GCSE Paper 1 Common Questions #1

Question 1

What does CPU stand for?

Answer 1

Central Processing Unit

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The main function of the __________ is to execute instructions.

Answer 3

CPU

Question 4

What is the primary purpose 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

What does the acronym ‘HTTP’ stand for?

Answer 6

HyperText Transfer Protocol

Question 7

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

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the function of an algorithm?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Fill in the blank: __________ is a collection of data that is stored in a structured format.

Answer 9

Database

Question 10

What does ‘GUI’ stand for in computer science?

Answer 10

Graphical User Interface

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Stack

Question 12

True or False: The Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

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

Answer 13

To manage and manipulate databases.

Question 14

What does ‘IP’ stand for in networking?

Answer 14

Internet Protocol

Question 15

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a unique address that identifies a device on a network.

Answer 15

IP address

Question 16

What is the role of the ‘router’ in a network?

Answer 16

To forward data packets between networks.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an operating system? (a) Windows (b) Linux (c) HTML

Answer 17

c) HTML

Question 18

True or False: A virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What does ‘SSH’ stand for?

Answer 19

Secure Shell

Question 20

What is the main purpose of encryption?

Answer 20

To protect data by converting it into a secure format.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: __________ is a programming paradigm that uses objects to represent data and methods.

Answer 21

Object-oriented programming

Question 22

What is the difference between ‘syntax’ and ‘semantics’ in programming?

Answer 22

Syntax refers to the structure of code, while semantics refers to its meaning.

Question 23

Which algorithm is commonly used for sorting data?

Answer 23

Quick sort

Question 24

True or False: A blockchain is a centralized database.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What does 'URL' stand for?

Answer 25

Uniform Resource Locator

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Debugging

Question 27

What is 'cloud computing'?

Answer 27

The delivery of computing services over the internet.

Question 28

Which of the following is a type of network topology? (a) Star (b) Tree (c) Both a and b

Answer 28

c) Both a and b

Question 29

True or False: HTML is a programming language.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

What is an API?

Answer 30

Application Programming Interface

Question 31

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a set of rules that defines how data is transmitted over a network.

Answer 31

protocol

Question 32

What is the purpose of a firewall?

Answer 32

To protect a network from unauthorized access.

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a relational database? (a) MongoDB (b) MySQL (c) Redis

Answer 33

b) MySQL

Question 34

What does 'SQL' stand for?

Answer 34

Structured Query Language

Question 35

True or False: A class in object-oriented programming can inherit properties from another class.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What is the function of a web server?

Answer 36

To host websites and serve web pages to users.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of testing software to identify and fix defects.

Answer 37

Software testing

Question 38

What does 'IoT' stand for?

Answer 38

Internet of Things

Question 39

Which programming language is primarily used for web development? (a) C++ (b) JavaScript (c) COBOL

Answer 39

b) JavaScript

Question 40

True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

What is the role of the operating system in a computer?

Answer 41

It manages hardware and software resources.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of converting human-readable code into machine code.

Answer 42

Compilation

Question 43

What does 'VPN' stand for?

Answer 43

Virtual Private Network

Question 44

Which of the following is a type of software license? (a) Open Source (b) Proprietary (c) Both a and b

Answer 44

c) Both a and b

Question 45

True or False: A byte is the smallest unit of data in a computer.

Answer 45

False