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281. What Does SIM Stand for on a Cell Phone?

  • A. Subscriber identity module
  • B. Subscriber Inline module
  • C. Secret Internet module
  • D. Subscriber Interface Module

Explanation: SIM means Subscriber Identity Module, the chip that identifies a mobile subscriber and stores related authentication information. The other expansions are not standard telecommunications terms.

Correct answer: Subscriber identity module

282. Which of the following term means to reckon?

  • A. putare
  • B. com
  • C. computa
  • D. computar

Explanation: Putare is a Latin verb meaning “to reckon” or “to calculate,” while computare was formed from related Latin roots and gave rise to the word computer.

Correct answer: putare

283. A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts is a___________?

  • A. Worm.
  • B. Trojan horse.
  • C. Virus.
  • D. Macro virus

Explanation: A Trojan horse appears to perform a useful or legitimate task while secretly carrying out harmful actions. A worm mainly self-replicates, while a virus attaches itself to other files or programs.

Correct answer: Trojan horse.

284. Where are data and programme stored when the processor uses them?

  • A. Main memory
  • B. Secondary memory
  • C. Disk memory
  • D. Programme memory

Explanation: The processor works directly with data and programs held in main memory, or RAM. Secondary and disk memory provide longer-term storage but are not the processor's primary working area.

Correct answer: Main memory

285. When a file is saved for the first time?

  • A. a copy is automatically printed
  • B. it must be given a name to identify it
  • C. it does not need a name
  • D. it only needs a name if it is not going to be printed

Explanation: The first save opens the Save As process, where the file must be given a name and location so it can be identified later. Printing is unrelated to the naming requirement.

Correct answer: it must be given a name to identify it

286. In database table, what does a column represent?

  • A. Attributes
  • B. Index
  • C. Entity
  • D. Relation

Explanation: A column represents an attribute, such as StudentName or DateOfBirth, while a row represents one entity or record. An index is an access structure, and a relation usually refers to the table itself.

Correct answer: Attributes

287. Data in database at a particular point of time is called as?

  • A. Intension
  • B. Extension
  • C. Back up
  • D. Application

Explanation: An extension is the collection of records stored in a database at a particular time, also called the database state or instance. Intension refers to the database schema or structure.

Correct answer: Extension

288. A______________is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval and use of that data.

  • A. File
  • B. Recordset
  • C. Database
  • D. document

Explanation: A database is an organized collection of related data designed for efficient access, retrieval and use. A file or recordset may hold part of the data, but does not necessarily describe the complete organized collection.

Correct answer: Database

289. SQL stands for ________?

  • A. Straight Query Langauge
  • B. Structured Query Langauge
  • C. Structured Query Laison
  • D. Structured Query Linear

Explanation: SQL means Structured Query Language, the standard language used to define, query and manipulate relational databases. The spelling in the options is incorrect, but option b is clearly intended.

Correct answer: Structured Query Langauge

290. MS-Access is program for____________?

  • A. Presentation
  • B. Documentation
  • C. Calculation
  • D. Data Base

Explanation: MS Access is a relational database management program used to create tables, queries, forms, and reports. Presentation, documentation, and calculation are associated more directly with other Office applications.

Correct answer: Data Base