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The correct answer is firewall.

Key Points

• A firewall is a system that prevents unauthorized access to a private network.
• It is a type of cybersecurity tool that is used to filter traffic on a network.
• A firewall will create a barrier between a secured internal network and an unsafe external network.

Additional Information 

• Firewalls are of two types namely
  • Network firewalls: Use to protect whole computer networks from attacks.
  • Host-based firewalls.: Installed on servers or host computers to protect them from attacks.
• A firewall can be hardware, software, or both.

The correct answer is Bluetooth.

Key Points

• Bluetooth is a wireless personal area network (PAN) technology that is commonly used for short-range communication between devices.
• It is a low-power technology that is ideal for IoT devices, such as wearables, smart home devices, and industrial sensors.
• Ethernet is a wired networking technology that is not commonly used for IoT devices.
• Fiber optic is a wired networking technology that is used for long-range communication.
• USB is a wired connection technology that is used to connect devices to computers.

Additional Information

Here are some of the other commonly used wireless communication technologies for IoT devices:

• Zigbee
• Wi-Fi
• LoRa
• NB-IoT
• LTE-M

The choice of wireless communication technology for an IoT device depends on factors such as the range, data rate, power consumption, and cost requirements of the application.

The correct answer is Bookmark.

Key Points

• In the context of the World Wide Web, a bookmark is a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) that is stored for later retrieval in any of various storage formats.
• All modern web browsers include bookmark features.
• Bookmarks are called favorites or Internet shortcuts in Internet Explorer, and by virtue of that browser's large market share, these terms have been synonymous with bookmark since the first browser war. 

Additional Information

• A plotter is a computer hardware device much like a printer that is used for printing vector graphics.
• A slide is a single page of a presentation. Collectively, a group of slides may be known as a slide deck.
• A pie chart is a circular statistical graphic, which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportion.  

The correct answer is To mark keywords or topics for easy searchability.

Key Points

• The primary purpose of hashtags in social media is to mark keywords or topics for easy searchability.
• Hashtags are words or phrases preceded by a hash (#) symbol. When you use a hashtag in a social media post, it makes your post searchable by that hashtag.
• This means that people who are interested in that topic can find your post by searching for the hashtag.
• For example, if you post a photo of your cat with the hashtag #cats, people who are interested in cats can find your photo by searching for that hashtag.

Additional InformationHashtags can also be used to:

• Connect with other people who are interested in the same topics.
• Track trends and topics that are popular on social media.
• Promote your brand or business.

The correct answer is Lucknow.

Key Points

• In Uttar Pradesh, the Cyber Crime Headquarters is located in Lucknow.
• “Due to the rise in cases of cyber crime in the state, there is a need for specialised police stations in all 75 districts of the state.
• While cybercrime police stations are already operational in the 18 divisional headquarters, a decision has been made to establish such stations in the remaining 57 districts in December 2023.
   

The correct answer is Meta.

Key Points

• Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Facebook Inc. would change its name to Meta.
• This is being done to reflect growth opportunities beyond its namesake social media platform in the online digital realm known as the metaverse.
• The metaverse refers broadly to the idea of a shared virtual environment that can be accessed by people using different devices.

• Some important global companies and their chief executive officer (CEO):
  • Alphabet Inc.- Sundar Pichai
  • Amazon- Andy Jassy
  • Bytedance-  Liang Rubo
  • Baidu- Robin Li
  • Twitter- Elon Musk

The correct answer is LinkedIn​.Key Points

• LinkedIn, the popular professional networking site with 800 million members worldwide, can be a powerful tool for professional development.
• First launched in 2003, LinkedIn is an online platform designed to create and strengthen business connections, regardless of field or location. 
• Often compared to Facebook, which many use for professional purposes, LinkedIn focuses on connecting with other professionals instead of friends and family.
• LinkedIn is also a place many prospective employers go to learn more about candidates.
• LinkedIn offers a rich experience of features that allows you to deepen professional relationships. 

Additional Information 

• Facebook is an online social media and social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. 
• Viber, or Rakuten Viber, is a cross-platform voice over IP and instant messaging software application owned by Japanese multinational company Rakuten, provided as freeware for the Google Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS and Linux platforms.
• Signal is a cross-platform centralized encrypted instant messaging service developed by the non-profit Signal Foundation and its subsidiary, the Signal Messenger LLC. 

The correct answer is A protocol.

Key Points 

• A set of rules that govern all aspects of information communication are called Protocols.
  • Protocols at one layer are unaware of issues at another layer.
  • A Service is what the layer provides to the layer above it through an interface. 
  • A protocol is a set of rules for communication within a layer. 
  • Networks are set up with a protocol hierarchy that divides the communication task into several layers. 
  • These rules include guidelines that regulate the following characteristics of a network:
    • access method,
    • allowed physical topologies,
    • types of cabling,
    • speed of data transfer.

The correct answer is 2

Key Points

• A valid email address is an address composed of two parts, a username, and a domain name. The prefix appears to the left of the @ symbol. The domain appears to the right of the @ symbol. For example, in the address name@website.com, "name" is the email prefix, and "website.com" is the email domain
• The 2 parts of an Email Address are:
  • Username - The first part of an email address is the username.
  • Domain - The last part of an email address is the domain, which can be broken down into two portions: the mail server and the top-level domain.

The correct answer is Snapchat