Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#91] What does a system bus do?
Correct Answer

(C) connects various components within the computer

Explanation

Solution: A system bus is a single computer bus that connects the major components of a computer system, combining the functions of a data bus to carry information, an address bus to determine where it should be sent, and a control bus to determine its operation.

[#92] Which company is not a PC manufacturer?
Correct Answer

(A) Intel

Explanation

Solution: Intel is not PC manufacturer. Intel in full Intel Corporation, American manufacturer of semiconductor computer circuits. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company's name comes from “integrated electronics.”

[#93] LAN stands for?
Correct Answer

(D) Local Area Network

Explanation

Solution: A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building.

[#94] What language does a browser typically interpret to display information from the World Wide Web?
Correct Answer

(C) HTML

Explanation

Solution: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the standard markup language for creating web pages and web applications. With Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript, it forms a triad of cornerstone technologies for the World Wide Web.

[#95] A wireless technology built in electronic gadgets used for exchanging data over short distances is ______
Correct Answer

(B) Bluetooth

Explanation

Solution: Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength UHF radio waves in the ISM band from 2.4 to 2.485 GHz) from fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks (PANs). Invented by Dutch electrical engineer Jaap Haartsen, working for telecom vendor Ericsson in 1994.