Computer Science/IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science/IT
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
121
When you print a document in a large office, your computer is the:
Answer:
Client
Your computer (the client) sends the print job to a central print server.
122
XML uses
Answer:
Both predefined and user defined tags
XML supports custom user-defined tags as well as some predefined ones.
123
What is latency?
Answer:
The delay in data transmission from source to destination
Latency, also known as ping, is the time it takes for a single bit of data to get from one point to another. It's like the travel time on a highway.
124
Which network type is most susceptible to interference?
Answer:
PAN
PANs, often being wireless and short-range, can be susceptible to interference from other wireless devices.
125
Which of the following is a search engine?
Answer:
Google
Google is the world's most popular search engine, a service that indexes websites on the internet to help users find information. Microsoft is the company that makes the Bing search engine, and Internet Explorer is a web browser. MIME is an internet standard.
126
The network within your car that connects your phone to the car's infotainment system is a:
Answer:
PAN
This is a short-range wireless network connecting personal devices, which is the definition of a PAN.
127
Which model is better for a large corporation with thousands of employees?
Answer:
Client-server model
A large organization requires the centralized administration, security, and scalability that the client-server model provides.
128
What do we call the multimedia interface for accessing resources online?
Answer:
World Wide Web
The web integrates text, media, and links to enable rich browsing experiences.
129
Which one of these is a Web browser?
Answer:
Firefox
Firefox is a web browser used to access and navigate websites; Paint, PowerPoint, and Word are other types of software applications.
130
Which model is better for a small home network for sharing files between a few computers?
Answer:
Peer-to-peer model
For a simple home network, a P2P setup is easy and doesn't require the expense and complexity of a dedicated server.