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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a computer system?

Answer 1

To process data and produce information.

Question 2

True or False: Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the brain of the computer.

Answer 3

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Question 4

What are the two main types of software?

Answer 4

System software and application software.

Question 5

Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of application software? A) Operating System B) Word Processor C) BIOS

Answer 5

B) Word Processor

Question 6

Define ‘algorithm’.

Answer 6

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task.

Question 7

What is the function of an operating system?

Answer 7

To manage hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.

Question 8

True or False: RAM stands for Read Access Memory.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does ROM stand for?

Answer 9

Read-Only Memory.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of non-volatile memory used to store firmware.

Answer 10

ROM (Read-Only Memory)

Question 11

Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a type of software? A) Driver B) Compiler C) Monitor

Answer 11

C) Monitor

Question 12

What is the role of input devices?

Answer 12

To allow users to enter data and commands into a computer.

Question 13

True or False: Secondary storage is faster than primary storage.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Name one example of secondary storage.

Answer 14

Hard drive, SSD, USB flash drive.

Question 15

What is the purpose of a network?

Answer 15

To connect computers and allow them to share resources and information.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a collection of computers connected together to share resources.

Answer 16

Network

Question 17

Multiple choice: Which protocol is used for sending emails? A) FTP B) HTTP C) SMTP

Answer 17

C) SMTP

Question 18

What does GUI stand for?

Answer 18

Graphical User Interface.

Question 19

True or False: A compiler translates high-level code into machine code.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Define ‘data’.

Answer 20

Raw facts and figures that can be processed to produce information.

Question 21

What is a database?

Answer 21

An organized collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: __________ is a way to organize data in a database.

Answer 22

Tables

Question 23

Multiple choice: Which of these is a type of database? A) Relational B) Linear C) Circular

Answer 23

A) Relational

Question 24

What is a programming language?

Answer 24

A formal set of instructions that can be used to produce various kinds of output.

Question 25

True or False: Python is a low-level programming language.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the purpose of system software?

Answer 26

To manage and control the hardware components of a computer.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: __________ allows multiple users to access the same system resources simultaneously.

Answer 27

Multitasking

Question 28

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system? A) Windows B) Linux C) Java

Answer 28

C) Java

Question 29

What is meant by 'cloud computing'?

Answer 29

The delivery of computing services over the internet, allowing for storage and processing without local infrastructure.

Question 30

True or False: The internet is a global network of interconnected computers.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What is the function of a router in a network?

Answer 31

To forward data packets between computer networks.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of converting data into a form that can be read by a computer.

Answer 32

Data entry