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Software Applications

easy
Computer Science

What is MS Word?

A
A Word
B
A Spreadsheet
C
An Operating system
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

MS Word (Microsoft Word) is a word processing software developed by Microsoft. It is not simply 'A Word', a spreadsheet, or an operating system. None of the options A, B, or C correctly describe MS Word, so 'None of These' is the correct choice. MS Word allows users to create, edit, format, and print text documents and is widely used worldwide as a word processor.

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Data Units (Gigabyte)

easy
Computer Science

1 Gigabyte is equal to?

A
1024 bits
B
1032 megabytes
C
1024 kilobytes
D
1024 megabytes
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'Gigabyte' has two common definitions: In the decimal (SI) system, 1 Gigabyte (GB) equals 1,000 Megabytes (MB). In the binary system, often used in computing memory contexts, 1 Gigabyte equals 1,024 Megabytes. The question's answer 'D' (1024 megabytes) is correct under the binary system, which is the standard used in many computing contexts for data storage units. Other options are incorrect: A (1024 bits) is far too small, B (1032 megabytes) is incorrect, and C (1024 kilobytes) is incorrect as 1 GB = 1024 MB, not KB.

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Data Units (Nibble)

easy
Computer Science

1 nibble equals how many bits?

A
12 bits
B
16 bits
C
4 bits
D
2 bits
Explanation and memory cue

A nibble is a unit of digital information that consists of 4 bits. Therefore, 1 nibble equals 4 bits.

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Computer Hardware

easy
Computer Science

A CPU is an example of what?

A
Software
B
A program
C
An output unit
D
Hardware
Explanation and memory cue

A CPU (Central Processing Unit) is a physical component of a computer system, making it hardware. It is not software, a program, or an output unit.

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Acronyms (Html)

easy
Computer Science

What does HTML stand for?

A
Hyper Text Magic Line
B
Hyper Text Markup Line
C
Hyper Text Markup Language
D
High Text Markup Language
Explanation and memory cue

HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language, which is the standard language used to create web pages. The other options do not accurately represent what HTML stands for.

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Computer Generations

easy
Computer Science

What was the chief component of first generation computers?

A
CPU is an example of?
B
Transistors, Tubes, and Valves
C
Integrated Circuits
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

The chief component of first generation computers was vacuum tubes and valves, which were used for circuitry and memory. Transistors and integrated circuits were introduced in later generations.

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Web Terminology

easy
Computer Science

The first page of a website is termed as?

A
Homepage
B
Index
C
JAVA script
D
Bookmark
Explanation and memory cue

The first page of a website is commonly referred to as the 'Homepage.' It is the main entry point for visitors and typically contains links to other sections of the website.

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Acronyms

easy
Computer Science

What does USB stand for?

A
Crystal Ray Tube
B
Universal Serial Bus
C
Universal System Bus
D
Vacuum Tubes and Valves
Explanation and memory cue

USB stands for 'Universal Serial Bus,' which is a standard for cables, connectors, and protocols used for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices.

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History Of Computer Viruses

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Computer Science

The Brain virus, also known as the first computer virus for MS-DOS, was written by two brothers from which of the following countries?

A
Malaysia
B
India
C
Pakistan
D
Iran
Explanation and memory cue

The Brain virus, considered the first computer virus for MS-DOS, was created in 1986 by two brothers, Basit and Amjad Farooq Alvi, from Pakistan.

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Data Units (Nibbles To Bytes)

easy
Computer Science

4 nibbles equal to:

A
2 bits
B
4 bits
C
2 bytes
D
4 bytes
Explanation and memory cue

A nibble is equal to 4 bits. Therefore, 4 nibbles equal 16 bits. Since 1 byte is 8 bits, 16 bits equal 2 bytes.