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
3921
What is the purpose of a default gateway?
Answer:
To tell a device where to send traffic that is not on its local network
The default gateway is the IP address of the router, which is the device that connects the local network to other networks.
3922
What is "disinformation"?
Answer:
False information that is spread with the intent to deceive
Disinformation is a more serious problem than misinformation, as it is designed to mislead people.
3923
What is a "favicon"?
Answer:
A small icon that is displayed in the browser tab and bookmarks bar
Favicons help you to quickly identify a website in a list of tabs or bookmarks.
3924
What is the name of the first search engine, created in 1990?
Answer:
Archie
Archie, created by Alan Emtage, is considered the first Internet search engine. It was designed to index FTP archives, allowing users to find specific files.
3925
Which model is generally more secure?
Answer:
Client-server model
Security is centralized and easier to manage on a client-server network. In a P2P network, security is the responsibility of each individual user.
3926
What does it mean to "clear your cache"?
Answer:
To delete all the temporary files that your browser has stored
Clearing your cache can help to fix problems with websites that are not loading correctly.
3927
A free online fix for known software bugs is called a:
Answer:
Patch
A patch is a software update that fixes errors or security issues.
3928
The first animated GIF was created in:
Answer:
1987
CompuServe introduced the GIF format in 1987. The first animated GIF was of a dancing baby.
3929
Why might you want to disable cookies in your browser?
Answer:
To improve your privacy and prevent tracking
Disabling cookies can make some websites difficult or impossible to use.
3930
What is the first page of a website typically called?
Answer:
Homepage
The homepage is the main or introductory page of a website. It is the first page that visitors see when they navigate to a web domain and typically serves as a starting point for navigation to other pages on the site.