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1 Which among the following is the system root folder for Microsoft Windows by default?
A Windows Manager
B C:/Windows
C Task Manager
D Homegroup

Answer: C:/Windows

Sol. By default, the system root folder for Microsoft Windows is C:/Windows. However, this can be changed for several reasons. The active partition on a hard drive could be designated by a letter other than C.

2 Which multiplexing technique can transmits analog signals?
A Synchronous TOM
B Asynchronous TOM
C FDM
D Both (b) and (c)

Answer: FDM

Sol. Frequency-division multiplexing (FDM) is a technique by which the total bandwidth available in a communication medium is divided into a series of non-overlapping frequency sub-bands, each of which is used to carry a separate signal. This allows a single transmission medium such as the radio spectrum, a cable or optical fiber to be shared by multiple independent signals. Another use is to carry separate serial bits or segments of a higher rate signal in parallel. It can transmit analog signals.

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3 Two or more computers connected to each other for sharing information form a ________.
A Router
B Server
C Network
D Tunnel

Answer: Network

Sol. A network is interconnection of two or more computers.

4 Which one of the following is a set of one or more attributes taken collectively to uniquely identify a record?
A Candidate key
B Sub key
C Super key
D Foreign key

Answer: Super key

Sol. Super key is a set of one or more attributes taken collectively to uniquely identify a record

5 What type of technology allows you to use your finger, eye, or voice print to secure your information resources?
A Haptics
B Caves
C Biometrics
D RFID

Answer: Biometrics

Sol. Biometrics is the measurement and statistical analysis of people's physical and behavioral characteristics. The technology is mainly used for identification and access control, or for identifying individuals that are under surveillance.

6 A Data Base Administrator (DBA) is a ______.
A Program
B Person
C Application
D Operating system

Answer: Person

Sol. A DBA is a person. A database administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity and security of a database. They will also be involved in the planning and development of the database as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

7 Which among the following was the first graphical web browser?
A Mosaic
B WAIS
C CERN
D Gopher

Answer: Mosaic

Sol. NCSA Mosaic, or simply Mosaic, is a discontinued early web browser. It has been credited with popularizing the World Wide Web. It was the first graphical web browser.

8 .__________ is a web server that collects data from other web servers and puts it into a database (much like an index), it provides links to pages that contain the object of your search.
A Search Engine
B Browser
C FTP
D HTTP

Answer: Search Engine

Sol. Search Engine is a web server that collects data from other web servers and puts it into a database (much like an index), it provides links to pages that contain the object of your search.

9 Which bar is usually located below the Title Bar that provides categorized options?
A Menu Bar
B Toolbar
C Status bar
D Scroll Bar

Answer: Menu Bar

Sol. The Menu Bar is the horizontal bar that contains commands and options that can be chosen

10 What is a bootstrap?
A A memory device
B A device to support the computer
C An error correction technique
D A small initialization program to start up a computer

Answer: A small initialization program to start up a computer

Sol. A bootstrap is the process of starting up a computer. It also refers to the program that initializes the operating system (OS) during start-up.

11 Which type of system can learn and adjust to new circumstances by themselves?
A Database management system
B Expert systems
C Geographical systems
D Neural networks

Answer: Neural networks

Sol. Neural Networks can learn and adjust to new circumstances.

12 Pascaline is among which of the type of machine?
A Mechanical machine
B Arithmetic machine
C Division machine
D Difference machine

Answer: Arithmetic machine

Sol. Pascal's calculator is a mechanical calculator invented by Blaise Pascal in the early 17th century. It was called the arithmetic machine and later became known as the Pascaline.

13 Which of the following are components of Central Processing Unit (CPU) ?
A Arithmetic logic unit, Mouse
B Arithmetic logic unit, Control unit
C Arithmetic logic unit, Integrated Circuits
D Control Unit, Monitor

Answer: Arithmetic logic unit, Control unit

Sol. A central processing unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.

14 Which among following is odd one ?
A RAM
B ROM
C Cache
D Hard Disk

Answer: Hard Disk

Sol. Hard disk is secondary storage device, other are primary storage devices.

15 A _____ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
A handheld computer
B mainframe computer
C personal computer
D tablet

Answer: mainframe computer

Sol. A mainframe computer is a very large computer capable of handling and processing very large amounts of data quickly. They are used by large institutions, such as government agencies and large corporations.

16 Which among following is not an input device?
A Mouse
B Scanner
C Keyboard
D Printer

Answer: Printer

Sol. A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper. Printers vary in size, speed, sophistication, and cost. In general, more expensive printers are used for higher-resolution color printing. Priter is a output Device.

17 Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as..........
A Super computers
B Laptops
C Mini computers
D File servers

Answer: Laptops

Sol. Laptops is Portable and compact personal computer with the same capabilities as a desktop computer. Laptop computers have an L-shape design and the screen can be lowered and closed to allow for easy transportation of the machine.

18 The most frequently used instructions of a computer program are likely to be fetched from-----
A the hard disk
B cache memory
C RAM
D registers

Answer: cache memory

Sol. Cache memory is a type of memory used to hold frequently used data. Cache memory is relatively small, but very fast. Most web browsers use a cache to load regularly viewed webpages fast. The most important type of cache memory is the CPU cache.

19 The device that can both feed data into and accept data from a computer is called _________.
A ALU
B CPU
C input-output device
D All of these

Answer: input-output device

Sol. I/O Device or Input Output device can both feed data into and accept data from a computer.

20 Which of the following is a term related with printer?
A DVD
B Cartridge
C Hard-disk
D Keyboard

Answer: Cartridge

Sol. A cartridge may contain ink and that can be replaced in a printer. Apart from ink cartridge, there is toner cartridge, also called laser toner.

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