ICT and Higher Education Practice Flashcards

Practice flashcards covering UGC Act sections, ICT concepts, computer terminology, abbreviations, internet basics, and programming language translators.

What is the core function of Section 2(f) of the UGC Act?

Definition and recognition of Universities

What is the core function of Section 12 of the UGC Act?

Statutory functions and duties of the Commission

What is the core function of Section 12(B) of the UGC Act?

Declaring an institution eligible to receive UGC Grants

What is the core function of Section 22 of the UGC Act?

Right to confer degrees (restricted strictly to UGC-recognized bodies)

What is the core function of Section 26 of the UGC Act?

Power to frame binding regulations for higher education standards

What is the definition of ICT (Information and Communication Technology)?

An umbrella term that covers all technologies, tools, hardware, software, and networking systems used to create, store, retrieve, process, transmit, and manage information in digital formats.

How is 'Information' defined as a core component of ICT?

Processed data that adds knowledge or meaning (e.g., student grade reports, research findings).

How is 'Communication' defined as a core component of ICT?

The transfer or exchange of information using physical wires, wireless networks, or web tools.

What does 'Technology' encompass as a core component of ICT?

Hardware (computers, servers, smartphones, interactive whiteboards) and Software (operating systems, LMS platforms, databases).

What digital infrastructures are used in higher education ICT?

SWAYAM, NPTEL, e-PG Pathshala, LMS, emails, audio-visual aids, and smart classrooms.

How does ICT provide flexibility and ubiquitous learning in education?

Breaks spatial and temporal barriers; enables anytime-anywhere education via E-learning modules and MOOCs (e.g., SWAYAM).

How does ICT enhance pedagogy?

Uses multimedia (visuals, simulations, animations) to make abstract or complex academic concepts easier to grasp.

Which digital libraries are mentioned for efficient information retrieval in ICT?

ShodhGanga and e-ShodhSindhu.

What is scalability in the context of ICT in education?

Enables institutions to educate large masses simultaneously without proportional increases in physical infrastructure.

How does ICT improve administrative efficiency?

Streamlines admissions, result publishing, attendance records, and faculty reviews using integrated Management Information Systems (MIS).

Which statistical software tools are mentioned for accelerating research in ICT?

SPSS, R, Python.

What is the 'Digital Divide'?

Sharp inequality in internet access, bandwidth, and device availability between rural/urban areas or different socioeconomic backgrounds.

What causes the high initial and maintenance costs in ICT?

Establishing digital infrastructure (smart classrooms, high-speed servers, software licenses) and maintaining it.

What cybersecurity and privacy risks are associated with ICT?

Vulnerabilities to hacking, malware, identity theft, data breaches, and copyright infringement (plagiarism).

What are the consequences of reduced physical interaction due to excessive reliance on screen-based education?

It can impair non-verbal communication, social skills, and the personal mentor-mentee relationship.

What is Infobesity (Information Overload) in ICT?

When students and researchers struggle to filter credible, peer-reviewed knowledge from fake news or unverified web content.

What are the effects of technical dependency and glitches in ICT?

System crashes, power outages, and network dropouts can derail scheduled lectures, exams, or institutional workflows.

What is BIOS and where are its instructions embedded?

Basic Input and Output System that controls the computer and tells operations to be performed; instructions are embedded on a chip connected to the Motherboard.

What is a BYTE?

Storage unit of data.

What is the CPU and what is it known as?

Central Processing Unit, known as the Brain of a Computer.

What does MAC stand for in the context of Apple Computer Company?

Macintosh made by the Apple Computer Company.

What is an Operating System (OS)?

The main program that runs on the Computer and begins automatically when the Computer is turned on.

What does PC stand for and what compatibility is noted?

Personal Computer; all the Computers are IBM Compatible.

What is PDF?

Portable Document Format, used when a file is to be stored in this format.

What is RAM and how does it affect the computer?

Random Access Memory; space that can be accessed only one time, and the working speed of the computer system depends on it.

What is ROM and what are its properties?

Read Only Memory; contains instructions for the computer, is nonvolatile, and cannot be altered.

What is VGA and who developed it?

Video Graphics Array, a system used for displaying graphics developed by IBM.

What does WYSIWYG stand for and what does it mean?

What You See Is What You Get; meaning the printer will print what you see on your monitor.

What is GIF, when was it developed, and by whom?

Graphics Interchange Format; a bitmap image format developed on 15 June 1987 by a team led by Steve Wilhite at CompuServe.

What is the full form of AGP?

Accelerated Graphic Port

What is the full form of EPROM?

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory

What is the full form of HDD?

Hard Disk Drive

What is the full form of PCI?

Peripheral Component Interconnect

What is the full form of UNIVAC?

Universal Automatic Computer

What is the full form of GUI?

Graphic User Interface

What is the full form of USB?

Universal Serial Bus

What is the full form of MAN?

Metropolitan Area Network

What is the full form of ASCII?

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

What is the full form of WAN?

Wide Area Network

What is the full form of EBCDIC?

Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code

What is the full form of LAN?

Local Area Network

What is the full form of EEPROM/EAPROM?

Electrical Erasable /Alterable Programmable Read Only Memory

What is the full form of ALU?

Arithmetic and Logical Unit

What is the full form of DVD?

Digital Versatile Disc

What is the full form of CD?

Compact Disk

What is the full form of VDU?

Visual Display Unit

What is the full form of PROM?

Programmable Read Only Memory

What is the full form of URL?

Universal Resource Locator

What is the full form of IDE?

Integrated Drive Electronics

What is the full form of FORTRAN?

Formula Translator

What is the full form of MOS?

Metaoxide Semi-Conductor

What is the full form of ATX?

Advanced Technology Extended

What is the full form of SIM?

Subscriber Identification Module

What is the full form of DBMS?

Database Management System

What is the full form of SQL?

Structured Query Language

What is the full form of CAN?

Campus Area Network

What is the full form of SIMMs?

Single In line Memory Module

What is the full form of PAN?

Personal Area Network

What is the full form of DIMMS?

Dual In line Memory Module

What is the full form of CMOS?

Complimentary Metaoxide Semi-Conductor

What is the full form of ENIAC?

Electronic Number Integrator and Calculator

What is the full form of EDSAC?

Electronic Dialog Storage Automatic Computer

What is the full form of GIGO?

Garbage In Garbage Out

What is the full form of PHP?

PHP Hypertext Preprocessor

What is the full form of USSD?

Unstructured Supplementary Service Data

What is the full form of COBOL?

Common Basic Oriented Language

What is the full form of BASIC?

Beginner All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

What is the full form of CEH?

Certified Ethical Hacking

What is the full form of TCP?

Transmission Control Protocol

What is the full form of CSS?

Cascading Style Sheet

What is the full form of CISCO as given in the text?

Computer Information System Company

What is the full form of XXS?

Cross Site Scripting

What is the full form of XML?

Extensible Markup Language

What is the full form of HTML?

Hyper text Markup Language

What is the full form of DDOS?

Distribution Denial of Service

What is the full form of SEO?

Search Engine Optimization

What is FTP in internet networking?

File Transport Protocol moves a file between computers using the Internet Service.

What is HTTP in internet networking?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol is the set of instructions for the software that is used to control the movements of Files on the Internet.

What is IP in internet networking?

Internet Protocol is the method of exchanging data or information between a set of Computers on a Single Network or series of Interconnected Networks.

What is an ISP?

Internet Service Provider is the Organization that provides the Internet Service to connect the device to Internet Services.

What is the full form of IFSC?

Indian Financial System Code

What is the full form of FSSAI?

Food Safety & Standards Authority of India

What is the full form of Wi-Fi?

Wireless Fidelity

What is the full form of GOOGLE according to the text?

Global Organization of Oriented Group Language of Earth

What is the full form of YAHOO according to the text?

Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle

What is the full form of WINDOW according to the text?

Wide Interactive Network Development for Office Work Solution

What is the full form of VIRUS?

Vital Information Resources Under Siege

What is the full form of IMEI?

International Mobile Equipment Identity

What is the full form of UPS?

Uninterruptible Power Supply

What is the full form of HDMI?

High Definition Multimedia Interface

How is the Internet defined in the text?

A massive networking infrastructure that connects millions of users and devices across more than 190 countries, allowing free exchange of data at lightning fast speeds.

What is an IP Address and what is its format example?

A unique code for each computer or device connected to the internet, consisting of four numbers between 0 and 255 separated by a dot (e.g., 23.187.09.65).

What is an Intranet?

A private computer network for sharing information, collaboration tools, operational systems, and other computing services within an organization, usually to the exclusion of outsiders.

What is a Compiler?

A computer program that transforms code written in a high-level programming language into machine code before program run.

What is an Interpreter?

A computer program that converts each high-level program statement into machine code when the program is run.