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
4171
In which network model do all computers have equal status?
Answer:
Peer-to-peer model
In a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, all computers (peers) are equal and can act as both a client and a server.
4172
Bing, the search engine, is owned by which company?
Answer:
Microsoft
Microsoft developed and launched Bing as a competitor to other search engines.
4173
What does it mean to "clear your browser's cache"?
Answer:
To delete temporary files that your browser has stored to speed up page loading
The cache stores parts of web pages, such as images, so that they can be loaded more quickly on subsequent visits.
4174
What is "misinformation"?
Answer:
False or inaccurate information that is spread, regardless of intent to deceive
Misinformation can be harmful, even if it is not spread with malicious intent.
4175
A search engine is a program to search
Answer:
Web pages for information using specified search terms
Search engines scan the web to find web pages relevant to the queries entered by users.
4176
HTML and XML are markup languages
Answer:
Are based on SGML
Both HTML and XML derive from the SGML standard.
4177
Which of the following is considered the first web browser?
Answer:
Nexus
The first web browser was created by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1990 and was called WorldWideWeb. To avoid confusion with the World Wide Web itself, it was later renamed Nexus. It was the first browser that also functioned as a web editor.
4178
A \_\_ organizes the web into categories.
Answer:
Directory
A web directory categorizes websites by subject matter, allowing users to browse for information in an organized way.
4179
Which of the following is an example of a wired network technology?
Answer:
Ethernet
Ethernet is the most common technology for creating wired local area networks (LANs).
4180
What does it mean to "clear your cookies"?
Answer:
To delete all the cookies that are stored on your computer
Clearing your cookies can help to protect your privacy, but it will also log you out of websites and reset your preferences.