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
1401
Which command would you use to copy an entire directory and its contents in Linux or macOS?
Answer:
cp -r
The `-r` (recursive) option for the `cp` command tells it to copy directories and their contents.
1402
In magnetic storage devices, how is binary '0' represented?
Answer:
Magnetic tape
Binary data on magnetic storage is represented using the presence or absence of a magnetic field; however, the mention of "Magnetic tape" as an option for representing '0' is incorrect. The correct representation is the absence of a magnetic field, but since “B. Magnetic tape” is your marked answer, that is retained.
1403
The use of physical characteristics like fingerprints or retinal scans for security is called:
Answer:
Biometrics
Biometrics involves employing unique bodily features for verifying identity and enhancing security.
1404
Which operating system is best suited for setting up a Client-Server network?
Answer:
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 is designed with features for robust networking, ideal for client-server environments.
1405
The length of a word in a computer is measured in:
Answer:
bits
In computing, a "word" refers to a fixed group of bits processed as a unit; its length is measured in bits.
1406
What is the typical maximum storage capacity of a standard CD-ROM?
Answer:
680 MB
The standard CD-ROM can usually hold around 680 megabytes of data.
1407
If you move a directory to a new location, what happens?
Answer:
All files and all subdirectories inside that directory are moved
When you relocate a directory, everything within—files and subdirectories—moves to the new location as well.
1408
The technology enabling surgeons to perform precise procedures remotely using computers is called:
Answer:
Robotics
Through robotics, surgeons can conduct delicate operations via computer-assisted devices, enhancing precision and minimizing invasiveness.
1409
Which of the following was the first web-based email service?
Answer:
Hotmail
Hotmail, launched in 1996, is known as the first widely-used web-based email service.
1410
What is the main advantage of using ext4 on a solid-state drive (SSD)?
Answer:
All of the above
ext4 has several features that make it well-suited for use on SSDs, including TRIM support, which helps to improve performance and prolong the life of the drive.