1000+ Basic Computer Questions and Answers - 1

Question: 1

What is NIC?

The device that coordinates the data transfer is called Network Interface Card (NIC).

NIC is fixed in the computer and communication channel is connected to it.

Ethernet, Arcnet and token ring are the examples for the NIC.

Question: 2

Explain the important reasons for Networking?

Some important reasons for networking are

Sharing of resources:

Primary goal of a computer network is to share resources. For example, several PCs can be connected to a single expensive line printer.

Sharing information:

Information on a single computer can be accessed by other computers in the network. Duplication of data file on separate PC’s can be avoided.

Communication:

When several PCs are connected to each other messages can be sent and received. From a remote location, a mobile salesman can relay important messages to the central office regarding orders. Relevant databases are updated and the business commitments are fulfilled.

Question: 3

What is the future of internet?

The popularity of Internet is growing ever since its evolution 20 years ago. This will bring out.

New standard protocol

International connections

Consumer civilization

Data sharing in research and engineering

Question: 4

What is hyperlink?

When the mouse pointer moves over a underlined or highlighted words and images change to a hand icon. This is called an hyperlink. This indicates the link to other sites. To go to one of the linked sites, just click the mouse on the hyperlink.

Question: 5

What is the role of ICANN?

The internet as a whole does not have a single controller. But the internet society, which is voluntary membership organization, takes the responsibility to promote global information exchange through the internet technology. Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) administers the domain name registration. It helps to avoid a name which is already registered.

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