EDU430 Quiz by Sattam Zafar

Define BIOS?

BIOS (Basic Input/output System), can be defined as a program which is located in a separate ROM on the motherboard, and defines, as the name suggests, basic input/output system, is a good example

What is attachment?

A term used in connection with Email. An attachment can be a File of almost any kind - a document file, an image file, a sound file or a video clip - that you can add, i.e. attach, to an email.

Define Inline image?

A term used in connection with Email. An attachment can be a File of almost any kind - a document file, an image file, a sound file or a video clip - that you can add, i.e. attach, to an email.

Define Drum scanner?

These types of scanners are used mainly for capturing a picture and producing at a very highresolution rate. There are only a few companies that make these scanners, considering the high cost of producing a scanner such as this. It is considered as a tremendous upgrade to a regular flatbed scanner. Early drum scanners separated scans into CMYK data, recording these directly onto film held on a second rotating drum

What is Dotted decimal notation?

Dot-decimal notation is a presentation format for numerical data. It consists of a string of decimal numbers, each pair separated by a full stop . It is the convention for writing 32-bit IP Addresses as a set of four 8-bit numbers written in base 10 with periods separating them.

What is external viewer?

Program used for presenting graphics, audio and movies while browsing World Wide Web pages via a Web client program. Helper applications are another term for these external programs

Difference b/w virtual reality and virtual world?

A virtual world is a fake place you can visit. Virtual reality is an immersive way of experiencing virtual worlds. The difference between virtual worlds vs virtual reality is kind of like the difference between a web page and colour monitors. A virtual world, like a web page, is a container of content. A VR headset, like a colour monitor, is a way of looking at content.

Differential impact of ICT on subgroups of boys and girls?

It is well established that ICTs used in education can have differential impact on boys and girls. However, such research has neglected to explore the possible impact of ICTs on certain subgroups of girls (and boys), and the resulting implications for impact of ICT in education on different types of girls and boys

Describe How Handheld devices effective in education (especially for the teacher professional development and administration)?

Handheld devices have one great advantage over many other types of ICTs – they are mobile – and anecdotal evidence suggests that this mobility could provide help meet certain needs of schools and educational systems.

What is cache memory?

Cache is a small capacity memory which allows quick access to data. By storing data from working memory in cache, the speed of communication between processor and RAM is increased. Microprocessors use three levels of fast cache, L1, L2 and L3, used to store often used data.

What is Cache?

The cache contains information stored by a Web Browser on your hard disc, so that you don't have to download the same material repeatedly from a remote computer. Browsers keep copies of all the Web pages that you view so that the pages can be redisplayed quickly when you go back to them. The cache is normally stored under Windows in a folder called Temporary Internet Files. This folder can become enormous over time and can cause your hard disc to become overloaded and then your computer may lock up. The cache needs to be emptied at regular intervals which you can do manually or using utility software such as Window Washer. You can set the maximum size of the Temporary Internet Files folder, using the Tools menu in your browser.

What is Byte?

It can be defined as, a measurement of computer memory or disc capacity. A byte comprises 8 bits.

What is the function of recognition of speed of window?

Windows Speech Recognition enables speech recognition, i.e. recognizes spoken word, transfers it to text and enters it into a document; therefore it enables you to dictate a text to a computer, to browse the web using your voice etc.

What is file?

A file is an object on a computer that stores data, information, settings, or commands used with a computer program. In a GUI, such as Microsoft Windows, files display as icons that relate to the program that opens the file. For example, the picture is an icon associated with Adobe Acrobat PDF files. If this file was on your computer, double-clicking the icon in Windows would open that file in Adobe Acrobat or the PDF reader installed on the computer.

What is HTML? Its history? What point should be in mind while coding HTML?

History of HTML:

In 1980, a markup language, i.e., Standard Generalized Markup Language or SGML was developed. • HTML was evolved from SGML. • Presently, HTML is advanced to DHTML and then to XML (Extensible Markup Language) and now to VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language).

HTML:

HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. HTML describes the structure of Web pages using markup. HTML elements are the building blocks of HTML pages.

Points in mind:

Each tag is enclosed within a ‘’ (right bracket). This differentiates them from text. • An opened tag must be closed • Opening tag is denoted by < > • Closing tag is denoted by • Generally the HTML tags are written in upper case • It is not a case sensitive language. • Coding can be done in any text Editor (Windows notepad, Ubuntu –G-Edit). • When we save HTML file, we should add .html or .HTM after the file name

Merits and demerits of HTML?

Merits of HTML:

HTML is simple but powerful formatting language to use.

The simplicity allows anyone to create web pages.

HTML documents are device independent (works on any platform)

The web pages can be linked together using links

The pages can be updated at any time.