Question 1

Weblogs or blogs are
A)a written message that is sent and received over electronic communication systems
B)audio or video content over the internet
C)personal logs or journal entries that are posted on the web.
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Weblogs or blogs are essentially personal logs or journal entries that are posted on the web, allowing individuals to share their thoughts, experiences, or information on various topics.

Question 2

Which of the following is a blog site that devotes itself to discussing techno gadgets?
A)www.rottentomatoes.com
B)www.gizmodo.com
C)www.tech. com
D)www.itec.com

Accepted Answer

Gizmodo is a well-known blog site that focuses on technology gadgets, offering news and reviews on the latest in tech. Rotten Tomatoes is a review aggregation site for movies and TV shows, while the other options do not match the description of a blog devoted to discussing techno gadgets.

Question 3

A written message that is sent and received over electronic communication systems is called
A)e .mail
B)weblogs
C)podcast
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

E-mail stands for electronic mail, which is a written message sent and received over electronic communication systems.

Question 4

-------------------------is the broadcast of audio or video content over the Internet.
A)a. podcast
B)a webcast
C)weblogs
D)e .mail

Accepted Answer

A webcast is specifically designed for broadcasting audio or video content over the Internet, making it the correct choice.

Question 5

Name of the educational initiative backed by government of India for information technology is called
A)sakshat
B)rakshat
C)prathyashat
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Sakshat is an Indian government initiative aimed at providing affordable educational resources to its citizens, focusing on the use of information technology to enhance learning.

Question 6

E.-books and e-journals are
A)a written message
B)audio or video content
C)the content of open access publishing
D)a subject directory

Accepted Answer

E-books and e-journals often fall under the category of open access publishing, which allows users to access their content for free, making scholarly and literary works more accessible to a wider audience.

Question 7

Claiming another person's words as your own- this action is known as
A)copyright
B)plagiarism
C)patent
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words or ideas without giving proper credit, effectively claiming them as your own.

Question 8

WebCT and Enspire are the tools for
A)e .mail
B)electronic messaging
C)e-learning
D)instant messaging

Accepted Answer

WebCT and Enspire are tools designed for e-learning, providing platforms for online courses and educational content.

Question 9

Through ----------------------students can get online education from remote places.
A)virtual classrooms
B)subject directory
C)nicnet
D)inflibnet

Accepted Answer

Virtual classrooms enable students to receive online education from remote locations by providing a digital environment that simulates a traditional classroom setting.

Question 10

-------------------------------is a virtual network of libraries
A)nicnet
B)inflibnet
C)brnet
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network) is a virtual network of libraries aimed at optimizing library resources and using information technology to enhance library services.

Question 11

Name the networking infrastructure built by NIC for the e-governance applications.
A)nicnet
B)inflibnet
C)brnet
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

NICNET is the networking infrastructure built by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for e-governance applications. It facilitates the delivery of government services and the exchange of information among various government departments in an efficient manner.

Question 12

BRNET is related with
A)library information resources
B)geological information resources
C)biological information resources
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of BRNET is related with
A)library information resources
B)geological information...

Question 13

WBT is an example for
A)a library information resources
B)a geological information resources
C)a biological information resources
D)a computer-based training

Accepted Answer

WBT stands for Web-Based Training, which is a form of computer-based training that utilizes the internet or an intranet for educational content delivery.

Question 14

Which of the following is true?
A)podcast content includes radio shows
B)podcast content includes audio books
C)podcast content includes magazines
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Podcasts can include a wide range of content types, including radio shows, audio books, and magazine content, often in audio format. This makes them a versatile medium for various types of information and entertainment.

Question 15

Which of the following statement is not true to e-mail
A)it is not the most secure form of transmission
B)it is not a safe way to send personal or sensitive information
C)it is not a popular means of communication
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Email remains one of the most popular means of communication, especially in professional settings, making statement C incorrect.

Question 16

Broadband connections includes
A)cable
B)satellite
C)dsl
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Broadband connections encompass various high-speed internet access technologies, including cable, satellite, and DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), making all of these options correct.

Question 17

ICQ is related with
A)weblogs
B)instant messaging
C)search engines
D)podcasts

Accepted Answer

ICQ is an instant messaging service.

Question 18

----- refers to the gap between people who possess regular access to Information technology and those who do not have this access.
A)cyber crime
B)digital divide
C)hacker
D)virus attack

Accepted Answer

The term "digital divide" refers to the gap between individuals who have access to computers and the internet and those who do not. This gap can affect access to information, employment opportunities, and educational resources.

Question 19

Who started Free software foundation
A)linus torvald
B)richard m stallman
C)gnu
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Richard M. Stallman started the Free Software Foundation in 1985 to support the free software movement, which advocates for the freedom to use, study, modify, and redistribute software.

Question 20

Linux is a.
A)database programs
B)application programme
C)operating system
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Linux is an operating system, which is a software that manages all of the hardware resources associated with your desktop or laptop.

Quiz 3: Information Technology and Communication

Weblogs or blogs are

Which of the following is a blog site that devotes itself to discussing techno gadgets?

A written message that is sent and received over electronic communication systems is called

-------------------------is the broadcast of audio or video content over the Internet.

Name of the educational initiative backed by government of India for information technology is called

E.-books and e-journals are

Claiming another person's words as your own- this action is known as

WebCT and Enspire are the tools for

Through ----------------------students can get online education from remote places.

-------------------------------is a virtual network of libraries

Name the networking infrastructure built by NIC for the e-governance applications.

BRNET is related with

WBT is an example for

Which of the following is true?

Which of the following statement is not true to e-mail

Broadband connections includes

ICQ is related with

----- refers to the gap between people who possess regular access to Information technology and those who do not have this access.

Who started Free software foundation

Linux is a.