preguntas informatica

Question 1

What is hardware?

Answer 1

The physical components of a computer system.

Question 2

What is software?

Answer 2

The programs and operating information used by a computer.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

Answer 4

motherboard

Question 5

What does CPU stand for?

Answer 5

Central Processing Unit

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of system software: A) Microsoft Word B) Windows C) Adobe Photoshop?

Answer 6

B) Windows

Question 7

What is an operating system?

Answer 7

Software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

Question 8

True or False: A web browser is considered application software.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the primary function of a router?

Answer 9

To forward data packets between computer networks.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ is used to connect multiple devices to a single network.

Answer 10

switch

Question 11

What does URL stand for?

Answer 11

Uniform Resource Locator

Question 12

Which protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission over the internet?

Answer 12

HTTPS

Question 13

True or False: A server is a type of client.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What is the purpose of an IP address?

Answer 14

To identify a device on a network.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the software that allows users to access the internet.

Answer 15

web browser

Question 16

What is cloud computing?

Answer 16

The delivery of computing services over the internet.

Question 17

What is the main difference between static and dynamic websites?

Answer 17

Static websites display the same content to all users, while dynamic websites can change content based on user interactions.

Question 18

True or False: Malware is software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What does LAN stand for?

Answer 19

Local Area Network

Question 20

What is the purpose of a firewall?

Answer 20

To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology: A) Star B) Ring C) Square?

Answer 21

C) Square

Question 22

What does the term ‘bandwidth’ refer to?

Answer 22

The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: __________ is a programming language widely used for web development.

Answer 23

JavaScript

Question 24

What is the function of an API?

Answer 24

To allow different software applications to communicate with each other.

Question 25

True or False: HTTPS is an unsecured version of HTTP.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the purpose of data encryption?

Answer 26

To protect information by converting it into a code.

Question 27

What is a database?

Answer 27

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