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Computers - General Knowledge Questions
A)
Private Computer
B)
Professional Computer
C)
Personal Computer
D)
Personal Calculator

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Personal Computer

A personal computer (PC) is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator. This contrasted with the batch processing or time-sharing models which allowed larger, more expensive minicomputer and mainframe systems to be used by many people.

A)
512 KB
B)
1.44 MB
C)
10 MB
D)
512 MB

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 1.44MB

The floppy disk were produced with a capacity of 720 KB, followed by what became the most common format, 1.44 MB. All disks had a rectangular hole which, if obstructed, write-enabled the disk. 1.44 MB disks had another hole which identified them as being of that capacity.

A)
antenna
B)
telephone
C)
peripheral
D)
modem

Correct Answer : Option (D) - modem

A modem takes the digital signal from the computer and converts it to "analog". It does this by both creating an analog sine wave and then "MODulating" it. Since the result still represents digital data, it could also be called a digital signal instead of analog.

A)
a computerised axial tomography
B)
a computer-aided test
C)
a computer-aided tomography
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - a computerised axial tomography

A CT scan stands for Computed Tomography scan. It is also known as a CAT (Computer Axial Tomography) Scan. It is a medical imaging procedure that utilizes computer-processed X-rays to produce tomographic images or 'slices' of specific areas of the body.

A)
Spreadsheets
B)
Compilers
C)
Word processors
D)
Database programs

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Compilers

System software (or systems software) is computer software or an operating system designed to operate and control the computer hardware and to provide a platform for running application software. The term system software also includes software development tools like a compiler.

A)
Codes
B)
Machine codes
C)
Mnemonics
D)
Assembler

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Mnemonics

In programming, it is a name assigned to a machine function. For example, COM1 is the mnemonic assigned to serial port #1 on a PC. Programming languages are almost entirely mnemonics. For example, in x86 assembly language, CMP is used to represent the "compare" instruction and JE for "jump if equal."

A)
Software
B)
Firmware
C)
Hardware
D)
Network

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Software

Collaborative software or groupware is computer software designed to help people involved in a common task achieve goals. The design intent of collaborative software is to transform the way documents and rich media are shared to enable more effective team collaboration. Collaboration requires individuals working together in a coordinated fashion, towards a common goal. Accomplishing the goal is the primary purpose for bringing the team together.

A)
A form of Computer Engineering
B)
A digital process that is used to display an image on monitor
C)
A device that sends and receives data in a bit second
D)
Malicious technique of tricking Web users into revealing confidential information

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Malicious technique of tricking Web users into revealing confidential information

Clickjacking is a malicious technique of tricking a Web user into clicking on something different to what the user perceives they are clicking on, thus potentially revealing confidential information or taking control of their computer while clicking on seemingly innocuous web pages. 
 
It is a browser security issue that is vulnerability across a variety of browsers and platforms. A clickjacking takes the form of embedded code or a script that can execute without the user’s knowledge, such as clicking on a button that appears to perform another function. The term “clickjacking” was coined by Jeremiah Grossman and Robert Hansen in 2008.

A)
Hertz
B)
Baud
C)
MIPS
D)
BPS

Correct Answer : Option (C) - MIPS

Stands for "Million Instructions Per Second." It is a method of measuring the raw speed of a computer's processor. Since the MIPS measurement doesn't take into account other factors such as the computer's I/O speed or processor architecture, it isn't always a fair way to measure the performance of a computer.

A)
Walking Land Line
B)
Wireless Land Line
C)
Walking Loop Line
D)
Wireless in Local Loop

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Wireless in Local Loop

WLL stands for Wireless in local loop, is a term for the use of a wireless communications link as the “last mile / first mile” connection for delivering plain old telephone service (POTS) and/or broadband Internet to telecommunications customers.