World Science and Technology – Exercise – 2

76. What is a NIC?

(a) Netware Intranet Controller
(b) No Internet Connection
(c) Network Interface Card
(d) Network Interference Control

Answer
Answer : (c)
Explanation
Explanation : A NIC is a Network Interface Card. Usually a card that is plugged into a computer’s expansion slot. Let us discuss.
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77. What is LCP?

(a) Local Connection Protocol
(b) Lost Connection Problem
(c) Link Control Protocol
(d) Laggy Connection Problem

Answer
Answer : (c)
Explanation
Explanation : LCP is a part of PPP(Point-Point Protocol). Let us discuss.
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78. What does SSL stand for?

(a) Secure Socket Layer
(b) System Socket Layer
(c) Superuser System Login
(d) Secure System Login

Answer
Answer : (a)
Explanation
Explanation : A protocol developed by Netscape to allow secure connections over the net. Let us discuss.
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79. What does PPTP stand for?

(a) Point to Point Transmission Protocol
(b) Point to Point Transfer Protocol
(c) Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
(d) Point to Point Traffic Protocol

Answer
Answer : (c)
Explanation
Explanation : It is a protocol used to create VPN connections over the net. Let us discuss.
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80. What is not always necessary for accessing the Web?

(a) A Web browser
(b) A connection to an Internet Access Provider
(c) A computer
(d) A modem

Answer
Answer : (d)
Explanation
Explanation : You need a browser, online access and a computer to surf the Web, but if you’re on a local area network (LAN) that’s connected to the Internet, you don’t need a modem to go online. Let us discuss.
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