General Knowledge - Technology

Exercise : Technology - Section 3
16.
What was the clock speed of the original IBM PC?
Less than 5 MHz
10 MHz
8 MHz
Just over 16 MHz
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The original IBM PC ran at a breathtaking 4.77 MHz (Smmmmmmokin!) Today there are new PC processors that run faster than 3 gigahertz.

17.
What is NAT?
Network Address Translation
Network Administration Tool
Novell Address Transfer
Newly Added Technology
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NAT is commonly used by nearly all comsumer routers today, both hardware and software.

18.
What is not always necessary for accessing the Web?
A Web browser
A connection to an Internet Access Provider
A computer
A modem
Answer: Option
Explanation:
You need a browser, online access and a computer to surf the Web, but if you're on a local area network (LAN) that's connected to the Internet, you don't need a modem to go online.

19.
On what date was the debut of the first IBM Personal Computer?
August 12, 1981
January 21 1979
August 21, 1980
January 12, 1982
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Before IBM created its personal computer, two types of computer systems, Apple II and CP-M, dominated the microcomputer world. Neither of these systems were PC compatible, or Mac-compatible (the two primary standards in place today). The original IBM PC became a new standard in the microcomputer industry. Since then, hundreds of millions of PC-compatible systems have been sold, as the original PC grew into a large family of computers and peripherals. More software has been written for this computer family than for any other system on the market.

20.
A computer virus that actively attacks an anti-virus program or programs in an effort to prevent detection is...
Worm
Retrovirus
Trojan
Ghost virus
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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