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UGC NET Paper 1 Computer Awareness Questions
Practise computer awareness (computer knowledge) for the UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1): 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.A firewall is used to:
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Answer: A — Monitor and control network traffic for security
Firewalls filter incoming and outgoing traffic.
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Q2.Which of the following is an input device?
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Answer: B — Keyboard
A keyboard sends data into the computer.
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Q3.Which shortcut copies selected text in most applications?
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Answer: B — Ctrl + C
Ctrl + C copies; Ctrl + V pastes; Ctrl + X cuts; Ctrl + Z undoes.
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Q4.What is the extension of a Microsoft Excel workbook (2007+)?
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Answer: D — .xlsx
.xlsx is the default Excel workbook format.
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Q5.Which device connects different networks and routes data between them?
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Answer: B — Router
A router forwards packets between networks.
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Q6.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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Q7.1 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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Q8.Cache memory is located:
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Answer: D — Between the CPU and main memory
Cache is fast memory close to the CPU that stores frequently used data.
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Q9.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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Q10.Which number system uses only 0 and 1?
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Answer: B — Binary
Binary (base 2).
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 UGC NET Paper 1
UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1) — conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Qualifies candidates for Assistant Professor and JRF; Paper 1 tests teaching and research aptitude.
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.
UGC NET Paper 1 practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |
| Averages & Statistics | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |