Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#226] LAN speeds are measured in
Correct Answer

(C) MBPS (Mega Bits Per Second)

Explanation

Solution: LAN speeds are measured in MBPS (Mega Bits Per Second). Megabits per second (Mbps) are units of measurement for network bandwidth and throughput. They are used to show how fast a network or internet connection is.

[#227] In processing cheques which of the following I/O techniques have banks traditionally followed?
Correct Answer

(B) MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition)

Explanation

Solution: MICR code is a character-recognition technology used mainly by the banking industry to ease the processing and clearance of cheques and other documents. The MICR encoding, called the MICR line, is at the bottom of cheques and other vouchers and typically includes the document-type indicator, bank code, bank account number, cheque number, cheque amount, and a control indicator. Source : wikipedia.org

[#228] What is object of UPS?
Correct Answer

(C) Provides backup power

Explanation

Solution: An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that allows a computer to keep running for at least a short time when the primary power source is lost. It also provides protection from power surges.

[#229] QWERTY is used with reference to
Correct Answer

(C) Keyboard

Explanation

Solution: QWERTY is a keyboard design for Latin-script alphabets. The name comes from the order of the first six keys on the top left letter row of the keyboard (Q W E R T Y). The QWERTY design is based on a layout created for the Sholes and Glidden typewriter and sold to Remington in 1873.

[#230] "Zipping" a file means
Correct Answer

(B) Compressing the message

Explanation

Solution: A file that contains one or more files that have been compressed into the ZIP format. Also called a "ZIP archive," "zipped file" or "zipped archive," the ZIP algorithm is the most popular compression method in use.