Technology Questions

• Computer Architecture — Expand the Acronym “ROM” In computer hardware, what does ROM stand for, and what is its primary characteristic?
• File Formats — What Is a JPG? On computers and the web, “JPG” (or “JPEG”) most commonly refers to which of the following?
• Ergonomics — Healthiest Way to View a Computer Monitor According to basic ergonomics guidelines, which practice best supports healthy viewing distance and posture when using a computer monitor?
• ELECTRONIC DEVICES — Naming BJT terminals for circuit connections In basic electronics, name the three standard external terminals of a Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) used for biasing and circuit wiring.
• COMPUTER INTERFACE — Understanding the desktop metaphor In everyday computer use, the term “desktop” refers to the primary on-screen workspace (icons, taskbar, background) that you see on the monitor, not the physical desk.
• NETWORKING — Roles on a client–server network On a computer network, what do we call a machine or application that requests services or files from another machine (the server)?
• OPERATING SYSTEMS — Expanding the acronym DOS In personal computing history and command-line environments, the letters “DOS” expand to which full form that manages disks, files, and basic input/output?
• WEB FUNDAMENTALS — Identifying an address on the internet The string 'http://www.CuriousTab.com ' is an example of which standard way of specifying a resource location on the World Wide Web?
• WORD PROCESSING — Visual elements inserted into documents What is another common term used for ready-made pictures and illustrations that you can insert into a word processor document for visual appeal?
• ELECTRONICS BASICS — Naming diode terminals In a standard two-terminal semiconductor diode used for rectification or protection, what are the correct names of its terminals?
• PC RELIABILITY — Dust buildup on main circuit boards What is the most probable consequence of a coating of dust on a computer’s motherboard and other internal circuit boards over time?
• EMAIL BASICS — Recognizing a valid address format Which of the following strings is a correctly formatted e-mail address that could be used to send or receive messages on the Internet?
• DIGITAL VIDEO — Understanding DV camcorders In consumer electronics terminology, a DV camcorder is best described as a device that is primarily used for creating and capturing digital video for editing and playback.
• Electronics basics – definition of FET In electronic devices and circuits, what does the abbreviation FET expand to, referring to a semiconductor device whose conduction is controlled by an electric field?
• Networking hardware – meaning of the term modem In data communications, the word modem is an acronym formed from two operations. What does the term modem stand for?
• Optical storage – purpose of a dual layer DVD In consumer optical media, why is a dual-layer DVD format valued compared to a single-layer disc of the same diameter and rotation speed?
• Email services – identifying a site for creating a personal email account Among the following websites, which one is well known for allowing users to sign up for an email account for personal use?
• Broadband standards – expansion of DOCSIS In cable broadband technology, the acronym DOCSIS refers to a family of specifications that define how data is carried over cable TV networks. What does DOCSIS stand for?
• Cybersecurity history – first release year of Norton AntiVirus According to software release history, in which year did Symantec first release its Norton AntiVirus product line to consumers?
• Internet origins – ARPANET's sponsor ARPANET, widely recognized as the precursor to today's Internet, was developed and funded by which United States government organization?