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Computer & IT MCQs

Internet was first developed in ____.

  • A. 1950s
  • B. 1960s
  • C. 1970s
  • D. 1980s
Explanation:
The Internet originated in the 1960s with ARPANET.

Which is used by the Internet to communicate between devices and networks?

  • A. HTTPS
  • B. email
  • C. website
  • D. Internet Protocol Suite
Explanation:
The Internet uses the TCP/IP protocol suite for communication.

What is the Internet?

  • A. A single network
  • B. A collection of unrelated computers
  • C. Interconnection of local area networks
  • D. Interconnection of wide area networks
Explanation:
The Internet is a global interconnection of wide-area networks.

When two people collaborate on an online document at the same time, they are collaborating:

  • A. In Cloud Edit
  • B. By Tracking
  • C. Synchronously
  • D. Independently
Explanation:
Simultaneous editing is called synchronous collaboration.

In a network with 25 computers, which topology would require the most extensive cabling?

  • A. Star
  • B. Mesh
  • C. Bus
  • D. Ring
Explanation:
Mesh topology requires a dedicated cable between every pair of computers.

In which transmission mode is the communication one-way with the channel?

  • A. Simplex
  • B. Half-duplex
  • C. Full duplex
  • D. Reverse
Explanation:
Simplex mode allows one-way communication only.

In the topology computer is directly linked to a center computer ____.

  • A. Bus
  • B. Star
  • C. Node
  • D. Ring
Explanation:
In a star topology, every computer connects directly to a central device.

What type of connection would be used to connect a printer directly to a network?

  • A. USB
  • B. Serial
  • C. Firewire
  • D. Ethernet cable
Explanation:
An Ethernet cable is used for a direct network printer connection.

Which of the following is the method by which data is converted from a readable form to an encoded version?

  • A. Encryption
  • B. Spooling
  • C. Censoring
  • D. COD
Explanation:
Encryption converts readable data into an encoded form.

The transfer of data from one place to another is called ____.

  • A. Data processing
  • B. Data distribution
  • C. Data communication
  • D. Data encryption
Explanation:
This process is known as data communication.