General Knowledge - Technology

Exercise : Technology - Section 3
41.
The first graphical browser for the WWW was named:
Netscape
Veronica
Mosaic
Explorer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

42.
What is RISC?
Remodeled Interface System Computer
Remote Intranet Secured Connection
Runtime Instruction Set Compiler
Reduced Instruction Set Computer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reduced Instruction Set Computer - a type of microprocessor that relies on simple instructions which can be used to build more complicated ones.

43.
What does ICMP stand for?
Internet Connection Modem Protocol
Intranet Control Message Program
Internal Conflict Management Program
Internet Control Message Protocol
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ICMP Packets are used to send control messages including errors.

44.
What is FMD?
FastEthernet Measuring Device
Flashing Media Diode
Fluorescent Multi-Layer Disc
Flash Media Driver
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new type of disc developed by Constellation 3D Inc. These discs can hold up to to 140 GB of data.

45.
Which of these is a documented hoax virus?
McDonalds screensaver
Alien.worm
Merry Xmas
Adolph
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A virus hoax is usually an email that gets mailed in chain letter fashion describing some devastating highly unlikely type of virus, you can usually spot a hoax because there's no file attachment, no reference to a third party who can validate the claim and the general 'tone' of the message.