Open Source Concepts Practice Test — Class 12 Computer Applications

12th Standard Computer Applications — Open Source Concepts: Online Practice Test

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If the source code of a software is freely accessible by the public, then it is known as

A.freeware B.Firmware C.Open source D.Public source

Which of the following is a software program that replicates the functioning of a computer network?

A.Network software B.Network simulation C.Network testing D.Network calculator

Which of the following can document every incident that happened in the simulation and are used for examination?

A.Net Exam B.Network hardware C.Trace file D.Net document

Which is an example of network simulator?

A.simulator B.TCL C.Ns2 D.C++

Choose the Correct Pair from the following to build NS2

A.UNIX & TCL B.UNIX & a. C++ C.C++ & OTcl D.C++ & NS2

Which of the following is not a network simulation software?

A.Ns2 B.OPNET C.SSFNet D.C++

Which of the following is a open source network monitoring software?

A.C++ B.OPNET C.Open NMS D.OMNet++

Open NMS was released in …………………

A.1999 B.2000 C.2003 D.2004

Which researcher from MIT defined the four freedoms of free software in the 1980s?

A.Richard Stallman B.Linus Torvalds C.Bob Metcalfe D.Paul Mockapetris

Q10

Which of the following is not listed as a primary practice or benefit of Open Source Hardware?

A.Remake B.Proprietary locking C.Remanufacture D.Study and Learn

Q11

What is the full form of C-DAC, the Indian institution that developed the BOSS operating system?

A.Computer Division of Advanced Coding B.Centre for Development of Advanced Computing C.Council of Digital and Advanced Communication D.Core Department of Applied Computing

Q12

Which government institution in India helps in the development and promotion of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)?

A.NRCFOSS B.ICANN C.IANA D.SCERT

Q13

If an enterprise requires stability and long-term support for its network monitoring, which version of OpenNMS should it choose?

A.Horizon B.Meridian C.Apex D.Zenith

Q14

In which programming language is the enterprise-grade network monitoring platform OpenNMS written?

A.C++ B.Python C.Java D.PHP

Q15

OpenNMS aims to manage the FCAPS network management model. What does the letter C represent in the acronym FCAPS?

A.Connection B.Compression C.Configuration D.Computation

Q16

In the NS2 network simulator, which software tool is used to link together C++ and Object-oriented Tool Command Language (OTcl)?

A.TclCL B.TclLink C.OTclConnect D.NS-Linker

Q17

Which of the following is an example of a permissive three-clause open-source license?

A.Apache License 2.0 B.BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" license C.GNU General Public License (GPL) D.Microsoft Public License

Q18

Which of the following terms refers to proprietary software that can be downloaded at no cost but does not allow users to modify its source code?

A.Freeware B.Free Software C.Open Source Software D.Shareware

Q19

In which year was the first version of the OpenNMS network monitoring software released?

A.1995 B.1999 C.2004 D.2008

Q20

In which year was the OpenNMS Group created to provide services, training, and support for the platform?

A.1999 B.2001 C.2004 D.2010

Q21

Which of the following is considered an advantage of proprietary software over open source software?

A.Free availability of source code B.No licensing fees or restrictions C.Dedicated corporate support, training, and stability D.Unlimited freedom to redistribute modified versions

Q22

Which of the following is commonly cited as a challenge or disadvantage of open source software?

A.High initial purchase cost B.Potential difficulty for beginners to learn and use C.Inability to run on multiple operating systems D.Highly restrictive licensing terms

Q23

Why do network administrators need network simulation and monitoring software like NS2 or OpenNMS?

A.To visually design slides and documents B.To manage and edit database tables C.To control, analyze traffic flow, and identify network faults D.To compile server-side web scripting languages

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