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Modem is used mostly for ?

A) A modern empty memory modules B) Connecting to internet
C) Mostly for file system D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Connecting to internet

Explanation:

A modem is nothing but short for Modulator and Demodulator. It is used mostly for connecting to the internet.

A modem is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines. Computer information is stored digitally, whereas information transmitted over telephone lines is transmitted in the form of analog waves.

 

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Name the malicious software that affected various computers recently in may 2017, and restricted users to access it until a ransom is paid to unlock it  ?

A) Bitcoinware B) Captiveware
C) Pay-offware D) Ransomware
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ransomware

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What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

A) Galactose B) Sucrose
C) Fructose D) Glucose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Glucose

Explanation:

Glucose is the major monosaccharide found in the body. It is absorbed directly into the bloodstream duringdigestion and a vital carbohydrate as it is a source of energy.

 

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Q:

The world's tallest twisted tower is ?

A) Tokyo Sky Tree B) BREN Tower
C) Burj Khalifa D) Infinity Tower
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Infinity Tower

Explanation:

The world's tallest twisted tower, the Infinity Tower was launched in Dubai Marina on 10 June 2013.

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Q:

Study of fishes is called

A) Amphiology B) Phylumology
C) Zoology D) Ichthyology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ichthyology

Explanation:

Ichthyology is the branch of biology devoted to the study of fish.

 

It is also known as Fish science which includes bony fishes (Osteichthyes), cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes), and jawless fish (Agnatha).

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Q:

Which half reaction correctly represents reduction?

A) Fe2+ + e- ---> Fe3+ B) Au3+ + 3e– ---> Au
C) Ag ---> Ag+ + e- D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Au3+ + 3e– ---> Au

Explanation:

A half reaction is either the oxidation or reduction reaction component of a redox reaction. A half reaction is obtained by considering the change in oxidation states of individual substances involved in the redox reaction.

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Q:

Foam brightens like the dogwood now is an example of

A) a metaphor B) consonance
C) a simile D) alliteration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a simile

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech in which two different things are compared using like or as words.

 

Here in the given sentence, Foam brightens like the dogwood foam's brightness is compared to dogwood. Hence, it is a simile.

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Q:

Dr. Rabindranth Tagore received the Nobel Prize for his work

A) Evening Songs B) Morning Songs
C) Gitanjali D) Gora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gitanjali

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