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NIMCET Computer Awareness Questions
Practise computer awareness (computer knowledge) for the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test: 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: B — 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: D — Monitor and control network traffic for security
Firewalls filter incoming and outgoing traffic.
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Q3.Phishing is:
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Answer: A — A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
Phishing tricks users into revealing passwords or financial details.
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Q4.Which protocol is used to send email?
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Answer: B — SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) sends email.
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Q5.1 kilobyte (KB) in binary units equals:
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Answer: B — 1,024 bytes
In binary (KiB) usage, 1 KB = 2¹⁰ = 1,024 bytes.
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Q6.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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Q7.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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Q8.Which number system uses only 0 and 1?
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Answer: A — Binary
Binary (base 2).
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Q9.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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Q10.The full form of HTTP is:
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Answer: D — HyperText Transfer Protocol
HTTP transfers web pages.
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 NIMCET
NIT MCA Common Entrance Test — conducted by National Institutes of Technology (organising NIT rotates). Admission to MCA programmes at participating NITs; mathematics carries the most weight.
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.
NIMCET practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra | Mathematics | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Probability & Combinatorics | Mathematics | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |