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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following is not a characterstic of Service Oriented Architecture?

  1. Reusability

  2. Granularity

  3. Interoperability

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the listed options (Reusability, Granularity, and Interoperability) ARE key characteristics of Service Oriented Architecture. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' because the question asks which is NOT a characteristic. SOA emphasizes reusable services, appropriate granularity, and interoperability between different platforms.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which one of the following is not one of the advantages of using cloud computing?

  1. Security

  2. Increased utilization of computing power

  3. Immediate access to wide variety of services

  4. Low management cost
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Security is typically cited as a CONCERN or challenge in cloud computing, not as an advantage. The main advantages include: increased utilization of computing resources (elasticity), immediate access to wide variety of services, and low management costs. While cloud providers offer security features, security concerns (data privacy, compliance, shared resources) remain a key challenge for cloud adoption.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Mark the correct statement.

  1. Chrome OS designed by Google is a Linux based operating system

  2. Web Services Description Language is an XML based language

  3. Both a and b

  4. Neither of a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chrome OS is indeed a Linux kernel-based operating system designed by Google. Web Services Description Language (WSDL) is an XML-based language for describing web services. Both statements are factually correct, making option C the right choice.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Fill out the blank. Britannica Online is to Web 1.0 application, _____ is to Web 2.0 application.

  1. Thesaurus

  2. Instant Answers

  3. Wikipedia

  4. Encyclopedia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Britannica Online represents the Web 1.0 model of expert-created, read-only content. Wikipedia embodies Web 2.0 principles with user-generated content and collaborative editing. The parallel shows the evolution from centralized to participatory web models.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following statement is true?

  1. Functioning of Service Oriented Architecture based system is independent of both development technologies and platform

  2. Functioning of Service Oriented Architecture based system depends on development technolgy but not on platform

  3. Functioning of Service Oriented Architecture based system depends on platform but not on development technolgy

  4. Functioning of Service Oriented Architecture based system is dependent on both development technologies and platform
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is designed to be technology-agnostic and platform-independent. Services communicate through standardized interfaces and protocols, allowing systems built with different technologies on different platforms to interoperate seamlessly.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Web 1.0 Web 2.0 a DoubleClick 1 Google AdSense b Page views 2 BitTorrent c Akamai 3 cost per click Match the right combination

  1. a-1, b-3, c-2

  2. a-3, b-1, c-2

  3. a-3, b-2, c-1

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

DoubleClick (Web 1.0 advertising) matches with Google AdSense (Web 2.0 contextual advertising). Page views (Web 1.0 metric) relates to BitTorrent (Web 2.0 distributed file sharing shifting focus to bandwidth). Akamai (Web 1.0 CDN) maps to cost per click (Web 2.0 performance-based advertising model).

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What does COBRA stands for that is defined by Object Management Group supporting multiple platforms?

  1. Common Object Request Broker Architecture

  2. Computer Organization Requesting Breaking & Assimilating

  3. Common Requirement Bridge Architecture

  4. Calling Operation Request Broker Assassination
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

COBRA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) is a standard developed by the Object Management Group (OMG) for distributed object communication. It enables objects to communicate across different platforms and programming languages. The correct expansion is Common Object Request Broker Architecture.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

For AXA Equitable, TCS is working on a project using SiteMinder. What is the name of the project?

  1. Annual Gathering Deployment (AGD)

  2. Annuity Global Development (AGD)

  3. AXA SiteMinder Technology (AST)

  4. AXA Annuity Collection (AAC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This question refers to a specific TCS client project for AXA Equitable involving SiteMinder implementation. The project name is AGD (Annuity Global Development), relating to their annuity products and services. SiteMinder is typically used for single sign-on and access management in such enterprise deployments.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the minimum altitude at which a Geostationary Satellite must be put into orbit????

  1. 30,000 km

  2. 28,000 km

  3. 34,000 km

  4. 36,000 km
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Geostationary satellites must orbit at approximately 35,786 km above Earth's surface. This altitude allows the satellite to orbit at the same rate as Earth's rotation, appearing stationary from the ground. 36,000 km is the closest option to this value.