All Categories MCQs
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General Description
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
1231
What method uses codes to transform an analog signal into a string of digital bits?
Answer:
Pulse Code Modulation
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) is a technique that encodes analog signals into a digital, binary form for processing and communication.
1232
What does it mean to "zip" a file?
Answer:
Compressing the file
Zipping a file reduces its size by compressing its contents for easier storage or transfer.
1233
An operating system is best described as:
Answer:
System software
The operating system is categorized as system software, as it manages hardware and fundamental services.
1234
The first web browser created was:
Answer:
World Wide Web
The earliest web browser was called "World Wide Web," later renamed to Nexus.
1235
Which component appears on the initial Windows start-up display?
Answer:
Taskbar
The taskbar is a primary feature that appears as soon as Windows loads, typically at the bottom of the screen and providing access to applications and system functions.
1236
What is the name of the program responsible for loading the operating system into RAM?
Answer:
Bootstrap program
The bootstrap program (bootstrap loader) is the initial code that runs to load the operating system from storage into main memory.
1237
To send email, which program do we commonly use?
Answer:
Outlook Explorer
Outlook (Explorer) is an email client used to compose, send, and receive emails.
1238
Which version of Windows does NOT have a Start button?
Answer:
Windows 8
Windows 8 replaced the traditional Start button with a Start screen.
1239
Programs like Internet Explorer that allow users to view and explore websites are called:
Answer:
Web Browsers
Web browsers are software used to access and navigate the internet.
1240
When you delete a file in Windows, where does it go?
Answer:
Briefcase
Deleted files in Windows are first moved to the Recycle Bin, where they remain until permanently erased or restored.