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Basics of Computer Science Online Quiz
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Q 1 - In reference to computer system, consider the following statements:
1. The Analogue Computer uses the mathematical similarity between the physical interrelationships in certain problems.
2. The Analogue Computer employs hydraulic circuits that simulate the physical problem.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
An Analogue Computer is one of the types of computer system.
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 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched?
Answer : C
Explanation
MAN stands for Metropolitan Area Network.
Q 6 - Which among the following period is known as the era of second generation computer?
Answer : D
Explanation
N/A
Q 7 - Who among the following has designed the Ruby programing language?
Answer : D
Explanation
Yukihiro Matsumoto is a Japanese scholar who designed Ruby programing language in 1995.
Q 8 - A person who sends irrelevant or unsolicited messages by using Internet, usually to large numbers of users, for the purposes of advertising, spreading malware, phishing, etc. is known as …
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 9 - Who among the following had first invented the first electronic digital computer?
Answer : B
Explanation
Atanasoff was an American physicist.
Q 10 - Who among the following is known as the Father of DNA Computing?
Answer : A
Explanation
DNA computing uses DNA, biochemistry, and other molecular biology hardware, instead of using the traditional silicon-based computer.
Q 11 - The information stored in a computer is known as …
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 12 - Which among the following is not an input device (for a computer)?
Answer : D
Explanation
Screen Image Projector is an output device.
Q 13 - In reference to a computer keyboard - which among the following three keys are known as “"three-finger salute?"
Answer : A
Explanation
Ctrl + Alt + Del is used to terminate the active task or reboot the operating system.
Q 14 - Which one of the following language is developed by Microsoft?
Answer : B
Explanation
C Sharp is expressed as C#.
Q 16 - In reference to computer system, program has the similar meaning as of …
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 17 - Consider the following statements:
1. DSL is a very high-speed internet connection.
2. DSL uses the same wire as used by regular telephone line.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line.
Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Web Browser is an application/software that is used to navigate the world wide web (WWW).
2. Web Browser assists to connect personal computer to internet.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Some popular web browsers are, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera, etc.
Q 19 - While sending an email, sometimes you also add multiple recipients in ‘CC;’ CC stands for …
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. Icons are typically small images saved on desktop.
2. Icons are the shortcut links of various programs, files, folders, etc. saved on the desktop.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
To open a file/folder/program/application, one need to click on its icon; for example, an icon of ‘My Computer,’ Recycle bin,’ ‘Documents,’ ‘Internet Explorer,’ ‘Google Chrome,’ etc.