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Which of these is NOT a programming language?
Correct Answer:
C. HTML
EXPLANATION
HTML is a markup language, not a programming language. Others are programming languages
What does the acronym 'API' stand for?
Correct Answer:
A. Application Programming Interface
EXPLANATION
API stands for Application Programming Interface, a set of rules for software interaction
Complete the sentence: 'Despite his illness, he ___ to finish the project on time.'
Correct Answer:
B. managed
EXPLANATION
The sentence requires past tense 'managed' to be grammatically correct
Find the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Ambiguous':
Correct Answer:
A. Clear
EXPLANATION
Ambiguous means unclear or doubtful. Clear is the opposite meaning
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'Benevolent':
Correct Answer:
B. Generous
EXPLANATION
Benevolent means kind and generous. Generous is the closest synonym
Which word doesn't belong in this group: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Orange
Correct Answer:
C. Carrot
EXPLANATION
Apple, Banana, and Orange are fruits. Carrot is a vegetable
If all roses are flowers and all flowers are plants, then all roses are plants. This is an example of?
Correct Answer:
A. Deductive reasoning
EXPLANATION
This follows a logical chain where conclusion follows necessarily from premises - this is deductive reasoning
The sum of three consecutive numbers is 81. What is the middle number?
Correct Answer:
C. 27
EXPLANATION
Let numbers be x-1, x, x+1. Sum = 3x = 81, so x = 27
What is 25% of 80% of 500?
Correct Answer:
A. 100
EXPLANATION
80% of 500 = 400. 25% of 400 = 100
A work can be completed by 5 men in 12 days. How many days will it take for 8 men to complete the same work?
Correct Answer:
A. 7.5 days
EXPLANATION
Work = 5 × 12 = 60 man-days. Time for 8 men = 60/8 = 7.5 days