Computer Awareness – GK Questions and Answers 2023

What is a printer?
– An output device used to print text and images on paper

What is a scanner?
– An input device used to scan physical documents and convert them into digital files

What is software?
– Programs and applications used to run a computer

What is hardware?
– Physical components of a computer system

What is an operating system?
– Software that manages computer hardware and provides common services for computer programs

What is a file?
– A collection of data stored on a computer

What is a folder?
– A location on a computer where files can be stored and organized

What is a desktop?
– The main screen of a computer where icons and shortcuts are displayed

What is a browser?
– Software used to access and view websites on the internet

What is a URL?
– Uniform Resource Locator, the address of a website on the internet

What is a search engine?
– A software program that searches a database of websites to find information based on keywords

What is a hyperlink?
– A link on a website that takes you to another web page or website when clicked

What is a cookie?
– A small file stored on a user’s computer by a website to remember their preferences and browsing history

What is a firewall?
– A security program that protects a computer network from unauthorized access

What is a virus?
– A type of malicious software that can infect a computer and cause harm

What is malware?
– Malicious software designed to harm a computer system or steal information

What is phishing?
– A type of cyber-attack where an attacker tries to trick a user into revealing sensitive information through email or messaging

What is a backup?
– A copy of important data stored in a separate location for safekeeping

What is cloud computing?
– The use of remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet

What is social media?
– Websites and applications used for social networking and communication

What is email?
– Electronic mail, a method of sending and receiving messages over the internet

What is a domain name?
– The name of a website, typically ending in .com, .org, or .net

What is e-commerce?
– The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet

What is encryption?
– The process of converting data into a code to protect it from unauthorized access

What is a digital signature?
– A digital code that authenticates the identity of the sender and ensures the integrity of an electronic document

What is FTP?
– File Transfer Protocol, a method of transferring files over the internet

What is HTML?
– Hypertext Markup Language, the standard language used to create web pages

What is CSS?
– Cascading Style Sheets, a language used to style and format web pages

What is JavaScript?
– A programming language used to create interactive and dynamic web pages

What is a cookie jar?
– A file used by web browsers to store information about a user’s browsing activity and preferences

What is a cache?
– A temporary storage area used by web browsers to speed up the loading of web pages

What is a plug-in?
– A software component that adds specific functionality to a web browser

What is a pop-up blocker?
– A feature that prevents pop-up windows from appearing on a web page

What is a CAPTCHA?
– A security feature used to verify that a user is human and not a computer program

What is a blog?
– A website or online journal where an individual or group of individuals can share their thoughts and opinions

What is a podcast?
– A digital audio file that can be downloaded and listened to on a computer or mobile device

What is a webinar?
– A seminar or presentation conducted over the internet

What is a screen reader?
– Software that reads out the text on a computer screen for visually impaired users

What is a virtual assistant?
– A software program that can perform tasks and answer questions for a user, such as Siri or Alexa

What is a cloud backup?
– A method of backing up data to a remote server or cloud storage service for safekeeping.