General Knowledge - Technology

Exercise : Technology - Section 3
1.
Which company created the most used networking software in the 1980's
Microsoft
Sun
IBM
Novell
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Novell (based in Provo, UT) created NetWare which is still one of the most used PC networking systems in the world.

2.
Which of the following operating systems is produced by IBM?
OS-2
Windows
DOS
UNIX
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IBM also created it's own version of DOS called PC-DOS.nn

3.
Which of the following is NOT a type of expansion slot or bus design used in Advanced-Technology class systems?
PCMCIA
ISA
PROM
EISA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PROM stands for Programmable Read Only Memory and is not a type of expansion slot or bus design. Today, PCI has become the most used expansion slot design in PCs. Older PCs incorporated both PCI and ISA slots for computability with older expanssion devices.

4.
What is a GPU?
Grouped Processing Unit
Graphics Processing Unit
Graphical Performance Utility
Graphical Portable Unit
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It is a chip dedicated to performing 3D calculations.

5.
What does DOCSIS stand for?
Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
Data Over Cable Security Internet Std
Data Over Cable Secure International Stds
Data Over Cable Service Internet Standard
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DOCSIS was developed by CableLabs. A standard set for Cable equipment to ensure compatibility across all DOCSIS networks.