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Information Technology (IT): questions and answer review

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351. How many Arrow keys are in keyboard of computer?

کمپیوٹر کے کی بورڈ میں کتنی تیر والی کیز ہیں؟

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Answer: 4

Explanation A standard computer keyboard has four arrow keys: up, down, left, and right. They are used for navigation in documents, games, and menus.

352. Which type of memory is non-volatile and can be electrically erased and reprogrammed?

کون سی قسم کی میموری غیر مستحکم ہے اور اسے برقی طور پر مٹا اور دوبارہ پروگرام کیا جا سکتا ہے؟

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Answer: Flash Memory

Explanation Flash memory is non-volatile, retaining data without power. It can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. This making it suitable for storage devices.

353. In terms of computer, OSI stands for what?

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Answer: open system interconnection

Explanation OSI : describes seven layers that computer systems use to communicate over a network.

354. In which type of operating system is response time critical?

کس قسم کا آپریٹنگ سسٹم ردعمل کا وقت اہم ہے؟

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Answer: Real time

Explanation Real-time OS is designed for time-critical tasks where delays cannot be tolerated. It ensures predictable and immediate responses to external events.

355. What is software without any price called?

بغیر کسی قیمت کے سافٹ ویئر کو کیا کہتے ہیں؟

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Answer: Free software

Explanation Freeware = No money, but you cannot change it (proprietary). Free Software/Open Source = Free price, plus you can see and change the code (Libre). Last updated by NA on 2 MAY 2026

356. The process of starting an operating system when the user turns on a computer is known as?

جب صارف کمپیوٹر آن کرتا ہے تو آپریٹنگ سسٹم شروع کرنے کے عمل کو کیا کہا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Booting

Explanation The process of starting an operating system when a user turns on a computer is called booting . Booting is a startup sequence that powers up the system and loads the operating system. The booting process involves the following steps: Power on The Power-On Self Test Find and load the OS Drivers and system configuration User login and authentication

357. In file movement tracking, the term Diarization refers to ______?

فائل موومنٹ سے باخبر رہنے میں ، ڈائریکائزیشن کی اصطلاح ______ سے مراد ہے؟

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Answer: Making an official calendar entry for future action

Explanation Diarization in file movement refers to entering a reminder or note in an official diary or register for future action or follow-up. It helps in tracking deadlines and ensures that important documents are not overlooked.

358. Which of the following is used to describe the characteristics of an object?

کسی شے کی خصوصیات کو بیان کرنے کے لئے مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا استعمال ہوتا ہے؟

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Answer: Attribute

Explanation An attribute describes the characteristics or properties of an object or entity (e.g., name, age, color). It helps define what the object is like.

359. Which of the following operations is typically more efficient in a linked list compared to an array?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا آپریشن عام طور پر ایک صف کے مقابلے میں منسلک فہرست میں زیادہ موثر ہے؟

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Answer: Inserting an element at the beginning

Explanation In a linked list, inserting or deleting an element at the beginning is more efficient (O(1)) because there is no need to shift other elements, unlike in an array . Arrays require shifting elements to insert or delete at the beginning, which takes O(n) time. This making it less efficient compared to a linked list.

360. Which format is used for Database Management?

ڈیٹا بیس مینجمنٹ کے لئے کون سا فارمیٹ استعمال کیا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Text

Explanation Databases primarily store and manage information in text (alphanumeric) format. Text format allows querying, sorting, and processing of data efficiently .

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