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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. Data stored in RAM can be erased or altered.
2. Data stored in ROM cannot be erased or altered rather it can be read only.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
ROM chips have information permanently embedded in the computer architecture and can be read only. RAM stands for Random Access Memory and ROM stands for Read Only Memory.
Q 2 - A group of ... is commonly called as one byte.
Answer : B
Explanation
However, the size of the byte is not strictly defined.
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. Iris scanning involves capturing an image of one or both the eyes for security purpose.
2. Iris pattern forms at birth and its pattern are unique for every individual and remains stable for throughout the life.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Iris pattern of even identical twin is different; however, the technique of iris scanning might not work if the person is wearing contact glasses or having aniridia (glaucoma).
Q 4 -
1. The system of file naming in DOS system can categorized into two parts.
2. The Primary name may be one to eight characters in length and the Secondary name may be 0 to 3 characters.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
The Primary file name (and file extension) is separated by a dot (.).
Q 5 - Consider the following statements:
1. Gopher was an Internet application that hierarchically-organizes text files.
2. The model of Gopher is based on the clients and servers.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 6 - The Second Generation Computer used
Answer : A
Explanation
The second generation computer replaced the vacuum tube and used transistor.
Q 7 - Who among the following has designed the Erlang programing language?
Answer : C
Explanation
Erlang is developed collectively by Joe Armstrong, Robert Virding, and Mike Williams.
Q 8 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to refresh the active window in your computer system?
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 9 - Who among the following had developed the first commercially available portable computer?
Answer : B
Explanation
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Q 10 - Who among the following is popular as Mother of Internet?
Answer : A
Explanation
Perlman has invented spanning tree protocol in 1985.
Q 11 - Part of computer, which performs subtraction, addition, multiplication, division, and comparison is known as
Answer : C
Explanation
ALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit.
Answer : B
Explanation
Built in CPU, cache is much faster than others.
Q 13 - Which among the following is known as point-and-draw device?
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 14 - Consider the following statements?
1. The computer language, which is machine independent and uses translator, is known as High Level Language.
2. High Level Language is known as source code.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
The commonly used High Level Languages are C, C++, BASIC, COBOL, PASCAL, etc.
Q 15 - Which among the following correctly defines the term backup?
A - Linking one computer system with multiple computers
B - Separating a computer system from the group of computers
C - Classifying data in different groups
D - Copying and saving data from the original source to other secure destination
Answer : D
Explanation
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Q 16 - In reference to computer system, program has the similar meaning as of
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 17 - In a network system, which among the following is the most powerful computer?
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 18 - Which among the following political party has first created its website?
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 19 - Address of a website is known as
Answer : A
Explanation
In short Uniform Resource Locator is known as URL.
Q 20 - The .com used frequently in website url can be expressed as
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A