Computer and Information Technology (Physics) Part-II

Total Questions: 50

41. Which of the following is not a Web browser? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Google Apps
Solution:

A web browser is a software that is used to view articles, images, movies, music and other information available on Web or local server and to use internet facilities. Opera, Vivaldi and Mozilla Firefox are example of web browser whereas Google Apps is not a web browser.

42. Web Crawler is also known as: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Web Spider
Solution:

A Web Crawler, sometimes called a Web Spider or Spiderbot and often shortened to Crawler, is an internet bot that systematically browses the World Wide Web, typically for the purpose of Web indexing (Web spidering).

Web Crawlers can also be used for automating maintenance tasks on a website, such as checking links or validating HTML code.

43. WiMAX is related to which one of the following? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (d) Communication technology
Solution:

WiMAX is short for World Wide Interoperability for Microwave Access. It is a communication technology which helps to transmit data without wire.

44. Which one of the following is NOT a computer term? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002-03]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:

Computer is of two types (i) Analog Computer (ii) Digital Computer. Computer languages are expressed in Binary Code. Computer works in three modes (i) Real Mode (ii) Protected Mode (iii) Virtual Real Mode. Chip is a part of computer hardware.

45. In the field of computer, VIRUS stands for: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) Vital Information Resource Under Siege
Solution:

In the field of computer, VIRUS stands for 'Vital Information Resources Under Siege. A computer virus is a malicious program or software which is designed to interfere with the normal functioning of a computer together with its files.

46. Computer virus is a- [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Software program
Solution:

A computer virus is a destructive software program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves.

All computer viruses are man-made. A simple virus that can make a copy of itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce.

47. An intentionally disruptive software that spreads from computer to computer is known as: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (d) Virus
Solution:

A computer virus is a destructive software program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves.

All computer viruses are man-made. A simple virus that can make a copy of itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce.

48. What is the virus that spreads in computer? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Computer program
Solution:

A computer virus is a destructive software program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves.

All computer viruses are man-made. A simple virus that can make a copy of itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce.

49. A computer virus is- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) A computer program that can replicate itself
Solution:

A computer virus is a destructive software program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves.

All computer viruses are man-made. A simple virus that can make a copy of itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce.

50. A computer virus is a- [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Destructive program
Solution:

A computer virus is a destructive software program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves.

All computer viruses are man-made. A simple virus that can make a copy of itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce.