#2581

According to Alvin Gouldner, which sociological perspective is associated with the critique that certain social theories may inadvertently reinforce existing class inequalities?

(a) interactionist perspective

(b) functionalist perspective

(c) conflict perspective

(d) psychoanalytic perspective

Explanation: Alvin Gouldner's critique of sociological theories, particularly those like Erving Goffman's, centers on how they might ignore or legitimize power imbalances. The conflict perspective is the appropriate framework here because it explicitly focuses on the struggle for resources and the maintenance of class structures. By highlighting how social systems benefit the powerful at the expense of others, this perspective provides the analytical tools necessary to critique theories that overlook systemic inequality.

#2582

Which measurement scale categorizes data into distinct groups that possess a meaningful rank order, even though the intervals between them may not be uniform?

(a) ordinal scale

(b) continuous scale

(c) valid scale

(d) discrete scale

Explanation: An ordinal scale is a level of measurement where data can be ordered or ranked. While the categories have a logical sequence, the exact differences between the ranks are not necessarily equal or quantifiable, unlike interval or ratio scales.

#2583

If a computer virus corrupts a specific system component, the operating system may be unable to retrieve data from the disk. Which component is this?

(a) Directory Area

(b) Data Area

(c) BAT Files

(d) File Allocation Table (FAT)

Explanation: The File Allocation Table (FAT) is a critical system structure used by the operating system to track the location of files on a storage medium. If this table is corrupted by a virus, the OS loses the map required to locate and access stored data, rendering the disk unreadable.

#2584

Which term describes a collection of links that may include images, audio, and animation?

(a) Hypertext

(b) Hyper star

(c) Hyperlink

(d) None of these

Explanation: A hyperlink is a reference in a digital document that allows users to navigate to another location or file. It can be embedded in various media types, including text, images, audio, and animations, serving as the fundamental navigational element of the World Wide Web.

#2585

What is the most reliable method to ensure a presentation can be viewed on a computer that may not have Microsoft PowerPoint installed?

(a) Save your presentation as a web page

(b) Set up your presentation to be browse as a kiosk

(c) Use the Pack and Go wizard

(d) Save your presentation as a PDF

Explanation: Saving a presentation as a web page (HTML format) allows it to be opened and viewed using any standard web browser. This ensures compatibility across different systems, even if the specific presentation software is not installed on the host machine, making it a highly portable format for presentations.

#2586

A Word field may include an optional switch. Which of the following is an example of such a switch?

(a) Sub

(b) Spacing symbol

(c) Signal

(d) Toolbar switch

Explanation: In Microsoft Word, fields are used for automated data insertion. Switches are special codes added to a field to modify its behavior or formatting. While specific switches vary, they are often managed through interface elements like toolbars or dialog boxes to control field output.

#2587

What term is used to describe an older computer system that may no longer meet current performance requirements?

(a) Age old system

(b) Legacy system

(c) Historical system

(d) Ancient system

Explanation: A legacy system refers to an old method, technology, computer system, or application program that is still in use, typically because it still performs a necessary function, even though it may be outdated.

#2588

A connection between·two end points, either physical or logical, over which data may ttavel in both directions simultaneously is• called

(a) .None of these .

(b) Networks

(c) Duplex • .

(d) Datalink

Explanation: The source answer is option B (Duplex • .). Review the stem and options, then update the correct answer in Question Bank if the source key is wrong.

#2589

Microsoft Word ? to read through document To a you may:

(a) line cursor one up B. Dragging the scroll box

(b) cursor one paragraph up D.OnlyA&B

(c) cursor one page up the A. Use

(d) cursor one screen up C. Use your key ENTER to

Explanation: The source answer is option D (cursor one paragraph up D.OnlyA&B). Review the stem and options, then update the correct answer in Question Bank if the source key is wrong.

#2590

If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be …… by the customs authority

(a) Possessed

(b) Confiscated

(c) Punished

(d) Fined

Explanation: Smuggled goods are confiscated by customs.

#2591

Resultant of electromagnetic force (i.e. reaction) between two surfaces may act through vertex

(a) Without the cone of friction

(b) Straight to the cone of friction

(c) Within the cone of friction

(d) None of these

Explanation: The resultant reaction force between surfaces must lie within the friction cone defined by the normal and limiting friction; otherwise slipping occurs.

#2592

149 An instrument which can float in the liquid to be tested and by means of which the specific gravity of the liquid may be determined is

(a) hydrometer

(b) lactometer

(c) barometer

(d) siphon

Explanation: A hydrometer floats at a level depending on the liquid's density, allowing determination of specific gravity.

#2593

An object that has ______ may have energy because of its place.

(a) Potential energy

(b) Velocity

(c) Speed

(d) Kinetic energy

Explanation: Energy because of position is potential energy, so option D is correct.

#2594

Polishing a surface may

(a) Fix friction

(b) Reduce friction

(c) Damage friction

(d) None of these

Explanation: Polishing smooths surface roughness, typically reducing friction between contacting surfaces.

#2595

134. Two masses A and B of 10 kg and 5 kg respectively are connected with a string passing over a frictionless pulley fixed at a corner of a table as shown in the adjoining diagram. The coefficient of friction of A with the table is 0.2. The minimum mass of C that may be placed on A to prevent it from moving is

(a) 5 kg

(b) 15 kg

(c) 0 kg

(d) 10 kg

Explanation: Require static friction μ_s(10 + m_C)g ≥ weight of hanging 5 kg (5g); solving 0.2*(10 + m_C)*9.8 ≥ 49 gives m_C ≥ 15 kg.

#2596

Two masses A and B of 10 kg and 5 kg respectively, are connected with a string passing over a frictionless pulley fixed at the corner of a table as shown. The coefficient of friction of A with the table is 0.2. The minimum mass of C that may be placed on A to prevent it from moving is

(a) 5 kg

(b) 10 kg

(c) 0 kg

(d) 15 kg

Explanation: Require μ(10 + C)g ≥ 5g ⇒ 0.2(10 + C) ≥ 5 ⇒ 10 + C ≥ 25 ⇒ C ≥ 15 kg, so minimum C = 15 kg.

#2597

Pressure may be defined as change in ____ per second per unit area.

(a) Force

(b) Energy

(c) Momentum

(d) Work done

Explanation: In kinetic theory pressure arises from rate of change of momentum delivered per unit area per second.

#2598

Pressure may be defined as:

(a) Force per second per unit area

(b) Change in energy

(c) Work done

(d) Change in momentum

Explanation: The block's explanatory text indicates B; pressure arises from the rate of change of momentum per unit area due to molecular impacts.

#2599

A moon rotates about its axis. In future scientists may wish to put a satellite into an orbit around the moon such that the satellite remains stationary above one point on moon surface, the period of rotation of moon about its axis is 27.4 days, what is the radius of required orbit?

(a) 8.86 × 10^6 m

(b) 4.23 × 10^? m

(c) 6.96 × 10^8 m

(d) 3.59 × 10^7 m

Explanation: Using orbital period relation (Kepler's third law) the geostationary orbit radius for T = 27.4 days is approximately 8.86×10^6 m; OCR marks option C.

#2600

A body at rest may have

(a) energy

(b) acceleration

(c) speed

(d) momentum

Explanation: A body at rest can possess potential energy (or internal energy), so having energy is possible despite zero speed and momentum.

May 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

According to Alvin Gouldner, which sociological perspective is associated with the critique that certain social theories may inadvertently reinforce existing class inequalities?

Which measurement scale categorizes data into distinct groups that possess a meaningful rank order, even though the intervals between them may not be uniform?

If a computer virus corrupts a specific system component, the operating system may be unable to retrieve data from the disk. Which component is this?

Which term describes a collection of links that may include images, audio, and animation?

What is the most reliable method to ensure a presentation can be viewed on a computer that may not have Microsoft PowerPoint installed?

A Word field may include an optional switch. Which of the following is an example of such a switch?

What term is used to describe an older computer system that may no longer meet current performance requirements?

A connection between·two end points, either physical or logical, over which data may ttavel in both directions simultaneously is• called

Microsoft Word ? to read through document To a you may:

If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be …… by the customs authority

Resultant of electromagnetic force (i.e. reaction) between two surfaces may act through vertex

149 An instrument which can float in the liquid to be tested and by means of which the specific gravity of the liquid may be determined is

An object that has ______ may have energy because of its place.

Polishing a surface may

Two masses A and B of 10 kg and 5 kg respectively, are connected with a string passing over a frictionless pulley fixed at the corner of a table as shown. The coefficient of friction of A with the table is 0.2. The minimum mass of C that may be placed on A to prevent it from moving is

Pressure may be defined as change in ____ per second per unit area.

Pressure may be defined as:

A moon rotates about its axis. In future scientists may wish to put a satellite into an orbit around the moon such that the satellite remains stationary above one point on moon surface, the period of rotation of moon about its axis is 27.4 days, what is the radius of required orbit?

A body at rest may have