[PSSSB Senior Assistant, 2024]

11. What is the purpose of the 'Slide Master' in PowerPoint?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Apply design and formatting to all slides in a presentation

Solution:

The Slide Master in PowerPoint is a feature that allows you to create and apply consistent formatting, design, and layouts across all slides in a presentation. By editing the Slide Master, you can change fonts, colors, backgrounds, or other elements for the entire presentation, ensuring uniformity and saving time.

12. Which File consists of readymade styles that we can easily use for our presentation on PowerPoint?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Template

Solution:

A Template in PowerPoint is a pre-designed file that includes readymade styles, layouts, fonts, and formatting. Templates are used to create presentations quickly and maintain a professional look by providing consistent design elements. They are customizable and can be found inbuilt in PowerPoint or downloaded from external sources.

13. Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over the internet?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

HTTPS

Solution:

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the secure version of HTTP, commonly used for secure communication over the internet. It encrypts data exchanged between the user's browser and the website using SSL/TLS encryption, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. This is widely used for banking, online shopping, and other sensitive transactions.

14. What is 'phishing' in the context of cybersecurity?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Social engineering attack to trick users into revealing sensitive information

Solution:

Phishing is a cybersecurity attack where attackers use deceptive emails, messages, or websites to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal details. These attacks often impersonate legitimate organizations or services to gain the user's trust. It is one of the most common forms of social engineering attacks.

 15. What is the role of the Kernel in an operating system?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Both (b) and (c)

Solution:

The Kernel is the core component of an operating system that manages system resources and hardware-software communication. Its primary roles include:

  • Memory Management: Allocates and manages system memory for processes.
  • File Management: Handles file storage, retrieval, and organization.
    Additionally, the kernel manages CPU scheduling, device drivers, and system security, serving as the critical bridge between hardware and software.