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• In Microsoft Word, hyperlinks are shown as blue underlined text by default.
• The blue color helps users easily identify clickable links.
• After clicking, the link color may change, but the default is blue.

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• Bps (Bits per second) measures the rate at which data is transferred from one device to another.
• It is commonly used for network speed, internet speed, and bus transfer rates.

Additional information:

• Modern systems often use Mbps (Million bps) or Gbps (Billion bps) for high-speed data networks.

Last verified on 28-01-2026

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Capacitive touchscreens detect changes in electrical charge from the human finger.

They allow multi-touch gestures like pinch, zoom, and swipe.

Resistive touchscreens only detect single-point pressure.

Capacitive screens are used in smartphones, tablets, and modern touch devices.

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The software used to both open PDF files and surf websites is called a web browser. 

Some commonly used web browsers are

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari

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A data array stores multiple elements of the same type in contiguous memory locations.

Each element can be accessed directly using an index.

Arrays provide efficient memory storage and quick access.

They are a basic and widely used data structure in programming.

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A software patch is an emergency fix which is worked upon the obsolete version whenever a vulnerability is encountered.

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 The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware that contains a computer's startup instructions.

It resides on a motherboard chip, initializes hardware, and performs a power-on self-test (POST) to ensure components function properly before loading the operating system.

Explanation

• Cyber systems rely on hardware, software, and connectivity.
• But their effectiveness largely depends on connectivity.
• Good network connections ensure data transfer, communication, and system efficiency.

Additional information:

• Connectivity: Internet, intranet, or network links that allow real-time access and interaction

Last verified on 27-01-2026

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3D printing builds objects layer by layer, which is the core idea of additive manufacturing.

Material is added progressively to create the desired shape, unlike subtractive techniques that remove material.

This technology allows complex geometries and customized designs.

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OS/2 (Operating System/2) was initially created through a joint development agreement between IBM and Microsoft

Microsoft left the project around 1990, and development was solely continued by IBM,

Additional information 

• Windows is an operating system family developed 
• DOS developed by IBM after the split with Microsoft was OS/2.
• UNIX was originally developed in 1969 by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs, not IBM