Chapter 29: Latest Technology Trends and Practice Resources (Set-4)
Which AI trend uses “large models” for many tasks?
A Dot matrix printing
B Foundation models
C Manual indexing
D Analog signals
Foundation models are large AI models trained on broad data and then adapted for many tasks. They support chatbots, summarization, translation, and coding with fine-tuning or prompts.
What does “cloud scalability” mainly mean?
A Scale up or down
B Fixed capacity always
C No internet needed
D Only local storage
Cloud scalability means resources like CPU, RAM, and storage can increase or decrease based on demand. This helps handle peak loads without buying permanent extra hardware.
IoT devices commonly communicate using:
A Paper receipts
B Typewriter keys
C Network protocols
D Vacuum tubes
IoT devices send data using protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, or cellular networks. These protocols allow sensors and smart devices to connect and share information reliably.
Which 5G feature supports many connected devices?
A Slow transmission
B Massive connectivity
C Manual switching
D Offline mode
5G is designed to connect a very large number of devices at once. This supports smart cities, IoT networks, and dense environments where many devices need stable connections.
A blockchain “block” mainly stores:
A Only passwords
B Only images
C Only emails
D Records and hash
A block stores transaction records and a cryptographic hash linking it to the previous block. This linking helps protect data integrity by making tampering detectable.
AR is different from VR because AR:
A Fully replaces reality
B Removes camera view
C Adds to reality
D Needs no display
AR overlays digital information on the real world, like labels or instructions. VR replaces the real world with a virtual environment, creating full immersion.
VR headsets mainly require:
A Printer drivers
B Motion tracking
C Ink cartridges
D Fax cables
Motion tracking detects head and hand movement to update the VR view in real time. This makes the virtual experience feel natural and reduces discomfort during interaction.
Edge computing reduces bandwidth by:
A Sending raw data
B Uploading everything
C Disabling sensors
D Local pre-processing
Edge devices can filter, compress, or analyze data locally before sending only useful results to the cloud. This reduces network use and speeds up response for real-time tasks.
Big data “variety” means:
A Only numeric data
B Only text files
C Many data types
D One database table
Variety refers to different forms of data such as text, images, video, logs, and sensor readings. Handling multiple formats is a key challenge in big data systems.
What is a common cybersecurity trend for safer access?
A Identity-based security
B Shared admin accounts
C Same password reuse
D No login logs
Identity-based security focuses on verifying users and devices before granting access. It often uses MFA, strong authentication, and role-based permissions to reduce unauthorized access.
“Automation” in IT often uses:
A Paper instructions
B Scripts and tools
C Manual copying
D Handwritten logs
Automation uses scripts, bots, or software tools to perform routine tasks like backups, updates, and monitoring. It improves speed and reduces human error in repetitive work.
Green computing in data centers aims to:
A Increase heat output
B Run idle servers
C Improve energy efficiency
D Disable cooling systems
Green data centers reduce energy use through efficient servers, better cooling, and optimized workloads. This lowers electricity costs and reduces environmental impact from IT operations.
Wearable health tracking commonly measures:
A Printer speed
B Disk sectors
C Screen pixels
D Heart rate
Wearables monitor health metrics like heart rate, steps, sleep, and oxygen levels. This data supports fitness tracking and early alerts, often synced to mobile apps.
Quantum computing is different because it uses:
A Mechanical relays
B Superposition
C Paper punch cards
D Magnetic tapes
Quantum computing uses properties like superposition to represent multiple states. This can improve speed for certain complex problems, though it is still developing and not used for all tasks.
Which trend supports “continuous delivery”?
A Offline workflow
B Manual patching
C DevOps culture
D Single release yearly
DevOps promotes automation and collaboration to release software frequently. Continuous delivery pipelines test and deploy changes safely, reducing delays and improving quality.
SaaS reduces user workload because:
A Users code updates
B Provider handles updates
C No internet used
D Hardware is required
In SaaS, the provider maintains servers, security patches, and feature updates. Users simply log in and use the software, saving time and reducing technical maintenance effort.
A remote work trend is:
A Cloud collaboration
B Offline-only files
C Single PC sharing
D No messaging tools
Remote work relies on cloud tools for file sharing, chat, and meetings. Teams can collaborate from different locations with shared documents and real-time communication.
Virtualization helps organizations by:
A More manual work
B Lower security
C Better hardware use
D Slower deployments
Virtualization allows multiple VMs on one physical machine, increasing utilization and reducing hardware costs. It also supports testing and isolation of different environments.
Containers are widely used in:
A Paper documentation
B Microservices deployment
C Manual accounting
D Keyboard repair
Containers are ideal for microservices because they are lightweight and portable. Each service runs with its dependencies, supporting fast scaling, easy updates, and consistent deployments.
Data analytics is important in business because it:
A Deletes records
B Stops reporting
C Avoids metrics
D Supports decisions
Analytics converts raw data into insights like trends, patterns, and predictions. This helps improve operations, marketing, customer service, and planning based on evidence.
Mobile app trend “super apps” means:
A Only single function
B No payments inside
C Many services in one
D Offline-only apps
Super apps combine services like messaging, payments, shopping, and bookings in a single platform. They improve convenience by reducing the need for many separate apps.
Fintech security commonly uses:
A Shared PINs
B Biometric login
C Public passwords
D No verification
Fintech apps often use fingerprint or face unlock to strengthen authentication. Biometrics adds an extra layer beyond passwords, reducing the chance of unauthorized account access.
E-commerce trend “personalized offers” uses:
A Recommendation engines
B Manual letters
C Fax machines
D Paper coupons only
Recommendation engines analyze browsing and purchase data to suggest products. Personalization increases user engagement and helps customers discover relevant items faster.
A key feature of digital payments is:
A Cash counting
B Manual signature only
C Cashless transaction
D Offline ledger
Digital payments enable money transfer without physical cash using UPI, cards, or wallets. They support fast transactions, easier tracking, and convenient online purchases.
Cyber awareness includes recognizing:
A Printer paper types
B Phishing emails
C Monitor brands
D Keyboard colors
Cyber awareness teaches users to spot phishing signs like suspicious links, urgent messages, and unknown senders. This reduces fraud risk and protects passwords and personal data.
Open-source adoption benefits students by:
A Only paid access
B Hidden source code
C No documentation
D Learning real projects
Open-source projects let learners view real code, practice improvements, and understand tools used in industry. This builds practical skills and strengthens portfolios for tech careers.
A good tech career pathway starts with:
A Random shortcuts
B Avoiding basics
C Strong fundamentals
D No practice
Strong fundamentals in OS, networking, programming, and databases make learning new trends easier. Basics help understand modern tools like cloud, containers, and cybersecurity practices.
Topic-wise notes should ideally include:
A Long stories only
B Key points and examples
C Random screenshots
D Advertisements only
Good notes include clear definitions, short examples, and key terms. This makes concepts easier to remember and helps answer exam questions with confidence.
A daily revision plan works best when it:
A Is too heavy
B Has no breaks
C Skips practice
D Is realistic
A realistic plan balances study, practice, and rest. It improves consistency, prevents burnout, and helps you revise regularly instead of rushing at the end.
An error log should record:
A Only correct answers
B Only marks scored
C Mistake and reason
D Only test dates
An error log lists wrong answers, the correct concept, and why the mistake happened. Reviewing it fixes weak points and steadily improves accuracy in future tests.
Flashcards are most effective when:
A Used once
B Revised repeatedly
C Shared without reading
D Kept unused
Flashcards work through repeated recall practice. Frequent short reviews improve memory retention, especially for definitions, abbreviations, and quick facts used in basic IT MCQs.
Weak area tracking should lead to:
A Extra targeted practice
B Ignoring weak topics
C Only more guessing
D Skipping revision
Once weak areas are identified, focus on them using notes, PYQs, and sectional tests. Targeted practice improves confidence and prevents repeating the same errors.
A good attempt strategy in MCQs is:
A Start with longest
B Guess all quickly
C Skip easy ones
D Attempt sure ones first
Starting with sure questions secures marks quickly and saves time. It reduces stress and leaves remaining time for moderate questions and careful elimination-based attempts.
In PYQ planning, “syllabus mapping” means:
A Printing map images
B Changing exam date
C Linking questions to topics
D Sorting keyboards
Syllabus mapping connects PYQ questions to specific topics and chapters. It reveals important areas, helps prioritize study, and ensures preparation matches the exam blueprint.
PYQ “difficulty tagging” helps to:
A Avoid all questions
B Plan practice levels
C Increase confusion
D Remove easy topics
Tagging questions as easy, medium, or hard helps you build skills step-by-step. You can start with basics, then gradually practice tougher questions for improvement.
Mock tests help most when you:
A Skip solution review
B Only see scores
C Avoid weak topics
D Analyze after submission
Mock analysis shows where mistakes occur and which topics need revision. Reviewing solutions and time usage helps build a clear improvement plan for the next test.
“Accuracy tracking” in mocks measures:
A Screen refresh rate
B Printer speed
C Correct answers ratio
D Mouse sensitivity
Accuracy tracking calculates how many attempted questions are correct. It helps balance speed and correctness and guides whether you should slow down or revise concepts more.
Timer practice is important to:
A Slow down always
B Build exam pacing
C Skip all review
D Increase guessing
Timer practice trains you to allocate time per question and section. It reduces time pressure, improves completion rate, and supports better decision-making during exams.
Smart guessing is safest when:
A Options are eliminated
B No idea exists
C Time is unlimited
D Negative marking is high
Smart guessing works when you can remove wrong choices. With fewer options remaining, success probability increases and negative marking risk reduces compared to blind guessing.
Stress management during a test can include:
A Phone usage
B Random clicking
C Short reset breath
D Changing answers often
A short breathing reset helps calm nerves and restore focus. It reduces careless errors and improves reading accuracy, especially in long computer-based tests.
An MCQ practice book is best if it has:
A No answer key
B Only very hard items
C No topic order
D Explanations included
Books with explanations teach why an option is correct. This builds real understanding and helps solve similar questions later, instead of memorizing answers blindly.
A good online test platform often offers:
A No timer support
B Topic-wise analytics
C No results page
D Only PDF uploads
Topic-wise analytics shows strengths and weaknesses by chapter. It helps plan revision, choose sectional practice, and measure improvement across repeated tests.
A weekly assessment plan should also include:
A Only mock day
B No rest days
C Revision day
D Only reading day
Weekly plans should include time for revising errors and notes. Revision ensures learning is retained and prevents repeating mistakes in the next set of tests.
Quick revision charts are most helpful for:
A Last-minute recall
B New topic learning
C Long essay writing
D Hardware assembly
Charts summarize key facts, formulas, and terms in short form. They are ideal for quick review before exams when time is limited and confidence needs a boost.
Keyboard mastery improves exam performance by:
A Slower typing
B Faster navigation
C More misclicks
D Less practice
Knowing shortcuts and efficient typing reduces time waste in computer-based tests. Faster navigation helps you move between questions, review marked items, and manage time better.
Accuracy drills in typing focus on:
A Bigger font
B More shortcuts only
C Fewer errors
D Faster mouse use
Typing accuracy drills train correct key presses and reduce mistakes. This improves final output and saves time otherwise spent correcting errors in typing-based exam tasks.
A computer abbreviations list helps mainly in:
A Printer maintenance
B CPU repairing
C Monitor cleaning
D Quick objective solving
Many exams ask expansions like RAM, ROM, LAN, and URL. A prepared list supports quick recall and avoids confusion between similar abbreviations.
Practicing diagrams helps most in topics like:
A Movie editing
B Network models
C Photo filters
D Music playlists
Diagrams help understand layered concepts like OSI model, network layouts, and data flow. Visual practice improves clarity and makes related MCQs easier to solve.
Exam notifications should be read for:
A Keyboard warranty
B App themes
C Date and pattern
D Screen wallpaper
Notifications provide official dates, exam pattern, marking rules, and instructions. Reading them early prevents missing deadlines and helps align preparation with exact exam requirements.
A complete revision structure should include:
A Notes + tests + review
B Only memorizing facts
C Only guessing practice
D Only watching videos
Strong revision combines topic-wise notes, timed practice tests, and error review. This builds understanding, improves speed, and increases accuracy—especially for easy basic IT MCQs.