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Types of Software: System vs Application
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Types of Software: System vs Application

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What is the main difference between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

  • Distance covered by the network (correct)
  • Ownership of the network
  • Size of the network
  • Number of computers connected to the network
  • When was the World Wide Web introduced?

  • 1969
  • 2010
  • 2000
  • 1992 (correct)
  • Which of the following is a well-known internet browser?

  • Satellite Networks
  • Bluetooth
  • Google Chrome (correct)
  • Infrared
  • What is the purpose of a computer virus?

    <p>To harm computer systems or steal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects two communication devices?

    <p>Channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Infrared and Broadcast radio as wireless transmission media?

    <p>Infrared is short-range and requires line-of-sight communication, while Broadcast radio can cover longer distances and does not require line-of-sight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the distinction between a LAN and a MAN in terms of physical coverage.

    <p>A LAN covers a relatively short distance, such as a school or office, while a MAN spans an area larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN, like a city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main components of a URL, and what do they represent?

    <p>The main components of a URL are the Protocol and the Domain name. The Protocol specifies how data should be transmitted, and the Domain name locates the website.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Differentiate between a computer virus and a computer program.

    <p>A computer virus is a harmful program hidden within another seemingly harmless program, while a computer program is a set of instructions to perform a specific task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a Satellite Network differ from a Wi-Fi network in terms of connectivity?

    <p>Satellite networks use satellites in orbit to provide connectivity over large distances, while Wi-Fi networks provide local wireless connectivity within a limited area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the role of an Email Signature in an email message.

    <p>An Email Signature provides additional information about the sender, such as contact details or job title, at the end of an email message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an Internet Browser in accessing web resources?

    <p>An Internet Browser is a program that allows users to access web resources by interpreting and displaying web content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) differ from a Wide Area Network (WAN) in terms of coverage?

    <p>A MAN spans a larger physical area than a LAN but is smaller than a WAN, typically covering a city, while a WAN extends over larger distances, such as between cities and countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of ARPANET in the development of the Internet.

    <p>ARPANET was the first national computer network, funded by the US government, which later evolved into the Internet. It laid the foundation for modern networking technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Physical Transmission Media from Wireless Transmission Media in networking?

    <p>Physical Transmission Media use tangible media like wire cables for data transmission, while Wireless Transmission Media rely on wireless signals, such as infrared or broadcast radio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a supply schedule show?

    <p>How much firms will sell at alternative prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main determinant of a firm's profit according to the text?

    <p>Cost of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In economics, what does 'ceteris paribus' mean?

    <p>All other things being equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the slope of a supply curve represent?

    <p>Price elasticity of supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects the cost of production for a firm?

    <p>Available technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an increase in market price affect quantity supplied according to the law of supply?

    <p>Leads to an increase in quantity supplied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the supply of a product according to the text?

    <p>Choices made by firms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'complementary goods' in economics.

    <p>Complementary goods in economics are products that are typically used together, where the demand for one good increases the demand for the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of 'excess demand' in a market.

    <p>Excess demand, also known as a shortage, occurs when the quantity demanded of a good is greater than the quantity supplied at a given price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a 'shift of a demand curve' and a 'movement along a demand curve'?

    <p>A shift of a demand curve occurs when the entire demand curve moves either left or right due to a non-price factor, while a movement along a demand curve happens when there is a change in quantity demanded due to a change in price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the difference between 'normal goods' and 'inferior goods' with examples.

    <p>Normal goods are products for which demand increases as consumer income rises, while inferior goods are products for which demand decreases as consumer income rises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'law of supply' in economics?

    <p>The law of supply states that as the price of a good increases, the quantity supplied by producers also increases, ceteris paribus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of 'perfect substitutes' in the context of goods.

    <p>Perfect substitutes are goods that can be used in place of each other with no loss of utility for the consumer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'factors of production' in economics.

    <p>Factors of production are the resources used to produce goods and services, including land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'market equilibrium' and why is it important in economics?

    <p>Market equilibrium is the point where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded at a specific price, leading to a stable market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the term 'quantity demanded' in economics.

    <p>Quantity demanded refers to the amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the role of an 'entrepreneur' in the economy.

    <p>Entrepreneurs are individuals who take risks to create and manage businesses, introducing innovation and driving economic growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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