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
1311
You receive an email saying you have won a lottery that you never entered. To claim your prize, you must first pay a "processing fee." This is a classic example of:
Answer:
An advance-fee scam.
The advance-fee scam is a common type of fraud where scammers promise a large sum of money (a prize, an inheritance, etc.) but require the victim to pay a smaller fee upfront. The promised money never materializes.
1312
Which of the following is a good practice for creating a strong password?
Answer:
Use a long phrase with a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.
A strong password is long, complex, and unique. Using a passphrase is an excellent method for creating a password that is both memorable and difficult for others to guess or crack.
1313
A website asks you to download a special "security plugin" to view its content. This is likely:
Answer:
A trick to get you to install malware.
Legitimate websites rarely, if ever, require you to download and install a separate program or plugin just to view their content. This is a common tactic used to distribute malware.
1314
An email requesting bank details deceptively is an example of:
Answer:
Phishing
Phishing uses fake communications to trick users into revealing sensitive information.
1315
A user receives an email that appears to be from their bank, asking them to click a link to verify their account details due to a security threat. This is an example of:
Answer:
Phishing
This is a classic example of an email phishing attempt, where a scammer uses a fake email, appearing to be from a legitimate source, to lure the recipient into providing sensitive information.
1316
An online quiz that asks for personal information like your mother's maiden name or your first pet's name might be a form of:
Answer:
A social engineering attack to gather answers to common security questions.
These seemingly innocent quizzes are often a form of social engineering designed to harvest the answers to security questions that people commonly use to protect their online accounts.
1317
A "bug fix" is a change to a program that is designed to:
Answer:
Correct an error or fault in the software.
A bug is an error or flaw in the code that causes the program to produce an incorrect result or behave in unintended ways. A bug fix is a patch specifically designed to correct this flaw.
1318
Microsoft Windows and Adobe Photoshop are classic examples of:
Answer:
Proprietary Software
Both Windows and Photoshop are commercial products with closed source code. Users purchase a license to use them under specific terms and conditions set by Microsoft and Adobe, respectively.
1319
Software that is no longer supported but is still used is often referred to as:
Answer:
Legacy software
Legacy software is an old or outdated system that is still in use. It can pose significant security risks and be difficult to maintain because it is often past its End-of-Life (EOL) date.
1320
Which Microsoft Office application is best suited for creating and managing a simple relational database?
Answer:
Access
Microsoft Access is a database management system (DBMS) included in higher-end versions of the Microsoft Office suite. It's designed for creating databases, forms, and reports.