1. What is the full form of CMOS?
A. Content Metal Oxide Semiconductor
B. Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
C. Complementary Metal Oxygen Semiconductor
D. Complementary Metal Oscillator Semiconductor
E. None of these
2. Kernel is a central component of ______.
A. A part of CPU
B. An operating system
C. A hardware
D. A register
E. None of these
3. A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the internet, is called a(n) ________.
A. version
B. patch
C. tutorial
D. FAQ
E. None of these
4. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal’s computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called___.
A. robotics
B. simulation
C. computer forensics
D. animation
E. None of these
5. ____ are specially designed computer chips reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.
A. Servers
B. Embedded computers
C. Robotic computers
D. Mainframes
E. None of these
Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) is a technology for constructing integrated circuits. CMOS technology is used in microprocessors, micro-controllers, static RAM and other digital logic circuits.
2. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
Kernel is a central component of an operating system which acts as an interface between the user applications and the hardware. It is also called as the heart of the operating system.
3. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
A patch is a piece of software designed to update a computer program or its supporting data to fix or improve it.
4. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
Computer forensics is the practice of collecting, analyzing and reporting on digital data in a way that is legally admissible.
Note: It can be used in the detection and prevention of crime and in any dispute where evidence is stored digitally.
5. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
An embedded computer is a computer that is integrated into other devices and is dedicated to the functions of that device. Also referred to as micro-controllers, embedded computers have been used in modern TV sets, motor vehicles, telephones, digital cameras, washing machines, microwaves and dishwashers.
Note: The embedded computer is devoted to performing specific tasks and is used in communication, entertainment, science and technology.