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Answer : D
Explanation
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Q 2 - Consider the following statements:
1. Bit is a basic unit of information used in computing and digital communications.
2. In information theory, one bit is characteristically defined as the uncertainty of a binary random variable that is either 0 or 1 with equal probability.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
The symbol of bit (as a unit of information), is bit. It is recommended by the IEC 80000-13:2008 standard.
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. Aksh Broadband, an IT company, has launched the Gramdoot program in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
2. Based on fiber optic cable, Aksh Broadband covers about 3000 km area.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
With the help of Aksh Broadband, most of the government data are now available on the internet.
Q 4 - Consider the following statements:
1. Point to Point Protocol is a dial account, which puts personal computer directly on the internet.
2. WWW is explained as Wide Area Hypermedia Information initiative that provides universal access.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
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Q 5 - If you restart your computer by selecting the restart button, it is known as
Answer : D
Explanation
One can also restart a computer by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del keys simultaneously.
Q 6 - Who among the following designed the first electronic computer namely Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer?
Answer : D
Explanation
At that time, ENIAC was a modular computer, consisting of individual panels to perform different functions.
Q 7 - If you need to cut the contents of MS Word, which command will you give?
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 8 - Which among the following correctly defines the term cookie?
A - It is a message given to a web browser by a web server
B - It is a password stored by web server
C - It is virus that corrupts other web file
D - It is intentionally created deceptive message that collects users personal information
Answer : A
Explanation
The browser stores the message (i.e. cookie) in a text file.
Q 9 - Who among the following has created the twitter?
Answer : A
Explanation
Twitter was created in 2006.
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 - Which among the following correctly defines the term data processing?
D - To retrieve, transform, or classify information in a computer
Answer : D
Explanation
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Q 12 - Which among the following is not an output device (for a computer)?
Answer : A
Explanation
Bar Code Reader is an input device.
Q 13 - Which among the following is not a type of printer?
Answer : A
Explanation
Printer is used to get the hard copy of the work.
Q 14 - Which one of the following language is developed by Microsoft?
Answer : B
Explanation
C Sharp is expressed as C#.
Q 15 - Which one of the following language is developed especially for scientific calculation?
Answer : C
Explanation
FORTRAN was precisely designed for scientific computing.
Q 16 - A set of instructions or guidelines that commands computer how to perform a task is known as
Answer : C
Explanation
A computer system essentially requires programs to function properly.
Q 17 - Consider the following statements:
1. In a computer networking system, server is the main computer that manages all resources and functions.
2. Server computer provides resources to other computers (linked in network).
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 18 - Which among the following is a meta search engine that can search over a dozen of major search engines in parallel?
Answer : C
Explanation
Cyber411 provides a range of search boxes in several colors and sizes.
Q 19 - While sending an email, sometimes you also add multiple recipients in CC; CC stands for
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 20 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched?
Answer : C
Explanation
Microsoft Windows XP released in 2004.