• The first function that computers perform is to receive or information from the outside world.

  Ans :   input

• Data that is stored in RAM

  Ans :  Is only there while the power is on

• DNS stands for

  Ans :  Domain Name Server

• _____ include mailing lists, news groups and chat groups

  Ans :  Discussion Groups

• bps stands for

  Ans :  bits per second

• A ---- is a pen like device commonly used with tablet PCs and PDAs.

  Ans :  Stylus

• In order for a computer to understand a program, it must be converted into machine language by a(n) -----

  Ans :  Language Translator

• ______ is a utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations

  Ans :  Disk Defragmenter

• _________ is the bandwidth used in special leased lines to connect minicomputers and mainframes as well as to transmit data over long distances.

  Ans :  Medium band

• The physical components of a computer system are known as .

  Ans :   hardware

• Special-purpose computers, games, and handheld computers usually have the operating system stored in

  Ans :  ROM

• ___ provides a fast, efficient alternative to traditional mail by sending and receiving electronic documents

  Ans :  E-mail

• What is E-mail?

  Ans :  Electronic mailing

• Data transfer speed is measured in .

  Ans :   megabits

• Output of an image on the monitor screen is often called ---------

  Ans :  Soft Copy

• _____ convert the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process

  Ans :  Language Translators

• ___ is a small portable computer

  Ans :  PDA

• The language used to convert documents so that they can be published on the Web is called .

  Ans :  HTML

• Which of the following is the highest unit of memory?

  Ans :  Gigabytes.

• A magnetic disk, hard disk, or a floppy disk, use access.

  Ans :  random

• ISP stands for -------

  Ans :  Internet Service Provider

• Virtual memory is broken into same-sized blocks called .

  Ans :  pages

• The multiuser operating system historically used by academic and government institutions is

  Ans :  UNIX

• This type of pointing device is located in the middle of the keyboard

  Ans :  System Board

• The keyboards keys that are labeled F1, F2 and so on are called

  Ans :  Function keys.

• Spreadsheet programs are good at answering questions, for example “If I receive a 76% in the class, will it be a Pass or No Pass?”

  Ans :  “What If?”

• ______ is a concept related to using computer networks to link people and resources

  Ans :  Connectivity

• _____ programs that guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs

  Ans :  Antivirus

• ____________ is a painful affliction of the wrist and hand that results from repeating the same movements over long periods.

  Ans :  Carpel tunnel syndrome

• is an online community to share Photos.

  Ans :  Flickr

• ____ service providers provide Internet connections for computers with wireless modems

  Ans :  Wireless

• In the early 1990s, the Internet transformed into a multimedia environment known as the .

  Ans :  World Wide Web

• A(n) printer produces high quality text and graphics, but is relatively expensive.

  Ans :  laser

• Following are the types of Modems except

  Ans :  PDA

• An inkjet printer used to print high-quality photographs is called a(n) ____________ .

  Ans :  photo printer

• Hierarchical Network is also called as --------

  Ans :  Hybrid Network

• Which of the following is the primary memory ?

  Ans :  RAM

• For navigating any website, user has to enter

  Ans :  URL

• All of the following are the types of microcomputers EXCEPT:

  Ans :  Super Computer

• are the software tools that transform general-purpose computers into specialpurpose tools.

  Ans :  Applications

• Programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously are called ------

  Ans :  Metasearch Engines

• Operating Systems, Utilities, Device Drivers and Language Translators are types of System Software Programs.

  Ans :  Touch Screen

• refers to the usability of software based on the operating system and the computer resources.

  Ans :  Compatibility

• Following are the high capacity disks, EXCEPT

  Ans :  Drivers

• Starting or restarting a computer is called ----- the system.

  Ans :  Booting

• uses computers to create abstract replicas of objects, organisms, and processes.

  Ans :  Modeling

• MS-DOS stands for .

  Ans :  Microsoft Disk Operating System

• Custom styles for various elements of a word processed document can be defined in .

  Ans :  stylesheets

• are the most powerful of all computers.

  Ans :  Supercomputers

• The container that houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system is known as the

  Ans :  System Unit