Beginners IT Quiz Part-1

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About This Quiz

The Quiz is to test a persons knowledge that how much he knows about technology and computing world. I think it is very important to know about computing world these days. Therefore to help people in building up there computer knowledge I want people to give these tests.

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  • 2. 

    What does MS stands for?

    • Mega Super Computer

    • Mini-soft

    • Microsoft

    Correct Answer
    A. Microsoft
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Microsoft. MS stands for Microsoft, which is a multinational technology company known for developing and selling computer software, hardware, and other related services. Microsoft is one of the most well-known and influential companies in the technology industry, and its products and services are widely used around the world.

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  • 3. 

    Who is the founder of Microsoft?

    • William Henry Gates I

    • Bill Gates

    • Melinda Gates

    Correct Answer
    A. Bill Gates
    Explanation
    Bill Gates is the correct answer because he is the co-founder of Microsoft. Along with Paul Allen, Gates established Microsoft in 1975 and played a pivotal role in developing the company into one of the world's largest technology corporations. Gates served as the CEO and later as the chairman of Microsoft until 2014. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in the computer industry and has made significant contributions to the field of technology through his leadership and philanthropy.

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  • 4. 

    HCL is a non-Indian IT company

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because HCL is an Indian IT company. HCL (Hindustan Computers Limited) is a multinational IT services and consulting company headquartered in Noida, India. It was founded in 1976 and has since grown to become one of the largest IT companies in India. HCL provides a wide range of services including software development, infrastructure management, and engineering services. With its strong presence in India and global operations, HCL is considered an Indian IT company.

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    In today's world IT [in accordance to computer field] stands for what?

    • Indian Technologies

    • Information Technology

    Correct Answer
    A. Information Technology
    Explanation
    IT stands for Information Technology, which refers to the use and management of computers, software, networks, and electronic systems to store, process, transmit, and retrieve information. It encompasses various aspects of technology related to computers and telecommunications, including hardware, software, databases, networks, and the internet. The term "Information Technology" is widely used in the computer field to describe the industry and the activities associated with it.

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  • 6. 

    In 'e-mail' "e" stands for what?

    Correct Answer
    Electronic
    Elactronic
    Alectronic
    Alactronic
    electronik
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Electronic." In the term "e-mail," the "e" stands for electronic, as it refers to the electronic transmission of messages over the internet or other computer networks.

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  • 7. 

    Which company was the first to manufacture mobile phones?

    • Nokia

    • Motorola

    • Ericsson

    • Samsung

    Correct Answer
    A. Motorola
    Explanation
    Motorola is considered the first company to manufacture mobile phones. In 1973, Motorola engineer Martin Cooper made the first ever handheld mobile phone call using a prototype device called the Motorola DynaTAC. This groundbreaking invention paved the way for the development of modern mobile phones. While Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung have all played significant roles in the mobile phone industry, it was Motorola that took the initial step in manufacturing and popularizing this revolutionary technology.

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    Who is known as the father of computer?

    • Sir Tim Berners Lee

    • William Gibson

    • Charles Babbage

    • Charles Philbrick

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles Babbage
    Explanation
    Charles Babbage is known as the father of the computer because he is credited with inventing the concept of a programmable computer. In the 19th century, Babbage designed a series of mechanical calculating machines called the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine, which are considered early precursors to modern computers. Although Babbage's machines were never fully built during his lifetime, his ideas and designs laid the foundation for the development of modern computers. His contributions to the field of computer science make him a significant figure in the history of computing.

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  • 9. 

    WWW stands for

    Correct Answer
    World Wide Web
    Explanation
    The correct answer is World Wide Web. WWW is an abbreviation for World Wide Web, which is a system of interconnected documents and other resources, linked by hyperlinks and URLs. It is a global information space where users can access and share information through web browsers. The World Wide Web has revolutionized the way we communicate, access information, and conduct business on the internet.

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  • 10. 

    "HTML" stands for what?

    • High Tech Markup Language

    • High Tech Machine Language

    • Hyper Text Markup Language

    Correct Answer
    A. Hyper Text Markup Language
    Explanation
    HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. It is the standard markup language used for creating web pages and applications. HTML uses tags to structure the content and define its appearance. Hyperlinks are also created using HTML to navigate between different web pages. Therefore, the correct answer is "Hyper Text Markup Language".

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