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What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
What is the binary number system based on?
Base 2
What programming language is commonly used for web development?
JavaScript
What does HTML stand for?
HyperText Markup Language
What is the file extension for a Microsoft Word document?
.docx
What does CSS stand for?
Cascading Style Sheets
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
What is the full form of GUI?
Graphical User Interface
What does SQL stand for?
Structured Query Language
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Who is often referred to as the “Father of Computer Science” and “Father of Artificial Intelligence”?
Alan Turing
Who is the creator of the C programming language and Unix operating system?
Dennis Ritchie
Who is known as the “Father of the Internet” for his pioneering work in developing the TCP/IP protocols?
Vint Cerf
Who is the co-founder of Apple Inc. and is considered one of the pioneers of the personal computer revolution?
Steve Wozniak
Who is the creator of the World Wide Web (WWW) and HTML?
Tim Berners-Lee
Who is the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation and is considered one of the pioneers of the microcomputer revolution?
Bill Gates
Who is the co-founder of Intel Corporation and is known for his contributions to the development of the microprocessor?
Gordon Moore
Who is the creator of the programming language Perl?
Larry Wall
Who is the creator of the Linux kernel and the principal developer of the GNU operating system?
Linus Torvalds
Who is the co-founder of Sun Microsystems and is known for his work on the Java programming language?
James Gosling
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).
COMPUTER PROGRAM
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.
OPERATING SYSTEM