APPS TECH – AI Test Paper (Set 36)

Subject: Computer

mcq Questions

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. Which early calculating device, invented by Blaise Pascal in 1642, was made up of gears, wheels, and dials and was capable of performing addition and subtraction?

  • • Abacus
  • • Difference Engine
  • • Pascal's Calculator
  • • Analytical Engine

. Computers of the First Generation (1940 – 1956) were primarily based upon the use of which technology?

  • • Transistors
  • • Integrated Circuits (ICs)
  • • Microprocessors
  • • Vacuum tubes

. Who is recognized as the 'Father of Computer' for originating the concept of a programmable computer and inventing the Difference Engine and Analytical Engine?

  • • Blaise Pascal
  • • J. Presper Eckert
  • • Charles Babbage
  • • John Mauchly

. Which Windows 10 feature allows you to search for anything on your system or the web and perform tasks like setting alarms using voice commands?

  • • Snap Assist
  • • Task View
  • • Windows Hello
  • • Cortana

. On the Windows 10 Taskbar, where is the Notification Area typically located?

  • • On the extreme left side, next to the Start button
  • • In the middle area, displaying opened and frequently used apps
  • • On the right side, containing a clock and a group of icons
  • • At the top of the desktop, near the title bar

short Questions

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. Explain the significance of UNIVAC I in the history of computers.

. Briefly describe two customization options available for the desktop in Windows 10.

long Questions

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. Discuss the 'Generations of Computers' by describing the key characteristics and technological advancements of the first three generations.

tf Questions

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. According to the provided content, Windows 10 is the latest version of Windows OS.

fitb Questions

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. Microcomputers are also commonly known as __________.