computing

Question 1

What is the primary function of the CPU?

Answer 1

To process and execute instructions.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for managing the computer’s hardware and software resources.

Answer 3

Operating System.

Question 4

What does ‘ALU’ stand for in computer architecture?

Answer 4

Arithmetic Logic Unit.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an input device? A) Monitor B) Keyboard C) Printer

Answer 5

B) Keyboard.

Question 6

What does the acronym ‘URL’ stand for?

Answer 6

Uniform Resource Locator.

Question 7

What is the purpose of an algorithm?

Answer 7

To provide a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

What is the function of a router in a network?

Answer 9

To direct data packets between different networks.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: _______ is the practice of protecting systems from cyber threats.

Answer 10

Cybersecurity.

Question 11

What does ‘HTML’ stand for?

Answer 11

Hypertext Markup Language.

Question 12

What is a variable in programming?

Answer 12

A storage location identified by a name that can hold a value.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Stack.

Question 14

True or False: A binary search can be performed on unsorted data.

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

What is the difference between a ‘for’ loop and a ‘while’ loop?

Answer 15

‘For’ loops iterate a specific number of times, while ‘while’ loops continue until a condition is false.

Question 16

What is the purpose of an IP address?

Answer 16

To identify a device on a network.

Question 17

Which of the following is a programming language? A) HTML B) CSS C) Python

Answer 17

C) Python.

Question 18

What is an example of a relational database?

Answer 18

MySQL.

Question 19

True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The _______ layer of the OSI model is responsible for data transport.

Answer 20

Transport.

Question 21

What is the function of a firewall?

Answer 21

To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

Question 22

Which of the following is a type of malware? A) Firewall B) Virus C) Router

Answer 22

B) Virus.

Question 23

What does ‘SSD’ stand for?

Answer 23

Solid State Drive.

Question 24

What is the main purpose of the BIOS?

Answer 24

To initialize hardware during the booting process.

Question 25

True or False: Cloud storage allows data to be stored on a remote server.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What is the main benefit of using version control systems?

Answer 26

To track changes and collaborate on code.

Question 27

What does 'API' stand for?

Answer 27

Application Programming Interface.

Question 28

Which language is primarily used for web development?

Answer 28

JavaScript.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a collection of web pages accessible via the Internet.

Answer 29

World Wide Web.

Question 30

What is the purpose of an operating system?

Answer 30

To manage hardware and software resources on a computer.

Question 31

True or False: An object in programming is an instance of a class.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

What is the primary role of a database management system (DBMS)?

Answer 32

To store, retrieve, and manage data in databases.

Question 33

What does 'HTTP' stand for?

Answer 33

Hypertext Transfer Protocol.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: _______ is the process of finding and fixing errors in software.

Answer 34

Debugging.

Question 35

What is the function of a compiler?

Answer 35

To translate source code into machine code.

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of a search algorithm? A) Bubble sort B) Linear search C) HTML

Answer 36

B) Linear search.

Question 37

What is the purpose of a software license?

Answer 37

To define the terms under which software can be used.

Question 38

True or False: A network switch operates at the application layer of the OSI model.

Answer 38

False.

Question 39

What is a primary key in a database?

Answer 39

A unique identifier for a record in a table.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: _______ programming allows for code reuse and modularity.

Answer 40

Object-oriented.

Question 41

What is the purpose of encryption?

Answer 41

To secure data by converting it into a coded format.

Question 42

What does 'SQL' stand for?

Answer 42

Structured Query Language.

Question 43

True or False: All programming languages are case-sensitive.

Answer 43

False.

Question 44

What is a loop in programming?

Answer 44

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

Question 45

What does 'GUI' stand for?

Answer 45

Graphical User Interface.

Question 46

Fill in the blank: _______ is used to create dynamic web pages.

Answer 46

Server-side scripting.