Computer Awareness MCQs
11. Consider the following:
1. Trojans
2. Adware
3. Trackware
4. Keyloggers
In context with the everyday computer applications, which among the above can be classified as Spyware?
[A] 1
[B] 1, 2
[C] 1,2,3
[D] 1,2,3,4
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Correct Answer: D [1,2,3,4]
12. In context with the dotted number format used in the IPv4 , which among the following is NOT possible?
[A] 128.0.0.1
[B] 255.152.0.0
[C] 259.1.1.268
[D] 202.102.4.4
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Correct Answer: C [259.1.1.268]
Notes:
Please note that the above arrangement is known as `dotted quad` and in any of the 4 figures, the value can not exceed 256. So correct option is C
13. In context with Mobile telecommunication, what is the full form of CDMA?
[A] Code Division Multiple Access
[B] Chip Derived Multiple Access
[C] Cordless Device Multiple Access
[D] Carrier Device Multiple Access
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Correct Answer: A [Code Division Multiple Access]
14. Which among the following was India’s first Teraflop supercomputer?
[A] PARAM 10000
[B] PARAM Yuva
[C] PARAM Padma
[D] PARAM 9000/ss
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Correct Answer: C [PARAM Padma]
15. In computers, what is the function of Kernel?
[A] Holding the chip in place
[B] Communication between hardware and software components
[C] Maintaining Computer File System
[D] Maintaining Software configuration
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Correct Answer: B [Communication between hardware and software components]
16. ©Brain also known as the first computer virus for MS-DOS was written by two brothers belonging to which among the following countries?
[A] Malaysia
[B] India
[C] Pakistan
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: C [Pakistan]
17. Which among the following is used for denoting the detectable movement of a computer mouse?
[A] Novint
[B] Mickey
[C] Snipa
[D] Daisy
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Correct Answer: B [Mickey]
18. Which among the following is the essential character of the ADSL Internet Connections?
[A] High Download Rate , Low upload Rate
[B] High Upload rate, Low download Rate
[C] Use of voice spectrum of the telephone lines
[D] Use of cable television infrastructure.
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Correct Answer: A [High Download Rate , Low upload Rate]
19. “Internet escrow ” is a term most commonly related to which of the following?
[A] E-commerce
[B] Software Development
[C] Privacy Security
[D] Database Management
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Correct Answer: A [E-commerce]
20. Who among the following is known for starting the “Free Software movement” in September 1983 and GNU Project to develop software that would free users from the restrictive licenses imposed by software companies?
[A] Georg C. F. Greve
[B] Benjamin Mako Hill
[C] Richard Stallman
[D] Robert J. Chassell
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Correct Answer: C [Richard Stallman]
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