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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the full form of SDRAM?

  1. Shift dynamic random access memory

  2. Synchronous dynamic random access memory

  3. System dynamic random access memory

  4. Serial dynamic random access memory
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SDRAM stands for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. It's a type of RAM that operates in sync with the system bus clock, allowing for faster data transfer than asynchronous DRAM. 'Synchronous' is the key differentiator from other memory types.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In context with the Core Banking System, what does CORE stands for ________?

  1. Centralized Online Records Exchange

  2. Centralized Office Real-time Exchange

  3. Centralized Online Real-time Exchange

  4. Central Online Real-time Exchange
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

CORE in Core Banking stands for Centralized Online Real-time Exchange. This refers to a networked banking system where all transactions and customer data are centralized in real-time, allowing any branch to access unified customer information instantly. This replaced the previous branch-based legacy systems.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In which year was UNCITRAL Model Law on E-Commerce adopted by the United Nations following which India passed the Information Technology Act 2000 in May 2000?

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce was adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) in 1996. This model law provided the framework for countries to enact e-commerce legislation. India passed the Information Technology Act 2000 in May 2000, based on this UNCITRAL model.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following parts of a computer makes use of primary memory?

  1. Storage Unit

  2. CPU

  3. Computer Output devices

  4. Mass Storage Devices
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) makes direct use of primary memory (RAM) during program execution. The CPU fetches instructions and data from RAM, processes them, and writes results back to RAM. The storage unit, output devices, and mass storage devices are secondary to the CPU-RAM interaction during active processing.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

While browsing internet , a keyboard shortcut is used to place a www to the beginning and ".com" to the end of the text typed in the Address bar. Which among the following shortcuts?

  1. ALT + ENTER

  2. CNTRL + ENTER

  3. ALT + SHIFT

  4. CNTRL + SHIFT
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Enter (or Ctrl+Enter on some systems) automatically adds 'www.' to the beginning and '.com' to the end of text typed in the browser's address bar. For example, typing 'google' and pressing Ctrl+Enter will navigate to 'www.google.com'. Alt+Enter typically opens the current location in a new tab.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

How many kilohertz are in 1 terahertz ?

  1. 1 000 000 000

  2. 1 000 000 00

  3. 1 000 000

  4. 1 000 000 000 00
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

1 terahertz (THz) equals 10^12 hertz. 1 kilohertz (kHz) equals 10^3 hertz. Therefore, 1 THz = 10^12 Hz = 10^12 / 10^3 kHz = 10^9 kHz = 1,000,000,000 kHz. Option A correctly shows this conversion. Options B, C have incorrect digit counts, and D has an extra zero.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The first 6 digits of the credit card number are known as ___?

  1. Issuer Identification Number

  2. Major Industry Identifier

  3. account number

  4. Check sum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first 6 digits of a credit card number constitute the Issuer Identification Number (IIN), formerly called Bank Identification Number (BIN). These digits identify the card network (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and the issuing bank. The Major Industry Identifier (MII) is actually just the first digit, not the first six. The account number and checksum follow the IIN.