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
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How can you protect yourself from drive-by downloads?
Answer:
All of the above
It is important to take steps to protect yourself from this type of attack.
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Programs like Explorer and Firefox are referred to as:
Answer:
Browsers
Browsers are software applications used to access and view webpages on the internet.
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What is jitter?
Answer:
The variation in latency over time
Jitter is the inconsistency in the arrival time of packets. High jitter can be very disruptive for real-time applications like VoIP and video conferencing.
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What is "personally identifiable information" (PII)?
Answer:
All of the above
PII is a broad category of information that is protected by many privacy laws.
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The term for the gap between those with and without access to computers and the Internet is known as:
Answer:
Digital divide
The digital divide refers to the disparity in access to modern digital technology and the Internet among different groups and regions.
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How can you protect your computer from malware?
Answer:
All of the above
A multi-layered approach is the best way to protect your computer from malware.
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Bluetooth is an example of which type of network?
Answer:
PAN
A Personal Area Network (PAN) is a computer network for interconnecting electronic devices within an individual person's workspace. Bluetooth is a common technology used for PANs.
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Which network type is owned by a single organization?
Answer:
LAN
LANs are typically privately owned and managed by the organization that uses them.
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In the URL "[https://www.example.com/page](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.example.com/page)", what is "/page"?
Answer:
The path
The path specifies the location of a particular resource on the web server.
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What is "SEO"?
Answer:
Search Engine Optimization
SEO is the practice of increasing the quantity and quality of traffic to a website through organic search engine results.