Computer Quiz

1. Generally, web address is located by _________. 

 Hyperlink

 HTTP

 URL

 Locator

 Browser

2. Example of telecommunication device is a ________ .

 mouse

 printer

 keyboard

 scanner

 modem

3. Chip is a common nickname for a(n) ______ 

 Transistor

 Semi-conductor

 Resister

 Hard disk

 Integrated circuit

4. Which of the following is the coding of data so that is can’t be easily understood if intercepted? 

 Barcode

 Decoder

 Encryption

 Mnemonics

 None of the above

5. A high speed device used in CPU for temporary storage during processing is called 

 Translator

 Bus

 Compiler

 Register

 None of the above

6. Which of the following is a network in which computers are located physically close together, often in the same building? 

 LAN

 PAN

 MAN

 WAN

 None of the above

7. What kind of server converts IP addresses to domain names? 

 File

 Email

 DNS

 P2P

 None of the above

8. What is the difference between a check box and Radio button? (a) (b) (c) (d) ### (e) 

 No difference

 In radio buttons multiple options can be selected whereas in check boxes only single option can be selected.

 In check boxes as well as radio buttons multiple options can be selected, but radio buttons can be used only twice.

 In check boxes multiple options can be selected whereas in radio buttons only single option can be selected

 None of the above

9. Which is NOT a function of a microprocessor? 

 Keeps the system unit cool

 Controls the rest of the computer's components

 Processes data

 Interprets instructions given by software

 None of the above

10. What statement is true for point of presence (POP)? 

 It is an access point from one place to the rest of the Internet

 It is another name for post office protocol

 Each POP has unique IP

 Both (a) and (c)

 Both (a) and (b)