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(1)
ADSL, SDSL, HDSL, and VDSL are examples of different types of …………..
[A]
Digital subscriber lines
[B]
Digital modems
[C]
Cable-based broadband
[D]
WAN
Answer: Digital subscriber lines
(2)
A database, called the _________________, stores configuration information about installed peripherals and software.
[A]
BIOS
[B]
Profile
[C]
Registry
[D]
Boot sector
(3)
The difference between memory and storage is that the memory is__________ and storage is……….
[A]
Temporary, permanent
[B]
Permanent, temporary
[C]
Slow, fast
[D]
None of the above
Answer: Temporary, permanent
(4)
What is the term used to describe the amount of space you have to transmit to and from the Internet?
[A]
Internet speed
[B]
Network speed
[C]
Router
[D]
Bandwidth
(5)
Which of the following is not a property of twisted-pair cabling?
[A]
Twisted-pair cabling is a relatively low-speed transmission
[B]
The wires can be shielded
[C]
The wires can be unshielded
[D]
Twisted-pair cable carries signals as light waves
Answer: Twisted-pair cable carries signals as light waves
(6)
…………..defines how one Internet-connected computer can contact another to exchange control and confirmation messages
[A]
Privacy rules
[B]
Internet rules
[C]
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
[D]
Internet Protocol (IP)
Answer: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
(7)
A(n) …………. is a numerical identification and logical address that is assigned todevices participating in a computer network
[A]
Top-level domain (TLD) name
[B]
TCP
[C]
domain name
[D]
Internet Protocol address (IP address)
Answer: Internet Protocol address (IP address)
(8)
When you turn on the computer, the boot routine will perform
[A]
RAM test
[B]
Disk drive test
[C]
Memory test
[D]
Power-on self test
Answer: Power-on self test
(9)
.……………provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs or programs to run simultaneously.
[A]
Multitasking
[B]
Multithreading
[C]
Multiprocessing
[D]
Multicomputing
(10)
Which of the following line spacing is invalid?
[A]
Single
[B]
Double
[C]
Triple
[D]
Multiple
(11)
Which printer is very commonly used for desk-top publishing?
[A]
Laser printer
[B]
Inkjet Printer
[C]
Daisywheel Printer
[D]
Dot-matrix Printer
(12)
Most of the commonly used personal computers/laptops do not have a command key known as?
[A]
Turnover
[B]
Shift
[C]
Alt
[D]
Delete
(13)
Which operation is not performed by computer?
[A]
Inputting
[B]
Processing
[C]
Controlling
[D]
Understanding
(14)
Which statement is valid?
[A]
1 KB = 1024 bytes
[B]
1 MB = 2048 bytes
[C]
1 MB = 1000 bytes
[D]
1 KB = 1000 bytes
Answer: 1 KB = 1024 bytes
(15)
One megabyte equals approximately
[A]
1,000 bits
[B]
1,000 bytes
[C]
1 million bytes
[D]
1 million bits
(16)
……means to enlarge a window to its maximum area so that it will fill entire desktop?
[A]
Maximize
[B]
Zoom
[C]
Enlarge
[D]
Extend
(17)
When we are referring to computer resolution, it implies
[A]
Strength of primary memory
[B]
Number of pixels on the monitor
[C]
Number of processors in the computer
[D]
Service area of the computer
Answer: Number of pixels on the monitor
(18)
The ……… is the term used to describe the window that is currently being used.
[A]
Web Window
[B]
Display area
[C]
WordPad Window
[D]
Active window
(19)
The general term "peripheral equipment" is used for
[A]
Any device that is attached to a computer system
[B]
Large scale computer systems
[C]
A program collection
[D]
Other office equipment not associated with a desktop computer
Answer: Any device that is attached to a computer system
(20)
Is the act of copying or downloading a program from a network and making multiple copies of it.
[A]
Network piracy
[B]
Plagiarism
[C]
Software piracy
[D]
Site license piracy
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