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1
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What does CPU stand for?

A

Central Processing Unit

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What is the binary number system based on?

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Base 2

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3
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What programming language is commonly used for web development?

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JavaScript

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What does HTML stand for?

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HyperText Markup Language

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What is the file extension for a Microsoft Word document?

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.docx

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What does CSS stand for?

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Cascading Style Sheets

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What does URL stand for?

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Uniform Resource Locator

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What is the full form of GUI?

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Graphical User Interface

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What does SQL stand for?

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Structured Query Language

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What does VPN stand for?

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Virtual Private Network

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Who is often referred to as the “Father of Computer Science” and “Father of Artificial Intelligence”?

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Alan Turing

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Who is the creator of the C programming language and Unix operating system?

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Dennis Ritchie

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Who is known as the “Father of the Internet” for his pioneering work in developing the TCP/IP protocols?

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Vint Cerf

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Who is the co-founder of Apple Inc. and is considered one of the pioneers of the personal computer revolution?

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Steve Wozniak

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Who is the creator of the World Wide Web (WWW) and HTML?

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Tim Berners-Lee

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Who is the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation and is considered one of the pioneers of the microcomputer revolution?

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Bill Gates

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Who is the co-founder of Intel Corporation and is known for his contributions to the development of the microprocessor?

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Gordon Moore

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Who is the creator of the programming language Perl?

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Larry Wall

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Who is the creator of the Linux kernel and the principal developer of the GNU operating system?

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Linus Torvalds

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Who is the co-founder of Sun Microsystems and is known for his work on the Java programming language?

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James Gosling

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Also known as software, is a set of instructions that tell a computer what tasks to perform. These instructions are written in a programming language and are designed to be executed by a computer’s central processing unit (CPU).

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COMPUTER PROGRAM

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A software program that acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and the user. It manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is responsible for managing processes, memory, storage, input/output devices, and other system resources to ensure efficient operation of the computer.

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OPERATING SYSTEM

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