What is the best definition of 'convergence'?
A. A physical or software device connecting and facilitating a network with a printer
B. The evolution of devices towards common functionality
C. A computer using a relatively slow and specialized processor and ROM chip, normally used to control a particular device such as a washing machine or an MP3 player
D. All the above
A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
A. Input storage, manipulation of outputting of data
B. Performing repetitive tasks accurately
C. Electronic data processing
D. Doing quick mathematical calculations
The Internet was launched in 1969 and was originally called:
A. ARPANET
B. ARPNET
C. CERN
D. CERNET
When surfing the Web, the browser interprets the HTML command found in a document file, and displays it as a
A. Java page
B. Domain page
C. Web page
D. Applet page
URL is an acronym for __________.
A. Unlimited Real-time Language
B. Uniform Resource Locator
C. Uniform Resource Linka
D. Universal Reference Locator
A __________ program provides access to Web resources.
A. URL
B. Web
C. ISP
D. Browser
A compiler means:
A. A person who compiles source programs
B. A program which translates source program into object program
C. Keypunch operator
D. The same thing as a programmer
What is the best definition of 'proprietary'?
A. Privately developed and owned technology
B. Data programmed into a hardware device which provides its basic functionality; normally in the form of an EPROM
C. A program in which the code is distributed allowing programmers to alter and change the original software as much as they like
D. All the above
What is the best definition of 'GUI' or 'graphical user interface'?
A. A software program which mimics the performance of a hardware device in order to run securely or independent of the actual hardware
B. Software which converts the data from a component or peripheral into data that an operating system can use
C. All the above
D. This is a icon based computer interface designed to be easier to learn and use than earlier command line interfaces. Windows and Mac OS are the most common examples of this type of interface
Windows NT and UNIX are ......................... for servers.
A. Two operating systems leading
B. Two for leading operating systems
C. Two lead operating systems
D. Two leading operating systems
The kernel of Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional operating systems are........................... .
A. Identical
B. Not same
C. Same
D. Unique
Which kind of hardware is used the most in the input phase of a computer based information system?
A. Keyboard
B. Hard disk
C. Monitor
D. Printer
The brain of any computer system is
A. Memory
B. ALU
C. Control unit
D. CPU
What is the best definition of 'tablet PC'?
A. Refers to only the most powerful class of computer, typically designed to perform specialized tasks such as weather prediction, governmental financial calculations, or space research.
B. A portable computer shaped in the form of a notebook and capable of advanced handwriting recognition via use of a stylus or on-screen keyboard.
C. A type of computer intended primarily for central distribution of data to other computers on the same network
D. A computer designed for use by one person at a time
What is the best definition of 'PC' or 'personal computer'?
A. A computer using a relatively slow and specialized processor and ROM chip, normally used to control a particular device such as a washing machine or an MP3 player
B. All the above
C. A physical or software device connecting and facilitating a network with a printer
D. A computer designed for use by one person at a time
The __________ is the multimedia interface to resources available on the Internet.
A. Browser
B. ISP
C. Web
D. URL
The most common method for gaining access to the Internet is through a __________.
A. Virtual provider or computer
B. Dumb terminal
C. Point-to-point computer
D. Provider or host computer
What is the best definition of 'firmware'?
A. An incorrect action attributable to poor judgment, ignorance, or inattention
B. All the above
C. Data programmed into a hardware device which provides its basic functionality; normally in the form of an EPROM
D. Software in which the license stipulates that the user cannot see, edit, or manipulate the source code of a software program
High level language is also called
A. All of the above
B. Problem oriented language
C. Business oriented language
D. Mathematically oriented language
