Some Networking and Basic Questions

1. How to give UAC in Window Vista

User Account Control (UAC) is a new security component in Windows Vista.
UAC enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators, called
standard users in Windows Vista, and as administrators without having to switch
users, log off, or use Run As. A standard user account is synonymous with a user
account in Windows XP. User accounts that are members of the local
Administrators group will run most applications as a standard user. By separating
user and administrator functions while enabling productivity, UAC is an
important enhancement for Windows Vista.

2.How to display Auto run of CD/DVD in Windows?

3. How to display in control panel?
4. In which registry is the computer configuration stored?
5. Types of explorer?
6. Funtions keys. (F1-F12)

F1 Help. Click F1 Key can load the help file of the program.

F2 Rename. Select a folder or file, click F2 to rename it.

F3 Search. On desktop, click F3 to load the search form.

F4 In Internet Explorer, click F4 will list the URL Address field.

F5 Refresh. Use it to refresh the web page in Internet Explorer.

F6 In Internet Explorer, click F6 will jump to address bar.

F7 It can be used to insert ^C in command prompt.

F8 When windows startup, it can load the startup menu.

F9 In Windows Media Player, it can increase the volumn.

F10 In Windows Media Player, it can decrease the volumn.

F11 In Internet Explorer, click F11 will switch to Full Screen mode.

F12 In MS-Word, it will show out the “Save-As” dialog.

7. Name 5 Antiviruses?
 a. Norton
b. Kaspersky
c. Quick Heal
d. Avast
Macafee
8. Difference between (a) Lan, Man, Wan
(b) Dial up connection & Broadband
(c) Ram & Rom
(d) Primary &secondary Memory
(e) IE7&IE6
9.What is Wi-Fi?
Ans:- Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance that may be used with
certified products that belong to a class of wireless local area network (WLAN)
devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. ...
10. Define Firewall.
Ans:- Firewall, prevents unauthorised user to
gain access to a system there by providing
security to the system

11. Define cache.

Ans:- A cache is a temporary information store used in both hardware (a
processor chip typically includes a hardware memory cache) and software. In web
programming, a cache stores the most recent web pages visited. .
12. In my computer Icon -DVD drive is not showing what can be done?
13. Short cut key for Run
Ans:-windows R
14.Advantages of internet
Ans:- There many advantages to using the internet such as:

e. Email.
Email is now an essential communication tools in business. It is also excellent for
keeping in touch with family and friends. The advantages to email is that it is free
( no charge per use) when compared to telephone, fax and postal services.
f. Information.
There is a huge amount of information available on the internet for just about
every subject known to man, ranging from government law and services, trade
fairs and conferences, market information, new ideas and technical support.
g. Services.
Many services are now provided on the internet such as online banking, job
seeking and applications, and hotel reservations. Often these services are not
available off-line or cost more.
h. Buy or sell products.
The internet is a very effective way to buy and sell products all over the world.
i. Communities.
Communities of all types have sprung up on the internet. Its a great way to meet
up with people of similar interest and discuss common issues.
15.how to see Desktop when multiple windows are open?
16. How to make visible Desktop icons?
Ans:-right-click than go to Arrange Icons By and select show Desktop icons
17. What is MBR
Ans:- Master Boot Record. When a hard drive is partitioned, the Master Boot
Record is written to the first sector on the hard drive. It contains the Partition
Table and other information needed by the BIOS to access the hard drive.

18.Why most USB flash drive use FAT systems instead of NTFS
Ans: ecause NTSF sector sizing would waste space and a USB drive normally
won't need to hold as many file names as NTSF will permit. It also makes
it backwards compatible with older systems and other devices.
19.What is blue ray tech.
Ans:- The blue ray technology is considered as the boon top the future data
storage device. The researches have been conducted on the blue ray technology
since many years. Do you know the reason behind the name of this technology?
The laser that is used to read and store data onto this blue ray disc is in blue color
instead of the traditional red laser used in the standard DVDs. The blue ray disc is
commonly known for its high definition video and audio storage. It has a capacity
of very high data storage. The blue ray technology is treated as a blessing among
the reputed companies like Sony, Apple, Panasonic, HP etc.

20. What is the purpose of outlook express?

Ans:- Using outlook express we can connect to difference EMail

websites such as GMail, Hotmail etc.

We can access the mails offiline also. This is the main feature
of outlook express.

21. In what format are files stored in DVD?

Ans:- Master Format

22. How to block websites?

Ans:- How to block a Website using Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer version 5 and later offer the ability for heighten security and
privacy. You can block a site by following the directions below:

1. Load your Internet explorer

2. Click Tools
3. Click Internet Options
4. Click the Privacy tab
5. Under the Privacy window, Click Sites
6. Type in the site address that you want to Block and Click OK. Remember this
technique only blocks on one site at a time. Parental control software will allow
you to block multiple sites and categories.
Here are alternate instructions to block a website using Internet Explorer.
Tools ->Internet Options->Security->Restricted sites->Sites->Type in the site
address and Click ADD then click OK

How to Restrict a Website using Firefox

Firefox requires an add-on to restrict sites. You can find many good ones at Mozilla.org.

How to block a Website using Google Chrome

1. Open your Chrome Web Browser

2. Click the wrench symbol in he upper right corner.
3. Choose Tools
4. Click Under the Hood tab.
5. Choose Change Proxy Settings.
6. Click Security, click Restricted Sites
7. Double click Sites and add the site you want block

How to Block A Website in All Web Browsers

This action will require you to edit your Host file. Your host file is a computer file used
to store information on where to find a node on a computer network. For more a more
detailed description. Check out this link Host File Description Link

In Windows XP

1. Click Start->All Programs->Accessories->Command Prompt.

2. Click Command Prompt This will open a DOS command window.
3. Type: notepad C:/Windows/System32/drivers/etc/hosts
4. Locate the line 127.0.0.1 localhost
5. To block the website google.com for example, just add this text under 127.0.0.1
localhost:

127.0.0.1 google.com
127.0.0.1 www.google.com

You can add as many sites any site, However you will need to prefix it with "127.0.0.1".

6. Save the file

Google will now be blocked in all web browser. This is an advanced but easy method on
how to blow a website.
23. How to change IP address?
24. What is SMPS?
Ans:- A national initiative for the future planning of the coastline taking a holistic
approach to include all coastal authorities. The document brings together
information pertaining to coastal issues such as flooding, erosion, coastal process
and human and environmental needs.
25. WHat is DHCP?
Ans:- The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a computer
networking protocol used by hosts (DHCP clients) to retrieve IP address
assignments and other configuration information.
26. Diff. b/w gmail &internet explorer?

27. Diff. b/w gmail&Ms Outlook?

28. WHat is NTFS, FAT32, FAT16

29.How to install software?
30. How to check system properties?

Ans:- Go to Start Menu—>Right Click on ‘My Computer’—>Select ’Properties’

to launch System Properties.All details about your computer including your
System OS Version,RAM details,Processor info and all other important details
that you should know are grouped together under ‘General’ tab.
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‘Computer Name’ tab let’s you manage the name of your computer as seen by the other
network.

‘Hardware’ tab let’s you see Drivers info and Device manager etc…

‘Remote’ tab let’s you manage the Remote Desktop Connection settings.[Click here to
know how to use Remote Desktop Connection].

31. What is DEP in Windows XP and above?

Ans:-

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) helps prevent damage from viruses and other security
threats that attack your computer by running (sometimes called executing)
malicious code from memory locations that only Windows and other
programs should use.

This type of threat causes damage by taking over one or more memory
locations in use by a program. Then it spreads and harms other programs,
files, and even your e-mail contacts.

This type of "attack" is very common and that is why Microsoft have
introduced DEP into Service Pack 2 for Windows XP..

32. How to boot up system?

34. How to increase efficiency of system?

35. Different types of operating systems?
 Ans:- window XP , Linex, Window 98, Window 2000, Unix, Etc
36. What is LAN & WAN?

38. What is MBR?

Ans:- Master Boot Record. When a hard drive is partitioned, the Master Boot
Record is written to the first sector on the hard drive. It contains the Partition
Table and other information needed by the BIOS to access the hard drive.

39. How to see desktop when multiple windows are open?

40. Advantages of internet explorer7?

Ans:- Benefits of IE7

Internet Explorer 7 has a number of useful benefits designed to provide you with
additional security while making your everyday tasks easier. These benefits
include:

• New streamlined and less cluttered look

• Streamlined controls
• Tabbed browsing
• Instant search
• Advanced printing
• Favorites center
• Phishing filter
• Delete browsing history

41. Difference between IE7 & IE6?

Ans:- see answer 40 and 14
42. What is registry? In Registry what are the five keys on the left?
43. Short cut key for run?
Ans:-window R

44. How to connect two computers without wireless connection?

45. in my computer icon if the DVD drive is not showing. What can be done?
46. What is CRT?
47. Short cut command for windows firewall in xp and vista?

49. Other name of LAN card?

50. Short cut key for
-control panel Ans:-Control
-start windows
-to open registry
51.What is the snipping tool in vista?
52. Full form of HDMI?
 53. S-SATa stands for?
54. Use of DVI port?
55. Fastest configuration of hard disk?
56. Which of these is not a windows O/S
a.XP
b.Vista
c.98
d.2007
57.Name of o/s that does not support system restore?
58. How to change the monitor settings?
59. How to make a read only file?
60. Can 2 printers work simultaneously on a single machine?
Ans:-yes

61. Which of the following is not a browser?

A thunderbird Ans:-not a browser

B opera Ans:-opera is a browser

C. firefox Ans:-FirFox is a browser

D Internet Explorer Ans:- IE is a browser

62. Use of WinZip

Ans:- use to compress folder and files

63. Which is not a type of internet connectivity?

Dial up, DSL, Auxiliary, ISDN

64 from where you can access add and remove programs?

Ans:-control panel

65. Fastest interface for a graphic card:

66. Short cut key for start menu

Ans:-Window key

67. Which hardware configuration is the fastest? SCSI, ide, sata, sata2
68. How can we upgrade the bios version of the motherboard?

69. Which of these is a manufacturer of computers: adobe, acer, via, Epson?

70. What are the standards in which RAM is available in?

71. What is SMPS?

72. Which file system is used for DVD media?

73. DHCP is used to assign -----imp’s

74. Which is not a short cut for system properties?

75. What is the location of user’s folders in windows xp? And vista?

76. Shortcut to initialize search in a explorer window in windows xp

Ans:-f3

77. Shortcut key to launch task manager in windows xp.

78. Shortcut in windows to launch windows explorer

Ans:- iexplorer
79. Thumbnails view is available in which operating systems- 98, 95, xp, vista?

80. Other name of network adapter

81which of these is not a common antivirus program- nortan, mc cafee, avg, dfx

82. Shortcut to initialize help in windows explorer

83. What is blue ray disc?

84. Shortcut to disable auto run feature in windows?

85. Which windows prog. Is used to manage folders and files?

86 URL is………….

Ans:-Unfrom Resource Locater

87 how to check the version of Directx in windows?

Ans:- Start>run>type dxdiag>yes.

88 how to transfer data to a flash drive?

89 how to transfer data to a flash drive?

90 default setting of computer are stored in

- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

- HKEY_USERS

- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

-HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

91 in order to access World Wide Web we need?

Ans:- Lan/modem and Internet connection

92 what is software?

93 location of control panel in windows vista?

94 which of the following is the largest

-10 Terabytes

-100000 megabytes

-1000000000000 bytes

-1000 gigabytes

95. How to transfer files or folders from one location to another?

96 if ‘wscui.cpl’ is the shortcut to access windows xp security

center, then what is the alternative way of accessing the same?

97 which file extensions indicate only graphic files?

98. Which media holds more information?

 -floppy disk

- DVD

-cd-rom

-zip drive

99 graphical environment operating system-dos, sql, windows, all the above

100. a combination of hardware and software that separates a LAN into

two or more parts for security purposes-
server,firewall,interface,none of the above.

101 in most new mother boards what is the normal speed of the internet port-

-100 megabyte

-1 gigabyte

-10 gigabyte

-100 gigabyte

102 we are not able to open a bank’s website what could be the primary reason?

Ans:- Security settings

103 how to change your ip address in Microsoft windows on DSL connection?

104 what are the benefits of increasing virtual memory?

105 how to turn off windows vista visual effects to speed up computer?

106 how to change file format for a device from FAT16 to NTFS?

Ans:- Ans:-command prompt

107 shortcuts for windows firewall in windows xp?

Ans:- firewall.cpl
108 keyboard shortcut to close a window?

Ans:-Alt+f4

109 primary use of hard drive?

Ans:- To Load operating system

110 what is a motherboard?

111. Full form of BIOS?

Ans:- Basic Input output system

112 which of the following is a manufacture of processors- Intel, ATI,

AMD, Nvidia

113 what is ram?

Ans:-sem memory where data stores until reboot

114 what is the keyboard shortcut to rename a file?

Ans:-f2

115 can a DVD drive read a cd?

Ans:-yes

116 use of Microsoft outlook express 6?

Ans:-gure email id and send receive mail.

117 which is not a permanent storage device?

118 in windows xp which option allows a user to switch between

multiple windows?

119 If a computer is running slow, upgrading which is likely to help

the most-RAM, power supply, hard disk, monitor?
120 use of ping command?

Ans:-ping is use to net is propely connected are not

how many hard drives can be connected to a single IDE CONNECTOR?

122 maximum devices that can be connected to a single USB port?

123 how to enable system restore?

124 how to change the automatic updates setting in windows xp?

125 what are the software’s that allow access of a computer to a hacker?

Ans:- Firewal

126 how to disable auto play feature for a specific optical drive in windows?

127 is it possible to use system restore in a no boot situation?

128 which of the following could apply to the terms

front-intake, rear-exhaust.CPU, chipset and video card
chipset---module, chip, fan, controller.

129 components to be found in windows task bar?

130 not considered a standard desktop icon?

131 how to achieve the same result as double clicking the display icon
in control panel without doing so?

132 if my computer icon does not display on the desktop in widow’s xp

how to add the same?

133 name of operating system that supports FAT 16 and FAT 32 but not NTFS?

134. What is an AGP slot on the motherboard?

Ams:- Accelerated graphic port