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LSD is ........ |
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Answer» Least Significant Digit |
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Consider the number 627. Its MSD is ....... |
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Answer» Consider the number 627. Its MSD is 6 |
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| 24803. |
Explain the differences between an intranet and an extranet. |
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Answer» An Internet database is accessible by everyone who has access to a Web site. An intranet database limits access to only people within a given organization. An extranet database limits access to only people within a company and a company's customers and suppliers. |
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Explain why it is still necessary to have at least some familiarity with file processing systems even though it has become evident that traditional file processing systems have a number of shortcomings and limitations. |
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Answer» Many businesses still use file processing systems today. This is especially true in the creation of backups for a database system. In addition, if you understand some of the limitations of a file processing system such as program-data dependence, duplication of data, limited data sharing, lengthy development times, and excessive program maintenance, you can try and avoid them as you design and develop a databases. |
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The range of database applications can be divided into five categories. Explain the five different categories. |
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Answer» Databases can support from a single user (personal database) up to supporting the requests of the world (internet database). In between, a database can support a workgroup (a relatively small group of people), department database (a functional unit in an organization such as marketing), or an enterprise database (entire organization). |
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State True or False. In Positional number system, each position has a weightage |
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Answer» The statement True |
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In addition to digits what are the letters used in Hexadecimal number system. |
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Answer» A(10), B(11), C(12), D(13), E(14), F(15) |
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What are some of the disadvantages associated with conventional file processing systems? |
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Answer» There are five disadvantages. 1. Program-data dependence occurs when file descriptions need to be changed in all programs whenever a file description changes. 2. Duplication of data is storing the data more than one time. 3. Limited data sharing occurs when the files are private so no one outside of one application can access the data. 4. Lengthy development times exist because file processing systems takes longer to develop. 5. Lastly, excessive program maintenance exists since the effort to maintain a program is larger in this environment. |
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What are advantages and disadvantages of object oriented programming? Explain. |
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Answer» The advantages of object oriented programming: 1. OOP provides a clear modular structure for programs. Large problems can be reduced to smaller and more manageable problems. 2. In OOP, data can be made private to a class such that only member functions of the class can access the data. This principle of data hiding helps the programmer to build a secure program. 3. Implementation details are hidden from other modules and other modules has a clearly defined interface. 4. It is easy to maintain and modify existing code as new objects can be created with small differences to existing ones. The disadvantages of object oriented programming: Object Oriented programs are much larger than other programs. In the early days of computing, space on hard drives, floppy drives and in memory was at a premium. Today we do not have these restrictions. 2. Effort: 3. Speed: |
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Explain the concept of Candidate Key with the help of a suitable example. |
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Answer» A candidate key is a column, or set of columns, in a table that can uniquely identifies a tuple and is not null. Each table may have one or more candidate keys. It is eligible to be a Primary key. For example: In a table PERSON following are the columns (Aadhar number, PAN, Voter ID card no, Name, Date of birth, Address). Out of these Aadhar number, PAN, Voter ID card no are the candidate keys. |
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In addition to digits what are the letters used in Hexa decimal number system. |
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Answer» A(10), B(11), C(12), D(13), E(14), F(15) |
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What is the pupose of using default in a switch statement? |
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Answer» If there is no match for the expression with any case group in switch statement, the statements in the default part are executed. For example: { switch(dy) { case 6: day = “Saturday”; break; case 7: day = “Sunday”; break; default: day = “Incorrect Day! break; } System. out. print ln (day); } if the value of dy is other that 6 or 7 default statement will be executed. |
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What is a Database system? |
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Answer» The database and DBMS software together is called as Database system. |
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What are the advantages of DBMS? |
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Answer» 1. Redundancy is controlled. 2. Unauthorised access is restricted. 3. Providing multiple user interfaces. 4. Enforcing integrity constraints. 5. Providing backup and recovery. |
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What precautions must be taken to improve online security? |
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Answer» i. Antivirus and Antispyware programs offer real-time protection monitoring your computer for any changes by malware software. ii. Use strong passwords a combination of alphanumeric and special characters could be used for creating a password that is not so easy to crack or guessed by other users. iii. Secure transactions because information such as credit card details or personal information is sent over the network. iv. Use encryption software to protect your data from unauthorized users. |
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What are the disadvantage in File Processing System? |
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Answer» 1. Data redundancy and inconsistency. 2. Difficult in accessing data. 3. Data isolation. 4. Data integrity. 5. Concurrent access is not possible. 6. Security Problems. |
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What is DBMS? Explain any two advantages of DBMS. |
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Answer» A database management system is a software package with computer programs that controls the creation, maintenance, and use of an integrated collection of data records, files, and other objects. It allows organizations to conveniently develop databases for various applications. Advantages: i) Data integrity: means the data is accurate and consistent in the database. It is very important as there are multiple databases in a DBMS so it helps to produce the correct result. ii) Data sharing: In a database, the users can share the data among themselves. Data can be shared for multiple purposes with the users located at different geographical locations then remote users can also access the database simultaneously. |
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! =, <, >, > = are examples of a) Arithmetic operators b) Bitwise Operators c) Logical Operators d) Relational Operator |
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Answer» d) relational operators ! =, <, >, > = are examples of relational operators. |
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Real numbers can be represented in memory by using .......... |
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Answer» Exponent and Mantissa |
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Define the term’bit’? |
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Answer» A bit stands for Binary digit. That means either 0 or 1. |
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A computer has no ......... (a) Memory (b) l/o device (c) CPU (d) IQ |
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Answer» A computer has no IQ |
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1 KB is ............ bytes. (a) 2 b) 2 c) 2 d) 2 |
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Answer» 1 KB is 220 bytes |
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The ________ method of Array class is used to arrange the Array of integers in ascending order. |
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Answer» The sort method of Array class is used to arrange the Array of integers in ascending order. |
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Represent -60 in 1’s complement form. |
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Answer» +60 = 00111100 Change all 1 to 0 and all 0 to 1 to get the 1’s complement. -60 is in 1’s complement is 11000011 |
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Represent-60 in 1’s complement form – 60 am 1’s complement form |
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Answer» Change all 1 to 0 and all 0 to 1 to get the 1’s complement. – 60 is in 1’s complement is 11000011 |
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Find the smallest number in the list. a) (1101)2b) (A)16 c) (13)8 d) (15)10 |
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Answer» Convert all the numbers into a common base i.e. to decimal a) (1101)2 = 1 x 23 + 1 x 22 + 0 x 21 + 1 x 20 = 8 + 4 + 0 + 1 = (13)10 b) (A)16 = (10)10 c) (13)8 = 1 x 81 + 1 x 80 = 8 + 3 = (11)10 d) (15)10 Here (A)16 is the smallest number. |
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Which of the following is not an example of Governance? a. To file property tax b. To apply for renewal of Passport c. To start an online coding course for 3 months d. To get Voters ID card issued |
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Answer» Correct option: c. To start an online coding course for 3 months |
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Which is the MSB of representation of -80 in SMR? |
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Answer» It is 1 because In SMR if the number is negative then the MSB is 1. |
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What are webinars? |
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Answer» Webinars are real time online lectures, where users participate in the lecture, may ask questions, and get their queries answered. |
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Write short notes about Unicode Unicode |
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Answer» it is like ASCII Code. By using ASCII, we can represent limited, number of characters. But using Unicode we can represent all of the characters used in the written languages of the world. Eg:- Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit ……. |
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Write short notes about Unicode. |
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Answer» It is like ASCII Code. By using ASCII, we can represent limited number of characters. But using Unicode we can represent all of the characters used in the written languages of the world. eg: Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit . |
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Define Unicode. |
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Answer» The limitations to store more characters is solved by the introduction of Unicode. It uses 16 bits so 216 =65536 characters(i.e, world’s all written language characters) can store by using this. |
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What Vegetable?___ is famous for giving Popeye his strength? |
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Answer» Correct answer is Spinach |
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What Vegetable?___ are used in Russia and Eastern Europe to make a famous red soup called Borsch? |
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Answer» Correct answer is Beet roots |
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The doctor told him to keep the tablets in his mouth and ________ them slowly. A) swallow B) suck C) bite D) drink E) eat |
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Answer» Correct option is B) suck |
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Convert (71.24)8 = ( )10 ? |
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Answer» 71.24 = 7 × 81 + 1 × 80 + 2 × 8-1 + 4 × 8-2 = 56 + 1 + 2/8 + 4/82 = 57 + 0.25 + 0.0625 (71.24)8 (71.24)8 = (57.3125)10 |
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Has the doctor or someone you know ever told you to eat sprouts? Why? |
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Answer» Yes, doctor has advised me to eat sprouts because they are very nutritious. |
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Convert (71.24)8 = ( )10 ? |
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Answer» 71.24 = 7 x 81 + 1 x 80 + 2 x 8-1 + 4 x 8-2 = 56 + 1 + 2/8 + 4/28 = 51 + 0.25 + 0.0625 (71.24)8 = (57.3125)10 |
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Write chemical properties of amines? |
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Answer» Amines are organic compounds which contain and are often actually based on one or more atoms of nitrogen. Structurally amines resemble ammonia in that the nitrogen can bond up to three hydrogens, but amines also have additional properties based on their carbon connectivity. |
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Give any 2 uses of silicone ? |
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Answer» Silicones act as excellent insulators for electric motors. |
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An isothermal process for an ideal gas is represented on a p-V diagram by: |
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Answer» Answer: a portion of a hyperbola. |
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There is a temperature at which the reading on the Kelvin scale is numerically |
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Answer» Answer: equal to that on the Fahrenheit scale. |
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The government supplies them _____ the basic necessities. A) at B) to C) with D) on |
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Answer» Correct option is C) with |
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What are the necessities for health success and power |
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Answer» According to James Allen, generally speaking, the secret of health is faith and purity. The secret of health in particular is the harmonious mind. Sickness is the result of our own error. Angry, worry, jealousy, greed and such other feelings sow the seeds of disease in our mind. In order to be healthy, we should keep our mind free from these feelings. Jealousies, suspicions, worries, hatreds and selfishness causes disease of stomach, nerve and pain of joins. On the other hand, if we have joyful and loving thoughts and good will, we shall need no medicine. Work or even overwork does not destroy one’s health. Bad health is often the result of foolishly wasted energy. Work, mental or physical is always health giving. What is needed is to work without being anxious or excited or worried over needless detail. The secret of health is thus a pure heart and a well- ordered mind. Strong faith and purity are the necessities for health success and power. |
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whenever the amount of magnetic flux linked with a circuit changes, an emf is induced in the circuit. The induced emf lasts so long as the change in magnetic flux continues larger the amount of magnetic flux linked with a circuit, greater is the emf induced in it. The direction of induced emf is given by Lenz's law |
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Answer» Answer: Larger the amount of magnetic flux linked with a circuit, greater is the e.m.f. induced in it. |
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Describe the process of reverse transcription |
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Answer» Reverse transcription begins when the viral particle enters the cytoplasm of a target cell. The viral RNA genome enters the cytoplasm as part of a nucleoprotein complex that has not been well characterized. The process of reverse transcription generates, in the cytoplasm, a linear DNA duplex via an intricate series of steps. This DNA is colinear with its RNA template, but it contains terminal duplications known as the long terminal repeats (LTRs) that are not present in viral RNA |
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Hormone responsible for vernalization(1) Florigen (2) Caulocaline (3) Abscisin (4) Vernalin |
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Answer» (4) Vernalin |
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Effect of day length on plant development is called (1) Phototropism (2) Photoperiodism (3) Chemotropism (4) Photosynthesis |
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Answer» (2) Photoperiodism |
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Which of the following is a hypothetical hormone ? (1) Gibberellin (2) Auxin (3) Cytokinin (4) Florigen |
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Answer» (4) Florigen |
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Which is active form out of Pr and Pfr ? (1) Pr (2) Pfr (3) Both equally active (4) None of the above |
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Answer» Pfr is active form out of Pr and Pfr . |
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