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Question 1
In which year was MIDI(Musical Instrument Digital Interface) introduced?

A
1987
B
1983
C
1973
D
1977
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 2
What does the term PLC stand for?

A
Programmable Lift Computer
B
Program List Control
C
Programmable Logic Controller
D
Piezo Lamp Connector
Correct Answer: Option C

Used in manufacturing, engineering, and process operations.

Question 3
When measuring the characteristics of a small-signal amplifier, say for a radio receiver, one might be concerned with its "Noise..."?

A
Fundamental
B
Fall
C
Force
D
Figure
Correct Answer: Option D

"Noise figure" is one critical parameter for determining the "quality" of a low-noise, small-signal, amplifier, and perhaps more importantly, the sensitivity of the overall receiver system. It is especially important for VHF (very high frequency) - and higher frequency - designs where most of the undesired "noise" (noise that masks or overpowers the desired signals) is generated internal to the electronics itself. In HF (high frequency) applications, atmospheric noise plays a much larger role in determining overall useful sensitivity, so a circuit's "noise figure" is less important

Question 4
'DB' computer abbreviation usually means ?

A
Database
B
Double Byte
C
Data Block
D
Driver Boot
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 5
'.INI' extension refers usually to what kind of file?

A
Image file
B
System file
C
Hypertext related file
D
Image Color Matching Profile file
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 6
Who is largely responsible for breaking the German Enigma codes, created a test that provided a foundation for artificial intelligence?

A
Alan Turing
B
Jeff Bezos
C
George Boole
D
Charles Babbage
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 7
Who developed Yahoo?

A
Dennis Ritchie & Ken Thompson
B
David Filo & Jerry Yang
C
Vint Cerf & Robert Kahn
D
Steve Case & Jeff Bezos
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 8
Made from a variety of materials, such as carbon, which inhibits the flow of current...?

A
Choke
B
Inductor
C
Resistor
D
Capacitor
Correct Answer: Option C

So named because it resists (or inhibits) the flow of current.

Question 9
The most common format for a home video recorder is VHS. VHS stands for...?

A
Video Home System
B
Very high speed
C
Video horizontal standard
D
Voltage house standard
Correct Answer: Option A

JVC (Japan Victor Corporation) and Matsushita (Panasonic) developed the VHS format to compete with Sony which developed the Beta format as the first home video cassette recorder. VHS originally stood for Vertical Helical Scan, but now means Video Home System.

Question 10
What does VVVF stand for?

A
Variant Voltage Vile Frequency
B
Variable Velocity Variable Fun
C
Very Very Vicious Frequency
D
Variable Voltage Variable Frequency
Correct Answer: Option D

It is a method of controlling the speed of an AC induction motor, whereby speed, current and torque can all be accurately controlled.