BGS, BSGS Bachelor of General Studies BSGS Computer Studies 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes cloud computing's 'SaaS' model?

Accepted Answer

Software is delivered over the internet and managed by the provider

Answer

Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers applications over the internet, with the provider handling all infrastructure, maintenance, and updates.

Question 2

What does 'polymorphism' mean in object-oriented programming?

Accepted Answer

The ability of different objects to respond to the same interface in different ways

Answer

Polymorphism allows objects of different types to be treated through the same interface, with each responding according to its own implementation.

Question 3

In binary, what is the decimal equivalent of 1101?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

Binary 1101 converts to decimal as (1×8) + (1×4) + (0×2) + (1×1) = 8 + 4 + 0 + 1 = 13.

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of using a hash table for data storage?

Accepted Answer

It provides O(1) average-case time complexity for insertions and lookups

Answer

Hash tables use a hash function to map keys directly to storage locations, enabling average constant-time O(1) lookups and insertions.

Question 5

Which wireless networking standard offers the highest theoretical data transfer speeds as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Answer

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) offers theoretical speeds up to 9.6 Gbps and improved performance in congested environments compared to Wi-Fi 5.

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