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  1. In which year was MIDI(Musical Instrument Digital Interface) introduced?

  2. A.
    1987
    B.
    1983
    C.
    1973
    D.
    1977

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  3. What does the term PLC stand for?

  4. A.
    Programmable Lift Computer
    B.
    Program List Control
    C.
    Programmable Logic Controller
    D.
    Piezo Lamp Connector

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  5. When measuring the characteristics of a small-signal amplifier, say for a radio receiver, one might be concerned with its "Noise..."?

  6. A.
    Fundamental
    B.
    Fall
    C.
    Force
    D.
    Figure

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  7. 'DB' computer abbreviation usually means ?

  8. A.
    Database
    B.
    Double Byte
    C.
    Data Block
    D.
    Driver Boot

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  9. '.INI' extension refers usually to what kind of file?

  10. A.
    Image file
    B.
    System file
    C.
    Hypertext related file
    D.
    Image Color Matching Profile file

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  11. The sampling rate, (how many samples per second are stored) for a CD is...?

  12. A.
    48.4 kHz
    B.
    22,050 Hz
    C.
    44.1 kHz
    D.
    48 kHz

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  13. Who created Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)?

  14. A.
    Phil Zimmermann
    B.
    Tim Berners-Lee
    C.
    Marc Andreessen
    D.
    Ken Thompson

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  15. What do we call a network whose elements may be separated by some distance? It usually involves two or more small networks and dedicated high-speed telephone lines.

  16. A.
    URL (Universal Resource Locator)
    B.
    LAN (Local Area Network)
    C.
    WAN (Wide Area Network)
    D.
    World Wide Web

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  17. After the first photons of light are produced, which process is responsible for amplification of the light?

  18. A.
    Blackbody radiation
    B.
    Stimulated emission
    C.
    Planck's radiation
    D.
    Einstein oscillation

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  19. Which is NOT an acceptable method of distributing small power outlets throughout an open plan office area?

  20. A.
    Power Poles
    B.
    Power Skirting
    C.
    Flush Floor Ducting
    D.
    Extension Cords

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