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What is Computer Aptitude? Computer Aptitude Test is a scientifically validated test designed to measure the aptitude for working with computers. Basically, it measures the ability to solve problems quickly that is essential to truly succeed in every field using computers.
Computers are an integral part of everyday life. Computer aptitude is an important section in many competitive exams primarily related to recruitment. Candidates preparing for banking exams like IBPS PO, SBI PO, and the RBI, must be prepared with Computer Aptitude syllabus.
"A Computer is a device that can be instructed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically via computer programming". Computers follow a generalized set of operations termed as programs. The programs enable computers to perform an extremely wide range of tasks. Computers are now ubiquitous and are being used in every field of work. Thus, basic knowledge of computers and the ability to operate a computer is now crucial for all job aspirants.
Computer Awareness, also known as Computer Aptitude is one of the prominent sections in various recruitment related competitive exams in India. SBI PO Mains Computer Aptitude Practice Set 1 Practice Sets lists some of the important questions for preparation of Computer Awareness module. The most significant topics to be learnt for Computer Awareness module are as follows:
  1. History of Computers
  2. Computer Fundamentals
  3. Parts of a Computer System
  4. Data Processing Cycle of a Computer
  5. Computer Languages
  6. Input Devices & Output Devices
  7. Operating Systems
  8. Database Management Systems
  9. Microsoft Office
  10. Keyboard Shortcuts
  11. File Extensions
  12. Networking and Internet
  13. Computer Viruses
  14. Important Abbreviations

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1. Which general term refers to all kinds of harmful software, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware?
    A. Source code B. Bug C. Spam D. Malware

Answer: Option D
2. Which of the following terms does not refer to a potentially harmful computer program?
    A. Adware B. Rootkit C. Hardware D. Spyware

Answer: Option A
3. In the early 1990s, users were advised not to run their PCs on March 6, the activation date for a dormant computer virus. This virus came to be named after which famous Renaissance artist born on March 6?
    A. Da Vinci B. Michelangelo C. Rembrandt D. Titian

Answer: Option B
4. In May 2000 this worm, which shares a name with a Disney film, spread through e-mail. What was one of its names?
    A. Love Bug B. Gnomemobile C. Mulan D. Robin Hood

Answer: Option A
5. In February 2001, which tennis star was the supposed subject of an e-mail attachment which actually carried a virus?
    A. Serena Williams B. Anna Kournikova C. Maria Sharapova D. Jennifer Capriati

Answer: Option B
1. Language that is developed for business applications is known as
    A. PASCAL B. COBOL C. C D. C++

Answer: Option B
2. A computer can't boot if it does not have
    A. compiler B. linker C. interpreter D. operating system

Answer: Option D
3. Initial work on the internet was done in the operating system known as
    A. UNIX B. LINUX C. Mac OS D. DOS

Answer: Option A
4. Types of computer language translator are
    A. compilers B. interpreters C. assemblers D.all of these

Answer: Option D
5. A computer translator is best described as
    A. application software B. system software C. hardware D. window

Answer: Option B
1. Name of interface used by a blind persons to perform operations on a computer is
    A. sensor B. icon C. braille D. touchscreen

Answer: Option A
2. Mechanical devices that make-up computer are called
    A. software B. hardware C. netware D. groupware

Answer: Option B
3. Control unit of a computer is
    A. general-purpose B. special-purpose C. multi-purpose D. one-purpose

Answer: Option A
4. Which component of a computer connects the processor to the other hardware?
    A. Motherboard B. CPU C. Punch card D. Chip

Answer: Option A 5. Which is referred to the brain of the computer?
    A. Processor B. RAM C. ROM D. Hard drive

Answer: Option A

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