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RBI Assistant Computer Awareness Questions
Practise computer awareness (computer knowledge) for the RBI Assistant 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.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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Q2.Cache memory is located:
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Answer: A — Between the CPU and main memory
Cache is fast memory close to the CPU that stores frequently used data.
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Q3.Which shortcut copies selected text in most applications?
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Answer: A — Ctrl + C
Ctrl + C copies; Ctrl + V pastes; Ctrl + X cuts; Ctrl + Z undoes.
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Q4.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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Q5.RAM is a type of:
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Answer: C — Volatile memory
RAM loses its contents when power is off — it is volatile.
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Q6.1 kilobyte (KB) in binary units equals:
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Answer: A — 1,024 bytes
In binary (KiB) usage, 1 KB = 2¹⁰ = 1,024 bytes.
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Q7.The full form of HTTP is:
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Answer: A — HyperText Transfer Protocol
HTTP transfers web pages.
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Q8.Phishing is:
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Answer: D — A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
Phishing tricks users into revealing passwords or financial details.
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Q9.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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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 RBI Assistant
RBI Assistant Examination — conducted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Recruits Assistants for RBI offices through prelims, mains and a language proficiency test.
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.
RBI Assistant practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Number System & Simplification | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| 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 |