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The certification that validates expertise in project management for technology initiatives is called ________.
- Digital Personal Data Protection
- Fab / Foundry
- PMP / PRINCE2
- Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems / NM-ICPS
Answer: PMP / PRINCE2
PMP (PMI) covers traditional project management; PRINCE2 is process-based; Agile/Scrum certifications focus on iterative delivery. All valued for tech project leadership.
Which practice involves intentionally injecting failures to test system resilience?
- Chaos Engineering
- Penetration Testing
- Load Testing
- A/B Testing
Answer: Chaos Engineering
Chaos Engineering (Netflix Chaos Monkey) proactively tests system resilience by injecting failures in controlled experiments. Builds confidence in fault tolerance.
GitOps uses Git repositories as single source of truth for infrastructure and application deployments.
- True
- False
Answer: True
GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux) declaratively defines desired state in Git; operators sync cluster state. Benefits: audit trail, rollback via git revert, peer review via PRs.
The practice of defining infrastructure and configuration in version-controlled code files is called Infrastructure as ________.
- Code
- Water Ice / Oxygen
- Ground Station
- Beam / Nucleus
Answer: Code
IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) defines infrastructure in declarative code, enabling version control, peer review, automated testing, consistent deployments.
Which pattern isolates external system interactions for testability?
- Adapter
- Facade
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
Adapter/ACL patterns wrap external APIs, translating between internal models and external interfaces. Critical for maintainable integrations and testing.
Which database feature enables automatic distribution of data across multiple nodes for scalability?
- Indexing
- Sharding
- Replication
- Caching
Answer: Sharding
Sharding partitions data horizontally across nodes based on key ranges or hashes, enabling horizontal scaling. Critical for handling large datasets in distributed databases.
Edge computing processes data closer to source to reduce latency for IoT applications.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Edge computing brings computation to network edge (routers, gateways), enabling real-time processing for IoT, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation. Complements cloud.
The technology that enables machines to learn from experience without explicit programming is called ________ Learning.
- Chaos
- Inversion
- Machine
- Reinforcement / RLHF
Answer: Machine
Machine Learning enables systems to learn patterns from data and improve performance on tasks without explicit programming. Types: supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement.
Which program provides funding and mentorship to early-stage deep tech startups?
- NIDHI-PRAYAS
- Startup India
- Atal Innovation Mission
- All of these
Answer: All of these
NIDHI-PRAYAS (DST) funds prototyping; Startup India offers tax benefits; AIM establishes incubators. Together support innovation from ideation to scale.
Digital twins create virtual replicas of physical systems for simulation and optimization.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Digital twins combine IoT, AI, simulation to model physical assets: factories, cities, power grids. Enables predictive maintenance, scenario testing. Critical for Industry 4.0.
Which technology enables immersive virtual experiences through head-mounted displays?
- AR
- VR
- MR
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Immersive tech: VR (fully virtual), AR (overlay on real world), MR (blend virtual/real). Applications: training, education, entertainment, remote collaboration.
ISO/IEC 20022 is a global standard for financial messaging and payment systems.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ISO 20022 defines rich, structured data standards for payments, securities, trade finance. Enables interoperability, automation, compliance. Critical for financial infrastructure modernization.
Which standard provides guidelines for securing containerized applications and orchestration platforms?
- CIS Kubernetes Benchmark
- NIST SP 800-190
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
CIS Benchmarks provide hardening guidelines; NIST SP 800-190 covers container security lifecycle. Critical for cloud-native security.
The initiative that provides digital infrastructure for land records modernization is called DILR________.
- Latency
- qXR / CAD4TB
- MP / Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme
- Digital India / UPI
Answer: MP / Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme
DILRMP digitizes land records, integrates with Aadhaar, enables online mutation, reduces disputes. Critical for property rights, credit access, governance transparency.
Which framework provides guidelines for API security and best practices?
- OWASP API Security Top 10
- NIST SP 800-204
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
OWASP API Top 10 lists common API vulnerabilities; NIST SP 800-204 provides security guidelines for microservices APIs. Critical for API security design.
Which platform enables verified digital document storage and sharing for citizens?
- DigiLocker
- e-Sign
- Aadhaar
- UMANG
Answer: DigiLocker
DigiLocker enables citizens to store/share government-issued documents digitally. Documents have legal validity under IT Act. Integrates with Aadhaar for authentication.
The international framework for interoperable digital identity is called W3C ________.
- Stake / PoS
- Collaborative
- DID / Decentralized Identifiers
- CSA CCM / Cloud Controls Matrix
Answer: DID / Decentralized Identifiers
W3C DID Specification enables users to create/own identifiers without central authorities. DIDs resolve to DID Documents containing public keys and service endpoints.
Which standard provides guidelines for software security testing and vulnerability assessment?
- OWASP ASVS
- ISO 27034
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) and ISO 27034 provide frameworks for secure software development, testing, and vulnerability management.
Which initiative provides a unified interface for grievance redressal across government departments?
- CPGRAMS
- MyGov
- UMANG
- e-Taal
Answer: CPGRAMS
CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) enables online lodging and tracking of grievances against central government ministries/departments.
ISO/IEC 27001 provides requirements for information security management systems.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ISO/IEC 27001 specifies ISMS requirements: risk assessment, controls, monitoring, improvement. Certification demonstrates commitment to security best practices.