General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
18941
What does the acronym W3C stand for?
Answer:
World Wide Web Consortium
The W3C is the main international standards organization for the World Wide Web.
18942
What unique feature distinguishes ISO from organizations like the UN or WTO?
Answer:
It is a non-governmental organization (NGO) whose members are not governments but national standards bodies.
ISO's non-governmental status allows it to move faster and build consensus more readily among industry experts.
18943
The **ISO 37001** standard provides guidelines for a management system to combat:
Answer:
Anti-bribery (ABMS).
ISO 37001 specifies requirements and provides guidance for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an anti-bribery management system.
18944
The structure of ISO includes three main categories of membership. These are Member Bodies, Correspondent Members, and:
Answer:
Affiliate Members.
Affiliate membership is for countries with small economies that can’t fully engage but wish to follow the standards process.
18945
The principle of **consensus** in ISO standards development means:
Answer:
There must be general agreement, characterized by the absence of sustained opposition to substantial issues.
Consensus ensures that the final standard is acceptable to a wide range of interested parties worldwide.
18946
The ISO 13485 standard is specialized for ensuring quality management in which industry?
Answer:
Medical devices.
ISO 13485 is an essential requirement for companies involved in the design, development, production, and distribution of medical devices.
18947
What is the function of the **ISO Central Secretariat**?
Answer:
To manage the development, approval, and publication of standards and coordinate the work of the technical committees.
The Central Secretariat is the administrative hub of the organization.
18948
The **ISO 20121** standard is specifically designed for ensuring sustainability in which type of activity?
Answer:
Event management (e.g., the Olympic Games, concerts, conferences).
ISO 20121 helps organizations manage the social, economic, and environmental impacts of their events.
18949
Which ISO standard sets the guidelines for managing a **Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)**?
Answer:
ISO 22301
ISO 22301 provides the framework for organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents.
18950
The term **'International Standard'** in the ISO context refers to a document developed through consensus and approved by:
Answer:
An accredited national standards body, with wide international participation.
ISO's members are the national standards bodies of their respective countries (e.g., ANSI in the US, BSI in the UK).