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    HTTP stand for ______.

    • Hyper Transport Text Protocol
    • High Text Transport Protocol
    • High Transport Text Protocol
    • Hyper Text Transport Protocol
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Test your knowledge of basic IT concepts including intranets, ISPs, HTTP, computer languages, early computers, and Internet protocols.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these is not an early computer?

    • NASA

    • SAGE

    • ENIAC

    • UNIVAC

    Correct Answer
    A. NASA
    Explanation
    NASA is not an early computer because NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which is a government agency responsible for the United States' civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. It is not a computer but an organization involved in space exploration and research. On the other hand, SAGE, ENIAC, and UNIVAC are all early computers. SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) was an early computer system used by the United States Air Force, while ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) and UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer) were early electronic general-purpose computers.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is not one of the early "protocols," or ways to use the Internet?

    • FTP

    • Blogging

    • Telenet

    • Gopher

    Correct Answer
    A. Blogging
    Explanation
    Blogging is not one of the early "protocols" or ways to use the Internet. FTP (File Transfer Protocol), Telenet, and Gopher were all early protocols that allowed users to transfer files, access remote computers, and retrieve documents respectively. However, blogging, which refers to the creation and publication of online journals or informational websites, emerged later as a way for individuals to share their thoughts and ideas on the Internet.

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    What is ISP and what is their functions?

    • Intenal Service Provider. A company which provide internet connection for a fee.

    • Internet Service Provider. A company which provide internal transferring data service to an organization.

    • Internet Service Provider. A company which provide internet connection to other people for a fee.

    • Internal Service Provider. A company provide internal connection to transfer data between two company.

    Correct Answer
    A. Internet Service Provider. A company which provide internet connection to other people for a fee.
    Explanation
    An ISP, or Internet Service Provider, is a company that offers internet connectivity to individuals or organizations in exchange for a fee. They provide the necessary infrastructure, such as cables and servers, to enable users to access the internet. ISPs also offer various plans and packages to cater to different needs and requirements of their customers. Their primary function is to ensure reliable and uninterrupted internet access, as well as provide technical support and assistance to their subscribers.

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    What is 'intranet'?

    • Internal internet used to transfer information internally.

    • Internal internet used to transfer information to the outside company.

    • Internal network designed to serve the internal informational needs of a single organization.

    • Internal network designed to transfer the information between two organization.

    Correct Answer
    A. Internal network designed to serve the internal informational needs of a single organization.
    Explanation
    An intranet is an internal network that is specifically designed to meet the informational needs of a single organization. It is used to transfer information internally within the organization, rather than to the outside company or between different organizations.

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  • 6. 

    How many computer languages are in use?

    • 50

    • 2000

    • 100

    • 1000

    Correct Answer
    A. 2000
    Explanation
    The answer is 2000 because there are thousands of computer languages that are currently in use. While not all of them are widely used or popular, there is a vast variety of programming languages that have been developed over the years to cater to different needs and purposes. Therefore, it is reasonable to estimate that there are around 2000 computer languages in use.

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    Arrange the slower to the higher access latency.

    • Magnetic tape, Magnetic disk, Main memory, Cache, Registers.

    • Registers, Cache, Main memory, Magnetic disk, Magnetic tape.

    • Registers, Main memory, Cache, Magnetic disk, Magnetic tape.

    • Magnetic tape, Main memory, Magnetic tape, Cache, Registers.

    Correct Answer
    A. Registers, Cache, Main memory, Magnetic disk, Magnetic tape.
    Explanation
    The correct answer arranges the storage devices in order of increasing access latency. Registers have the lowest access latency as they are located within the CPU and can be accessed almost instantly. Cache memory has a slightly higher access latency as it is located closer to the CPU than main memory. Main memory has a higher access latency compared to cache memory as it is located outside the CPU. Magnetic disk has an even higher access latency as it is a secondary storage device. Magnetic tape has the highest access latency among the given options as it is a tertiary storage device and generally has slower access times compared to other storage devices.

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  • 8. 

    A network designed to allow communication within an organization is called:

    • Yahoo

    • Google Chat

    • Intranet

    • WWW

    Correct Answer
    A. Yahoo

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