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
821
What is the name of the feature in Firefox that allows you to save web pages for later reading?
Answer:
Pocket
Pocket is a service that is integrated into Firefox for saving articles, videos, and other content from the web.
822
The "Dark Reader" browser extension:
Answer:
Inverts the colors of web pages to create a dark mode
Dark mode can be easier on the eyes, especially at night.
823
Which of the following is a Russian search engine?
Answer:
Yandex
Yandex is the most popular search engine in Russia.
824
Which protocol is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web?
Answer:
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTP is an application protocol for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems. It is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.
825
What does it mean to "clear your history"?
Answer:
To delete the list of all the websites you have visited
Clearing your history can help to protect your privacy, but it will also make it more difficult to find a page that you have visited before.
826
What is the name of the feature in some browsers that allows you to group tabs together?
Answer:
All of the above
Different browsers use different names for this feature, but the functionality is essentially the same.
827
What does a packet contain?
Answer:
All of the above
A packet is a formatted block of data that includes the payload (the actual data), header information (like source and destination IP addresses), and sometimes a trailer.
828
Who are considered the "fathers of the Internet"?
Answer:
Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn
Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn are credited with designing the TCP/IP protocols, which are the fundamental communication protocols at the heart of the Internet.
829
What is "browser fingerprinting"?
Answer:
A technique used to identify and track users based on their browser and system configuration
Browser fingerprinting can be used to track you even if you have disabled cookies.
830
What does LAN stand for?
Answer:
Local Area Network
LAN stands for Local Area Network, which is a network that is limited to a small geographical area such as a home, school, or office building.