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
1881
What is NOT part of a laser printer's mechanism?
Answer:
Print head
Laser printers use a laser and drum, but no print head is involved.
1882
Which computer component allows connection of external devices?
Answer:
Ports
Ports on the motherboard enable peripherals like USBs and monitors to connect.
1883
On which platform can a Pentium III Processor be used?
Answer:
Socket 370 / Socket mPGA 370 / Slot 1
Pentium III processors are compatible with Slot 1 and specific Socket 370 motherboards.
1884
What does 'AMD' stand for?
Answer:
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD stands for Advanced Micro Devices, a leading semiconductor company.
1885
Locating a data item for storage is called:
Answer:
Fetch
Fetch refers to retrieving or locating data from memory.
1886
Which of these is considered a direct input device?
Answer:
Digitizer
A digitizer is a direct input device that allows the conversion of physical data (like drawings) into digital format.
1887
Wide Area Networks (WANs) always require?
Answer:
High bandwidth communication source link
WANs require high bandwidth links for efficient communication across wide areas.
1888
Vacuum tube computers belong to which generation?
Answer:
First generation
Early electronic computers using vacuum tubes are classified as first generation.
1889
A graph prepared by a computer is:
Answer:
Its output
A graph created by a computer represents output generated after data processing.
1890
Internet Safety concerns _________.
Answer:
everyone who uses a computer with Internet access
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