Monday, February 11, 2002		Compuquiz

Compuquiz — 70

1.What do we call the technology that uses "objects" which combine both data and instructions - usually separated in other forms of programming?

2.A software that enables printed text to be converted by a scanner or other device into word processing software files where they can be edited is called what?

3.What term is used generally to describe the state of a computer not currently connected to the Internet?

4.The technology that involves minute gas-filled cells, which emit light when an electric current is passed through them is called what?

5.Which type of screens are now replacing the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) used in traditional VDU screens?

6.A point where users can connect to the Internet via telecommunications line is known as what?

7.A Web site that acts as a gateway to the Internet is popularly called what?

8.What is a Private Key?

9.A pre-agreed method through which devices can communicate with each other is known as what?

10.A request for data from a file or database system is technically called what?

1.ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

2.Ethernet

3.Extranet

4.FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

5.File

6.Firewall

7.Gateway

8.General Packet Radio Service

9.GUI (Graphical User Interface)

10.HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

1.P.D. Mangal, Chandigarh

2.Rakesh Kumar Puri, Kapurthala

3.Vibhor Sood, Chandigarh

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