Computer Science P1

Question 1

What does CPU stand for?

Answer 1

Central Processing Unit

Question 2

True or False: RAM is a non-volatile memory.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main circuit board in a computer.

Answer 3

motherboard

Question 4

What is the primary function of an operating system?

Answer 4

To manage computer hardware and software resources.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language? A) Assembly B) Python C) Machine Code

Answer 5

B) Python

Question 6

Define ‘algorithm’.

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is the purpose of a compiler?

Answer 7

To translate high-level programming code into machine code.

Question 8

True or False: A variable in programming can store different types of data.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What does ‘HTML’ stand for?

Answer 9

Hypertext Markup Language

Question 10

What is the difference between a virus and malware?

Answer 10

A virus is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other systems.

Question 11

What does ‘IP’ stand for in networking?

Answer 11

Internet Protocol

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The __________ is used to uniquely identify devices on a network.

Answer 12

IP address

Question 13

What is the main purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

Answer 13

To store, retrieve, and manage data in databases.

Question 14

Which data structure uses LIFO (Last In First Out)?

Answer 14

Stack

Question 15

What is the function of an API?

Answer 15

To allow different software applications to communicate with each other.

Question 16

True or False: A ‘for’ loop is used for repeating a block of code a specific number of times.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the output of the expression 5 + 3 * 2?

Answer 17

11

Question 18

What does ‘SQL’ stand for?

Answer 18

Structured Query Language

Question 19

What is a ‘boolean’ data type?

Answer 19

A data type that can hold one of two values: true or false.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the process of finding and fixing bugs in software.

Answer 20

debugging

Question 21

What is the purpose of version control systems like Git?

Answer 21

To track changes in source code and facilitate collaboration.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of software? A) System software B) Application software C) Hardware

Answer 22

C) Hardware

Question 23

What is the function of a router in a network?

Answer 23

To forward data packets between computer networks.

Question 24

True or False: Encryption is used to secure data by converting it into a format that cannot be read without a key.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

Answer 25

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.

Question 26

What does 'UI' stand for in software development?

Answer 26

User Interface

Question 27

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of improving the performance and efficiency of a program.

Answer 27

Optimization

Question 28

What is a 'loop' in programming?

Answer 28

A sequence of instructions that repeats until a certain condition is met.

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a cloud storage service? A) Google Drive B) Microsoft Office C) Adobe Photoshop

Answer 29

A) Google Drive

Question 30

True or False: In object-oriented programming, a class is a blueprint for creating objects.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What is the purpose of a search algorithm?

Answer 31

To find specific data within a data structure.

Question 32

What does 'HTTP' stand for?

Answer 32

Hypertext Transfer Protocol