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Information Technology (IT): questions and answer review

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1561. Who invented C.D. (Compact Disc).

کمپیکٹ ڈسک کس نے ایجاد کیا؟

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Answer: James T. Russell

Explanation Laser technology is used in compact disc Compact Disc is an example of Optical Storage James T. Russell invented C.D. (Compact Disc). co-developed by Philips and Sony to store and play digital audio recordings. history In August 1982, the first compact disc was manufactured. It was then released in October 1982 in Japan and branded as Digital Audio Compact Disc . It was released on March 2, 1983, in North America and Europe. FIA CBT VU PAPER 22-12-2021 ND30-4-2023

1562. The capacity of a compact disk is _____?

کمپیکٹ ڈسک کی گنجائش _____ ہے؟

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Answer: 700 MB

Explanation Standard Capacity: 700 MB / 80 minutes. Alternative Sizes: 650 MB (earlier standard) to 800+ MB (extended). Data Type: Used for audio (CD-DA), data (CD-ROM), and rewritable (CD-RW) media Last updated 15-feb-2026

1563. The SQL command used to retrieve data from a database table is?

ڈیٹا بیس ٹیبل سے ڈیٹا حاصل کرنے کے لیے ایس کیو ایل کمانڈ کا استعمال کیا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: SELECT

Explanation The SQL command used to retrieve data from a database table is the SELECT statement. This command is fundamental to the Data Query Language (DQL) in SQL. Last updated 15-feb-2026

1564. What is the main purpose of software documentation?

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Answer: To provide guidance for users and developers

Explanation Software documentation explains how a program works and how to use it. It helps developers understand the code for maintenance or updates. It guides end-users on using software features effectively.

1565. Business Intelligence (BI) reporting system cannot do which of the following?

بزنس انٹیلی جنس رپورٹنگ سسٹم مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا کام نہیں کر سکتا؟

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Answer: Modify data

Explanation A Business Intelligence (BI) reporting system is designed to extract, transform, and present data in a format that supports business decision-making. BI systems typically provide features for : Filtering data (selecting specific data based on criteria) Grouping data (organizing data into categories or aggregations) BI systems are not designed to modify the underlying data itself.

1566. The original ASCII code uses _____________bits of each byte, reserving that last bit for error checking?

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Answer: Seven

Explanation ASCII is a coding system which provides 128 different characters. ASCII stand for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. ASCII is the code that is currently used worldwide in computing.

1567. When we start a new application on the computer, the application buttons appear in __________.

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Answer: Task Bar

Explanation When you start a new application on a computer, the application buttons typically appear on the Task Bar. The taskbar is a horizontal bar usually located at the bottom of the screen

1568. What is the purpose of an operating system?

آپریٹنگ سسٹم کا مقصد کیا ہے؟

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Answer: Manage computer hardware and software resources

Explanation An operating system (OS) is the core software that manages all the hardware and software resources of a computer. It performs fundamental tasks such as: Controlling and allocating memory to different programs. Managing input and output devices. Organizing files and directories. Providing a platform for application software to run.

1569. This the invention of modern world:

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Answer: Computer

Explanation A computer is a machine that can be instructed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically via computer programming. Modern computers have the ability to follow generalized sets of operations, called programs.

1570. A computer has a main memory of 960 Kbytes. What is the exact number of bytes contained in this memory?

ایک کمپیوٹر کی مین میموری 960 کلو بائٹس ہے۔ اس میموری میں درست بائٹس کی تعداد کیا ہوگی؟

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Answer: 960 x 1024

Explanation Computer memory is measured in bytes . 1 Kilobyte (KB) = 1024 bytes , so memory in bytes = 960 × 1024 . Total bytes = 983,040 bytes (960 × 1024 = 983,040). Last verified on 11-03-2026

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