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Unit 5: Companies - Practice Quiz

CSE332 — Industry Ethics And Legal Issues 50 Questions
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1 Which of the following best describes the primary business model of an ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services) company?

A. Developing proprietary software products for mass sale
B. Outsourcing processes that can be enabled with information technology
C. Manufacturing computer hardware components
D. Creating operating systems for mobile devices

2 In the context of the IT industry, what does NASSCOM stand for?

A. Network of Asian Software and Service Communities
B. National Agency for System Security and Computer Operations
C. National Association of Software and Service Companies
D. National Alliance for Silicon and Software Companies

3 Which organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was established to encourage, promote, and boost software exports from India?

A. STPI
B. NITI Aayog
C. TRAI
D. ISRO

4 Identify the Product-based company from the list below.

A. Adobe
B. Wipro
C. TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
D. Infosys

5 What is the primary revenue model for a typical Services-based IT company?

A. Selling licenses for shrink-wrapped software
B. Selling hardware subscriptions
C. Monetizing user data via advertisements
D. Billing clients based on time and material or fixed-bid projects

6 Which recent Indian digital public infrastructure project has achieved global acclaim for revolutionizing real-time digital payments?

A. ONGC
B. UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
C. NREGA
D. IRCTC

7 In the context of workforce diversity, what does the acronym DEI stand for?

A. Digital, Electronic, and Internet
B. Development, Ethics, and Intelligence
C. Data, Engineering, and Innovation
D. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

8 Which of the following creates a legal distinction between a Product-based company and a Service-based company regarding Intellectual Property (IP)?

A. Product companies retain the IP of the software they build; Service companies usually transfer IP rights to the client.
B. Service companies always retain the IP; Product companies do not.
C. Product companies cannot patent their software.
D. There is no distinction; all IP belongs to the government.

9 The STP Scheme provided by STPI is primarily known for providing which benefit to IT companies?

A. Visa-free travel for all employees
B. Free hardware supplies
C. 100% Tax exemptions on exports (historically) and simplified import of capital goods
D. Guaranteed government project contracts

10 Consider a case study of Microsoft. Over the last decade, Microsoft transitioned significantly from a pure software licensing model to which modern computing model?

A. Cloud Computing (Azure) and SaaS
B. Telecommunications
C. Outsourced BPO services
D. Hardware manufacturing only

11 What is ONDC, a recent initiative by the Indian government?

A. Open Network for Digital Commerce
B. Organization for National Digital Currency
C. Overseas Network for Data Connectivity
D. Online National Data Centre

12 In the context of IT ethics and diversity, what is 'Unconscious Bias'?

A. Social stereotypes formed outside one's own conscious awareness
B. The legal right to refuse hiring based on gender
C. Deliberate discrimination written into company policy
D. Bias programmed into AI explicitly by developers

13 Which technology involves a decentralized ledger that records transactions across many computers so that the record cannot be altered retroactively?

A. Virtual Reality
B. Cloud Computing
C. Blockchain
D. Edge Computing

14 The term 'Unicorn' in the startup ecosystem refers to:

A. A government-owned IT entity
B. A startup that has gone bankrupt
C. A company that only hires one type of employee
D. A startup with a valuation of over $1 Billion

15 Which case study best represents the 'Freemium' business model often used by product companies like Spotify or Zoom?

A. Requiring a government ID to login
B. Charging for every minute of usage
C. Offering basic services for free while charging for premium features
D. Selling user data without consent

16 What is 'Moonlighting' in the context of current affairs in the IT industry?

A. Working a second job secretly while being employed full-time
B. Testing software during the full moon
C. Working at night shifts only
D. Using solar power for data centers

17 Which of the following is NOT a service provided by STPI?

A. High-Speed Data Communication (HSDC)
B. Incubation facilities for SMEs
C. Issuing Driver's Licenses
D. Consultancy for project management

18 TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) is best known for its Global Network Delivery Model (GNDM). What is the core advantage of this model?

A. It requires all employees to be in one building.
B. It focuses solely on selling hardware.
C. It allows seamless delivery of services from multiple global locations across different time zones.
D. It restricts clients to Indian companies only.

19 In the context of Recent Tech Advancement, Generative AI (like ChatGPT or Midjourney) is distinct because:

A. It is strictly used for mathematical calculations.
B. It runs without electricity.
C. It creates new content (text, images, code) rather than just analyzing data.
D. It can only analyze existing data.

20 Which act serves as the primary legislation for data protection in India (as of late 2023/2024)?

A. The Indian Telegraph Act
B. NASSCOM Regulations Act
C. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act
D. The Copyright Act

21 NASSCOM's '10,000 Startups' initiative aims to:

A. Export 10,000 computers.
B. Hire 10,000 employees for the government.
C. Shut down 10,000 small companies.
D. Incubate, fund, and support 10,000 technology startups in India.

22 Which of the following describes Neurodiversity in the workplace?

A. A medical treatment for IT workers.
B. Ensuring everyone thinks exactly the same way.
C. Recognizing and respecting neurological differences (like Autism, ADHD) as natural variations.
D. Hiring only people with high IQ.

23 What is the primary difference between BPO and KPO?

A. There is no difference.
B. BPO is for products, KPO is for services.
C. BPO handles rule-based processing; KPO requires specialized domain knowledge and analytical skills.
D. BPO pays more than KPO.

24 Which global IT trend allows computing to be done closer to the source of data (e.g., IoT sensors) rather than a central cloud?

A. Batch Processing
B. Mainframe Computing
C. Edge Computing
D. Quantum Computing

25 In the case study of Infosys, what is the significance of the Mysore Campus?

A. It is a manufacturing plant.
B. It is a dedicated STPI zone.
C. It is one of the world's largest corporate training centers.
D. It is the only office of Infosys.

26 What is a 'Glass Ceiling' in the context of workforce diversity?

A. A type of fiber optic cable.
B. An invisible barrier that prevents certain demographic groups (often women) from rising to top hierarchy.
C. A transparent roof in IT parks.
D. A high salary cap for CEOs.

27 Which NASSCOM initiative focuses on making India a hub for cyber security?

A. Make in India
B. DSCI (Data Security Council of India)
C. Skill India
D. Digital India

28 In a SaaS (Software as a Service) model, where is the application hosted?

A. On a CD-ROM
B. On the STPI servers
C. On the service provider's cloud servers
D. On the user's local hard drive

29 What is the mathematical concept often associated with the exponential growth of computing power, relevant to IT advancements?

A. Ohm's Law
B. Newton's Law
C. Moore's Law
D. Murphy's Law

30 Which of the following is a major Current Affair issue regarding AI ethics in the IT industry?

A. High cost of mouse pads
B. AI consuming too much internet bandwidth
C. Algorithmic Bias and Deepfakes
D. AI refusing to work on weekends

31 STPI allows 100% foreign equity in companies registered under it. What does this mean?

A. Foreign companies can own the entire company without a domestic partner.
B. Foreign companies must hire 100% foreign staff.
C. Foreign companies must pay 100% tax.
D. Foreign companies cannot operate in India.

32 A 'Returnship' program in the IT industry is primarily targeted at:

A. Professionals trying to restart their careers after a break (e.g., maternity leave).
B. Sending employees back to college.
C. Returning profit to shareholders.
D. Returning faulty hardware products.

33 Which Indian city is often called the 'Silicon Valley of India' due to the high concentration of IT/ITES companies?

A. New Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru
D. Mumbai

34 In the context of the Gig Economy and IT, what is a freelancer?

A. A shareholder.
B. A government regulator.
C. A full-time employee with benefits.
D. An independent contractor who works on a per-job basis.

35 What is Green IT?

A. Environmentally sustainable computing practices.
B. Using money to buy IT equipment.
C. Software for landscaping.
D. Painting computer cases green.

36 Which of the following is a characteristic of a Service-based company's 'Bench'?

A. The testing department.
B. Employees who are on the payroll but currently not assigned to a billable client project.
C. The legal team of the company.
D. Physical furniture in the lobby.

37 How did the COVID-19 pandemic most significantly alter the operational model of the IT industry?

A. It reduced the demand for internet services.
B. It stopped all software development.
C. It normalized Remote Work and Hybrid Work models.
D. It forced companies to move to rural areas only.

38 What is the full form of CSR, which companies like Wipro and TCS are legally mandated to perform?

A. Computer System Regulation
B. Corporate Social Responsibility
C. Corporate Software Responsibility
D. Company Sales Report

39 Which technology allows for high-speed wireless connectivity, enabling advancements in autonomous vehicles and remote surgery?

A. Dial-up
B. 3G
C. 5G
D. 4G LTE

40 The Digital India programme was launched with the vision to:

A. Restrict social media usage.
B. Transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
C. Stop the import of electronics.
D. Increase the price of internet.

41 When an IT company performs 'Accessibility Testing', they are ensuring:

A. The software is usable by people with disabilities (e.g., screen readers for the blind).
B. The software works on old computers.
C. The internet connection is fast.
D. The software can be accessed without a password.

42 Which large acquisition in 2022/2023 stirred significant debate about content moderation and free speech in the tech industry?

A. Microsoft acquiring Activision
B. Google acquiring Fitbit
C. Elon Musk acquiring Twitter (X)
D. Adobe acquiring Figma

43 What is the primary function of MeitY?

A. Monitoring Electronic International Trade
B. Management of External IT Yields
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. Ministry of Energy and Internal Trade

44 In a Product-based company, what is the 'Time to Market'?

A. The time the stock market opens.
B. The duration of a marketing meeting.
C. The length of time from a product being conceived until its being available for sale.
D. The time it takes for an employee to commute.

45 The concept of 'Data Sovereignty' implies that:

A. Only the King owns the data.
B. Digital data is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located.
C. Data is free for everyone.
D. Data cannot be stored on hard drives.

46 Which of the following is an example of Quantum Computing potential?

A. Playing MP3 files.
B. Solving complex optimization problems exponentially faster than classical supercomputers.
C. Increasing the battery life of a mouse.
D. Printing paper faster.

47 In the context of NASSCOM, what is the NASSCOM Foundation?

A. The social arm of the industry body working towards 'Tech for Good'.
B. The building where NASSCOM is located.
C. The funding agency for the government.
D. The legal department.

48 If a Service company bills a client USD per hour and pays the employee USD per hour, the remaining USD contributes to overheads and profit. This model is known as:

A. Loss Leader
B. Crowdfunding
C. Labor Arbitrage
D. Product Licensing

49 What is the Aadhaar project best described as?

A. The world's largest biometric ID system.
B. A virus protection software.
C. A streaming service.
D. A social media platform.

50 Which of the following best defines 'Layoffs' in the recent IT economic climate?

A. Retirement at age 60.
B. Firing an employee for bad behavior.
C. Employees resigning voluntarily.
D. Permanent or temporary termination of employment for reasons unrelated to employee performance (usually cost-cutting).
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