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    Linux OS is?

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A quiz on open Source Concepts according to CBSE syllabus

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  • 2. 

    AIFF is a audio format of?

    • Apple i-tunes

    • Nokia OVI Store

    • Samsung MyMarket

    • LG FullCart

    Correct Answer
    A. Apple i-tunes
    Explanation
    AIFF stands for Audio Interchange File Format, which is a high-quality audio format developed by Apple Inc. It is commonly used in the Apple iTunes software and ecosystem. Therefore, the correct answer is Apple iTunes.

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  • 3. 

    PNG is a ________? ( SElect two ).

    • File Format

    • Image Format

    • For Desktop

    • For Internet

    Correct Answer
    A. Image Format
    Explanation
    PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics, which is a file format used for storing images. It is a lossless compression format that supports transparent backgrounds and a wide range of colors. PNG files are commonly used for web graphics and digital images, making it an image format rather than a file format. Therefore, the correct answer is "Image Format."

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  • 4. 

    Apache is best described as a ?

    • Web Browser

    • Web Server

    • Application Server

    • Operating System

    Correct Answer
    A. Web Server
    Explanation
    Apache is best described as a web server. A web server is a software or hardware that serves web pages to clients. Apache is an open-source web server software that is widely used to host websites and deliver web content. It is known for its stability, reliability, and security features. Apache can handle multiple requests simultaneously and supports various operating systems. It is not a web browser, application server, or operating system.

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  • 5. 

    ISCII is __________?

    • 4 bit

    • 8 bit

    • 16 bit

    • 32 bit

    Correct Answer
    A. 8 bit
    Explanation
    ISCII stands for Indian Script Code for Information Interchange. It is a character encoding standard used for representing various Indian scripts. The correct answer is 8 bit because ISCII uses 8 bits to represent each character, allowing it to support a wide range of characters used in different Indian languages.

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  • 6. 

    Tomcat is a

    • Application server

    • Web Server

    • Desktop Server

    • Community Server

    Correct Answer
    A. Application server
    Explanation
    An application server is a type of server that is specifically designed to run and manage applications. It provides a runtime environment for applications to run and handles tasks such as session management, security, and scalability. Tomcat is a popular open-source application server that is widely used for deploying Java-based web applications. It is not a web server, desktop server, or community server, as these terms refer to different types of servers with different functionalities.

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  • 7. 

    Tomcat can best be described as a ?

    • Java Compiler

    • .Net Container

    • .Net Compiler

    • Servlet Container

    Correct Answer
    A. Servlet Container
    Explanation
    Tomcat can best be described as a Servlet Container. A Servlet Container is a web server that provides the environment for Java Servlets to run. Tomcat is an open-source Servlet Container that implements the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) specifications, allowing developers to deploy and run web applications written in Java. It acts as a bridge between the web server and the Java application, handling requests and managing the lifecycle of servlets.

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  • 8. 

    WMA audio format is ?

    • Open Source

    • Proprietary

    • Freeware

    • Shareware

    Correct Answer
    A. Proprietary
    Explanation
    The WMA audio format is considered proprietary because it is owned and controlled by Microsoft. This means that Microsoft has exclusive rights over the format and can dictate how it is used and distributed. Other companies or individuals may need to obtain a license from Microsoft in order to use the WMA format in their products or services.

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  • 9. 

    ASCII is a ?

    • 4 bit

    • 7 bit

    • 16 bit

    • 32 bit

    Correct Answer
    A. 7 bit
    Explanation
    ASCII is a character encoding standard that uses 7 bits to represent characters. It was developed in the 1960s and is widely used in computers and telecommunication devices. ASCII can represent a total of 128 characters, including letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and control characters. It is the most common character encoding scheme for the English language and is compatible with many systems and devices.

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  • 10. 

    RealMedia is ?

    • Open Source

    • Proprietary

    • Shareware

    • FreeWare

    Correct Answer
    A. Proprietary
    Explanation
    RealMedia is a proprietary format, meaning it is owned and controlled by a specific company or organization. This format is not open source, shareware, or freeware, which suggests that it is not freely available for use or modification by the public. Instead, it is likely that RealMedia requires the purchase of a license or the use of specific software owned by the company in order to access or utilize the format.

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  • 11. 

    Which of the following are open source softwares?

    • Microsoft Office

    • Open Office

    • Mozilla Firefox

    • Windows OS

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Open Office
    A. Mozilla Firefox
    Explanation
    Open Office and Mozilla Firefox are open source softwares because they are freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. Open source software refers to programs whose source code is openly available, allowing users to customize and improve the software as per their needs. On the other hand, Microsoft Office and Windows OS are proprietary software developed by Microsoft and are not open source.

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  • 12. 

    Ogg Vorbis is ________ Audio format ? ( Select Two )

    • Open Source

    • Propritary

    • Lossy

    • Lossless

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Open Source
    A. Lossy
    Explanation
    Ogg Vorbis is an open source audio format that uses lossy compression. Open source means that the format is freely available and can be modified and distributed by anyone. Lossy compression means that some audio data is discarded during the compression process in order to reduce file size, resulting in a slight loss in audio quality. Therefore, Ogg Vorbis is both open source and lossy.

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  • 13. 

    FLAC is ________ Audio format ? ( Select Two )

    • Open

    • Propritary

    • Lossy

    • Lossless

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Open
    A. Lossless
    Explanation
    FLAC is an open and lossless audio format. Being open means that it is free and can be used by anyone without any restrictions. Being lossless means that it compresses audio files without losing any quality, resulting in an exact replication of the original audio.

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