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Q 1 - In reference to computer system, consider the following statements:
1. The Analogue Computer uses the mathematical similarity between the physical interrelationships in certain problems.
2. The Analogue Computer employs hydraulic circuits that simulate the physical problem.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
An Analogue Computer is one of the types of computer system.
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:
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. The National Informatics Center provides e-Governance solutions to Central Government as well as State Governments in India.
2. The National Informatics Center offers wide range of services such as Nationwide Communication Networks, transparency of national and state governments, etc.
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Q 4 - Which among the following is a screen reading (Hindi and English) software developed to facilitate visually impaired persons to use computer?
SAFA stands for Screen Access for All.
Q 5 - Consider the following statements:
1. Archie is an Internet browser based on the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
2. Archie enables user to search a file, which proper name is unknown.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Archie is essentially an indexing spider that searches each anonymous FTP site, reads all the directory and file names thoroughly, and then indexes them in one large index.
Q 6 - Which among the following period is known as the era of third generation computer?
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Q 7 - Who among the following is popular as the father of computer?
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Q 8 - Who among the following has designed the PHP programing language?
Rasmus designed PHP in 1995.
Q 9 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to full screen the active window (basically web browser) in your computer system?
To exit the full screen again need to press F11.
Q 10 - Which among the following is the shortcut key to open a new window?
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Q 11 - The information stored in a computer is known as …
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Q 12 - Which among the following is used in making I.C. chip of a computer?
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Starting from F1 to F12, there are 12 function’s keys on a computer keyboard. Besides, there is one separate Function (Fn) key left side in the bottom.
Q 14 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched?
A - ALGOL Algorithmic Language
SQL stands for Structured Query Language.
TB stands for Terabyte.
Q 16 - As soon as a user log in his/her computer, the boot routine performs …
Power on self-test is a sort of diagnostic testing sequence that a computer's starting program runs to determine the keyboard, RAM, disk drives, etc. are working correctly.
Q 17 - In a network system, which among the following is the most powerful computer?
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Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Search engine is a specialized application/program that helps users to search the information on the web/internet.
2. Search engine can find anything available on the internet in fraction of seconds.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
The major search engines are Google, MSN, Yahoo, etc.
Q 19 - Which among the following was the first computer virus?
Elk Corner was seen in 1981 and considered as the first virus that affected personal computer, but in 1986 Farooq Alvi Brothers, reportedly to deter unauthorized copying of the software, had created ‘Brain’ virus.
Q 20 - The computer application that integrates texts, sound, image, graphics, videos or other sort of animation, is known as …
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