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Answer : D
Explanation
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Q 2 - The malicious software program, which is detrimental to other computer programs is known as …
Answer : A
Explanation
Computer virus is a sort of malware that corrupts other computer system very badly.
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. Encryption converts original text/message into cipher text by using encryption algorithm and an encryption key.
2. Asymmetric encryption protects stored data, operating system, IP address, etc.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Encryption is progressively used to protect the digital information.
Q 4 - Consider the following statements:
1. E-mail messages are customarily encoded in American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) text.
2. The most frequent protocol for sending e-mail is Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
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Q 5 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched?
A - PSTN Public Switched Telephone Networks
Answer : D
Explanation
ISDN stands for Integrated Services Digital Network.
Q 6 - The Fourth Generation Computer used …
Answer : D
Explanation
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Q 7 - Who among the following is popular as the father of computer?
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 8 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to search a file or folder in your computer system?
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 9 - Who among the following has invented worldwide web?
Answer : A
Explanation
Lee invented www in 1989-90.
Q 10 - Who among the following had invented the computer microprocessor?
Answer : A
Explanation
Marcian Hoff or Ted Hoff also gave the idea of using a "universal processor.”
Q 11 - Consider the following statements:
1. One of the earliest known computation devices is Abacus.
2. French scientist Blaise Pascal had invented the first mechanical calculator.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Abacus was a wooden rack, which hold parallel wires on which beads are strung and the calculations are done by manipulating the beads.
Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. Hybrid computers have combined features of both the analog and digital computers.
2. The hybrid computers involve analog to digital conversion at the input end and digital to analog conversion at the output end.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
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Q 13 - The storage device, which retains data even after power cut, is known as …
Answer : D
Explanation
N/A
Q 14 - Consider the following statements?
1. Program Design Language (PDL) is also known as Pseudocode.
2. Pseudocode facilitates the programmer to represent logic in English in like manner.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Pseudocode expresses in a formally-styled natural language rather than in a programming language.
Q 15 - Which among the following term is used to define the error in computer programing that produces wrong result?
Answer : C
Explanation
A software or computer bug is an error, failure, or fault in a computer programing that produces an incorrect result.
Q 16 - In reference to computer system, program has the similar meaning as of …
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 17 - Consider the following statements:
1. An internet protocol is a set of rules and standards.
2. An internet protocol is used by computer system to exchange information.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Internet protocol synchronizes the communication system.
Q 18 - Which among the following defines rules that all computers must follow to communicate with each other on the internet?
A - Transmission Control Protocol
Answer : A
Explanation
Transmission Control Protocol is also known as Internet Protocol. It is the communication protocol for the internet.
Q 19 - Address of a website is known as …
Answer : A
Explanation
In short Uniform Resource Locator is known as URL.
Q 20 - Which among the following correctly defines the term ‘Home Page’ of a website?
Answer : D
Explanation
This is entry page.
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