Information and Communication Technology MCQ

451. A small film-plate which is used for microfilming the output from a microcomputer screen is called

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Microfiche.

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, IT Certification Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Microfiche is a small film plate used for storing and viewing microfilmed documents, including the output from a microcomputer screen.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse microfiche with microfilm, which is a longer roll of film rather than a small plate.

Explanations: Microfiche is a small film plate that can store multiple pages of information, making it suitable for microfilming the output from a microcomputer screen. Microfilm, on the other hand, is a longer roll of film used for storing larger volumes of documents. Film card and COM are not standard terms for this type of storage.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Microfilm is a longer roll of film, not a small plate.
Option B: Microfiche is the correct term for a small film plate used for microfilming.
Option C: Film card is not a standard term for this type of storage.
Option D: COM is not related to microfilming technology.

Mnemonic: Microfiche fits, film fits.

452. A random-access data storage device which gives rapid access to data is

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Disk storage unit.

Exam Relevance: Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Structures and Algorithms

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Disk storage units provide rapid access to data because they use rotating disks and read/write heads that can move to any location on the disk quickly.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse disk storage with magnetic tape, which is sequential access and not random access.

Explanations: Disk storage units allow for random access to data, meaning data can be read or written from any location on the disk without having to read through preceding data. This rapid access is due to the use of rotating disks and read/write heads that can move to any location on the disk quickly. In contrast, magnetic tape and punched cards are sequential access media, which means data must be read sequentially from the beginning to access specific data.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Magnetic tape is a sequential access storage medium, not random access.
Option B: Punched cards are a form of sequential access storage and are not used for rapid data access.
Option C: Disk storage units provide rapid access to data due to their random access capabilities.
Option D: A buffer is a temporary storage area in memory, not a storage device.

453. Which toolbar option in a word processor enables you to change the amount of space between lines of text?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Line Spacing.

Exam Relevance: SAT, ACT, GED

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Line spacing in a word processor refers to the vertical distance between lines of text. It is a common feature used to adjust the readability and appearance of text.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse line spacing with font size or text alignment, which are different features that affect the appearance of text in different ways.

Explanations: Line spacing is the correct answer because it directly controls the amount of space between lines of text. This feature is typically found in the toolbar of a word processor and allows users to adjust the vertical spacing to improve readability or fit more text on a page.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Text Alignment adjusts the horizontal position of text, not the space between lines.
Option B: Line Spacing is the correct feature for adjusting the space between lines of text.
Option C: Font Size changes the size of the text, not the space between lines.
Option D: Styles apply predefined formatting to text, which may include line spacing but is not specifically for adjusting line spacing.

454. What is the switch that is used to make sure that the COPY command copied files correctly?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) /V.

Exam Relevance: Microsoft Certification Exams, IT Essentials, CompTIA A+

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The /V switch is used with the COPY command to verify the accuracy of the copied files.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the /V switch with other switches like /A or /S, which have different functions.

Explanations: The /V switch is used to verify the integrity of the files after they have been copied. This ensures that the copied files are an exact match of the original files, preventing any data corruption or errors during the copying process.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The /A switch is not used for verification; it is used to copy only files with the archive attribute set.
Option B: The /C switch is not a valid switch for the COPY command.
Option C: The /V switch is used to verify the copied files, ensuring they are correct.
Option D: The /S switch is used to copy directories and subdirectories, not for verification.

Mnemonic: Verify with V

455. What is 20 MOD 15?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) 5.

Exam Relevance: SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The modulo operation finds the remainder after division of one number by another.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the modulo operation with division and think the answer is 0, the quotient of 20 divided by 15.

Explanations: To find 20 MOD 15, divide 20 by 15. The quotient is 1 and the remainder is 5. Therefore, 20 MOD 15 equals 5.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 0 is incorrect because it is the quotient, not the remainder.
Option B: 5 is correct because it is the remainder when 20 is divided by 15.
Option C: 15 is incorrect because it is the divisor, not the remainder.
Option D: 20 is incorrect because it is the dividend, not the remainder.

456. Which SQL command is used to modify the database structure?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) ALTER.

Exam Relevance: SQL Server Certification, Oracle Certification, MySQL Certification

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The SQL command "ALTER" is used to modify the structure of a database, such as adding, deleting, or modifying columns in a table.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the "ALTER" command with the "UPDATE" command, which is used to modify the data within a table, not the structure.

Explanations: The "ALTER" command is specifically designed to change the structure of a database, such as adding or removing columns, changing data types, or renaming tables. The other options are incorrect because: - "UPDATE" is used to modify the data within a table, not the structure. - "CHANGE" is not a standard SQL command for modifying database structure. - "EDIT" is not a standard SQL command.

Option Analysis:

Option A: UPDATE is used to modify the data within a table, not the structure.
Option B: CHANGE is not a standard SQL command for modifying database structure.
Option C: ALTER is the correct command for modifying the structure of a database.
Option D: EDIT is not a standard SQL command.

Mnemonic: A - Alter, Add, Adjust (AAA)

457. Computers that hold shared files, programs, and the network operating system.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Servers.

Exam Relevance: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, CIW Network Specialist

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Servers are specialized computers designed to manage and distribute resources across a network.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse servers with clients, which are computers that request and use the resources provided by servers.

Explanations: Servers are the primary devices in a network that store and manage shared files, programs, and the network operating system. They provide these resources to other computers, known as clients, over the network. This makes servers the correct answer as they are specifically designed to hold and distribute shared network resources.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Servers are the computers that hold shared files, programs, and the network operating system.
Option B: Incorrect. Clients are computers that request and use resources from servers, not the ones that hold shared files and programs.
Option C: Incorrect. A Network Interface Card (NIC) is a hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network, but it does not hold shared files or programs.
Option D: Incorrect. Transmission Media refers to the physical or wireless means by which data is transmitted over a network, such as cables or radio waves, and does not store shared files or programs.

Mnemonic: S-P-N: Servers Provide Network resources.

458. Operating systems that runs only on a specific type or make of computer or mobile device is termed as.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Device dependent.

Exam Relevance: AP Computer Science Principles, SAT Subject Test in Computer Science

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: An operating system that runs only on a specific type or make of computer or mobile device is termed as device dependent.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse "device dependent" with "device independent," which refers to software that can run on different types of hardware.

Explanations: The term "device dependent" refers to an operating system that is specifically designed to work with a particular type or make of computer or mobile device. This means the operating system is tailored to the hardware specifications and capabilities of that specific device, making it incompatible with other types of hardware.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Device dependent means the operating system is designed to work with a specific type or make of computer or mobile device.
Option B: Incorrect. Disk defragmenter is a utility that organizes files on a disk to improve performance, not a type of operating system.
Option C: Incorrect. This option is not applicable as the correct term is "device dependent."
Option D: Incorrect. This option is not applicable as the correct term is "device dependent."

Mnemonic: Device Dependent: "D" for Device, "D" for Dependent.

459. You need to create new volumes and format a new disk you just installed on your Windows 7 computer. Which tool should you use?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Disk Management.

Exam Relevance: Microsoft Certified: Windows Operating System, CompTIA A+

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Disk Management is the built-in utility in Windows 7 that allows users to create new volumes and format new disks.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that Disk Utility is the correct tool, as it is a common term in other operating systems like macOS.

Explanations: Disk Management is the appropriate tool in Windows 7 for creating new volumes and formatting new disks. It provides a graphical interface to manage disk partitions, create and delete volumes, and format disks. Disk Utility is not a feature in Windows 7, but rather in macOS. Therefore, Disk Management is the correct choice for performing these tasks in Windows 7.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Disk Management is the built-in utility in Windows 7 for managing disks and volumes.
Option B: Incorrect. Disk Utility is not a feature in Windows 7.
Option C: Incorrect. There is a correct tool available in Windows 7 for this task.
Option D: Incorrect. Not all options are correct.

Mnemonic: DMA for Disk Management Actions

460. Com in Latin is

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Intensifying prefix.

Exam Relevance: SAT, ACT, AP Latin

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: In Latin, "com-" is a prefix that often intensifies the meaning of the word it is attached to.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse "com-" with other Latin prefixes or suffixes that have different functions.

Explanations: The prefix "com-" in Latin is used to intensify the meaning of the word it is attached to. For example, "com-" in "complecti" (to embrace) intensifies the action of embracing. This intensifying function is consistent with the claimed correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. "Com-" is an intensifying prefix in Latin.
Option B: Incorrect. "Com-" is not a suffix.
Option C: Incorrect. "Com-" does not mean to reckon.
Option D: Incorrect. The correct answer is provided in option A.

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Peter Ross April 8, 2020

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