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Information Technology (IT): questions and answer review

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1961. Which of the following is a graphical representation of data?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا ڈیٹا کی گرافیکل نمائندگی ہے؟

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Answer: Chart

Explanation A chart is a graphical representation of data. It typically used to visualize information clearly and concisely.

1962. Which of the following is a type of software designed to harm or steal information from a computer system? Malware, Firewall, Antivirus, None of these

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا ایک قسم کا سافٹ ویئر ہے جو کمپیوٹر سسٹم سے معلومات کو نقصان پہنچانے یا چوری کرنے کے لئے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہے؟

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Answer: Malware

Explanation Malware is harmful software created to damage, disrupt, or steal information from a computer system. It includes viruses, worms, spyware, ransomware, and trojans .

1963. Data authentication ensures?

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Answer: Data is from a valid source

Explanation Data authentication is the process of verifyin g the origin and integrity of data, Ensuring that it comes from a legitimate sender and has not been tampered with or altered during transmission. Data origin authentication proves tha t the stated sender is the source of the data. Data integrity ensures the data has not been modified. Data encryption (Option B) is a separate mechanism used for confidentiality, not for direct authentication.

1964. What is the time complexity of a C++ program with a nested for-loop?

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Answer: 0(N²)

Explanation In a nested for-loop , the inner loop executes N times for each iteration of the outer loop. This results in a total of N × N = N² iterations, making the time complexity O(N²).

1965. What is the name of a device that converts digital signals to analog signals?

ڈیجیٹل سگنلز کو اینالاگ سگنلز میں تبدیل کرنے والی ڈیوائس کا کیا نام ہے؟

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Answer: Modem

Explanation A Modem ( Modulator-Demodulator ) converts digital signals into analog signals and vice versa. It is used to connect computers to the internet via telephone lines or other networks. Additional information : Switch – connects multiple devices in a network Hub – basic network connector Repeater – boosts signal strength Router – directs internet traffic Last verified on 19-04-2026

1966. Eight bits make up a byte, which can hold up to _________ characters.

آٹھ بٹس ایک بائٹ بناتے ہیں، جس میں کتنے حروف ہو سکتے ہیں۔

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Answer: 256

Explanation ASCII is a coding system which provides 128 different characters. ASCII stand for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. right answer is 256 . AGM 17-12-2022

1967. Which technology is used in touchscreen to allow multiple simultaneous touches?

کون سی ٹیکنالوجی ٹچ اسکرین میں استعمال ہوتی ہے تاکہ ایک وقت میں کئی انگلیوں کے اشارے ممکن ہوں؟

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Answer: Capacitive Touch

Explanation Capacitive touchscreens detect changes in electrical charge from the human finger. They allow multi-touch gestures like pinch, zoom, and swipe. Resistive touchscreens only detect single-point pressure. Capacitive screens are used in smartphones, tablets, and modern touch devices.

1968. Which one is used to divide Email into two parts?

ای میل کو دو حصوں میں تقسیم کرنے کے لیےکیااستعمال ہوتا ہے؟

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Answer: @

Explanation E-mail stands for: Electronic Mail Father of E-mail: Ray Tomlinson First E-mail sent: 1971 @ is used to divide an email into: two parts SMTP helps to send: E-mails SMTP stands for: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Received email is saved: inbox Sent email is saved in: sent box Maximum attachment size in Yahoo Email: 25 MB G-mail stands: Google Mail Email spam also called: junk email To close email account click: sign out To create new E-mail: Sign Up Email hacking means: Illegal access to open email accounts of others Junk email is also called: Spam At sign ( @ ): always a part of email address Sending an E-mail is similar to: writing a letter A allows us to access our e-mail from anywhere: Webmail interface Bookmark : is associated with Internet E-mail

1969. How many generations of computer has?

کمپیوٹر کی کتنی نسلیں ہیں؟

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Answer: 5

Explanation The main electronic component used in first-generation counterparts was Vacuum Tubes and Valves Leo is called the first-generation computer First-generation (1940 - 1956) vacuum tubes as a major piece of technology. The ENIAC is an example of 1st generation computer. The time span of first-generation electronic computers was 1943 to 1959 **** Second generation (1956 - 1963 ) use of transistors . Third generation (1964 - 1971) use of Integrated circuits. Fourth generation (1972 - 2010) use of the microprocessor The fifth generation (2010 to present) use Artificial intelligence **** ND7-5-2023

1970. Which of the following is the binary equivalent (?)₂ of the decimal number (20)₁₀?

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Answer: 10100

Explanation Binary Conversion (20)₁₀ = ? Let's convert: 1×2⁴ + 0×2³ + 1×2² + 0×2¹ + 0×2⁰ = 16 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 0 = 20 So, ( 10100 )₂ = (20)₁₀

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