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Answer key for the post of Computer Assistant Grade -A in Department of Information Technology in the Andaman & Nicobar Administration- Paper 4
Answer key for post Computer Assistant 4
General English
1.
Choose the correct antonym of the given word “Salutary”
(A)
Farewell
(B)
Moderate
(C)
Noxious
(D)
Objectionable
ANSWER:: Noxious
2.
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: “Benign”
(A)
Gentle
(B)
Peaceful
(C)
Favourable
(D)
Wavering
ANSWER:: Gentle
3. India is committed _ a policy of peaceful existence.
(A) of
(B) to
(C) with
(D) for
ANSWER:: to
4. He congratulated his friend the latter’s success.
(A)
against
(B)
on
(C)
for
(D)
about
ANSWER:: on
5.
She is eating mangoes.
(A)
Mangoes are eating by her
(B)
Mangoes is being eaten by her.
(C)
Mangoes are being eaten by her.
(D)
Mangoes was being eaten by her.
ANSWER:: Mangoes are being eaten by her.
6.
Be to the fore
(A)
Be prominent
(B)
To take the lead
(C)
To the brim
(D)
Pre-apprehension
ANSWER:: Be prominent
7.
FESTAL
(A)
Sad
(B)
Merry
(C)
Serious
(D)
Noisy
ANSWER:: Merry
8.
May I know whom I am talking to?
(A)
Who I have talked
(B)
Whom I talk
(C)
Who I am talking
(D)
To whom I am talking
ANSWER:: To whom I am talking
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9. Foot : Toes :: Hand : _
(A) Nails
(B) Thumb
(C) Palm
(D) Fingers
ANSWER:: Fingers
10. In each of the following questions, four words are given of which two words are nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
(A) GaietyÂ
(B) CarnageÂ
(C) MassacreÂ
(D) Invocation
(A) B-D
(B) A-D
(C) B-C
(D) C-D
ANSWER:: B-C
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11. Choose the correctly spelt word?
(A) Drought
(B) Drougt
(C) Draut
(D) Drout
ANSWER:: Drought
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12. Choose the mis-spelt word?
(A) Tremor
(B) Terrace
(C) Transmitter
(D) Terorism
ANSWER:: Terorism
13. You are required to rearrange these parts, which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. (P) for an identical peak of moral excellence (Q) Aristotle’s basic philosophy deduces (R) that humanity strives (S) as judged by a higher entity
(A) RPSQ
(B) QPRS
(C) PSRQ
(D) QRPS
ANSWER:: QRPS
14. ‘Where are my spectacles?’
(A) there they are, on your nose!
(B) here are they, on your nose!
(C) there are they, on your nose!
(D)here they are, on your nose!
ANSWER:: there they are, on your nose!
15. A place for sick people who need long periods for recovery
(A)
Asylum
(B)
Clinic
(C)
Hospital
(D)
Sanatorium
ANSWER:: Sanatorium
Numeric Ability
16.
Find the average of first 97 natural numbers.
(A)
47
(B)
37
(C)
48
(D)
49
ANSWER:: 49
17.
In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The speed of
the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:
(A)
3 kmph
(B)
5 kmph
(C)
8 kmph
(D)
9 kmphr
ANSWER:: 8 kmph
18.
How much does a watch lose per day, if its hands coincide every 64 minutes?
(A)
32 8
11
min.
(B)
36 5
11
min.
(C)
90 min.
(D)
96 min.
ANSWER:: 32 8
11
min.
19.
If 2994 ÷ 14.5 = 172, then 29.94 ÷ 1.45 = ?
(A)
0.172
(B)
1.72
(C)
17.2
(D)
172
ANSWER:: 17.2
20.
From a point P on a level ground, the angle of elevation of the top tower is 30º. If the tower is 100
m high, the distance of point P from the foot of the tower is:
(A)
149 m
(B)
156 m
(C)
173 m
(D)
200 m
ANSWER:: 173 m
21.
Find the difference between the simple interest and the compound interest at 5% per annum for 2
years on principal of Rs. 2000.
(A)
5
(B)
10.5
(C)
4.5
(D)
5.5
ANSWER:: 5
22.
What is the least number of soldiers that can be drawn up in troops of 12, 15, 18 and 20 soldiers
and also in form of a solid square?
(A)
900
(B)
400
(C)
1600
(D)
2500
ANSWER:: 900
23.
The population of a town increases every year by 4%. If its present population is 50,000, then after
2 years it will be
(A)
53,900
(B)
54,000
(C)
54,080
(D)
54,900
ANSWER:: 54,080
24.
Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respectively. Three years hence, the
ratio of their ages will become 11 : 9 respectively. What is Anand’s present age in years?
(A)
24
(B)
27
(C)
40
(D)
Cannot be determined
ANSWER:: 24
25.
A train passes a station platform in 36 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 20 seconds.
If the speed of the train is 54 km/hr, what is the length of the platform?
(A)
120 m
(B)
240 m
(C)
300 m
(D)
310 m
ANSWER:: 240 m
26.
If a man were to sell his chair for Rs. 720, he would lose 25%. To gain 25% he should sell it for:
(A)
Rs. 1,200
(B)
Rs. 1,000
(C)
Rs. 960
(D)
Rs. 900
ANSWER:: Rs. 1,200
27.
How many terms are there in the GP 5, 20, 80, 320……….. 20480?
(A)
5
(B)
6
(C)
8
(D)
7
ANSWER:: 7
28.
If A and B are in the ratio 3 : 4, and B and C in the ratio 12 : 13, then A and C will be in the ratio
(A)
3 : 13
(B)
9 : 13
(C)
36 : 13
(D)
13 : 9
ANSWER:: 9 : 13
29.
A man completes a certain journey by a car. If he covered 30% of the distance at the speed of
20kmph. 60% of the distance at 40km/h and the remaining of the distance at 10 kmph, his average
speed is:
(A)
25 km/h
(B)
28 km/h
(C)
30 km/h
(D)
33 km/h
ANSWER:: 25 km/h
30.
Working 5 hours a day, A can Complete a work in 8 days and working 6 hours a day, B can
complete the same work in 10 days. Working 8 hours a day, they can jointly complete the work in:
(A)
3 days
(B)
4 days
(C)
4.5 days
(D)
5.4 days
ANSWER:: 3 days
General knowledge
31.
Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) award was conferred on which institution?
(A)
REC
(B)
NTPC
(C)
ONGC
(D)
GAIL
ANSWER:: NTPC
32.
Which Union Ministry has organised Swachhotsav 2023 campaign?
(A)
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(B)
Ministry of Home Affairs
(C)
Ministry of Rural Development
(D)
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
ANSWER:: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
33.
Prashant Kumar has been appointed as the MD and CEO of which Indian private sector bank?
(A)
ICICI Bank
(B)
Yes Bank
(C)
IDBI Bank
(D)
Federal Bank
ANSWER:: Yes Bank
34.
Which institution funds and manages iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)?
(A)
Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)
(B)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
(C)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(D)
Indian Institute of Science
ANSWER:: Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)
35.
Which country based laboratory released the study titled “Pathways to Atmanirbhar Bharat”?
(A)
UK
(B)
USA
(C)
Australia
(D)
France
ANSWER:: USA
36.
Hibbertopterus lamsdelli, which was discovered, belongs to which species?
(A)
Scorpion
(B)
Turtle
(C)
Spider
(D)
Snake
ANSWER:: Scorpion
37.
Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury, who passed away recently, was the public health pioneer of which
country?
(A)
India
(B)
Nepal
(C)
Bangladesh
(D)
Sri Lanka
ANSWER:: Bangladesh
38.
Moab Khotsong, where 1.2-billion-year-old groundwater has been discovered, is located in which
country?
(A)
South Africa
(B)
Japan
(C)
Greece
(D)
Turkey
ANSWER:: South Africa
39.
When is the ‘International Day of Charity’ celebrated every year?
(A)
September 2
(B)
September 4
(C)
September 5
(D)
September 7
ANSWER:: September 5
40.
Which state/UT is the host of ‘Race Across India’- Asia’s longest ever cycle race?
(A)
Sikkim
(B)
Madhya Pradesh
(C)
Maharashtra
(D)
Jammu and Kashmir
ANSWER:: Jammu and Kashmir
41.
What is the expansion of GRB Jets, which are luminous explosions that pierce through the stars?
(A)
Gamma Ray Burst
(B)
Galaxy Radio Burst
(C)
Gamma Radio Burst
(D)
Galaxy Ray Body
ANSWER:: Gamma Ray Burst
42.
‘A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges’ is the theme of which
summit held in 2022?
(A)
SCO Summit 2022
(B)
WHO World Health Assembly
(C)
G-20 Summit
(D)
UN General Assembly Session
ANSWER:: UN General Assembly Session
43.
Gorshkov, which was seen in the news, is the frigate of which country?
(A)
Ukraine
(B)
Russia
(C)
USA
(D)
Japan
ANSWER:: Russia
44.
‘Sinthan Festival’ was organised in which state/UT?
(A)
Jammu and Kashmir
(B)
Assam
(C)
West Bengal
(D)
Karnataka
ANSWER:: Jammu and Kashmir
45.
Cyber Surakshit Bharat is the initiative of which institution/Union Ministry?
(A)
NITI Aayog
(B)
NASSCOM
(C)
Ministry of Electronics and IT
(D)
Ministry of Science and Technology
ANSWER:: Ministry of Electronics and IT
46.
Which country is the host of the ‘Pitch Black’ air combat exercise?
(A)
USA
(B)
Australia
(C)
France
(D)
Japan
ANSWER:: Australia
47.
Indian-origin actor-writer Meera Syal recently received which prestigious award?
(A)
BAFTA
(B)
Golden Globe
(C)
Grammy
(D)
Academy Awards
ANSWER:: BAFTA
48.
When is the ‘Hindi Diwas or National Hindi Day’ celebrated in India?
(A)
September 10
(B)
September 12
(C)
September 14
(D)
September 18
ANSWER:: September 14
49.
‘Juice Mission’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which space agency?
(A)
NASA
(B)
ISRO
(C)
ESA
(D)
JAXA
ANSWER:: ESA
50.
Monpa Handmade Paper-making art originated from which state/UT?
(A)
Sikkim
(B)
Arunachal Pradesh
(C)
Gujarat
(D)
Uttarakhand
ANSWER:: Arunachal Pradesh
Computer Knowledge
A digital computer did not score over an analog computer in terms of
(A)
Speed
(B)
Reliability
(C)
Accuracy
(D)
Cost
ANSWER:: Accuracy
51.
Which generation of computer is still under development
(A)
Fourth Generation
(B)
Fifth Generation
(C)
Sixth Generation
(D)
Seventh Generation
ANSWER:: Fifth Generation
52.
A register organized to allow to move left or right operations is called a
(A)
Counter
(B)
Loader
(C)
Adder
(D)
Shift register
ANSWER:: Shift register
53.
Which was the most popular first generation computer?
(A)
IBM 1650
(B)
IBM 360
(C)
IBM 1130
(D)
IBM 2700
ANSWER:: IBM 1650
54.
Which of the following is not a valid size of a Floppy Disk?
(A)
8?
(B)
5 ¼?
(C)
3 ½?
(D)
5 ½?
ANSWER:: 5 ½?
55.
A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process is
(A)
Process control
(B)
ALU
(C)
Register Unit
(D)
Process description
ANSWER:: Process description
56.
Each set of Napier’s bones consisted of rods.
(A)
5
(B)
9
(C)
11
(D)
13
ANSWER:: 11
57.
BCD is
(A)
Binary Coded Decimal
(B)
Bit Coded Decimal
(C)
Binary Coded Digit
(D)
Bit Coded Digit
ANSWER:: Binary Coded Decimal
58.
When was the world’s first laptop computer introduced in the market and by whom?
(A)
Hewlett-Packard, 1980
(B)
Epson, 1981
(C)
Laplink Traveling Software Inc, 1982
(D)
Tandy Model-200, 1985
ANSWER:: Epson, 1981
59.
From which generation operating systems were developed?
(A)
First
(B)
Second
(C)
Third
(D)
Fourth
ANSWER:: Third
60.
The first firm to mass-market a microcomputer as a personal computer was
(A)
IBM
(B)
Super UNIVAC
(C)
Radio Shaks
(D)
Data General Corporation
ANSWER:: Radio Shaks
61.
How many address lines are needed to address each machine location in a 2048 x 4
memory chip?
(A)
10
(B)
11
(C)
8
(D)
12
ANSWER:: 11
62.
Properly arranged data is called
(A)
Field
(B)
Words
(C)
Information
(D)
File
ANSWER:: Information
63.
Which of the following is not anti-viruses software?
(A)
NAV
(B)
F-Prot
(C)
Oracle
(D)
McAfee
ANSWER:: McAfee
64.
A computer has very low failure rate because it uses electronic components. It produces very
consistent results. This is highlighted by which of the feature of computer?
(A)
Accuracy
(B)
Reliability
(C)
Versatility
(D)
Automatic
ANSWER:: Reliability
65.
External dialup MODEM can be connected to a computer using port.
(A)
RS232/ serial
(B)
PS/2
(C)
VGA
(D)
LPT
ANSWER:: RS232/ serial
66.
Old style (SIMPLEX) printer (like dot matrix printer) may be connected to a computer using
port.
(A)
RS232/ serial
(B)
PS/2
(C)
VGA
(D)
LPT
ANSWER:: LPT
67.
Modern (DUPLEX) printer (like LASER jet, inkjet printers) may be connected to a computer using
port.
(A)
RS232/ serial
(B)
USB
(C)
PS/2
(D)
VGA
ANSWER:: USB
68.
Broadband connection may be connected through port.
(A)
RJ45/ Ethernet
(B)
USB
(C)
PS/2
(D)
VGA
ANSWER:: RJ45/ Ethernet
69.
Printer, fax machine, scanner, web camera, external DVD writer, external hard disk, etc. can be
connected to computer using port.
(A)
RJ45
(B)
USB
(C)
PS/2
(D)
VGA
ANSWER:: USB
70.
Swapping _ be done when a process has pending I/O, or has to execute I/O operations
only into operating system buffers.
(A)
must never
(B)
maybe
(C)
can
(D)
must
ANSWER:: must never
71.
The main memory accommodates __
(A)
CPU
(B)
user processes
(C)
operating system
(D)
ROM
ANSWER:: operating system
72.
Word length of a Personal Computer is
(A)
4 bits
(B)
64 bits
(C)
16 bits
(D)
8 bits
ANSWER:: 8 bits
73.
The operating system and the other processes are protected from being modified by an already
running process because _
(A)
every address generated by the CPU is being checked against the relocation and limit registers
(B)
they have a protection algorithm
(C)
they are in different memory spaces
(D)
they are in different logical addresses
ANSWER:: every address generated by the CPU is being checked against the relocation and limit
registers
74.
Using transient code, the size of the operating system during program execution.
(A)
maintains
(B)
changes
(C)
increases
(D)
decreases
ANSWER:: changes
75.
Which international agency is concerned with standards in science and technology?
(A)
ISO
(B)
OSI
(C)
EIA
(D)
ANSI
ANSWER:: ISO
76.______ blocks are identified using syntax similar to that of IPv4 addresses: a four-part dotted-decimal address, followed by a slash, then a number from 0 to 32:
(A) IPv4 CICR
(B) IPv4 MIDR
(C) IPv4 CIMR
(D) IPv4 CIDR
ANSWER:: IPv4 CIDR
77. The term “e-mail” applies both to the Internet e-mail system based on the and to allowing users within one organization to e-mail each other.
(A) FTP, Intranet Systems
(B) SMTP, Intranet Systems
(C) FTP, Internet Systems
(D) SMTP, Internet Systems
ANSWER:: SMTP, Intranet Systems
78. Which agency created standards for telephone communications (V series) and for network interfaces and public networks (X series)?
(A) ATT
(B) ITU-T
(C) ANSI
(D) ISO
ANSWER:: ITU-T
79. CSMA is less greedy whereas CSMA is selfish.
(A) Non-persistent, 1-persistent
(B) 1-persistent, p-persistent
(C) p-persistent, 1-persistent
(D) 1-persistent, non-persistent
ANSWER:: Non-persistent, 1-persistent
80. Which of the following is a disadvantage of ‘open source’ software?
(A) Can sometimes be too generic for specialist purposes
(B) It’s often free
(C) Help and support provided
(D) You need to be an expert to edit code
ANSWER:: You need to be an expert to edit code
81. Which of the following is an advantage of ‘proprietary’ software?
(A) Regular updates provided by professionals
(B) A community of enthusiasts keep updating it
(C) Not as customizable
(D) Can sometimes be too generic for specialist purposes
ANSWER:: Regular updates provided by professionals
82. Which of the following is a disadvantage of‘proprietary’ software?
(A) You need to be an expert to edit code
(B) You have to pay for this type of software
(C) Its often free
(D) You can edit the source code to customize it
ANSWER:: You have to pay for this type of software
83. Which of the following is a disadvantage of ‘proprietary’ software?
(A) Can sometimes be too generic for specialist purposes
(B) It is usually free
(C) You need to be an expert to edit code
(D) Not as much support available or you may need to pay for it
ANSWER:: Can sometimes be too generic for specialist purposes
84. The Open source definition is based on the .
(A)
software license.
(B)
free software foundation
(C)
debian free software guidelines
(D)
open source initiative
ANSWER:: open source initiative
85.
Which of the following is defined as an attempt to harm, damage or cause threat to a system or
network?
(A)
Digital crime
(B)
Threats
(C)
System hijacking
(D)
Cyber Attack
ANSWER:: Cyber Attack
86.
They are nefarious hackers, and their main motive is to gain financial profit by doing cyber crimes.
Who are “they” referred to here?
(A)
White Hat Hackers
(B)
Black Hat Hackers
(C)
Hactivists
(D)
Gray Hat Hackers
ANSWER:: Black Hat Hackers
87.
IT security in any firm or organization is maintained and handled by _
(A)
Software Security Specialist
(B)
CEO of the organization
(C)
Security Auditor
(D)
IT Security Engineer
ANSWER:: IT Security Engineer
88.
Where did the term “hacker” originate?
(A)
MIT
(B)
New York University
(C)
Harvard University
(D)
Bell’s Lab
ANSWER:: MIT
89.
What is the existence of weakness in a system or network is known as?
(A)
Attack
(B)
Exploit
(C)
Vulnerability
(D)
Threat
ANSWER:: Vulnerability
90.
Virus that fool a user into downloading and /or executing them by pretending to be useful
applications are also sometimes called
(A)
Cracker
(B)
Trojan Horses
(C)
key logger
(D)
worm
ANSWER:: Trojan Horses
91.
Antivirus software is an example of
(A)
a security utility
(B)
an operating system
(C)
An office suite
(D)
business software
ANSWER:: a security utility
92.
.…. are often delivered to a PC through an email attachment & are often designed to do harm
(A)
E-mail messages
(B)
Portals
(C)
Spam
(D)
Viruses
ANSWER:: Viruses
93.
…. viruses are often transmitted by a floppy disk left in the floppy drive
(A)
Boot sector
(B)
Logic bomb
(C)
Trojan horse
(D)
Script
ANSWER:: Boot sector
94.
An anti virus is
(A)
Application
(B)
Computer
(C)
program code
(D)
company name
ANSWER:: program code
95.
A directly accessible appointment calendar is feature of a resident package
(A)
CPU
(B)
ALU
(C)
Buffer
(D)
Memory
ANSWER:: Memory
96.
Which unit converts computer data into human readable form?
(A)
Input unit
(B)
Control Unit
(C)
ALU
(D)
Output unit
ANSWER:: Output unit
97.
A single point of access for several networking services is called .
(A)
Directory Service
(B)
web server
(C)
email server
(D)
Network server
ANSWER:: Directory Service
98.
Directory service permits security administrators to _.
(A)
concentrate on security of directory service instead of individual machines
(B)
create new vulnerabilities
(C)
damage the security of computers
(D)
create new virus
ANSWER:: concentrate on security of directory service instead of individual machines
100.
Which of the following is not input unit device?
(A)
scanner
(B)
camera
(C)
digitizer
(D)
plotter
ANSWER:: plotter
