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  1.  In which mode FTP, the client initiates both the control and data connections.

  2. A.

    active mode

    B.

     passive mode

    C.

    both (a) and (b)

    D.

    none of these


  3.  The file transfer protocol is built on

  4. A.

    data centric architecture

    B.

    service oriented architecture

    C.

    client server architecture

    D.

    all of the above


  5.  In file transfer protocol, data transfer can be done in

  6. A.

    stream mode

    B.

    block mode

    C.

    compressed mode

    D.

    all of the above


  7.  A DVD is an example of a(n) .................... .

  8. A.

    hard disk

    B.

    optical disc

    C.

    output device

    D.

    solid state storage device


  9.  Which of the following are advantages of CD-ROM as a storage media?

  10. A.

    CD-ROM is an inexpensive way to store large amount of data and information

    B.

    CD-ROM disks retrieve data and information more quickly than magnetic disks do

    C.

    CD-ROMs make less errors than magnetic media

    D.

    All of these


  11.  Storage and memory differ with respect to which of the following characterstics?

  12. A.

    Price

    B.

    Reliability

    C.

    Speed

    D.

    All of these


  13.  Which media have the ability to have data/information stored(written) on them by users more than once?

  14. A.

    CD-R disks

    B.

    CD-RW disks

    C.

    Zip disks

    D.

    Optical disks


  15.  Storage media such as a CD read and write information using ................. .

  16. A.

    a laser beam of red light

    B.

    magnetic dots

    C.

    magnetic strips

    D.

    All of these


  17.  Cache and main memory will lose their contents when the power is off. They are .................... .

  18. A.

    dynamic

    B.

    static

    C.

    volatile

    D.

    non-volatile


  19.  Which of the following is a storage devices that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store data/information?

  20. A.

    floppy diskette

    B.

    hard disk

    C.

    permanent disk

    D.

    optical disk