Interview Question and Answers

1. What is Computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or "data." It has the
ability to store, retrieve, and process data. You can use a computer to type
documents, send email, and browse the internet. You can also use it to handle
spreadsheets, accounting, database management, presentations, games, and more.
2. What is Network?
Two or more computer connected with each other called as network
3. What is LAN?
Local Area Network is a computer network connecting computers within a small
geographic area such as a single building or a group of buildings.
4. IP Class Ranges?
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class

A
B
C
D
E

1.0.0.1
128.1.0.1
192.0.1.1
224.0.0.0
240.0.0.0

to
to
to
to
to

126.255.255.254
191.255.255.254
223.255.254.254
239.255.255.255
254.255.255.254

5. What is Loopback Address?

127.0.0.1 Through 127.255.255.254 will be looped back.
6. What is APIPA?
When a DHCP server fails, APIPA allocates IP addresses in the private range
169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254. Clients verify their address is unique on the
network using ARP. When the DHCP server is again able to service requests, clients
update their addresses automatically.
7. What is blue screen of death (BSOD) & how solve?
The Blue Screen of Death is an error screen displayed by operating systems after a
crash, these errors can be caused by both hardware and software issues, and it can be
difficult to troubleshoot the problem.
Useful Tips for Dealing with BSODs
Use System Restore
Scan for Malware

Install Updated Drivers

Boot Into Safe Mode
Check for Hardware Problems
Reinstall Windows

8. What is Power on Self-Test (POST)

Power-on self-test is a process performed by firmware or software routines immediately
after many digital electronic devices are powered on.
9. What is Northbridge and Southbridge?
Northbridge
The high-speed part of a common chipset architecture in a computer. The Northbridge
is the controller that interconnects the CPU to memory via the front side bus (FSB). It
also connects peripherals via high-speed channels such as AGP and PCI Express.
RAM
AGP bus
PCI Express bus
Built-in display Adapter
Southbridge
The Southbridge controller handles the remaining I/O, including the PCI bus, parallel
and Serial ATA drives (IDE), USB, FireWire, serial and parallel ports and audio ports.
ATA (IDE) Drives
USB bus
FireWire bus
Serial port
Parallel port
Built-in audio
10.

What is SAN?

A storage area network (SAN) is a dedicated network that provides access to

consolidated, block level data storage. SANs are primarily used to enhance storage
devices.
11.

What is NAS?

Network-attached storage (NAS) is a dedicated hard disk storage device that is set up
with its own network address and provides file-based data storage services to other
devices on the network.

12.

What is Basic input output system (BIOS)?

A set of computer instructions in firmware which control input and output operations.
13.

What is Kernel?

In computing, the kernel is a computer program that manages input/output requests

from software and translates them into data processing instructions for the central
processing unit and other electronic components of a computer. The kernel is a
fundamental part of a modern computer's operating system.
14.

What is NTLDR?

NTLDR is boot loader in windows operating system

15.

Difference between Windows XP, 7, 8?

Windows XP and Windows 7

There are lots of difference between the Windows XP and the Windows 7. Here are some
of the differences listed below
The shutdown and the startup is very fast in Windows 7 when compared to the
Windows XP
There are not much graphical components present in the Windows XP but Windows 7
provides good Graphical User Interface (GUI).
In windows 7 there is no necessity for the drivers to be installed but in Windows XP it
is necessary to install drivers.
The Kernel of Windows 7 is very good when compared to the Windows XP.
User defined themes can be implemented in Windows 7 but in Windows XP themes
cannot be created by the user.
The Windows defender in Windows 7 provides maximum security to the operating
system but in Windows XP this feature is not available.
Windows 7 and Windows 8

No Start Button Metro UI

Simpler Task Manager
Improvements to Copy, Move, Rename and Delete
The New Windows Explorer
Fast Startup Mode

16.

Reengineered Boot Experience

Sign in using Windows Live ID
Refresh/Reset Your PC
Scaling for Different Screen Sizes
What is Master Boot Record (MBR)?

The master boot record on a hard drive contains the necessary computer code to start
the boot process.

17.

What is POP, IMAP, Exchange (Active Sync)?

POP: When using POP3 (Post Office Protocol, version 3), all of the messages are
downloaded from the mail server and saved locally into the computer or device.
IMAP: With an Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) account, you have access to
mail folders on the mail server, and you can save and process mail without downloading
it to the computer that you are working on. Thus, you can use a different computer to
read your messages wherever you are
Exchange: Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (commonly known as EAS) is a protocol
designed for the synchronization of email, contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes from a
messaging server to a smartphone or other mobile device.
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