Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#221] In a network, the computer that stores the files and process the data is named as
Correct Answer

(A) Server

Explanation

Solution: A file server is a computer responsible for the storage and management of data files so that other computers on the same network can access the files. It enables users to share information over a network without having to physically transfer files.

[#222] Viruses are called that because
Correct Answer

(B) They can copy themselves and spread.

Explanation

Solution: A computer virus is malicious code that replicates by copying itself to another program, computer boot sector or document and changes how a computer works. Viruses are called that because they can copy themselves and spread.

[#223] Which of the following can't spread virus
Correct Answer

(B) A plain text mail

Explanation

Solution: A plain text mail can't spread virus. It is attached to a file downloaded from web, an e-mail attachment, or removable media where some execution is possible. The code will not be executed if sent in a plain-text mail.

[#224] MIPS stands for
Correct Answer

(A) Million Instructions Per Second

Explanation

Solution: Million instructions per second (MIPS) is an older, obsolete measure of a computer's speed and power, MIPS measures roughly the number of machine instructions that a computer can execute in one second.

[#225] What is the Super Computer developed in India
Correct Answer

(B) PARAM

Explanation

Solution: Supercomputer PARAM 8000 (made by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)) was launched on July 1, 1991 is considered India's first supercomputer. It was indigenously built in 1991 by C-DAC and was replicated and installed at ICAD Moscow in 1991 under Russian collaboration.