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
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What does **RFID** stand for?
Answer:
Radio Frequency Identification
**RFID** uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects.
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What does **VoIP** stand for?
Answer:
Voice over Internet Protocol
**VoIP** is a technology that delivers voice communications and multimedia sessions over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, such as the Internet.
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What does **SMTP** stand for in email technology?
Answer:
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
**SMTP** is a communication protocol for electronic mail transmission.
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What does **HTTPS** stand for?
Answer:
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
**HTTPS** is an extension of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). It is used for secure communication over a computer network, and is widely used on the Internet.
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What does **HDD** stand for?
Answer:
Hard Disk Drive
An **HDD** is an electro-mechanical data storage device that stores and retrieves digital data using magnetic storage and one or more rigid rapidly rotating platters.
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What does **ROM** stand for?
Answer:
Read Only Memory
**ROM** is a type of non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices. Data stored in ROM cannot be electronically modified after the manufacture of the memory device.
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What does **GPU** stand for in computing?
Answer:
Graphics Processing Unit
A **GPU** is a specialized electronic circuit designed to manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display device.
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What does **AI** stand for?
Answer:
Artificial Intelligence
**AI** refers to intelligence demonstrated by machines, as opposed to the natural intelligence displayed by humans or animals.
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What does **ARPANET** stand for?
Answer:
Advanced Research Projects Agency Network
**ARPANET** was the first wide-area packet-switched network with distributed control and one of the first networks to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite. It was the precursor to the modern Internet.
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What does **CAD** stand for?
Answer:
Computer-Aided Design
**CAD** is the use of computers (or workstations) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.