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Information Technology (IT) MCQs and revision practice

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Information Technology (IT): questions and answer review

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1811. An unidentified email in a trustworthy way asking for sensitive banks and online payment information this is a case of _____?

حساس بینکوں اور آن لائن ادائیگی کی معلومات مانگنے والے قابل اعتماد طریقے سے ایک نامعلوم ای میل یہ _____ کا معاملہ ہے؟

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Answer: Phishing

Explanation Phishing is a type of cybercrime where an attacker sends a fake email or message that appears to be from a trustworthy source , aiming to trick the victim into revealing sensitive information such as: Bank account numbers Credit card details Online payment information Passwords The goal of phishing is to deceive individuals into divulging confidential information , which can then be used for malicious purposes, such as identity theft or financial fraud.

1812. What do you call a collection of records matching parameters of query?

آپ استفسار کے پیرامیٹرز سے مماثل ریکارڈز کے مجموعہ کو کیا کہتے ہیں؟

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Answer: Dynaset

Explanation A dynaset is a collection of records that match the parameters of a query. It dynamically updates based on the query criteria set by the user.

1813. A wireless technology built in electronic gadgets used for exchanging data over short/decimal distances is _____?

الیکٹرانک گیجٹس میں بنائی گئی وائرلیس ٹیکنالوجی جو مختصر/اعشاریہ فاصلے پر ڈیٹا کے تبادلے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے اسے _____ کہا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Bluetooth

Explanation Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology. It allows devices to communicate with each other over short distances , usually up to 10 meters . It uses low-power radio waves to transmit data and voice between devices. Bluetooth was created by Ericsson , a telecom company, in 1994 .

1814. Name the type of mouse which uses laser technology to detect the motion of the ball?

ماؤس کی اس قسم کا نام بتائیں جو گیند کی حرکت کا پتہ لگانے کے لیے لیزر ٹیکنالوجی استعمال کرتا ہے؟

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Answer: Optical mouse

Explanation A laser mouse is a type of optical mouse that uses laser technology for motion detection. Optical mice utilize a light source, such as an LED , along with a light detector to track movement on a surface. Laser technology provides higher precision compared to traditional optical mice.

1815. What are inserted as cross-reference in Word ?

ورڈ میں کراس ریفرنس کے طور پر کیا داخل کیا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Word fields

Explanation Cross-references are inserted into our document as fields. A field is a set of information that instructs Word to insert text, graphics, page numbers, and other material into a document automatically. **** RY17-012-23

1816. Multi user systems provided cost savings for small business because they use a single processing unit to link several.

ملٹی یوزر سسٹمز چھوٹے کاروبار کے لیے لاگت کی بچت فراہم کرتے ہیں کیونکہ وہ متعدد کو جوڑنے کے لیے ایک ہی کونسے پروسیسنگ یونٹ کا استعمال کرتے ہیں۔

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Answer: Dumb Terminals

Explanation A dumb terminal is a terminal that does not performing local processing of entered information, but serves only as an input/output device for an attached or network-linked processor. **** RY17-012-23

1817. In Excel, We use the ______ function to return the number of whole days between start_data and end_data.

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Answer: DATEDIF()

Explanation The DATEDIF() function is used to get days, months, or years between two dates. Syntax : =DATEDIF (start_date, end_date, unit). Additional information: DATEDIFF() The DATEDIFF() function returns the difference between two dates. Syntax. DATEDIFF (interval, date1, date2). * DAYSBETWEEN The daysBetween function takes startDateValue and endDateValue Syntax . daysBetween ( date1 , date2 ) .

1818. Cache memory is ______?

کیشے کی میموری ______ ہے؟

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Answer: Faster than RAM

Explanation Cache memory stores frequently used data for quick access. It operates faster than RAM , improving the CPU’s processing speed.

1819. What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

آپریٹنگ سسٹم کا بنیادی مقصد کیا ہے؟

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Answer: To run application software

Explanation The operating system (OS) manages hardware resources and provides a platform to run application software . It acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware.

1820. Two-Factor Authentication 2FA requires?

ٹو-فیکٹر آتھنٹیکیشن کے لیے کیا ضروری ہوتا ہے؟

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Answer: Password + second verification

Explanation 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) adds an extra layer of security to accounts. It requires something you know (like a password) and something you have or receive (like an OTP, SMS code, or authentication app). This makes it harder for attackers to access your account even if they know your password. Common forms include SMS codes, email codes, or authenticator apps .

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