IBPS PO Computer Aptitude And Awareness Flashcards

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1. What is the function of a router in networking?

   A router connects different networks and forwards data packets between them, directing traffic along the best path (e.g., between a LAN and the Internet).

2. What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)?

   The Internet is the global network of interconnected computers; the WWW is a service running on the Internet consisting of interlinked web pages accessed via browsers.

3. What does HTTP stand for and what is HTTPS?

   HTTP = HyperText Transfer Protocol, used to transfer web pages; HTTPS is its secure version using SSL/TLS encryption.

4. What is a URL?

   URL = Uniform Resource Locator; the unique address used to locate a resource (web page) on the Internet, e.g., https://www.example.com.

5. What is an IP address?

   An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network to identify and locate it (e.g., IPv4 like 192.168.1.1).

6. What is the role of a web browser, and name two examples.

   A web browser retrieves and displays web pages from the Internet. Examples: Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox (also Edge, Safari).

7. What is phishing in the context of cyber security?

   Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information (passwords, card details) by disguising as a trustworthy entity, usually via fake emails or websites.

8. What is a computer virus?

   A virus is a malicious program that attaches to files/programs and spreads, corrupting data or disrupting system operation, requiring a host to replicate.

9. What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

   A virus needs a host file and human action to spread; a worm is standalone and self-replicates across networks without needing a host.

10. What is malware, and name three types.

    Malware (malicious software) is any program designed to harm systems. Types: viruses, worms, Trojans (also spyware, ransomware).

11. What is a firewall in cyber security?

    A firewall is a security system (hardware or software) that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on set rules to block unauthorized access.

12. What is ransomware?

    Ransomware is malware that encrypts a victim's files or locks the system and demands payment (ransom) to restore access.

13. What is a Trojan horse in computing?

    A Trojan is malicious software disguised as legitimate software; it tricks users into installing it but does not self-replicate like a virus or worm.

14. What does encryption do for data security?

    Encryption converts readable data (plaintext) into coded form (ciphertext) so only authorized parties with the key can read it.

15. What does CPU stand for?

    Central Processing Unit.

16. What does GUI stand for?

    Graphical User Interface.

17. What does the abbreviation BIOS stand for?

    Basic Input/Output System.

18. What does USB stand for?

    Universal Serial Bus.

19. What does PDF stand for?

    Portable Document Format.

20. What does the abbreviation OCR stand for?

    Optical Character Recognition.

21. What does LED stand for in display technology?

    Light Emitting Diode.

22. What does the abbreviation Wi-Fi commonly stand for?

    Wireless Fidelity (a technology for wireless local area networking).

23. What does VLSI stand for in the context of computer generations?

    Very Large Scale Integration.

24. What does the abbreviation HTML stand for?

    HyperText Markup Language, the standard language used to create web pages.

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