Processing of a data file to reduce its size for storage on disk is termed

Computers - General Knowledge Questions

Amplification

Compression

Rarefaction

Reduction

Correct Answer : Compression

The process of reducing the size of a data file is popularly referred to as data compression, although its formal name is source coding. Compression is useful because it helps reduce resources usage, such as data storage space or transmission capacity. Because compressed data must be decompressed to use, this extra processing imposes computational or other costs through decompression.

Published On : June 15, 2021

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Q .

The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is

Networks

Designing

Architecture

Graphics

Correct Answer : Architecture

The organization and interconnection of the various components of a computer system is Architecture.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers

Q .

Which programming language is based on Algol 60

SIMULA

SNOBOL

ADA

PILOT

Correct Answer : SIMULA

Simula Programming Language : Simula is the name of two simulation programming languages, Simula I and Simula 67, developed in the 1960s at the Norwegian Computing Center in Oslo, by Ole-Johan Dahl and Kristen Nygaard. Syntactically, it is a fairly faithful superset of ALGOL 60, also influenced by the design of Simscript.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers

Q .

What is the name given to the weapons which use computerised guidance system?

Dumb weapons

Smart weapons

Guided weapons

Starwars weapons

Correct Answer : Smart weapons

Smart weapons : A precision-guided munition (PGM, smart weapon, smart munition, smart bomb) is a guided munition intended to precisely hit a specific target, to minimize collateral damage and increase lethality against intended targets.

Published On : June 18, 2021

Category : Computers