Tech Flashcards

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What does “CPU” stand for in computing?
A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Personal Unit
C. Central Programming Unit
D. Control Processing Unit

A

A. Central Processing Unit

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What type of device is used to provide internet access by connecting multiple computers in a network?
A. Modem
B. Router
C. Switch
D. Hub

A

B. Router

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What does the acronym “RAM” stand for?
A. Read Access Memory
B. Random Access Memory
C. Rapid Access Memory
D. Remote Access Memory

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B. Random Access Memory

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Which famous social media platform was launched in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg?
A. Twitter
B. Instagram
C. Facebook
D. LinkedIn

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C. Facebook

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5
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What is the name of the language used to structure web pages?
A. CSS
B. HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
C. JavaScript
D. XML

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B. HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

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Which company developed the PlayStation gaming console?
A. Microsoft
B. Nintendo
C. Sony
D. Sega

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C. Sony

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Which company created the Windows operating system?
A. Apple
B. IBM
C. Microsoft
D. Google

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C. Microsoft

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Which device is used as the primary input tool in most computers?
A. Mouse
B. Touchpad
C. Keyboard
D. Joystick

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C. Keyboard

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What is the basic unit of data in computing?
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Nibble
D. Kilobyte

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B. Bit

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What is the name of Apple’s desktop operating system?
A. Windows
B. Linux
C. macOS
D. Unix

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C. macOS

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What is the most widely used programming language for web development?
A. Python
B. Ruby
C. JavaScript
D. C#

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C. JavaScript

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What does USB stand for?
A. Universal Serial Bus
B. Unilateral Serial Bus
C. United System Bus
D. Universal Storage Bus

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A. Universal Serial Bus

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What does Wi-Fi stand for?
A. Wireless Fidelity
B. Wireless Facility
C. Wired Fidelity
D. Wide Fidelity

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A. Wireless Fidelity

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What is the most common file extension for image files?
A. .bmp
B. .gif
C. .jpg or .jpeg
D. .png

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C. .jpg or .jpegx

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What type of malware replicates itself to spread to other devices?
A. Virus
B. Worm
C. Trojan
D. Adware

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B. Worm

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What is the name of the most popular open-source operating system?
A. Windows
B. Linux
C. Unix
D. Android

17
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What does GPU stand for?
A. General Processing Unit
B. Graphics Processing Unit
C. Graphical Power Unit
D. General Power Unit

A

B. Graphics Processing Unit

18
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Who is the founder of Microsoft?
A. Steve Jobs
B. Jeff Bezos
C. Bill Gates
D. Larry Page

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C. Bill Gates

19
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What does the abbreviation “AI” stand for in technology?
A. Automated Intelligence
B. Artificial Intelligence
C. Applied Intelligence
D. Advanced Intelligence

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B. Artificial Intelligence

20
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What does “HTTP” stand for in the context of websites?
A. Hypertext Transfer Protocol
B. Hyperlink Text Transfer Protocol
C. Hypertext Transmission Protocol
D. Hyper Transfer Text Protocol

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A. Hypertext Transfer Protocol

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What does the term “phishing” refer to in cybersecurity?
A. Hacking a network
B. Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information
C. Installing malware
D. Creating fake websites

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B. Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information

22
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Which programming language is known for its use in data science and machine learning?
A. Java
B. Ruby
C. Python
D. C++

23
Q

What is the primary function of an operating system?
A. Run applications
B. Manage hardware resources
C. Store data
D. Connect to the internet

A

B. Manage hardware resources

24
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What does DNS stand for in networking?
A. Domain Name System
B. Data Network Service
C. Dynamic Network Service
D. Domain Name Service

A

A. Domain Name System

24
Which of the following is a popular cloud storage service? A. Google Drive B. Microsoft Word C. Adobe Photoshop D. Mozilla Firefox
A. Google Drive
25
What does the term "malware" refer to? A. Software that enhances performance B. Malicious software designed to harm or exploit C. Software for data recovery D. A type of anti-virus program
B. Malicious software designed to harm or exploit
26
Which company is known for its iPhone smartphones? A. Samsung B. Apple C. Nokia D. Huawei
B. Apple
26
What does the acronym "IoT" stand for? A. Internet of Things B. Internet of Technology C. Input/Output Technology D. Interconnected Online Tools
A. Internet of Things
26
Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over a computer network? A. FTP B. SSH C. HTTP D. SNMP
B. SSH
27
What type of software is used to browse the internet? A. Operating System B. Web Browser C. Word Processor D. Spreadsheet
B. Web Browser
28
Which component is considered the "brain" of the computer? A. Hard Drive B. Motherboard C. RAM D. CPU
D. CPU
29
What is a common use of blockchain technology? A. Data compression B. Digital currency transactions C. Web hosting D. Cloud storage
B. Digital currency transactions
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Which of the following is a type of wireless communication technology? A. USB B. Bluetooth C. Ethernet D. HDMI
B. Bluetooth