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
4191
What is an intranet?
Answer:
A private network using internet protocols within an organization
An intranet is an internal network restricted to an organization using Internet protocols.
4192
When was the first version of Netscape Navigator released?
Answer:
1994
Netscape Navigator was a dominant web browser in terms of usage share in the 1990s. Its first version was released in 1994.
4193
What is a routing table?
Answer:
A list of IP addresses and the best path to reach them
A router uses a routing table to store information about different networks and how to reach them.
4194
A "server" in the client-server model is:
Answer:
Both a and b
A server is both the hardware (a powerful computer) and the software (e.g., web server software, database server software) that runs on it to provide services.
4195
A hub connects:
Answer:
Both b and c
A hub, like a switch, is used to connect devices within the same network, but it is less efficient.
4196
What is a "peer" in a P2P network?
Answer:
A computer that can be both a client and a server
The defining feature of a P2P network is that each peer has equivalent capabilities and can share and request resources.
4197
The Internet enables you to:
Answer:
All of the above
The Internet facilitates email communication, web browsing, and connections to servers globally.
4198
What are some of the things that service workers can do?
Answer:
All of the above
Service workers are a very versatile technology.
4199
In which model does the performance of the network depend on the number of peers online?
Answer:
Peer-to-peer model
In many P2P systems like BitTorrent, the more peers that are sharing a file, the faster the download speeds are for everyone.
4200
What is a "search engine results page" (SERP)?
Answer:
The page that is displayed by a search engine in response to a query
The SERP typically includes a list of organic search results and paid advertisements.