IBPS RRB (Computer Knowledge) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of memory is directly accessible by the CPU without going through main memory?
- Cache memory (Correct answer)
- Virtual memory
- Secondary memory
- Flash memory
Correct answer: Cache memory
Cache memory is a small, fast memory located close to the CPU that stores frequently accessed data for quick retrieval.
Question 2: In a spreadsheet, which function returns the largest value from a range of cells?
- LARGE()
- TOP()
- MAX() (Correct answer)
- HIGH()
Correct answer: MAX()
The MAX() function in spreadsheet applications like MS Excel returns the maximum (largest) numeric value from a specified range.
Question 3: What does the acronym 'URL' stand for in internet terminology?
- Uniform Resource Locator (Correct answer)
- Universal Resource Link
- Unified Remote Locator
- Uniform Routing Language
Correct answer: Uniform Resource Locator
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the address used to access a resource on the internet.
Question 4: Which of the following is a peer-to-peer network characteristic?
- Requires a central dedicated server
- All computers can act as both client and server (Correct answer)
- Only one computer can share resources
- Managed by a network administrator only
Correct answer: All computers can act as both client and server
In a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, every node can function as both a client and a server, sharing resources directly with other nodes.
Question 5: Which MS Word feature allows you to create personalized letters for multiple recipients using a data source?
- Track Changes
- Mail Merge (Correct answer)
- AutoCorrect
- Macro
Correct answer: Mail Merge
Mail Merge combines a template document with a data source (such as an Excel spreadsheet) to produce personalized copies for each recipient.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of an IP address?
- To encrypt data packets
- To uniquely identify a device on a network (Correct answer)
- To speed up internet connection
- To store website passwords
Correct answer: To uniquely identify a device on a network
An IP (Internet Protocol) address uniquely identifies each device connected to a network, enabling routing of data to the correct destination.
Question 7: Which generation of computers introduced the use of integrated circuits (ICs)?
- First generation
- Second generation
- Third generation (Correct answer)
- Fourth generation
Correct answer: Third generation
Third-generation computers (1964–1971) replaced transistors with integrated circuits, making computers smaller, faster, and more reliable.
IBPS RRB (Computer Knowledge) 2
Which type of memory is directly accessible by the CPU without going through main memory?