KEA VAO 2024 — Paper 2 - Communication

All 100 questions from this paper with the correct answer and a detailed explanation for each. Covers Kannada Language & Literature, Karnataka History, English Language & Communication, Computer Knowledge.

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Q1Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Phonetics & LinguisticsPronunciation, Stress & Consonant Sounds
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Q5Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Vocabulary & EtymologyWord Origins & Semantic Change
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Q6Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Grammar & SyntaxParts of Speech & Sentence Structure
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Q7Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Phonetics & LinguisticsSandhi, Samasa & Sound Changes
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Q10Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Literature & Literary GenresAuthors, Literary Movements & Folk Forms (Ogate, Proverbs)
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Q11Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Literature & Literary GenresClassical & Modern Kannada Literature
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Q12Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Literature & Literary GenresAuthors, Literary Movements & Folk Forms (Ogate, Proverbs)
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Q13Karnataka HistoryAncient & Medieval Karnataka DynastiesInscriptions, Epigraphy & Antiquity of Karnataka
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Q14Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Literature & Literary GenresClassical & Modern Kannada Literature
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Q15Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Literature & Literary GenresClassical & Modern Kannada Literature
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Q17Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Document FormattingPunctuation, Spacing & Writing Conventions
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Q18Karnataka HistoryAncient & Medieval Karnataka DynastiesInscriptions, Epigraphy & Antiquity of Karnataka
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Q19Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Grammar & SyntaxParts of Speech & Sentence Structure
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Q20Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Vocabulary & EtymologyWord Origins & Semantic Change
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Q21Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Grammar & SyntaxGrammatical Correctness & Usage
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Q22Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Vocabulary & EtymologyWord Origins & Semantic Change
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Q23Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Literature & Literary GenresAuthors, Literary Movements & Folk Forms (Ogate, Proverbs)
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Q25Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Grammar & SyntaxGrammatical Correctness & Usage
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Q26Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Literature & Literary GenresClassical & Modern Kannada Literature
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Q27Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Phonetics & LinguisticsSandhi, Samasa & Sound Changes
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Q28Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Vocabulary & EtymologySynonyms, Antonyms & Word Meanings
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Q29Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Vocabulary & EtymologySynonyms, Antonyms & Word Meanings
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Q30Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Literature & Literary GenresAuthors, Literary Movements & Folk Forms (Ogate, Proverbs)
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Q31Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Vocabulary & EtymologySynonyms, Antonyms & Word Meanings
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Q33Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Grammar & SyntaxParts of Speech & Sentence Structure
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Q34Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Phonetics & LinguisticsSandhi, Samasa & Sound Changes
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Q35Kannada Language & LiteratureKannada Document FormattingPunctuation, Spacing & Writing Conventions
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Q36English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureSubject-Verb Agreement, Tenses & Sentence Transformation

Choose the correct answer of the following simple sentence after its transformation to compound sentence : Besides robbing the poor child, he also murdered her.

  1. A.

    He robbed the child, he murdered her.

  2. B.

    He not only robbed the poor child but also murdered her.

    Correct
  3. C.

    Besides he murdered the poor child, he also robbed her.

  4. D.

    None of the above

Explanation

Converting to a compound sentence with 'not only...but also': 'He not only robbed the poor child but also murdered her.'

Q37English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureArticles, Prepositions & Parts of Speech

Match the following :

Column 1Column 2
a.Fondi.on
b.Dependii.with
c.Angryiii.to
d.Complainiv.of
  1. A.

    a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv

  2. B.

    a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i

  3. C.

    a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii

  4. D.

    a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii

    Correct

Explanation

The correct preposition pairings are: Fond of, Depend on, Angry with, Complain to.

Q38English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureArticles, Prepositions & Parts of Speech

Name the Relative pronoun in the sentence given below : I, who am your king, will lead you.

  1. A.

    I

  2. B.

    who

    Correct
  3. C.

    your

  4. D.

    you

Explanation

'Who' is the relative pronoun referring back to 'I' in the sentence.

Q39English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionComprehension & Literary Content

In the following question, a paragraph or a sentence has been broken up into different parts. The parts have been scrambled and numbered as given below. Choose the correct order of these parts from the given alternatives : a. it is of vital importance b. if this cannot be prevented c. Since man depends for his food d. upon articles e. that none of this soil should be wasted f. produced from the earth's layer of fertile soil

  1. A.

    c, a, b, d, f, e

  2. B.

    c, a, e, d, f, b

  3. C.

    c, d, f, a, e, b

    Correct
  4. D.

    c, e, a, b, f, d

Explanation

The logical order runs: c (man depends on food), d (articles produced from fertile soil), f (fertile soil layer), a (vital importance), e (none should be wasted), b (if this cannot be prevented) — i.e. c, d, f, a, e, b.

Q40English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureArticles, Prepositions & Parts of Speech

Fill in the blanks : The receptionist ________ the information desk was both smart ________ polite.

  1. A.

    in, but

  2. B.

    at, and

    Correct
  3. C.

    at, but

  4. D.

    within, although

Explanation

The correct completion is: 'The receptionist at the information desk was both smart and polite.'

Q41English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureSubject-Verb Agreement, Tenses & Sentence Transformation

For a professional sportsperson, fitness is a must. Choose the correct question tag for the given statement.

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    Isn't he?

  2. B.

    Isn't it?

    Correct
  3. C.

    Doesn't it?

  4. D.

    Mustn't it?

Explanation

For the statement 'fitness is a must', the correct question tag is 'Isn't it?'

Q42English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureSubject-Verb Agreement, Tenses & Sentence Transformation

Change the following statement to Reported Speech : Ramu said, “My classmate wrote a letter to the Minister.”

  1. A.

    Ramu said that his classmate had written a letter to the Minister.

    Correct
  2. B.

    Ramu said that my classmate has written a letter to the Minister.

  3. C.

    Ramu said that his classmate was writing a letter to the Minister.

  4. D.

    Ramu said his classmate had wrote a letter to the Minister.

Explanation

Converting to reported speech: 'Ramu said that his classmate had written a letter to the Minister.'

Q43English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSynonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes & Suffixes

Identify the appropriate prefix and fill in the blanks given in the sentence. It is very difficult to ________ stand the onslaught of terrorist attack.

  1. A.

    under

    Correct
  2. B.

    with

  3. C.

    un

  4. D.

    inter

Explanation

The prefix 'under-' forms 'understand' — however, in the context of 'onslaught of terrorist attack', the intended word is 'withstand', so the correct prefix should be 'with-' rather than 'under-'.

Q44English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureArticles, Prepositions & Parts of Speech

Fill in the blank : ________ a big hue and cry, the international airport was finally opened for the public.

  1. A.

    Because

  2. B.

    Amid

    Correct
  3. C.

    Between

  4. D.

    Toward

Explanation

'Amid a big hue and cry' correctly completes the sentence, meaning 'in the midst of' loud protest/uproar.

Q45English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSpelling, Comparatives & Word Forms

Fill in the blanks. The ________ announced the ________ of the sports competition held in the college last week.

  1. A.

    principle, prices

  2. B.

    principal, prices

  3. C.

    principal, prizes

    Correct
  4. D.

    principle, prizes

Explanation

'The principal announced the prizes of the sports competition' — 'principal' (head of an institution) and 'prizes' (awards) are the correct word choices.

Q46English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank. It was warm, so I ________ my jacket.

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    took out

  2. B.

    took of

  3. C.

    took off

    Correct
  4. D.

    took away

Explanation

'Took off' is the correct phrasal verb meaning to remove clothing.

Q47English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureSubject-Verb Agreement, Tenses & Sentence Transformation

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate alternative. Many accidents ________ by dangerous driving.

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    is caused

  2. B.

    have caused

  3. C.

    are caused

    Correct
  4. D.

    has been caused

Explanation

'Many accidents are caused by dangerous driving' — passive voice plural construction.

Q48English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureSubject-Verb Agreement, Tenses & Sentence Transformation

Choose the right question tag for the given sentence. Kumar hardly attends functions, ________ ?

  1. A.

    doesn't he

  2. B.

    didn't he

  3. C.

    does he

    Correct
  4. D.

    did he

Explanation

'Hardly' functions as a negative adverb, so the question tag takes a positive form: 'does he?'

Q49English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSpelling, Comparatives & Word Forms

Fill in the blank. He filed a civil ________ against Mr. Chopra.

  1. A.

    suit

    Correct
  2. B.

    suite

  3. C.

    soot

  4. D.

    shout

Explanation

'He filed a civil suit against Mr. Chopra' — 'suit' refers to a legal case.

Q50English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrasal Verbs

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below : A storm in a teacup

  1. A.

    A great noise

  2. B.

    A danger signal

  3. C.

    Much excitement over something trivial

    Correct
  4. D.

    An unexpected event

Explanation

'A storm in a teacup' is an idiom meaning much excitement or outrage over something trivial.

Q51English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureSubject-Verb Agreement, Tenses & Sentence Transformation

In the following question some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'. One of the student / attended / the international seminar held in Dubai. / No error a b c d

  1. A.

    a - One of the student

    Correct
  2. B.

    b - attended

  3. C.

    c - the international seminar held in Dubai.

  4. D.

    d - No error

Explanation

'One of the student' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'One of the students' (plural after 'one of') — the error lies in part (a).

Q52English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSynonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes & Suffixes

Pick out the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below : Predecessor

  1. A.

    Processor

  2. B.

    Compressor

  3. C.

    Successor

    Correct
  4. D.

    Oppressor

Explanation

The antonym of 'Predecessor' (one who came before) is 'Successor' (one who comes after).

Q53English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSpelling, Comparatives & Word Forms

Choose the misspelt word.

  1. A.

    Chrysanthemum

  2. B.

    Chastisement

  3. C.

    Conflagration

  4. D.

    Constelation

    Correct

Explanation

'Constelation' is misspelt; the correct spelling is 'Constellation'.

Q54English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSynonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes & Suffixes

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words. The period between two reigns

  1. A.

    Era

  2. B.

    Intermission

  3. C.

    Anachronism

  4. D.

    Interregnum

    Correct

Explanation

'Interregnum' refers to the period between two reigns/rulers.

Q55English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSynonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes & Suffixes

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the word from among the four options. Sagacious

  1. A.

    Sensible

    Correct
  2. B.

    Spontaneous

  3. C.

    Disciplined

  4. D.

    Helpful

Explanation

'Sagacious' means wise or showing good judgement, closest in meaning to 'sensible'.

Q56English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSpelling, Comparatives & Word Forms

Choose the right word to fill the blank. Transfer the liquid into the vessel using a ________

  1. A.

    Ciphon

  2. B.

    Sciphon

  3. C.

    Sciphan

  4. D.

    Siphon

    Correct

Explanation

'Siphon' is the correct spelling of the tube/device used to transfer liquid between vessels.

Q57English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionComprehension & Literary Content

Directions : In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words [Refer the same paragraph given below for questions no. 57 to 60].

Women have (57) made (58) in the corporate workplace but certainly not as much as they had expected. We have new laws, rules and (59) relating to women in the workplace but what we have not changed much is the male (60).

(57) Choose the appropriate word

  1. A.

    perhaps

  2. B.

    seldom

  3. C.

    optimistically

  4. D.

    undoubtedly

    Correct

Explanation

'Undoubtedly' fits the context, indicating certainty about progress made by women in the corporate workplace.

Q58English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionComprehension & Literary Content

(58) Choose the appropriate word

  1. A.

    progress

    Correct
  2. B.

    efforts

  3. C.

    attempts

  4. D.

    decisions

Explanation

'Progress' fits as the noun describing what women have made in the corporate workplace.

Q59English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionComprehension & Literary Content

(59) Choose the appropriate word

  1. A.

    activities

  2. B.

    cases

  3. C.

    policies

    Correct
  4. D.

    problems

Explanation

'Policies' fits alongside 'laws' and 'rules' relating to women in the workplace.

Q60English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionComprehension & Literary Content

(60) Choose the appropriate word

  1. A.

    hatred

  2. B.

    patterns

  3. C.

    achievements

  4. D.

    behaviour

    Correct

Explanation

'Behaviour' fits as the aspect ('male behaviour') that has not changed much, per the passage.

Q61English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSynonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes & Suffixes

Choose the description which describes the given word most appropriately. Exodus

  1. A.

    Movement of very few people from one place to another.

  2. B.

    Large scale departure of people from one place to another.

    Correct
  3. C.

    Expulsion of people from a country.

  4. D.

    Arrival of a large group of foreigners to a country.

Explanation

'Exodus' describes a large-scale departure of people from one place to another.

Q62English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureArticles, Prepositions & Parts of Speech

Fill in the blanks. Her work as a translator underscores her commitment __________ cultural dialogue. She has succeeded in bringing European and American sentiments __________ the Indian context.

  1. A.

    with, to

  2. B.

    on, in

  3. C.

    to, into

    Correct
  4. D.

    about, to

Explanation

The correct prepositions are: 'commitment to cultural dialogue' and 'bringing sentiments into the Indian context.'

Q63English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSpelling, Comparatives & Word Forms

Find the correctly spelt word from the following.

  1. A.

    Supernumarary

  2. B.

    Supernumerary

    Correct
  3. C.

    Suparnumerary

  4. D.

    Supernuameracy

Explanation

'Supernumerary' is the correctly spelt word among the given options.

Q64English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureSubject-Verb Agreement, Tenses & Sentence Transformation

Change the following statement to Reported Speech. The mother said to the son, "I cannot pay you the pocket money."

  1. A.

    The mother told the son that he could not be paid the pocket money.

  2. B.

    The mother told the son that she could not pay him the pocket money.

    Correct
  3. C.

    The mother forbade the son to pay the pocket money.

  4. D.

    The mother warned the son that she cannot pay him the pocket money.

Explanation

Converting to reported speech: 'The mother told the son that she could not pay him the pocket money.'

Q65English Language & CommunicationEnglish Grammar & Sentence StructureSubject-Verb Agreement, Tenses & Sentence Transformation

Fill in the blank. The President paused for a moment and then __________

  1. A.

    goes on talking

  2. B.

    went on talking

    Correct
  3. C.

    gone on talking

  4. D.

    goes to talking

Explanation

'Went on talking' fits the past-tense narrative context: 'The President paused for a moment and then went on talking.'

Q66English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrasal Verbs

Choose the appropriate option which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom that is underlined. Whenever I meet him he pulls a long face.

  1. A.

    looks angry

  2. B.

    looks cheerful

  3. C.

    looks gloomy

    Correct
  4. D.

    looks indifferent

Explanation

'Pulls a long face' is an idiom meaning to look gloomy or sad.

Q67English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrasal Verbs

Identify the appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank in the given sentence. You are walking too fast. I can't ________ you.

  1. A.

    keep up with

    Correct
  2. B.

    keep up from

  3. C.

    keep up

  4. D.

    keep up to

Explanation

'Keep up with' is the correct phrasal verb meaning to match someone's pace.

Q68English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSynonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes & Suffixes

In the following question, choose from the given words below the two sentences, that word which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the part given underlined in both the sentences : I. Avinash was the <u>first</u> suspect in that case. II. The driver decided to <u>tune</u> the engine before going to sleep that day.

  1. A.

    major

  2. B.

    suffer

  3. C.

    counter

  4. D.

    prime

    Correct

Explanation

'First' (suspect) and 'tune' (the engine) both relate to the sense of 'prime' — prime suspect, and 'prime the engine' (tune/prepare it).

Q69English Language & CommunicationEnglish Vocabulary & Word FormsSynonyms, Antonyms, Prefixes & Suffixes

Match the items in List I with their definitions in List II.

List IList II
a. A dermatologist isi. a disease which causes loss of memory
b. A thermometer isii. an animal which lives both on land and in water
c. Amnesia isiii. an instrument which measures temperature
d. An amphibian isiv. a doctor who treats skin diseases
  1. A.

    a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i

  2. B.

    a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii

    Correct
  3. C.

    a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii

  4. D.

    a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i

Explanation

This matches: Dermatologist - doctor treating skin diseases, Thermometer - instrument measuring temperature, Amnesia - memory-loss disease, Amphibian - animal living on land and water.

Q70English Language & CommunicationEnglish Idioms, Phrases & ComprehensionComprehension & Literary Content

In the following question, there are six sentences marked. S1, S6, P, Q, R, S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. You are required to choose one of the four alternatives which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage. S1: Ram Mohan Roy was associated with several newspapers. P: Many educationists protested vigorously against these measures. Q: But this came to grief soon after the enactment in 1823 of new measures for the control of the press. R: He brought out a bilingual, Bengali-English magazine. S: Later, desiring an all-India circulation, he published a weekly in Persian, which was recognised then as the language of the cultured classes all over India. S6: Ram Mohan Roy petitioned the King-in-Council in England.

  1. A.

    QPRS

  2. B.

    RQPS

  3. C.

    RSPQ

  4. D.

    RSQP

    Correct

Explanation

The correct sequence runs: R (Ram Mohan Roy brought out a bilingual magazine), S (later published a weekly in Persian), Q (this ended after 1823 press control measures), P (educationists protested these measures) — i.e. R, S, Q, P.

Q71Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureCPU, Memory & Hardware Components

Arrange the following in their speed of access from fastest to the slowest : RAM, Registers, Secondary storage, Cache

  1. A.

    Registers → Cache → RAM → Secondary storage

    Correct
  2. B.

    RAM → Cache → Registers → Secondary storage

  3. C.

    Secondary storage → Registers → Cache → RAM

  4. D.

    Cache → Registers → Secondary storage → RAM

Explanation

In order of decreasing speed of access: Registers, Cache, RAM, Secondary storage.

Q72Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureComputer History, Generations & Number Systems

With respect to Interpreter, which of the following sentences are “True” ? a. Interpreter translates high language to machine language. b. Interpreter translates one sentence at a time. c. Interpreter does not execute a sentence immediately after the translation. d. Interpreter translates entire program into object program at once.

  1. A.

    a and b are true

    Correct
  2. B.

    a and c are true

  3. C.

    a, b and c are true

  4. D.

    c and d are true

Explanation

An interpreter translates high-level language into machine language and processes one statement/line at a time, executing it immediately — statements (a) and (b) are true, while (c) and (d) describe a compiler's behaviour, not an interpreter's.

Q73Computer KnowledgeOperating Systems & Office ApplicationsMS Word, MS Excel & Office Productivity

Match the type of tool with their example:

a.Remote workforcei.Adobe Sign
b.e-signatureii.Google Drive
c.Securityiii.AWS Cloud
d.Cloud computingiv.Kali Linux
  1. A.

    a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv

  2. B.

    a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

  3. C.

    a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii

    Correct
  4. D.

    a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i

Explanation

This matches tool types with examples: Remote workforce - Google Drive, e-signature - Adobe Sign, Security - Kali Linux, Cloud computing - AWS Cloud.

Q74Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureComputer History, Generations & Number Systems

Expand EDVAC :

  1. A.

    Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer

    Correct
  2. B.

    Electronic Discrete Volatile Automatic Computer

  3. C.

    Electronic Duplex Variable Automatic Computer

  4. D.

    Electronic Duplex Volatile Arithmetic Computer

Explanation

EDVAC stands for Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer.

Q75Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureComputer History, Generations & Number Systems

ICs with VLSI technology are used in _________.

  1. A.

    Second Generation Computers

  2. B.

    Third Generation Computers

  3. C.

    Fourth Generation Computers

    Correct
  4. D.

    Fifth Generation Computers

Explanation

Integrated Circuits with VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) technology are associated with Fourth Generation Computers.

Q76Computer KnowledgeCybersecurityData Security, Firewalls & Protection

Select the incorrect statement/statements : a. Firewall and antivirus are same. b. Firewall acts as a barrier between the computer and Internet traffic. c. Antivirus is designed to detect malicious software. d. Firewall and antivirus can be combined to offer robust protection against cyber attacks.

  1. A.

    Only d

  2. B.

    Only c

  3. C.

    a and b only

  4. D.

    Only a

    Correct

Explanation

Firewalls and antivirus software are not the same (firewall blocks network traffic; antivirus detects malware), making statement (a) the incorrect one, while (b), (c) and (d) are all accurate.

Q77Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataNetworking Devices, Protocols & Email

The NIC – Network Interface Card is a hardware device which _________.

  1. A.

    stores the IP addresses

  2. B.

    connects a computer to a network, both functionally and physically

    Correct
  3. C.

    stores the IP addresses of the computers in LAN

  4. D.

    acts like a firewall

Explanation

A NIC (Network Interface Card) connects a computer to a network, both functionally and physically.

Q78Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureComputer History, Generations & Number Systems

Match the following :

a.Linkeri.A software which places the object code from secondary memory into main memory
b.Loaderii.A program that translates high-level source code into machine code
c.Compileriii.A software which links modules or program segments together
d.Interpreteriv.A program that translates an instruction of high-level program and executes it immediately before translating next instruction
  1. A.

    a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv

    Correct
  2. B.

    a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv

  3. C.

    a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i

  4. D.

    a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii

Explanation

This matches: Linker - links program modules/segments together, Loader - places object code from secondary into main memory, Compiler - translates high-level code to machine code at once, Interpreter - translates and executes line-by-line.

Q79Computer KnowledgeOperating Systems & Office ApplicationsMS Word, MS Excel & Office Productivity

Which function is used to enter the current time in a worksheet cell?

  1. A.

    =Today()

  2. B.

    =Now()

  3. C.

    =Time()

    Correct
  4. D.

    =CurrentTime()

Explanation

The =NOW() function returns the current date and time in a spreadsheet cell.

Q80Computer KnowledgeOperating Systems & Office ApplicationsMS Word, MS Excel & Office Productivity

Word Processor is an example for

  1. A.

    Hardware

  2. B.

    Application Software

    Correct
  3. C.

    Firmware

  4. D.

    System Software

Explanation

A Word Processor is an example of Application Software.

Q81Computer KnowledgeCybersecurityData Security, Firewalls & Protection

Choose the advantages offered by digital signature. a. Identifies the signatory b. Maintains integrity of signed data c. Prevents forgery or impersonation d. Encrypts the data Choose the correct answer from the following codes :

  1. A.

    b and c only

  2. B.

    a and b only

  3. C.

    Only d

  4. D.

    a, b and c

    Correct

Explanation

Digital signatures identify the signatory, maintain data integrity, and prevent forgery/impersonation — all three listed advantages apply (encryption being a related but separate function).

Q82Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataNetworking Devices, Protocols & Email

192.168.0.397 is an invalid IP address because: a. It starts with 192 b. It has 0 c. It has a number less than 500 d. Any octal number cannot be more than 255 Choose the correct answer from the following codes :

  1. A.

    Only d

    Correct
  2. B.

    Only c

  3. C.

    a and b only

  4. D.

    a and d only

Explanation

192.168.0.397 is invalid because no octet in an IPv4 address can exceed 255, and 397 exceeds this limit.

Q83Computer KnowledgeOperating Systems & Office ApplicationsWindows, GUI & Desktop Elements

In Microsoft Windows the file names may contain maximum up to _________ characters.

  1. A.

    199

  2. B.

    254

  3. C.

    255

    Correct
  4. D.

    234

Explanation

In Microsoft Windows, file names can contain a maximum of 255 characters.

Q84Computer KnowledgeCybersecurityMalware Types & Threats

A _________ in the network security takes place when one entity pretends to be a different entity.

  1. A.

    Replay

  2. B.

    Modification of messages

  3. C.

    Masquerade

    Correct
  4. D.

    Denial of service

Explanation

A 'Masquerade' attack occurs when one entity pretends to be a different entity in network security.

Q85Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureCPU, Memory & Hardware Components

Based on the "access time", arrange the following in ascending order : a. SSD b. HDD c. Main Memory d. Cache Memory

  1. A.

    d, b, c, a

  2. B.

    a, b, c, d

  3. C.

    d, c, a, b

    Correct
  4. D.

    c, d, a, b

Explanation

In ascending order of access time (fastest to slowest becomes reversed here): Cache Memory, Main Memory, SSD, HDD.

Q86Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureCPU, Memory & Hardware Components

Which of the following is true with respect to Read Only Memory (ROM) ? a. Data stored in ROM and PROM chip cannot be altered by user. b. A user can erase data from EPROM. c. EEPROM is also known as flash memory. d. In EEPROM data cannot be erased.

  1. A.

    a and c are correct

  2. B.

    Only b is correct

  3. C.

    c and d are correct

  4. D.

    a, b and c are correct

    Correct

Explanation

Data in ROM/PROM cannot be altered by the user, EPROM data can be erased (typically via UV light) by users, and EEPROM (flash memory) can be electrically erased — statements (a), (b) and (c) are all correct, while (d) is false since EEPROM data can indeed be erased.

Q87Computer KnowledgeOperating Systems & Office ApplicationsWindows, GUI & Desktop Elements

The core of an Operating System (OS) is known as :

  1. A.

    Shell

  2. B.

    Kernel

    Correct
  3. C.

    MS-DOS

  4. D.

    Console

Explanation

The Kernel is considered the core of an Operating System.

Q88Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataData Formats, Encoding & Databases

In an E-R diagram, double lines indicate

  1. A.

    Cardinality

  2. B.

    Total participation

    Correct
  3. C.

    Multiple participation

  4. D.

    Single participation

Explanation

In an E-R diagram, double lines indicate total participation of an entity in a relationship.

Q89Computer KnowledgeOperating Systems & Office ApplicationsWindows, GUI & Desktop Elements

Select the correct statement/statements : a. Microsoft Edge, Safari, Adobe Flash, Google Chrome are examples of browsers. b. Mbps stands for Mega bytes per second and MBps stands for Mega bits per second. c. 2 GB = 1024 MB d. Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows XP are examples of Operating Systems.

  1. A.

    a only

  2. B.

    b and d only

  3. C.

    a and c only

  4. D.

    d only

    Correct

Explanation

Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows XP are all examples of Operating Systems, making statement (d) correct, while (a) incorrectly includes Adobe Flash (not a browser) and (b) has Mbps/MBps definitions reversed.

Q90Computer KnowledgeCybersecurityData Security, Firewalls & Protection

Section 65 of IT Act 2000 deals with :

  1. A.

    Tampering with documents

    Correct
  2. B.

    Hacking

  3. C.

    Acts of cyber terrorism

  4. D.

    Using other person's email ID

Explanation

Section 65 of the IT Act, 2000 deals with tampering with computer source documents.

Q91Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureCPU, Memory & Hardware Components

Match the following List I and List II :

List IList II
a. Auxiliary memoryi. EEPROM
b. Impact printerii. Laser Printer
c. Flash memoryiii. Dot Matrix Printer
d. Non-impact printeriv. HDD
  1. A.

    a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii

  2. B.

    a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii

  3. C.

    a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii

    Correct
  4. D.

    a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii

Explanation

This matches: Auxiliary memory - HDD, Impact printer - Dot Matrix Printer, Flash memory - EEPROM, Non-impact printer - Laser Printer.

Q92Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataData Formats, Encoding & Databases

State whether the following statements are True or False with respect to Database : a. A view is a single table that is derived from other tables. b. Data in views are always physically stored.

  1. A.

    a - True, b - True

  2. B.

    a - True, b - False

    Correct
  3. C.

    a - False, b - True

  4. D.

    a - False, b - False

Explanation

A view is indeed a virtual table derived from other tables (statement a is true), but data in views is not physically stored separately — it is generated dynamically from the underlying tables (statement b is false).

Q93Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataData Formats, Encoding & Databases

"Name" attribute in the above Diagram is an example for ____ type of attribute in database table.

Question image 1
  1. A.

    Simple

  2. B.

    Composite

    Correct
  3. C.

    Multivalued

  4. D.

    Derived

Explanation

A 'Name' attribute (often split into first/last name) is typically an example of a Composite attribute in a database schema.

Q94Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureComputer History, Generations & Number Systems

Find the decimal equivalent of the octal number (127.54)8.

  1. A.

    (94.6489)10

  2. B.

    (87.6875)10

    Correct
  3. C.

    (91.4956)10

  4. D.

    (88.1459)10

Explanation

Converting octal (127.54)8 to decimal: integer part 127(oct) = 1x64+2x8+7 = 87; fractional part .54(oct) = 5/8+4/64 = 0.6875; combined = 87.6875 in decimal.

Q95Computer KnowledgeComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureComputer History, Generations & Number Systems

Select the correct statement : a. Valid numbers in binary number system are '0' and '1'. b. Hexadecimal number system does not use the letter 'F'. c. Octal number system has base 8. d. ABCZH9 is a valid hexadecimal number.

  1. A.

    a and b only

  2. B.

    b and d only

  3. C.

    a and d only

  4. D.

    a and c only

    Correct

Explanation

Binary uses only 0 and 1 (statement a true), and Octal has base 8 (statement c true); Hexadecimal does use the letter 'F' (making statement b false), and 'ABCZH9' is not a valid hexadecimal number since 'Z' and 'H' aren't valid hex digits (making statement d false) — so (a) and (c) are correct.

Q96Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataNetworking Devices, Protocols & Email

Match the following List I and List II :

List I (Layers)List II (Packet Names)
a. Application Layeri. Bits
b. Transport Layerii. Message
c. Network Layeriii. Frame
d. Data Link Layeriv. Segment/User datagram
e. Physical Layerv. Datagram
  1. A.

    a-iii, b-iv, c-v, d-i, e-ii

  2. B.

    a-ii, b-iv, c-v, d-iii, e-i

    Correct
  3. C.

    a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii, e-v

  4. D.

    a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii, e-v

Explanation

This matches OSI/TCP-IP layers with packet names: Application Layer - Message, Transport Layer - Segment/User datagram, Network Layer - Datagram, Data Link Layer - Frame, Physical Layer - Bits.

Q97Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataData Formats, Encoding & Databases

Match the following :

List IList II
a. First Normal Formi. Full Functional Dependency
b. Second Normal Formii. Atomicity
c. Third Normal Formiii. Non-trivial Functional Dependency
d. BCNFiv. Transitive Dependency
  1. A.

    a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii

  2. B.

    a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii

    Correct
  3. C.

    a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv

  4. D.

    a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i

Explanation

This matches normal forms with their defining properties: First Normal Form - Atomicity, Second Normal Form - Full Functional Dependency, Third Normal Form - Transitive Dependency (absence of), BCNF - Non-trivial Functional Dependency.

Q98Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataNetworking Devices, Protocols & Email

Match the following List I and List II :

List IList II
a. Co-axial cablei. Cable covered with metal foil
b. Unshielded twisted pair cableii. Cable uses copper wire
c. Optical fiber cableiii. RJ45 connector
d. Shielded twisted pair cableiv. Transmits Data in the form of light
  1. A.

    a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i

    Correct
  2. B.

    a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv

  3. C.

    a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv

  4. D.

    a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

Explanation

This matches cable types with descriptions: Co-axial cable - uses copper wire, Unshielded twisted pair - uses RJ45 connector, Optical fiber cable - transmits data as light, Shielded twisted pair - covered with metal foil.

Q99Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataNetworking Devices, Protocols & Email

________ IP addresses use 8 bits for network and 24 bits for host.

  1. A.

    Class A

    Correct
  2. B.

    Class B

  3. C.

    Class C

  4. D.

    Class D

Explanation

Class A IP addresses use 8 bits for the network portion and 24 bits for the host portion.

Q100Computer KnowledgeNetworking, Internet & DataNetworking Devices, Protocols & Email

Which layer functions as the Dialog Control and Synchronization in OSI model ?

  1. A.

    Presentation layer

  2. B.

    Network layer

  3. C.

    Session layer

    Correct
  4. D.

    Data link layer

Explanation

The Session layer of the OSI model handles Dialog Control and Synchronization between communicating devices.

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