Tech Flashcards
(33 cards)
What does “CPU” stand for in computing?
A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Personal Unit
C. Central Programming Unit
D. Control Processing Unit
A. Central Processing Unit
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
B. Router
What does the acronym “RAM” stand for?
A. Read Access Memory
B. Random Access Memory
C. Rapid Access Memory
D. Remote Access Memory
B. Random Access Memory
Which famous social media platform was launched in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg?
A. Twitter
B. Instagram
C. Facebook
D. LinkedIn
C. Facebook
What is the name of the language used to structure web pages?
A. CSS
B. HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
C. JavaScript
D. XML
B. HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
Which company developed the PlayStation gaming console?
A. Microsoft
B. Nintendo
C. Sony
D. Sega
C. Sony
Which company created the Windows operating system?
A. Apple
B. IBM
C. Microsoft
D. Google
C. Microsoft
Which device is used as the primary input tool in most computers?
A. Mouse
B. Touchpad
C. Keyboard
D. Joystick
C. Keyboard
What is the basic unit of data in computing?
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Nibble
D. Kilobyte
B. Bit
What is the name of Apple’s desktop operating system?
A. Windows
B. Linux
C. macOS
D. Unix
C. macOS
What is the most widely used programming language for web development?
A. Python
B. Ruby
C. JavaScript
D. C#
C. JavaScript
What does USB stand for?
A. Universal Serial Bus
B. Unilateral Serial Bus
C. United System Bus
D. Universal Storage Bus
A. Universal Serial Bus
What does Wi-Fi stand for?
A. Wireless Fidelity
B. Wireless Facility
C. Wired Fidelity
D. Wide Fidelity
A. Wireless Fidelity
What is the most common file extension for image files?
A. .bmp
B. .gif
C. .jpg or .jpeg
D. .png
C. .jpg or .jpegx
What type of malware replicates itself to spread to other devices?
A. Virus
B. Worm
C. Trojan
D. Adware
B. Worm
What is the name of the most popular open-source operating system?
A. Windows
B. Linux
C. Unix
D. Android
B. Linux
What does GPU stand for?
A. General Processing Unit
B. Graphics Processing Unit
C. Graphical Power Unit
D. General Power Unit
B. Graphics Processing Unit
Who is the founder of Microsoft?
A. Steve Jobs
B. Jeff Bezos
C. Bill Gates
D. Larry Page
C. Bill Gates
What does the abbreviation “AI” stand for in technology?
A. Automated Intelligence
B. Artificial Intelligence
C. Applied Intelligence
D. Advanced Intelligence
B. Artificial Intelligence
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
A. Hypertext Transfer Protocol
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
B. Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information
Which programming language is known for its use in data science and machine learning?
A. Java
B. Ruby
C. Python
D. C++
C. Python
What is the primary function of an operating system?
A. Run applications
B. Manage hardware resources
C. Store data
D. Connect to the internet
B. Manage hardware resources
What does DNS stand for in networking?
A. Domain Name System
B. Data Network Service
C. Dynamic Network Service
D. Domain Name Service
A. Domain Name System