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IBPS SO Computer Awareness Questions
Practise computer awareness (computer knowledge) for the IBPS Specialist Officer Examination: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Computer Awareness practice
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Q1.What does URL stand for?
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Answer: A — Uniform Resource Locator
A URL is the address of a resource on the web.
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Q2.A firewall is used to:
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Answer: B — Monitor and control network traffic for security
Firewalls filter incoming and outgoing traffic.
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Q3.Cache memory is located:
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Answer: B — Between the CPU and main memory
Cache is fast memory close to the CPU that stores frequently used data.
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Q4.What is the extension of a Microsoft Excel workbook (2007+)?
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Answer: A — .xlsx
.xlsx is the default Excel workbook format.
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Q5.Which of these is an operating system?
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Answer: C — Linux
Linux is an operating system kernel (with distributions such as Ubuntu).
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Q6.The brain of the computer is the:
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Answer: A — CPU
The Central Processing Unit executes instructions.
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Q7.RAM is a type of:
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Answer: D — Volatile memory
RAM loses its contents when power is off — it is volatile.
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Q8.Which device connects different networks and routes data between them?
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Answer: D — Router
A router forwards packets between networks.
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Q9.Which of the following is an input device?
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Answer: D — Keyboard
A keyboard sends data into the computer.
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Q10.Which protocol is used to send email?
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Answer: B — SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) sends email.
How to approach computer awareness questions
Revise hardware vs software, memory types, number systems, common shortcuts, networking devices and internet protocols. Security terms (phishing, firewall, malware) are asked often.
About IBPS SO
IBPS Specialist Officer Examination — conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Recruits IT, agriculture, law, HR, marketing and Rajbhasha specialist officers for public sector banks.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
IBPS SO practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Economy & Banking Awareness | General awareness | Question bank |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |