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
3721
The network within your car that connects your phone to the car's infotainment system is a:
Answer:
PAN
This is a short-range wireless network connecting personal devices, which is the definition of a PAN.
3722
Which model is better for a large corporation with thousands of employees?
Answer:
Client-server model
A large organization requires the centralized administration, security, and scalability that the client-server model provides.
3723
What do we call the multimedia interface for accessing resources online?
Answer:
World Wide Web
The web integrates text, media, and links to enable rich browsing experiences.
3724
Which one of these is a Web browser?
Answer:
Firefox
Firefox is a web browser used to access and navigate websites; Paint, PowerPoint, and Word are other types of software applications.
3725
Which model is better for a small home network for sharing files between a few computers?
Answer:
Peer-to-peer model
For a simple home network, a P2P setup is easy and doesn't require the expense and complexity of a dedicated server.
3726
The Web, also known as the ____, contains billions of documents.
Answer:
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is a vast collection of interlinked documents accessible via the internet.
3727
What is a "scam"?
Answer:
A dishonest scheme; a fraud
There are many different types of scams, and it is important to be aware of them.
3728
The concept of a "wiki" was invented by:
Answer:
Ward Cunningham
Ward Cunningham developed the first wiki software, WikiWikiWeb, in 1994.
3729
Which of the following identifies a specific webpage and its associated computer on the web?
Answer:
URL
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) specifies the exact location of a resource, such as a webpage, on the internet.
3730
What type of program has a visual interface for showing HTML web pages and is used to explore the internet?
Answer:
Web browser
A web browser is an application software designed for accessing the World Wide Web. It retrieves, presents, and traverses information resources on the web by interpreting HTML and other web languages to display pages, images, videos, and other content.