Computer Science - IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science - IT
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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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Which protocol is most commonly utilized for transferring data across the World Wide Web?
Answer:
HTTP
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web. It defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and what actions web servers and browsers should take in response to various commands.
132
What term describes the unique address assigned to every individual webpage on the World Wide Web?
Answer:
URL
A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) serves as the specific address for a resource on the internet. While an IP address identifies a device on a network, the URL provides the human-readable path to a specific document or page, enabling users to navigate directly to the desired content.
133
What is the primary purpose of the FTP facility?
Answer:
Transfer File
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is specifically designed to facilitate the transfer of files between computers, allowing users to upload or download data from a remote server.
134
Who is the founder of the video conferencing platform Zoom?
Answer:
Eric Yuan
Eric Yuan is the founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications. He established the company in 2011 after previously working as a lead engineer at Cisco Webex. Zoom became a globally recognized platform for remote communication and virtual meetings.
135
During which decade was the internet first developed?
Answer:
1960s
The origins of the internet trace back to the 1960s with the development of ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) by the U.S. Department of Defense. This project pioneered packet switching technology, which allowed multiple computers to communicate over a network, eventually evolving into the modern internet infrastructure we use today.
136
Who is recognized as the primary founder of the social media platform Facebook?
Answer:
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook in February 2004 while attending Harvard University. Along with his college roommates and fellow students, he developed the platform, which grew from a campus-exclusive network into the world's largest social media company, now known as Meta Platforms.
137
What is the term for business activities conducted through the use of computer networks?
Answer:
E-commerce
E-commerce, or electronic commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet and other computer networks. It encompasses various online business activities, including electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, and automated data collection systems.
138
What is the full form of the term 'Wi-Fi'?
Answer:
Wireless Fidelity
Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide high-speed internet and network connections. Although often mistaken for an abbreviation of 'Wireless Fidelity', the term was created by a branding firm and does not actually stand for anything specific, but 'Wireless Fidelity' is the commonly accepted expansion in technical contexts.
139
What is the term for the primary or introductory page that serves as the starting point for a website?
Answer:
Home page
The home page is the main web page of a website. It serves as the starting point or the landing page for visitors, providing an overview of the site's content and navigation links to other sections. While an index file is often the technical file name for the home page, 'Home page' is the standard term for the user-facing entry point.
140
Which of the following are considered common services provided by the internet?
Answer:
All
The internet provides numerous services, including the World Wide Web (WWW) for browsing, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) for file management, and Email for electronic communication, all of which are essential internet services.