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Information Technology (IT): questions and answer review

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1141. The father of the second generation of computers is _____?

کمپیوٹر کی دوسری نسل کا باپ _____ ہے؟

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Answer: All of these

Explanation John Bardeen, William B. Shockley, and Walter H. Brattain are collectively known as the fathers of the second generation of computers. They invented the transistor in 1947 , which led to the development of smaller, faster, and more efficient computers. The fathers of each generation of computers: First generation (Vacuum Tubes): John Atanasoff (invented the first electronic computer, ABC) Second generation (Transistors): John Bardeen, William B. Shockley, and Walter H. Brattain (invented the transistor) Third generation (Integrated Circuits): Jack Kilby (developed the first integrated circuit) Fourth generation (Microprocessors): Ted Hoff and Stanley Mazor (developed the first microprocessor, Intel 4004)

1142. In the banking system, what does OTP stand for?

بینکنگ سسٹم میں، او ٹی پی کا مطلب کیا ہے؟

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Answer: One Time Password

Explanation OTP stands for One Time Password . It used in banking security systems. It is a temporary code sent to the user’s mobile/email . Introduced widely in digital banking for secure transactions. It is valid for only one login or transaction . Helps prevent unauthorized access and fraud . Last verified on 19-04-2026

1143. Which of the following operating system is based on open-source software?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا آپریٹنگ سسٹم اوپن سورس سافٹ ویئر پر مبنی ہے؟

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Answer: Linux

Explanation Linux is the most prominent example of an open-source operating system. Linux: Created by Linus Torvalds in 1991, It is a Unix-like operating system that relies on a community-driven development model. Last updated 15-feb-2026

1144. What is the most popular system of shorthand writing?

شارٹ ہینڈ لکھنے کا سب سے مشہور نظام کیا ہے؟

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Answer: Pitman's Shorthand

Explanation Pitman's Shorthand is the most popular system of shorthand writing. He is known for its efficiency and speed in capturing spoken words through phonetic symbols. It has been widely used for decades in various fields, especially in stenography .

1145. A method used by perpetrators to gather personal information using false e-mails and websites is referred to as?

جعلی ای میلز اور ویب سائٹس کے ذریعے ذاتی معلومات حاصل کرنے کے طریقے کو کیا کہتے ہیں؟

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Answer: Phishing

Explanation Phishing is a cyber crime method used to steal personal information. Attackers use fake emails, messages, or websites to trick users. The goal is to get sensitive data like passwords, bank details, or IDs. Last verified on 12-04-2026

1146. Which of following device can store large amount of data

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا آلہ بڑی مقدار میں ڈیٹا محفوظ کر سکتا ہے۔

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Answer: Hard Disk

Explanation Hard disk is an hardware component which is used to store large amounts of data. The primary characteristics of hard drive are its capacity and performance. ****** VU FIA CONSTABLE PAPER 2021

1147. How does VPN work?

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Answer: changed to an IP address

Explanation VPN are also used for hides users’ physical location. VPN masks your IP address. A VPN can hide a user’s browsing activity. There are 6 types of VPN protocols. There are 2 types of VPNs.

1148. Which device has the largest storage capacity?

کون سا آلہ سب سے زیادہ ذخیرہ کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھتا ہے؟

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Answer: Hard Disk

Explanation A hard disk is a storage device that can store the maximum amount of data **** RY17-012-23

1149. Which software is not an file compression utility____ ?

کون سا سافٹ ویئر فائل کمپریشن یوٹیلیٹی نہیں ہے؟

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Answer: Compress

Explanation Microsoft-XP is not an example of file compression Program used in windows operating system .

1150. Another name for a supercomputer is a ______?

سپر کمپیوٹر کا دوسرا نام ______ ہے؟

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Answer: High-performance computer

Explanation A supercomputer is another name for a high-performance computer (HPC). Supercomputers are powerful computers that are designed to execute a large number of instructions at an extremely high speed. It making them ideal for scientific simulations , weather forecasting, cryptography, and other compute-intensive tasks.

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