Ctrl + T
Q48. What does BIOS stand for?
A: Basic Input Output System
Q49. What is the full form of SMS?
A: Short Message Service

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Q50. Which software helps in presentation making?
A: MS PowerPoint
Q51. What is the use of a router?
A: Directs data packets on a network
Q52. What is the use of Ctrl + P?
A: Print
Q53. What is a firewall?
A: Network security system
Q54. What is the binary number system base?
A: 2
Q55. What is the shortcut for redo?
A: Ctrl + Y
Q56. Which key is used to delete characters to the right of the cursor?
A: Delete
Q57. What type of memory is cache?
A: High-speed memory
Q58. What does OCR stand for?
A: Optical Character Recognition
Q59. Which device is used to output sound?
A: Speaker
Q60. What is the meaning of Mbps?
A: Megabits per second
Q61. What type of file is .docx?
A: MS Word Document
Q62. What is a computer virus?
A: Malicious program that affects computer functionality
Q63. What is the name of the temporary storage area in computers?
A: Buffer
Q64. What does DSL stand for?
A: Digital Subscriber Line
Q65. What is used to store BIOS settings?
A: CMOS Battery
Q66. What is phishing?
A: Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive data

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Q67. What is software piracy?
A: Illegal copying or use of software
Q68. What is a URL used for?
A: To specify the address of a web resource
Q69. What does 'booting' mean in computers?
A: Starting the computer
Q70. What is a file extension of a PowerPoint file?
A: .ppt or .pptx
Q71. What is the full form of SMS?
A: Short Message Service
Q72. What is malware?
A: Malicious Software
Q73. What is the default file format of MS Word 2016?
A: .docx
Q74. What does Ctrl + S do?
A: Save
Q75. What is the function of a joystick?
A: Control movements in games
Q76. What is the function of a compiler?
A: Translates high-level language to machine code
Q77. What is a byte equal to?
A: 8 bits
Q78. Which is not a programming language?
A: Excel
Q79. What is the shortcut to open Task Manager?
A: Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Q80. What is the name of Google’s browser?
A: Chrome
Q81. What is the meaning of HTTPS?
A: HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
Q82. What does VPN stand for?
A: Virtual Private Network
Q83. What is spam?
A: Unsolicited or junk email

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Q84. What is the function of the recycle bin?
A: Stores deleted files temporarily
Q85. What does drag and drop mean?
A: Move items using the mouse
Q86. What does Ctrl + A do?
A: Select all
Q87. What is the default browser in Windows 10?
A: Microsoft Edge
Q88. What is the cloud?
A: Remote data storage over the internet
Q89. What is a spreadsheet used for?
A: Data organization and calculations
Q90. What is the function of MS Excel?
A: Data analysis and spreadsheets
Q91. What is a blog?
A: Online journal or informational site
Q92. What does Ctrl + F do?
A: Find
Q93. What is a hyperlink?
A: Link to another document or web page
Q94. What is a domain name?
A: Human-readable web address
Q95. What does Ctrl + N do?
A: Open new document or window
Q96. What is the shortcut to take a screenshot in Windows 10?
A: Windows + PrtSc
Q97. What is the function of software?
A: To run and control computer hardware
Q98. What is a database?
A: Collection of organized data
Q99. What is the full form of ICT?
A: Information and Communication Technology
Q100. What is a modem used for?
A: Connects to the internet

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Q101. What is the full form of LED?
A: Light Emitting Diode
Q102. What is the standard size of a CD-ROM?
A: 700 MB
Q103. Which part of the computer temporarily stores data and instructions?
A: RAM
Q104. What is the default file extension of MS Access?
A: .accdb
Q105. What is the shortcut to open the 'Run' dialog box in Windows?
A: Windows + R
Q106. What is the name of the virus that replicates itself?
A: Worm
Q107. Which function key is used to rename a file?
A: F2
Q108. What does DNS stand for?
A: Domain Name System
Q109. What is the smallest unit of a digital image?
A: Pixel
Q110. What is the main function of a browser?
A: Access and display web pages
Q111. Which device is used to store data permanently?
A: Hard Disk
Q112. What is the shortcut to refresh desktop or window?
A: F5
Q113. What does SMTP stand for?
A: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Q114. What is a touchpad?
A: Pointing device used in laptops
Q115. What is the full form of LCD?
A: Liquid Crystal Display
Q116. Which key combination is used to open Task Manager directly?
A: Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Q117. What is the full form of VoIP?
A: Voice over Internet Protocol

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Q118. Which protocol is used to browse websites?
A: HTTP
Q119. What is the full form of CLI?
A: Command Line Interface
Q120. What is the latest file system used by Windows?
A: NTFS
Q121. What does GIF stand for?
A: Graphics Interchange Format
Q122. What is the shortcut key to minimize all windows?
A: Windows + D
Q123. What is the output of a printer?
A: Hard Copy
Q124. What does CD-ROM stand for?
A: Compact Disc - Read Only Memory
Q125. Which device is used for gaming control?
A: Joystick
Q126. Which number system is used by computers?
A: Binary
Q127. What is the main function of a spreadsheet?
A: Data organization and calculations
Q128. Which programming language is commonly used in AI?
A: Python
Q129. What does CAD stand for?
A: Computer-Aided Design
Q130. What is the use of Disk Cleanup utility?
A: To remove unnecessary files
Q131. What is the file extension of a text file?
A: .txt
Q132. What is the purpose of a device driver?
A: To operate hardware devices
Q133. Which key is used to permanently delete a file without sending it to Recycle Bin?
A: Shift + Delete
Q134. What is the full form of DSL?
A: Digital Subscriber Line

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Q135. What is the use of Alt + Tab?
A: Switch between open applications
Q136. What is an algorithm?
A: A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
Q137. Which generation of computers uses microprocessors?
A: Fourth Generation
Q138. What is an example of high-level programming language?
A: Java
Q139. What is the use of MS Outlook?
A: Email management
Q140. What does LAN typically connect?
A: Computers in a small area like office or building
Q141. What is the shortcut key to close a program window?
A: Alt + F4
Q142. What is the function of Ctrl + C?
A: Copy
Q143. What is the function of Ctrl + X?
A: Cut
Q144. What is the function of Ctrl + V?
A: Paste
Q145. What does IP stand for in networking?
A: Internet Protocol
Q146. What is the default file extension for a PowerPoint file in MS Office 2019?
A: .pptx
Q147. Which key is used to enter full-screen mode in many browsers?
A: F11
Q148. What does AI stand for?
A: Artificial Intelligence
Q149. Which component holds the startup instructions for the computer?
A: ROM
Q150. What is the function of the Control Panel in Windows?
A: System settings and configurations
Q151. What is the term for junk emails?
A: Spam

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Q152. What is the extension of Excel files?
A: .xlsx
Q153. What is the shortcut for Find?
A: Ctrl + F
Q154. What is the name for unauthorized access to data?
A: Hacking
Q155. What is the function of an operating system?
A: Interface between user and hardware
Q156. What is an IP address composed of?
A: Numbers separated by dots (IPv4) or colons (IPv6)
Q157. Which port is used by HTTP?
A: Port 80
Q158. What is a cookie in computer terms?
A: Data stored by a website in browser
Q159. What does ISP stand for?
A: Internet Service Provider
Q160. What is the shortcut to select all content?
A: Ctrl + A
Q161. What is the shortcut to open File Explorer in Windows?
A: Windows + E
Q162. What is the use of a spreadsheet?
A: Organizing and calculating data
Q163. Which of the following is not a storage device?
A: Monitor
Q164. What is the use of Alt + F4?
A: Close active window
Q165. What is an example of a file compression software?
A: WinRAR
Q166. What does DNS resolve?
A: Domain names to IP addresses
Q167. Which device is used to produce sound?
A: Speaker
Q168. What is the meaning of GUI?
A: Graphical User Interface

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Q169. What does CMOS store?
A: BIOS settings
Q170. What does CAPTCHA help prevent?
A: Bots and spam
Q171. What is a pixel?
A: Smallest unit of a digital image
Q172. What is the term for unwanted software bundled with other software?
A: Bloatware
Q173. What is a macro in MS Excel?
A: Automated sequence of actions
Q174. Which key combination opens the taskbar context menu?
A: Windows + X
Q175. What is FTP used for?
A: File Transfer Protocol for transferring files
Q176. What is defragmentation?
A: Reorganizing files on disk for efficiency
Q177. What is the use of Bluetooth?
A: Wireless short-range communication
Q178. Which device is used to digitize images?
A: Scanner
Q179. What is phishing aimed at?
A: Stealing personal information
Q180. What does SaaS stand for?
A: Software as a Service
Q181. What is the use of a firewall?
A: Blocks unauthorized access to a network
Q182. What does SSD stand for?
A: Solid State Drive
Q183. What is the primary function of a browser?
A: To view web pages
Q184. What does HTTP stand for?
A: Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Q185. What is a hyperlink used for?
A: Navigate between pages or sites

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Q186. Which of the following is a web browser?
A: Mozilla Firefox
Q187. What is multitasking?
A: Running multiple applications at once
Q188. Which device allows internet connection via telephone line?
A: Modem
Q189. What is the main circuit board of a computer called?
A: Motherboard
Q190. What is the extension of compressed file?
A: .zip
Q191. What does SSL provide?
A: Secure encrypted communication
Q192. What is latency in networks?
A: Delay in data transmission
Q193. What is the most common OS for desktop PCs?
A: Microsoft Windows
Q194. What is an emulator used for?
A: To mimic another system
Q195. What is the main difference between RAM and ROM?
A: RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile
Q196. What is freeware?
A: Software that is free to use
Q197. What does rebooting mean?
A: Restarting the computer
Q198. What is used to protect sensitive data online?
A: Encryption
Q199. What does OCR do?
A: Converts scanned text to editable text
Q200. What is metadata?
A: Data about data
Q201. What is the full form of IP?
A: Internet Protocol
Q202. What does HTML stand for?
A: HyperText Markup Language

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Q203. What is the function of Ctrl + P?
A: Print the document
Q204. What type of software is MS Word?
A: Word Processing Software
Q205. Which part of the computer performs arithmetic operations?
A: ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
Q206. What does USB port help with?
A: Connecting external devices
Q207. What is an example of system software?
A: Operating System
Q208. What is the full form of HTTP?
A: HyperText Transfer Protocol
Q209. What is the use of Ctrl + S?
A: Save the document
Q210. What does PDF stand for?
A: Portable Document Format
Q211. What is the function of a router?
A: Directs data on the internet
Q212. Which is the smallest unit of data?
A: Bit
Q213. What does GUI mean?
A: Graphical User Interface
Q214. What is used to detect computer viruses?
A: Antivirus Software
Q215. What is malware?
A: Malicious software
Q216. What is used to store BIOS settings?
A: CMOS
Q217. Which software is used to make presentations?
A: MS PowerPoint
Q218. What does CD stand for in computing?
A: Compact Disc
Q219. What is the default extension for Notepad files?
A: .txt

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Q220. What is the use of Ctrl + Z?
A: Undo last action
Q221. What is the primary function of RAM?
A: Temporary storage for active data
Q222. Which key is called the toggle key?
A: Caps Lock
Q223. What does WWW stand for?
A: World Wide Web
Q224. What is a search engine?
A: Software that searches the internet
Q225. What is the meaning of software?
A: Set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
Q226. What is an icon?
A: Small graphical representation of a program or file
Q227. Which storage device is portable?
A: Pen Drive
Q228. What is the full form of SMS?
A: Short Message Service
Q229. What is phishing?
A: A fraud method to get sensitive information
Q230. What is a blog?
A: An online personal journal or article
Q231. What is the function of Ctrl + N?
A: Open a new document or window
Q232. What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin?
A: Stores deleted files temporarily
Q233. What is a pixel in graphics?
A: Smallest part of an image
Q234. What is the term for illegal copying of software?
A: Piracy
Q235. What does SMS allow?
A: Sending short text messages
Q236. What is the name of the storage inside a CPU?
A: Cache Memory

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Q237. Which unit holds data temporarily while transferring between memory and ALU?
A: Register
Q238. What is the use of a UPS in computers?
A: Provide backup power supply
Q239. What is used to send documents electronically?
A: Email
Q240. Which part of the computer shows visual output?
A: Monitor
Q241. What is a modem used for?
A: Converting digital signals to analog and vice versa
Q242. What does Ctrl + B do?
A: Bold the selected text
Q243. What is the main function of an operating system?
A: Manages hardware and software resources
Q244. What is spam?
A: Unwanted or junk email
Q245. What is encryption?
A: Securing data by converting it into unreadable code
Q246. What does Bluetooth allow?
A: Wireless communication between devices
Q247. What is the function of a barcode reader?
A: Read printed barcodes
Q248. Which device is both input and output?
A: Touchscreen
Q249. What is the unit to measure speed of CPU?
A: Hertz (Hz)
Q250. What is an email attachment?
A: File sent along with email
Q251. What is a supercomputer used for?
A: Complex calculations and simulations
Q252. What is the extension of MS Word documents?
A: .docx
Q253. What is the full form of ICT?
A: Information and Communication Technology

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Q254. What is the expansion of AI?
A: Artificial Intelligence
Q255. Which device allows you to draw on a computer?
A: Graphics Tablet
Q256. What is a web browser?
A: Software to access websites
Q257. What is e-waste?
A: Discarded electronic devices
Q258. What is the storage capacity of a DVD?
A: 4.7 GB (Single Layer)
Q259. What is a spreadsheet?
A: Table used for calculations and data organization
Q260. What is FTP used for?
A: Transferring files over a network
Q261. Which programming language is used for developing Android apps?
A: Java or Kotlin
Q262. What is a dashboard in computing?
A: Interface showing important data and metrics
Q263. What is CTRL + Y used for?
A: Redo the last action
Q264. What is the function of Ctrl + A?
A: Select all text
Q265. What is the latest version of Windows (as of 2024)?
A: Windows 11
Q266. What is a chatbot?
A: AI software that simulates conversation
Q267. What is virtualization?
A: Creating virtual versions of hardware or OS
Q268. What is cloud storage?
A: Saving data on remote servers accessed via internet
Q269. What is the full form of ICT?
A: Information and Communication Technology
Q270. What does HDMI stand for?
A: High-Definition Multimedia Interface

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Q271. What does ASCII stand for?
A: American Standard Code for Information Interchange
Q272. What is cybercrime?
A: Crime involving computers or the internet
Q273. What is cache memory?
A: High-speed memory between RAM and CPU
Q274. What is biometric authentication?
A: Verifying identity using physical traits
Q275. What does Ctrl + T do in browsers?
A: Opens a new tab
Q276. What is incognito mode?
A: Private browsing mode
Q277. What is a network?
A: Group of interconnected devices
Q278. What is bandwidth?
A: Amount of data transmitted per second
Q279. What is latency?
A: Delay in data transfer
Q280. What does Ctrl + U do in MS Word?
A: Underline text
Q281. What is cyber security?
A: Protection of computer systems from threats
Q282. What is the default page size in MS Word?
A: A4
Q283. What is the function of Ctrl + Home?
A: Moves cursor to start of document
Q284. What is the function of Alt + Enter?
A: Opens properties dialog
Q285. What is a QR code?
A: Quick Response Code for data storage
Q286. What is an ISP?
A: Internet Service Provider
Q287. What is an analog signal?
A: Signal with continuous values

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Q288. What is the full form of PAN (in networking)?
A: Personal Area Network
Q289. What is the purpose of a domain name?
A: Identifies a website’s address
Q290. What is a database?
A: Organized collection of data
Q291. What is the use of MS Excel?
A: Perform calculations and data analysis
Q292. What is a spreadsheet row?
A: Horizontal line of cells
Q293. What is a spreadsheet column?
A: Vertical line of cells
Q294. What does .jpg refer to?
A: Image file format
Q295. What is VoIP used for?
A: Voice over Internet communication
Q296. What is the use of refresh?
A: Reload page or update display
Q297. What is Google Drive?
A: Cloud storage service
Q298. What is a compiler?
A: Converts code into machine language
Q299. What is a browser extension?
A: Add-on that extends browser functionality
Q300. What is an IP camera?
A: Camera that uses Internet Protocol to transmit video
Q301. What is the use of an input device?
A: To send data to the computer
Q302. What does DSL stand for?
A: Digital Subscriber Line
Q303. Which device is used for voice input?
A: Microphone
Q304. What is the main circuit board in a computer?
A: Motherboard

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Q305. What does CAPTCHA help prevent?
A: Automated spam and bot access
Q306. What is the use of a joystick?
A: To control movement in games
Q307. What is a hyperlink?
A: A link to another webpage
Q308. What does LAN stand for?
A: Local Area Network
Q309. What is a byte?
A: 8 bits
Q310. What is used to move the cursor on screen?
A: Mouse
Q311. What is the function of F1 in Windows?
A: Opens Help
Q312. What is the full form of OCR?
A: Optical Character Recognition
Q313. Which storage is permanent in computers?
A: ROM
Q314. Which command is used to open Task Manager?
A: Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Q315. What is a Trojan Horse in computing?
A: A malicious program disguised as useful
Q316. What is a URL?
A: Web address
Q317. What does rebooting mean?
A: Restarting the computer
Q318. What is the decimal value of binary 1010?
A: 10
Q319. Which device connects different networks?
A: Router
Q320. What is IP address used for?
A: Identifying devices on a network
Q321. What is the function of a scanner?
A: Converts hard copy into digital form

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Q322. Which file extension is used for Excel?
A: .xlsx
Q323. What is the full form of GPS?
A: Global Positioning System
Q324. What is the smallest unit in Excel?
A: Cell
Q325. What is the full form of Wi-Fi?
A: Wireless Fidelity
Q326. What does AI stand for?
A: Artificial Intelligence
Q327. What is a spam email?
A: Unwanted or junk email
Q328. What is phishing?
A: Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive info
Q329. What is an IP address in IPv4 format?
A: Four numbers separated by dots
Q330. What is the use of a webcam?
A: To capture live video
Q331. What is the function of a firewall?
A: To protect network from threats
Q332. What is the name for programs running on a computer?
A: Software
Q333. What is Ctrl + F used for?
A: Find text in a document
Q334. Which file format is used for images?
A: .jpg, .png
Q335. What is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
A: Main storage device in a computer
Q336. What is the shortcut for paste?
A: Ctrl + V
Q337. What is a command prompt used for?
A: Text-based command execution
Q338. What is e-commerce?
A: Buying/selling products online

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Q339. What is a mobile app?
A: Software application for smartphones
Q340. What does F2 do in Windows?
A: Rename selected file/folder
Q341. What is the use of the Alt key?
A: Activates menu and shortcuts
Q342. What is the .exe file extension for?
A: Executable file
Q343. What is the cloud?
A: Online storage and services
Q344. What is the default browser in Windows 10?
A: Microsoft Edge
Q345. What does refresh do?
A: Reloads the current view or page
Q346. What is the use of Bluetooth?
A: Wireless communication over short distance
Q347. What is the extension of MS PowerPoint files?
A: .pptx
Q348. What is a spreadsheet used for?
A: Storing and analyzing data in tabular form
Q349. What is software piracy?
A: Unauthorized copying of software
Q350. What is the output of a printer?
A: Hard copy
Q351. What is the use of a graphics card?
A: Rendering images and video
Q352. What is an email client?
A: Software to send and receive emails
Q353. What is social media?
A: Platforms for online interaction
Q354. What is a web server?
A: Delivers web content to users
Q355. What is virtualization in computing?
A: Creating virtual versions of hardware/software

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Q356. What is an embedded system?
A: A computer system inside a larger device
Q357. What is CAPTCHA used for?
A: Distinguish between humans and bots
Q358. What does .pdf stand for?
A: Portable Document Format
Q359. What is the use of a UPS?
A: Provide backup power during outages
Q360. What is a web page?
A: A single document on the internet
Q361. What is a website?
A: Collection of web pages under one domain
Q362. What is a browser?
A: Software to access websites
Q363. What is an address bar?
A: Where you enter URLs in a browser
Q364. What is a search engine?
A: Tool to search information online
Q365. What is Google Chrome?
A: A web browser
Q366. What is two-factor authentication?
A: Extra layer of login security
Q367. What does ISP stand for?
A: Internet Service Provider
Q368. What is artificial intelligence?
A: Machines simulating human intelligence
Q369. What is a query in database?
A: Request for data or information
Q370. What is an address in email?
A: Unique user identification like [email protected]
Q371. What is a header in MS Word?
A: Text at the top of a page
Q372. What is a footer?
A: Text at the bottom of a page

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Q373. What is a bookmark in web browser?
A: Saves a link for later use
Q374. What is incognito mode used for?
A: Private browsing session
Q375. What does Ctrl + D do in browsers?
A: Bookmark current page
Q376. What does Ctrl + R do?
A: Refresh page in browser
Q377. What is the role of RAM?
A: Temporary memory for active processes
Q378. What is a popup blocker?
A: Prevents unwanted windows in browsers
Q379. What is the role of CPU?
A: Executes instructions and processes data
Q380. What is the full form of ALU?
A: Arithmetic Logic Unit
Q381. What is the use of BIOS?
A: Basic system startup instructions
Q382. What is an HTML tag?
A: Code that defines elements on a webpage
Q383. What is a web address?
A: URL of a webpage
Q384. What is a command in computing?
A: Instruction given to a computer
Q385. What is a laptop?
A: Portable personal computer
Q386. What is a desktop?
A: Stationary personal computer
Q387. What is the full form of ICT?
A: Information and Communication Technology
Q388. What is Ctrl + H used for?
A: Find and replace
Q389. What is an MP3 file?
A: Audio file format

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Q390. What is cloud computing?
A: Using internet-based services and storage
Q391. What is the full form of XML?
A: eXtensible Markup Language
Q392. What is a hotkey?
A: Keyboard shortcut
Q393. What does Ctrl + E do in MS Word?
A: Center align text
Q394. What is Excel used for?
A: Data organization and analysis
Q395. What is the use of a modem?
A: Internet connectivity device
Q396. What does Ctrl + L do in browser?
A: Focus on address bar
Q397. What is a PowerPoint slide?
A: One page in a presentation
Q398. What is a cookie in browser?
A: Stores website data for later use
Q399. What is defragmentation?
A: Reorganizing fragmented data on disk
Q400. What is the role of a password?
A: Authenticate and secure access

Section 2: Expected Questions (Q401–Q500)

Q401. What is a virus in computing?
A: A malicious program that can replicate itself and spread to other files
Q402. What is the function of a compiler?
A: Converts high-level code to machine code
Q403. What is the full form of HTML?
A: HyperText Markup Language
Q404. What is the use of Ctrl + Z?
A: Undo the last action
Q405. What is an algorithm?
A: A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem
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Q406. What is the use of Ctrl + Y?
A: Redo the last undone action
Q407. What is encryption?
A: Converting data into code to prevent unauthorized access
Q408. What is open source software?
A: Software with publicly accessible source code
Q409. What is a domain name?
A: The address used to access websites, like google.com
Q410. What is the full form of HTTP?
A: HyperText Transfer Protocol
Q411. What does Ctrl + A do?
A: Selects all content
Q412. What is a spreadsheet?
A: A document with rows and columns used to organize data
Q413. What is MS Office?
A: A suite of productivity software from Microsoft
Q414. What is the shortcut to print a document?
A: Ctrl + P
Q415. What is the full form of SQL?
A: Structured Query Language
Q416. What is a database?
A: A collection of organized data
Q417. What is multitasking in an OS?
A: Running multiple programs at the same time
Q418. What is the function of antivirus software?
A: To detect and remove malware
Q419. What is file compression?
A: Reducing file size
Q420. What is GUI in computing?
A: Graphical User Interface
Q421. What is a hyperlink?
A: A clickable link to another document or page
Q422. What is the use of Ctrl + S?
A: Save a document

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Q423. What is cache memory?
A: Small, fast memory storing frequently used data
Q424. What is a programming language?
A: A language used to write software
Q425. What is the function of the Backspace key?
A: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor
Q426. What is RAM used for?
A: To temporarily store data for active programs
Q427. What does Ctrl + N do?
A: Opens a new window or document
Q428. What is LAN?
A: Local Area Network connecting nearby computers
Q429. What is WAN?
A: Wide Area Network covering large areas
Q430. What is the full form of USB?
A: Universal Serial Bus
Q431. What is the extension of a Word document?
A: .docx
Q432. What is the default extension for PowerPoint files?
A: .pptx
Q433. What is a blog?
A: An online journal or informational website
Q434. What is Ctrl + T used for in browser?
A: Open a new tab
Q435. What is BIOS?
A: Basic Input Output System, firmware for booting
Q436. What is the function of Scroll Lock key?
A: Controls cursor behavior in some programs
Q437. What is a system unit?
A: Main body of a desktop computer
Q438. What is a web browser?
A: Software to access the internet
Q439. What is a pixel?
A: The smallest unit of a digital image

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Q440. What is a modem?
A: Device to connect to the internet
Q441. What is an IP address?
A: A unique address for a device on a network
Q442. What is Ctrl + B used for?
A: Bold the selected text
Q443. What is the full form of DSL?
A: Digital Subscriber Line
Q444. What is the use of a projector?
A: Displaying content on a large screen
Q445. What is a command line interface?
A: Text-based user interface to interact with OS
Q446. What is Ctrl + U used for?
A: Underline the selected text
Q447. What is malware?
A: Malicious software
Q448. What is Ctrl + I used for?
A: Italicize the selected text
Q449. What is a shortcut key?
A: Key combination for quick actions
Q450. What is Ctrl + Esc used for?
A: Opens the Start Menu
Q451. What is an operating system?
A: Software that manages hardware and software resources
Q452. What is Ctrl + Q used for in Word?
A: Remove paragraph formatting
Q453. What is the use of Ctrl + Home?
A: Move to beginning of a document
Q454. What is Ctrl + End used for?
A: Move to the end of a document
Q455. What is DNS?
A: Domain Name System
Q456. What is Ctrl + Shift + N used for in browsers?
A: Open a new incognito window

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Q457. What is a router?
A: Device that routes data between networks
Q458. What is the full form of LED?
A: Light Emitting Diode
Q459. What is a flash drive?
A: Portable USB storage device
Q460. What is Ctrl + Tab used for in browsers?
A: Switch between tabs
Q461. What is the recycle bin used for?
A: Stores deleted files temporarily
Q462. What is Ctrl + Shift + Delete used for?
A: Clear browsing data
Q463. What is a boot process?
A: Starting up the computer
Q464. What is a screenshot?
A: A picture of the screen
Q465. What is the function of Print Screen key?
A: Capture current screen display
Q466. What is Ctrl + Shift + T used for?
A: Reopen last closed tab in browser
Q467. What is a kernel in OS?
A: Core part managing system resources
Q468. What is the extension of a PDF file?
A: .pdf
Q469. What is Ctrl + Alt + Delete used for?
A: Open security options
Q470. What is Ctrl + Shift + Esc used for?
A: Open Task Manager
Q471. What is Ctrl + K used for in Word?
A: Insert hyperlink
Q472. What is a cookie in web browsing?
A: Data stored by websites on your computer
Q473. What is Ctrl + Enter used for?
A: Insert a page break

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Q474. What is the use of Ctrl + Shift + L?
A: Add/remove bullet points in Word
Q475. What is a web application?
A: Software accessed via browser
Q476. What is the function of Ctrl + E in Excel?
A: Flash fill
Q477. What is the function of F5 in PowerPoint?
A: Start slideshow
Q479. What is Ctrl + ; used for in Excel?
A: Inserts the current date in a cell
Q480. What is Ctrl + : used for in Excel?
A: Inserts the current time in a cell
Q481. What does Ctrl + Space do in Excel?
A: Selects the entire column
Q482. What does Shift + Space do in Excel?
A: Selects the entire row
Q483. What is a macro in Excel?
A: A sequence of instructions to automate tasks
Q484. What is the use of F4 in Excel?
A: Repeats the last action / Toggles cell reference modes
Q485. What is Ctrl + Shift + "+" used for in Excel?
A: Inserts new cells
Q486. What is Ctrl + "-" used for in Excel?
A: Deletes selected cells
Q487. What is the full form of URL?
A: Uniform Resource Locator
Q488. What is an address bar?
A: A bar where the website URL is entered in a browser
Q489. What is Ctrl + Shift + > used for in Word?
A: Increases the font size
Q490. What is Ctrl + Shift + < used for in Word?
A: Decreases the font size
Q491. What is a plug-in?
A: Software that adds extra features to a program

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Q492. What is an app store?
A: A platform for downloading software applications
Q493. What is Ctrl + 1 in Excel?
A: Opens the Format Cells dialog box
Q494. What is a biometric device?
A: A device that uses fingerprints, retina, or facial data for identification
Q495. What is the full form of GPS?
A: Global Positioning System
Q496. What does HTTPS stand for?
A: HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
Q497. What is the function of a barcode reader?
A: Scans and reads barcodes
Q498. What is Ctrl + Shift + $ in Excel?
A: Applies currency format
Q499. What is Ctrl + Shift + % in Excel?
A: Applies percentage format
Q500. What is Ctrl + Shift + # in Excel?
A: Applies date format
Q501. What does IP stand for?
A: Internet Protocol
Q502. What is phishing?
A: A cyber attack where users are tricked into revealing sensitive information
Q503. What does OCR stand for?
A: Optical Character Recognition
Q504. What is a dashboard in software?
A: A user interface showing key data summaries
Q505. What does Ctrl + P do?
A: Opens the print dialog box
Q506. What is malware short for?
A: Malicious Software
Q507. What is an input device?
A: A device used to provide data to a computer (e.g., keyboard)
Q508. What is an output device?
A: A device that shows or prints the result (e.g., monitor)

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Q509. What is the purpose of the Tab key?
A: Moves the cursor to the next tab stop
Q510. What is a spreadsheet used for?
A: Organizing, analyzing, and storing data in tabular form
Q511. What is the full form of DVD?
A: Digital Versatile Disc
Q512. What is a software update?
A: New version of software with fixes or enhancements
Q513. What is a captcha?
A: A test to tell humans and computers apart
Q514. What is the recycle bin in Windows?
A: Stores deleted files temporarily
Q515. What is a web server?
A: A computer that hosts websites
Q516. What does Ctrl + C do?
A: Copies selected content
Q517. What does Ctrl + X do?
A: Cuts selected content
Q518. What does Ctrl + V do?
A: Pastes copied or cut content
Q519. What is a shortcut key?
A: A key or combination of keys that performs a function quickly
Q520. What is a digital signature?
A: An encrypted code for verifying identity
Q521. What is a URL bar?
A: The browser field where you type website addresses
Q522. What is system software?
A: Software that manages hardware (e.g., OS)
Q523. What is application software?
A: Software used to perform tasks (e.g., MS Word)
Q524. What is an email attachment?
A: A file sent along with an email message
Q525. What is bandwidth?
A: The amount of data transmitted in a fixed time

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Q526. What is Ctrl + F used for?
A: Find a word or phrase in the document
Q527. What is Incognito mode?
A: A private browsing mode that doesn’t save history
Q528. What is a smart device?
A: An electronic device connected to other devices or networks
Q529. What is Ctrl + H used for?
A: Open Find and Replace
Q530. What is the function of a scanner?
A: Converts physical documents to digital format
Q531. What is Ctrl + Z used for?
A: Undo the last action
Q532. What is the full form of ISP?
A: Internet Service Provider
Q533. What is the default file extension of MS Word 2007 and later?
A: .docx
Q534. What is troubleshooting?
A: Diagnosing and solving hardware/software problems
Q535. What is an embedded system?
A: A computer built into a device like a washing machine
Q536. What is Ctrl + Shift + N used for in Windows?
A: Create a new folder
Q537. What is a search engine?
A: Software that searches information on the web
Q538. What is the full form of PDF?
A: Portable Document Format
Q539. What does the F1 key do?
A: Opens help in most programs
Q540. What does Ctrl + Alt + Del do?
A: Opens the security options in Windows
Q541. What is a command prompt?
A: Text-based interface to interact with OS
Q542. What is BIOS used for?
A: To initialize hardware during the booting process

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Q543. What is the use of Ctrl + A?
A: Selects all content
Q544. What is a CPU socket?
A: The physical connector on the motherboard for the CPU
Q545. What is the full form of SMTP?
A: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Q546. What does Ctrl + Q do in Word?
A: Removes paragraph formatting
Q547. What is the function of a router?
A: Forwards data packets between networks
Q548. What is Ctrl + Shift + F used for in Word?
A: Opens the font dialog box
Q549. What is an online portal?
A: A website that serves as a gateway to other resources
Q550. What is Ctrl + Shift + C in Word?
A: Copy formatting
Q551. What is Ctrl + Shift + V in Word?
A: Paste formatting
Q552. What is a command line?
A: A method to give instructions to the computer via text
Q553. What is metadata?
A: Data about data
Q554. What is a pop-up blocker?
A: A tool to prevent pop-up windows in a browser
Q555. What is Ctrl + Shift + N in browsers?
A: Opens a new incognito window
Q556. What is Ctrl + L in browsers?
A: Moves cursor to address bar
Q557. What is a theme in PowerPoint?
A: A preset package of background designs and fonts
Q558. What is Ctrl + M in PowerPoint?
A: Insert a new slide
Q559. What is Ctrl + D in PowerPoint?
A: Duplicate the current slide

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Q560. What is the slide sorter view?
A: Displays miniature versions of all slides
Q561. What is Ctrl + K used for?
A: Insert hyperlink
Q562. What is animation in PowerPoint?
A: Visual effects for objects or text on slides
Q563. What is a template?
A: A pre-designed layout
Q564. What is the full form of WYSIWYG?
A: What You See Is What You Get
Q565. What is Ctrl + Enter used for?
A: Insert a page break in Word
Q566. What is Ctrl + Backspace used for?
A: Deletes the previous word
Q567. What is Ctrl + Delete used for?
A: Deletes the next word
Q568. What is the full form of CD?
A: Compact Disc
Q569. What is Ctrl + R used for?
A: Align right / Refresh browser
Q570. What is a hyperlink?
A: A clickable link to another webpage or location
Q571. What is Ctrl + Shift + L used for in Word?
A: Adds bullet list
Q572. What is AutoCorrect?
A: Automatically corrects common typing errors
Q573. What is a bookmark in Word?
A: Marks a place for quick navigation
Q574. What is Ctrl + Shift + > used for?
A: Increase font size
Q575. What is Ctrl + Shift + < used for?
A: Decrease font size
Q576. What is Ctrl + Alt + S used for in Word?
A: Splits the document window

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Q577. What is Ctrl + Home?
A: Moves cursor to beginning of document
Q578. What is Ctrl + End?
A: Moves cursor to end of document
Q579. What is Ctrl + E?
A: Aligns center in Word
Q580. What is Ctrl + L?
A: Aligns left in Word
Q581. What is Ctrl + J?
A: Justify alignment in Word
Q582. What is Ctrl + B?
A: Bold text
Q583. What is Ctrl + I?
A: Italic text
Q584. What is Ctrl + U?
A: Underline text
Q585. What is cloud storage?
A: Saving data on internet servers
Q586. What is Google Drive?
A: A cloud storage service by Google
Q587. What is Ctrl + N in Word?
A: Opens a new document
Q588. What is Ctrl + O?
A: Open a file
Q589. What is Ctrl + W?
A: Close the current window
Q590. What is the function of a stylus?
A: Input tool for touchscreen devices
Q591. What is a pixel?
A: The smallest display unit on screen
Q592. What is RGB?
A: Red, Green, Blue color model
Q593. What is DPI?
A: Dots Per Inch – resolution measure

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Q594. What is a screenshot?
A: Image capture of your screen
Q595. What is a blog?
A: A regularly updated website or page, typically run by an individual
Q596. What is a wiki?
A: A collaborative website where users can add and edit content
Q597. What is Bluetooth?
A: A wireless technology for short-range communication
Q598. What is hotspot?
A: A location offering Wi-Fi access
Q599. What is Ctrl + Shift + Esc used for?
A: Opens Task Manager directly
Q600. What is alt text in images?
A: Text describing an image for accessibility
Q601. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
A: The simulation of human intelligence by machines.
Q602. What is Machine Learning (ML)?
A: A branch of AI where computers learn from data.
Q603. What is Deep Learning?
A: A subset of ML using neural networks for complex tasks.
Q604. What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
A: A network of physical devices connected to the internet.
Q605. What is 5G?
A: The fifth generation of mobile network offering high speed.
Q606. What is Blockchain?
A: A secure and decentralized ledger technology.
Q607. What is Cryptocurrency?
A: A digital currency based on blockchain technology.
Q608. What is Cloud Computing?
A: Delivery of computing services over the internet.
Q609. What is SaaS?
A: Software as a Service.
Q610. What is Edge Computing?
A: Processing data closer to the data source.

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Q611. What is a Smart City?
A: A city that uses digital technology for public services.
Q612. What is Quantum Computing?
A: Computation using quantum-mechanical phenomena.
Q613. What is Cybersecurity?
A: Protecting systems and networks from cyber attacks.
Q614. What is a Ransomware Attack?
A: Malware that locks files until a ransom is paid.
Q615. What is a Botnet?
A: A network of infected computers controlled remotely.
Q616. What is an NFT?
A: Non-Fungible Token – unique digital asset on blockchain.
Q617. What is ChatGPT?
A: An AI chatbot developed by OpenAI.
Q618. What is Metaverse?
A: A virtual shared space combining physical and digital realities.
Q619. What is a Digital Twin?
A: A virtual model of a physical object or system.
Q620. What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
A: Automating routine tasks using software bots.
Q621. What is Ethical Hacking?
A: Legally breaking into systems to test security.
Q622. What is a Drone?
A: An unmanned aerial vehicle used for various purposes.
Q623. What is a Smartwatch?
A: A wearable device with computing functions.
Q624. What is E-Governance?
A: Use of digital tools for government services.
Q625. What is a Data Breach?
A: Unauthorized access to confidential data.
Q626. What is Face Recognition?
A: Biometric technology for identifying faces.
Q627. What is a Smart Contract?
A: Self-executing contract with terms in code.

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Q628. What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
A: Overlaying digital content on the real world.
Q629. What is Virtual Reality (VR)?
A: A fully immersive digital environment.
Q630. What is Mixed Reality (MR)?
A: A blend of physical and digital worlds.
Q631. What is Digital India?
A: An initiative to transform India into a digitally empowered society.
Q632. What is UPI?
A: Unified Payments Interface – real-time mobile payment system.
Q633. What is Aadhaar?
A: India’s biometric-based unique identity system.
Q634. What is DigiLocker?
A: A digital document storage system by Indian government.
Q635. What is BHIM?
A: Bharat Interface for Money – a UPI-based payment app.
Q636. What is India Stack?
A: A set of APIs for digital infrastructure in India.
Q637. What is Smart Farming?
A: Use of technology in agriculture to improve efficiency.
Q638. What is Digital Literacy?
A: The ability to use digital devices and internet.
Q639. What is STEM Education?
A: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education.
Q640. What is EdTech?
A: Education technology used in teaching and learning.
Q641. What is Telemedicine?
A: Remote diagnosis and treatment using technology.
Q642. What is Wearable Tech?
A: Electronic devices worn on the body.
Q643. What is Biometric Authentication?
A: Using physical traits for identity verification.
Q644. What is Digital Footprint?
A: A record of your online activities.

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Q645. What is Cloud Storage?
A: Online space to store and access data.
Q646. What is Data Analytics?
A: Analyzing data to gain insights and support decision-making.
Q647. What is Big Data?
A: Extremely large data sets analyzed computationally.
Q648. What is Data Science?
A: Extracting knowledge from structured and unstructured data.
Q649. What is GDPR?
A: General Data Protection Regulation – EU privacy law.
Q650. What is a Zero-Day Attack?
A: Cyber attack on a previously unknown vulnerability.
Q651. What is Green Computing?
A: Environmentally sustainable computing.
Q652. What is Digital Detox?
A: Taking a break from digital devices.
Q653. What is FinTech?
A: Financial Technology – technology in financial services.
Q654. What is Smart Grid?
A: An electricity supply network using digital communication.
Q655. What is Cloud Kitchen?
A: A commercial kitchen optimized for food delivery.
Q656. What is Digital Wallet?
A: An electronic system to store payment information.
Q657. What is Cryptocurrency Mining?
A: Process of validating transactions on blockchain.
Q658. What is Zoom?
A: A popular video conferencing platform.
Q659. What is a VPN?
A: Virtual Private Network – ensures secure internet connection.
Q660. What is Digital Transformation?
A: Integrating digital tech in all business areas.
Q661. What is Chatbot?
A: A program that simulates human conversation.

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Q662. What is an API?
A: Application Programming Interface – allows software to communicate.
Q663. What is an IDE?
A: Integrated Development Environment – for software development.
Q664. What is a Coding Bootcamp?
A: Intensive training for programming skills.
Q665. What is Open Source Software?
A: Software with source code open to the public.
Q666. What is GitHub?
A: A platform for code collaboration and version control.
Q667. What is Version Control?
A: Managing changes to source code over time.
Q668. What is DevOps?
A: Combines development and operations for faster delivery.
Q669. What is Agile?
A: A project management methodology focused on flexibility.
Q670. What is Scrum?
A: A framework for implementing Agile methodology.
Q671. What is Digital Forensics?
A: Investigating cybercrimes through digital evidence.
Q672. What is an Emulator?
A: Software that imitates another system.
Q673. What is Drone Delivery?
A: Using drones to deliver packages.
Q674. What is Smart Home Technology?
A: Automating home systems via the internet.
Q675. What is Voice Assistant?
A: A device that performs tasks via voice commands.
Q676. What is Renewable Tech?
A: Technology for clean, sustainable energy.
Q677. What is Carbon Footprint?
A: Total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or product.
Q678. What is Digital Inclusion?
A: Ensuring everyone has access to digital technology.

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Q679. What is a Hackathon?
A: Coding competition to develop software solutions.
Q680. What is Industry 4.0?
A: Fourth industrial revolution using smart technology.
Q681. What is Cyberlaw?
A: Laws related to internet and digital communication.
Q682. What is Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?
A: Digital ID used for authentication.
Q683. What is AI Ethics?
A: Guidelines for responsible AI use.
Q684. What is a CAPTCHA used for?
A: To verify human users on websites.
Q685. What is OCR?
A: Optical Character Recognition – converts text from images.
Q686. What is BYOD?
A: Bring Your Own Device – using personal devices at work.
Q687. What is eSIM?
A: Embedded SIM – programmable SIM without physical card.
Q688. What is Bioinformatics?
A: Use of computers in biological research.
Q689. What is Smart Glass?
A: Glass that changes transparency electronically.
Q690. What is Voice Biometrics?
A: Using voice for authentication.
Q691. What is Holography?
A: Technique for 3D image projection.
Q692. What is Data Mining?
A: Extracting patterns from large data sets.
Q693. What is ICT?
A: Information and Communication Technology.
Q694. What is an infographic?
A: A visual representation of information.
Q695. What is an infographic resume?
A: A resume presented in visual/graphical format.

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Q696. What is Telepresence?
A: Feeling present in another place using technology.
Q697. What is Digital Twin in healthcare?
A: A virtual model of a patient for simulation.
Q698. What is a Robotic Arm?
A: A programmable mechanical arm used in industries.
Q699. What is Green Technology?
A: Environment-friendly technology.
Q700. What is Neuromorphic Computing?
A: Computer architecture mimicking the human brain.

Extra questions (less Priority)

Q701. What is Fog Computing?
A: Decentralized computing at the network edge, closer to users than cloud.

Q702. What is Smart Surveillance?

A: Use of AI in security cameras for intelligent monitoring.
Q703. What is AI-Powered Chatbot?
A: A chatbot that uses natural language processing and machine learning.
Q704. What is Synthetic Media?
A: AI-generated images, videos, or audio content.
Q705. What is Explainable AI (XAI)?
A: AI systems whose actions can be easily understood by humans.
Q706. What is Generative AI?
A: AI that creates content like text, images, or music.
Q707. What is AutoML?
A: Automated Machine Learning – automates model selection and training.
Q708. What is a Digital Ecosystem?
A: A complex network of interconnected digital tools and services.
Q709. What is eSIM Activation?
A: The process of enabling a digital SIM card without physical insertion.
Q710. What is Multicloud Strategy?
A: Using multiple cloud service providers for flexibility.
Q711. What is Serverless Computing?
A: Cloud computing model where the provider manages server infrastructure.

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Q712. What is Low-Code Development?
A: Software development using minimal coding via visual interfaces.
Q713. What is No-Code Platform?
A: A tool to build apps without any programming knowledge.
Q714. What is Responsible AI?
A: Developing AI with ethics, fairness, and accountability in mind.
Q715. What is Conversational AI?
A: AI that engages in natural human-like dialogue.
Q716. What is AI Bias?
A: When an AI system makes unfair decisions due to skewed data.
Q717. What is Robotic Surgery?
A: Use of robots to assist in medical procedures.
Q718. What is Predictive Analytics?
A: Using data to predict future trends or behavior.
Q719. What is Personalization in Tech?
A: Tailoring user experience based on behavior or preferences.
Q720. What is a Recommendation Engine?
A: AI system that suggests products or content to users.
Q721. What is FinOps?
A: Financial Operations – managing cloud financials in tech environments.
Q722. What is AI in Agriculture?
A: Use of AI for crop monitoring, yield prediction, and soil analysis.
Q723. What is a Smart Thermostat?
A: A thermostat that adjusts temperature automatically based on usage.
Q724. What is AIoT?
A: Artificial Intelligence + Internet of Things.
Q725. What is a Neural Network?
A: A machine learning model inspired by the human brain.
Q726. What is Facial Recognition in Attendance Systems?
A: Automatically marking attendance using facial detection.
Q727. What is Hyperautomation?
A: Automating as many business processes as possible using AI and RPA.
Q728. What is Emotion AI?
A: Technology that detects human emotions via facial or voice analysis.

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Q729. What is Swarm Robotics?
A: Coordination of many small robots acting as a group.
Q730. What is Biochip?
A: A small device inserted into the body for medical or identification use.
Q731. What is a Digital Vaccine Certificate?
A: Digitally verifiable proof of vaccination.
Q732. What is Telepresence Robot?
A: A remote-controlled robot with video conferencing capabilities.
Q733. What is Digital Twin in Industry?
A: Virtual model used to simulate and analyze factory or machine performance.
Q734. What is AI Governance?
A: Rules and policies for the safe use of AI.
Q735. What is Voice Cloning?
A: Recreating a person’s voice using AI.
Q736. What is AI in Legal Tech?
A: AI tools used in legal research and case analysis.
Q737. What is Digital Currency?
A: Currency that exists only in digital form (e.g., CBDC).
Q738. What is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?
A: Digital currency issued and regulated by a country’s central bank.
Q739. What is AI in Education?
A: Using AI for tutoring, grading, and content personalization.
Q740. What is AI-based Proctoring?
A: AI tools used to monitor online exams for malpractice.
Q741. What is Smart Logistics?
A: Using technology for automated inventory, tracking, and delivery.
Q742. What is 3D Printing?
A: Creating physical objects layer by layer using digital design.
Q743. What is AI Art?
A: Art created using artificial intelligence tools.
Q744. What is a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)?
A: A direct communication link between the brain and a computer.
Q745. What is Green AI?
A: Energy-efficient, environmentally friendly AI solutions.

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Q746. What is Zero Trust Security Model?
A: “Never trust, always verify” approach in cybersecurity.
Q747. What is AI in Manufacturing?
A: Optimizing production lines, defect detection, and maintenance using AI.
Q748. What is Emotion Recognition Software?
A: Software that identifies emotions using expressions or voice.
Q749. What is AI in Banking?
A: Fraud detection, chatbot support, and loan risk analysis.
Q750. What is Mobile Edge Computing?
A: Computing data at the edge of mobile networks to reduce latency.
Q751. What is Explainability in ML Models?
A: Ability to explain how machine learning decisions are made.
Q752. What is AI-Powered Translation?
A: Using AI for real-time language translation.
Q753. What is Data Anonymization?
A: Protecting privacy by removing identifiable information.
Q754. What is Behavioral Biometrics?
A: Using behavior patterns like typing or walking for identification.
Q755. What is AI in Cybersecurity?
A: Detecting and responding to threats using AI.
Q756. What is AI Dungeon?
A: A text-based role-playing game driven by AI.
Q757. What is Smart Classroom?
A: Classroom enhanced with digital tools and AI.
Q758. What is AI in Disaster Management?
A: Predicting and responding to natural calamities using AI.
Q759. What is Human-in-the-Loop (HITL)?
A: AI systems that involve human input in decision-making.
Q760. What is an AI Processor?
A: A chip designed to efficiently run AI algorithms.
Q761. What is Ethical Data Collection?
A: Gathering data with privacy and consent considerations.
Q762. What is Federated Learning?
A: ML training across decentralized devices without sharing raw data.

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Q763. What is AI as a Service (AIaaS)?
A: Cloud-based AI tools offered by providers.
Q764. What is AI-Generated Code?
A: Code written by AI based on instructions or examples.
Q765. What is Digital Fashion?
A: Clothing designs that exist only in virtual form.
Q766. What is Smart Mirror?
A: A mirror with integrated display and internet connectivity.
Q767. What is AI in Journalism?
A: Writing reports, summarizing news using AI.
Q768. What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)?
A: Monitoring health data remotely using digital devices.
Q769. What is AI in Wildlife Conservation?
A: Tracking and protecting animals using AI technologies.
Q770. What is AI in Retail?
A: Personalized shopping, inventory automation, customer analytics.
Q771. What is Drone Swarm?
A: A group of drones operating in coordination.
Q772. What is Digital Accessibility?
A: Making digital services usable by people with disabilities.
Q773. What is Mobile Voting?
A: Voting via smartphone under secure authentication.
Q774. What is Immersive Learning?
A: Learning using VR/AR for deeper engagement.
Q775. What is Cyber Physical System?
A: Integration of computation, networking, and physical processes.
Q776. What is Crowd Computing?
A: Outsourcing computation tasks to a large group of people.
Q777. What is AI Moderation?
A: Using AI to monitor and filter online content.
Q778. What is Smart Contract Auditing?
A: Reviewing smart contracts for bugs and vulnerabilities.
Q779. What is AI in Sports Analytics?
A: Analyzing player performance, injury prediction, and game strategy.

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Q780. What is Smart Badge?
A: Wearable device for identification, access control, or health tracking.
Q781. What is Remote Working Technology?
A: Tools enabling people to work from any location.
Q782. What is Sentiment Analysis?
A: Determining emotional tone from text or speech.
Q783. What is Autonomous Navigation?
A: Vehicles or robots moving without human input.
Q784. What is Smart Agriculture?
A: Using sensors, AI, and IoT for better farm productivity.
Q785. What is Smart Wearable?
A: A wearable device with internet and sensor capabilities.
Q786. What is Digital Onboarding?
A: Online process of registering and verifying new customers.
Q787. What is Real-Time Analytics?
A: Analyzing data instantly as it is collected.
Q788. What is AI in Entertainment?
A: Personalized content, script writing, and CGI via AI.
Q789. What is Predictive Maintenance?
A: Using data to predict when equipment will fail.
Q790. What is AI in Transportation?
A: Traffic prediction, autonomous driving, and logistics.
Q791. What is Data Privacy by Design?
A: Building systems with privacy integrated from the start.
Q792. What is ML Model Drift?
A: When a model’s accuracy declines due to data changes.
Q793. What is Explainability Dashboard?
A: A visual tool to explain AI model decisions.
Q794. What is Multimodal AI?
A: AI that understands multiple data types (text, image, audio).
Q795. What is Ambient Intelligence?
A: Electronic environments that are sensitive to the presence of people.
Q796. What is Autonomous Delivery Robot?
A: Robot that delivers goods without human assistance.

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Q797. What is AI in Insurance?
A: Risk assessment, fraud detection, and policy recommendations.
Q798. What is AI in Resume Screening?
A: Using AI to filter job applications based on criteria.
Q799. What is Swarm Intelligence?
A: Collective behavior of decentralized systems (like ant colonies).
Q800. What is Self-Healing System?
A: Systems that automatically detect and fix issues.

Section 4: National & International Computing Facts (Q1301–Q1500)

🇮🇳 Indian Computing Achievements & Personalities (Q1301–Q1400)

Q1301. Who is known as the Father of India’s Computer Science?
A: Dr. Vijay Bhatkar
Q1302. Which is India’s first supercomputer?
A: PARAM 8000
Q1303. Who developed PARAM 8000?
A: C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing)
Q1304. Which Indian city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?
A: Bengaluru
Q1305. When was C-DAC established?
A: 1988
Q1306. Who is the founder of C-DAC?
A: Dr. Vijay Bhatkar
Q1307. What is India’s National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
A: A program to install 70+ supercomputers in Indian institutions.
Q1308. Name the AI supercomputer built under NSM.
A: AIRAWAT
Q1309. What is the full form of NIC?
A: National Informatics Centre
Q1310. When was NIC established?
A: 1976
Q1311. Which is the first Indian satellite with internet technology?
A: GSAT-11

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Q1312. Who is the first Indian woman to head a major global IT company?
A: Aruna Jayanthi (Capgemini India)
Q1313. Which Indian techie is the CEO of Google?
A: Sundar Pichai
Q1314. Which Indian-American is the CEO of Microsoft?
A: Satya Nadella
Q1315. Who is the CEO of Adobe (2025)?
A: Shantanu Narayen
Q1316. What is the name of India's national digital identity program?
A: Aadhaar
Q1317. What is the name of India's digital payment platform?
A: UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
Q1318. Which app is used for UPI payments in India?
A: BHIM App
Q1319. What is the role of NPCI?
A: Operates retail payment systems like UPI, RuPay.
Q1320. Who manages the Digital India campaign?
A: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Q1321. What is DigiLocker?
A: A cloud-based platform to store government documents.
Q1322. What is India Stack?
A: A set of APIs that enable digital public infrastructure (Aadhaar, UPI).
Q1323. What is the full form of MeitY?
A: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Q1324. What is the Indian Government’s AI initiative called?
A: INDIAai
Q1325. Who developed the e-Governance standards in India?
A: NIC
Q1326. Which city hosts India's first quantum computing lab?
A: Bengaluru (IISc & IBM)
Q1327. Which Indian institute developed the Aakash tablet?
A: IIT Rajasthan
Q1328. Who is known as the Missile Woman of India?
A: Tessy Thomas

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Q1329. Who developed the Simputer, a handheld computer in India?
A: IISc and Encore Software
Q1330. What is the full form of PARAM?
A: Parallel Machine
Q1331. What is India's cloud platform for governance?
A: MeghRaj
Q1332. What is e-Hospital under Digital India?
A: Online registration and health records system.
Q1333. What is UMANG App?
A: Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance
Q1334. What is INFLIBNET?
A: Information and Library Network Centre (Academic e-resources)
Q1335. Who is the first Indian to win the Turing Award?
A: None yet.
Q1336. Name India’s first AI-powered robot.
A: Mitra
Q1337. Who developed Mitra Robot?
A: Invento Robotics, Bengaluru
Q1338. What is the full form of IRCTC?
A: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
Q1339. What is the function of IRCTC?
A: Online railway ticketing and tourism services
Q1340. Name an Indian initiative for cybersecurity.
A: CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)

International Computing Facts & Innovators (Q1401–Q1500)

Q1401. Who invented the World Wide Web?
A: Tim Berners-Lee
Q1402. Who is called the Father of Computers?
A: Charles Babbage
Q1403. Who is known as the first computer programmer?
A: Ada Lovelace
Q1404. What is the full form of ENIAC?
A: Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer

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Q1405. Which was the first electronic general-purpose computer?
A: ENIAC
Q1406. Who developed ENIAC?
A: J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly
Q1407. What is the full form of UNIVAC?
A: Universal Automatic Computer
Q1408. Who developed COBOL language?
A: Grace Hopper
Q1409. Who developed Linux OS?
A: Linus Torvalds
Q1410. Which company developed the Windows OS?
A: Microsoft
Q1411. Who is the founder of Microsoft?
A: Bill Gates and Paul Allen
Q1412. Who is the founder of Apple Inc.?
A: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne
Q1413. What is the full form of IBM?
A: International Business Machines
Q1414. Who developed the Java language?
A: James Gosling
Q1415. What is the full form of URL?
A: Uniform Resource Locator
Q1416. Who invented email?
A: Ray Tomlinson
Q1417. Who invented the first antivirus software?
A: Bernd Fix (1987)
Q1418. Who developed the Python language?
A: Guido van Rossum
Q1419. Who developed the C programming language?
A: Dennis Ritchie
Q1420. What is the full form of HTML?
A: HyperText Markup Language
Q1421. Who created the first website?
A: Tim Berners-Lee

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Q1422. What is the first search engine?
A: Archie
Q1423. Who developed Google?
A: Larry Page and Sergey Brin
Q1424. What is the full form of CAPTCHA?
A: Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart
Q1425. Who developed the Turing Test?
A: Alan Turing
Q1426. What is the first graphical web browser?
A: Mosaic
Q1427. Who developed Facebook?
A: Mark Zuckerberg
Q1428. Who owns YouTube now?
A: Google (since 2006)
Q1429. Who developed Android OS?
A: Andy Rubin
Q1430. What is the full form of IoT?
A: Internet of Things
Q1431. What is the full form of AI?
A: Artificial Intelligence
Q1432. What is the full form of VR?
A: Virtual Reality
Q1433. Which country invented 5G technology first?
A: South Korea (2019)
Q1434. Which is the world’s fastest supercomputer (2025)?
A: Frontier (USA)
Q1435. Who is the founder of Tesla and SpaceX?
A: Elon Musk
Q1436. What is Bitcoin?
A: A decentralized digital currency (cryptocurrency)
Q1437. Who invented Bitcoin?
A: Satoshi Nakamoto (pseudonym)
Q1438. What is the full form of WWW?
A: World Wide Web

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Q1439. Who invented blockchain?
A: Satoshi Nakamoto (underlying tech of Bitcoin)
Q1440. What is the first commercial computer?
A: UNIVAC I
Q1441. Which company built Watson (AI system)?
A: IBM
Q1442. Who developed Siri?
A: SRI International (later acquired by Apple)
Q1443. Which is the first country to implement AI in national exams?
A: China
Q1444. What is Google DeepMind known for?
A: AlphaGo and AlphaFold AI systems
Q1445. What is Meta Platforms Inc. formerly known as?
A: Facebook, Inc.
Q1446. What is the full form of CAPTCHA?
A: Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart
Q1447. What is the full form of HTTP?
A: HyperText Transfer Protocol
Q1448. What is the full form of IP?
A: Internet Protocol
Q1449. What is the full form of DNS?
A: Domain Name System
Q1450. What is the full form of VPN?
A: Virtual Private Network

Here are 100 additional Computer Awareness Questions and Answers (Q1451–Q1550)
Q1451. What does the term 'bit' stand for?
A: Binary Digit

Q1452. Which computer memory is non-volatile?

A: ROM
Q1453. The primary purpose of an operating system is to:
A: Manage hardware and software resources
Q1454. Which is an example of system software?
A: Operating System

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Q1455. Which among the following is NOT a programming language?
A: MS Word
Q1456. Which component is responsible for executing instructions?
A: CPU
Q1457. The speed of a processor is measured in:
A: GHz (Gigahertz)
Q1458. Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
A: Microsoft Excel
Q1459. What is a Trojan Horse in computing?
A: A type of malware disguised as legitimate software
Q1460. Which part of a computer stores the BIOS?
A: ROM
Q1461. Which device is used to produce hard copies?
A: Printer
Q1462. What does PDF stand for?
A: Portable Document Format
Q1463. Which key is used to refresh a webpage?
A: F5
Q1464. What is phishing?
A: A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
Q1465. What does HTTP stand for?
A: HyperText Transfer Protocol
Q1466. What does IP stand for in networking?
A: Internet Protocol
Q1467. What is the use of a router?
A: To connect multiple networks
Q1468. What is the full form of ISP?
A: Internet Service Provider
Q1469. Which key is used to open the Start menu in Windows?
A: Windows key
Q1470. What is the main circuit board of a computer?
A: Motherboard
Q1471. Which input device is primarily used for drawing?
A: Light Pen

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Q1472. What is a URL?
A: Uniform Resource Locator
Q1473. Which application is used to make spreadsheets?
A: Microsoft Excel
Q1474. What is the function of an ALU?
A: Perform arithmetic and logical operations
Q1475. What is the expansion of Wi-Fi?
A: Wireless Fidelity
Q1476. What is the brain of the computer?
A: CPU
Q1477. Which is the fastest type of memory?
A: Cache Memory
Q1478. Which key is used to rename a file or folder?
A: F2
Q1479. What is the shortcut to paste?
A: Ctrl + V
Q1480. Which one is a programming language?
A: Python
Q1481. What is spam?
A: Unwanted or junk email
Q1482. What does LAN stand for?
A: Local Area Network
Q1483. What does WAN stand for?
A: Wide Area Network
Q1484. What is an IP address?
A: A unique identifier for a device on a network
Q1485. What is the function of a compiler?
A: Converts source code into machine code
Q1486. Which device converts digital signals to analog?
A: Modem
Q1487. What is a blog?
A: A regularly updated website or web page
Q1488. What is Bluetooth used for?
A: Short-range wireless communication

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Q1489. What is a byte?
A: A group of 8 bits
Q1490. What is the function of Ctrl + Z?
A: Undo the last action
Q1491. What is the extension of a Word file?
A: .docx
Q1492. What is software?
A: A set of instructions to perform tasks
Q1493. Which device is used to input text and numbers?
A: Keyboard
Q1494. What is multitasking?
A: Running multiple programs at the same time
Q1495. What is an icon on a desktop?
A: A graphical representation of a program or file
Q1496. What is the shortcut key for Print?
A: Ctrl + P
Q1497. Which storage device uses spinning disks?
A: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Q1498. What is a firewall?
A: A security system to block unauthorized access
Q1499. What is the function of a search engine?
A: To find information on the internet
Q1500. What is an operating system?
A: System software that manages computer hardware and software
Q1501. What is cloud storage?
A: Online storage of data on remote servers
Q1502. What is SaaS?
A: Software as a Service
Q1503. What is GUI?
A: Graphical User Interface
Q1504. What is the primary function of RAM?
A: Temporary data storage for active processes
Q1505. What is a computer virus?
A: Malicious software that replicates and spreads

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Q1506. What is encryption?
A: Converting data into code to prevent unauthorized access
Q1507. What is the shortcut to select all?
A: Ctrl + A
Q1508. What is the function of Ctrl + S?
A: Save the current document
Q1509. What is the full form of SQL?
A: Structured Query Language
Q1510. What does BIOS stand for?
A: Basic Input Output System
Q1511. What is a hyperlink?
A: A link to another document or page
Q1512. What is the default port for HTTP?
A: 80
Q1513. What is the function of a spreadsheet?
A: Organize and calculate data
Q1514. What does Ctrl + X do?
A: Cut selected text or item
Q1515. What is machine language?
A: Language understood directly by a computer
Q1516. What is artificial intelligence?
A: Simulation of human intelligence in machines
Q1517. What is a database?
A: An organized collection of data
Q1518. What is the function of Ctrl + F?
A: Find text in a document
Q1519. What is the Internet?
A: A global network connecting millions of computers
Q1520. What is data?
A: Raw facts and figures
Q1521. What is information?
A: Processed data that is meaningful
Q1522. What is a QR code?
A: A machine-readable code used for information storage

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Q1523. What is OCR?
A: Optical Character Recognition
Q1524. What is a joystick used for?
A: Playing games and controlling devices
Q1525. What is a CAPTCHA?
A: Test to distinguish humans from bots
Q1526. What does Ctrl + N do?
A: Open a new window or document
Q1527. What is DNS?
A: Domain Name System
Q1528. What is the function of a microphone?
A: To input sound
Q1529. What is metadata?
A: Data about data
Q1530. What is the use of Ctrl + O?
A: Open a file
Q1531. What is a bitmap?
A: An image made up of pixels
Q1532. What is a domain name?
A: Human-readable address of a website
Q1533. What is the function of a webcam?
A: Captures video
Q1534. What is a plug-in?
A: Software added to enhance functionality
Q1535. What is malware?
A: Malicious software
Q1536. What is the full form of SMS?
A: Short Message Service
Q1537. What is Ctrl + Y used for?
A: Redo the last action
Q1538. What is a pixel?
A: Smallest unit of a digital image
Q1539. What is a scanner used for?
A: Convert documents into digital form

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Q1540. What is multitasking in an OS?
A: Running multiple applications simultaneously
Q1541. What is system software?
A: Software that operates the computer hardware
Q1542. What is the use of a UPS?
A: Provides backup power
Q1543. What is a command-line interface?
A: Text-based interface to interact with software
Q1544. What is the function of Ctrl + P?
A: Print the document
Q1545. What is the main function of an antivirus?
A: Detect and remove viruses
Q1546. What is web hosting?
A: Providing space for websites on a server
Q1547. What is a cookie in browsing?
A: Data stored by websites in the browser
Q1548. What is a hotspot?
A: Wireless access point for internet
Q1549. What is the default browser in Windows?
A: Microsoft Edge
Q1550. What is Ctrl + B used for?
A: Make selected text bold

Disclaimer
This document has been prepared exclusively for the purpose of competitive exam
preparation, including SSC, Railways, Banking, and other government recruitment exams. It
is intended as a study aid for students and aspirants.
While every effort has been made to include relevant and important questions, this material
may not cover all aspects or updates of the Computer Awareness syllabus. Aspirants are
advised to refer to official sources and exam notifications for the most accurate and
complete information.
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