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
3941
When hovering over a hyperlink, the pointer changes to:
Answer:
A hand
The cursor becomes a hand icon to indicate a clickable link.
3942
SGML stands for
Answer:
Standard Generalized Markup Language
SGML is the standard for defining generalized markup languages like HTML and XML.
3943
In search engine terminology, when a web page matches the search query, it is called a:
Answer:
Hit
A "hit" refers to a single result that matches the criteria of a search query performed by a search engine.
3944
BitTorrent, a file-sharing protocol, is an example of:
Answer:
Peer-to-peer model
BitTorrent allows users (peers) to download files from each other directly, without a central server hosting the entire file.
3945
Which model is a better description of how the World Wide Web works?
Answer:
Client-server model
The WWW is fundamentally a client-server system, with web browsers (clients) requesting pages from web servers.
3946
Among services available on the World Wide Web are
Answer:
HTTP and HTML
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) are foundational services and standards for accessing and structuring information on the Web[previous answers].
3947
What is the law enforcement field called that specializes in retrieving and analyzing deleted or damaged files from computers?
Answer:
Computer forensics
Computer forensics involves recovering and examining data from digital devices for legal evidence, often pertaining to crimes.
3948
The "omnibox" in Google Chrome is a combination of which two browser elements?
Answer:
The address bar and the search bar
The omnibox in Chrome functions as both an address bar for typing in URLs and a search bar for entering search queries.
3949
What is the primary function of a router?
Answer:
To connect different networks together
A router's main purpose is to route traffic between different networks, such as a home network and the internet.
3950
The connection of devices around a person's desk is a:
Answer:
PAN
A PAN is used to connect personal devices such as a laptop, mouse, keyboard, and printer in a small area.