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Match List I with List II

LIST I (Computer Terms)  LIST II (Meaning)
A. Pop-upsI. Unwanted email
B. SpamII. Online journal that can be shared over the internet
C. CookiesIII. Small screens that open automatically on your computer
D. BlogIV. File that stores information related to your internet activity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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UGC NET 2023 Electronic Science Question Paper (13-Dec-2023) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

 To solve this matching question, we need to pair the terms in List I with their correct meanings in List II based on common computing terminology. Here is the step-by-step reasoning to find the correct answer:

  1. Pop-ups: These are often small windows or screens that open automatically on your computer when you visit websites. They are frequently used for advertisements. Hence, Pop-ups correspond to III. Small screens that open automatically on your computer.
  2. Spam: This refers to unwanted or unsolicited emails, often of a commercial nature and sent in bulk. Thus, Spam corresponds to I. Unwanted email.
  3. Cookies: These are typically small files stored on your computer by websites to remember information about your internet activity, such as login status, preferences, etc. Cookies relate to IV. File that stores information related to your internet activity.
  4. Blog: A blog is an online journal or informational website displaying information in reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first. It is often used to share information over the internet. Therefore, a Blog corresponds to II. Online journal that can be shared over the internet.

Based on the above analysis, we match the terms as follows:

  • A-III: Pop-ups - Small screens that open automatically on your computer.
  • B-I: Spam - Unwanted email.
  • C-IV: Cookies - File that stores information related to your internet activity.
  • D-II: Blog - Online journal that can be shared over the internet.

Therefore, the correct answer is: A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.

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