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  1. In which year was MIDI(dress) introduced?

  2. A.

     1987

    B.

     1983

    C.

     1973

    D.

     1977


  3. What does the term PLC stand for?

  4. A.

     Programmable Lift Computer

    B.

     Program List Control

    C.

     Programmable Logic Controller

    D.

     Piezo Lamp Connector


  5. When measuring the characteristics of a small-signal amplifier, say for a radio receiver, one might be concerned with its "Noise..."?

  6. A.

     Fundamental

    B.

     Fall

    C.

     Force

    D.

     Figure


  7. 'DB' computer abbreviation usually means ?

  8. A.

     Database

    B.

     Double Byte

    C.

     Data Block

    D.

     Driver Boot


  9. '.INI' extension refers usually to what kind of file?

  10. A.

     Image file

    B.

     System file

    C.

     Hypertext related file

    D.

     Image Color Matching Profile file


  11. The sampling rate, (how many samples per second are stored) for a CD is...?

  12. A.

     48.4 kHz

    B.

     22,050 Hz

    C.

     44.1 kHz

    D.

     48 kHz


  13. Who created Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)?

  14. A.

     Phil Zimmermann

    B.

     Tim Berners-Lee

    C.

     Marc Andreessen

    D.

     Ken Thompson


  15. What do we call a network whose elements may be separated by some distance? It usually involves two or more small networks and dedicated high-speed telephone lines.

  16. A.

     URL (Universal Resource Locator)

    B.

     LAN (Local Area Network)

    C.

     WAN (Wide Area Network)

    D.

     World Wide Web


  17. After the first photons of light are produced, which process is responsible for amplification of the light?

  18. A.

     Blackbody radiation

    B.

     Stimulated emission

    C.

     Planck's radiation

    D.

     Einstein oscillation


  19. Which is NOT an acceptable method of distributing small power outlets throughout an open plan office area?

  20. A.

     Power Poles

    B.

     Power Skirting

    C.

     Flush Floor Ducting

    D.

     Extension Cords