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Hardware and software components, Binary and ASCII, Python, Peer2Peer networks, Client Server Flashcards

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What are the two main categories of computer components?

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Hardware and software

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What is hardware?

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Physical components of a computer system

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What is software?

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Programs and operating systems that run on a computer

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True or False: Binary is a base-10 numbering system.

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False

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What is the base of the binary numbering system?

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Base-2

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What does ASCII stand for?

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange

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How many unique characters can be represented by standard ASCII?

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128 characters

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What is the binary representation of the letter ‘A’ in ASCII?

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01000001

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Fill in the blank: Python is a __________ programming language.

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high-level

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True or False: Python is primarily used for web development.

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False

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What is a key feature of Python?

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Readability and simplicity

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What type of network architecture does Peer-to-Peer (P2P) refer to?

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Decentralized network architecture

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In a Client-Server model, what role does the server play?

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Provides resources and services to clients

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What is an example of a Client-Server application?

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Web browsers and web servers

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What is the main difference between Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer networks?

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Client-Server has centralized resources, while P2P has distributed resources.

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Fill in the blank: In Python, a variable is created by __________.

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assignment

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What is the purpose of a compiler?

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Translates source code into machine code

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What is a common use case for binary data?

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Storing images and audio files

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True or False: ASCII can represent characters in multiple languages.

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False

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What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

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Bit

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What does a Python list allow you to do?

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Store multiple items in a single variable

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What is the primary function of an operating system?

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Manage computer hardware and software resources

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True or False: A server can also act as a client.

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True

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What is an example of a hardware component?

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CPU, RAM, Hard Drive

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What does the term 'open-source' mean in software?
Software whose source code is available for modification and redistribution
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In Python, how do you create a function?
Using the 'def' keyword
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What is the purpose of a network protocol?
Rules for data communication over a network
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What is the binary representation of the number 5?
101
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Fill in the blank: The main advantage of a Client-Server architecture is __________.
centralized management
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What is the result of 2 + 2 in Python?
4
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True or False: Python supports object-oriented programming.
True
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What does the 'import' statement do in Python?
Includes modules in a Python script
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What is a network switch?
A device that connects devices on a network and uses MAC addresses to forward data
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What is the maximum value of a 1-byte binary number?
255
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What does 'IP' stand for in networking?
Internet Protocol
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Fill in the blank: P2P networks are often used for __________ sharing.
file
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What is the purpose of a router?
Connects different networks and forwards data packets
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What is the Python keyword for creating a loop?
for
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True or False: ASCII includes control characters.
True
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What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to?
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network
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What is a disadvantage of P2P networks?
Less control over data security
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What is the main role of a database in a Client-Server architecture?
Store and retrieve data for clients
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What is the syntax for printing text in Python?
print('text')
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a specialized program that runs in the background to manage network resources.
daemon
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What is the hexadecimal equivalent of the binary number 1111?
F
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True or False: A client requests services from a server.
True
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What does the acronym 'URL' stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
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Fill in the blank: In Python, a __________ is used to handle errors during program execution.
try-except block
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What is the purpose of a firewall?
To protect a network from unauthorized access
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What does the term 'latency' refer to in networking?
The delay before data transfer begins
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What is the binary representation of the decimal number 10?
1010
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What is a key advantage of Python?
Cross-platform compatibility
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True or False: A network can exist without a server.
True
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What is a common use of ASCII in computing?
Text representation
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What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?
To connect a computer to a network
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Fill in the blank: In Python, a __________ is a data type that can hold multiple values.
dictionary
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What is the difference between TCP and UDP?
TCP is connection-oriented; UDP is connectionless.
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What is a common protocol used for web traffic?
HTTP
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True or False: Python is a compiled language.
False
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What does the term 'throughput' refer to in networking?
The amount of data successfully transmitted over a network in a given time
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Fill in the blank: A __________ in Python is a reusable piece of code that performs a specific task.
function
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What is the purpose of a DNS server?
Translate domain names into IP addresses
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What is the binary value for the decimal number 2?
10
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True or False: P2P networks are always illegal.
False
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What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
Execute instructions and process data
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What is the command to install a package in Python using pip?
pip install package_name
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the primary storage device for a computer.
hard drive
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What does the acronym 'LAN' stand for?
Local Area Network
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What is the purpose of a load balancer?
Distribute network traffic across multiple servers
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What is the binary representation of the letter 'Z' in ASCII?
01011010
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True or False: Every Python script must have a main function.
False
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What is a common method for securing data in a network?
Encryption
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Fill in the blank: In Python, a __________ is a collection of related data.
module
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What is the role of a proxy server?
Act as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers
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What is the maximum number of unique values in a 4-bit binary number?
16
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True or False: Python uses indentation to define code blocks.
True
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What does 'SSH' stand for?
Secure Shell
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What is the binary representation of the decimal number 15?
1111
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a program that helps manage files on a computer.
file manager
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What is a common tool for version control in software development?
Git
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What is the purpose of a backup system?
To protect data by creating copies for recovery
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What is the role of an application server?
Host applications and provide business logic to client applications
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What is the binary representation of the decimal number 1?
1
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True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.
True
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What is the purpose of an API?
Allow different software applications to communicate with each other
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main interface between the user and the computer.
operating system

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