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1.1 Flashcards

1
Q

What does CPU stand for?

A

Central Processing Unit

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2
Q

True or False: RAM is a type of permanent storage.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The main function of the __________ is to execute instructions from computer programs.

A

CPU

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4
Q

What are the two main types of software?

A

System software and application software

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5
Q

Which component is known as the brain of the computer?

A

CPU

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6
Q

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

A

To manage computer hardware and software resources

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7
Q

List one example of application software.

A

Microsoft Word

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8
Q

True or False: ROM is volatile memory.

A

False

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9
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What does RAM stand for?

A

Random Access Memory

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10
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of memory? A) RAM B) ROM C) CPU D) Cache

A

C) CPU

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11
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What is the difference between hardware and software?

A

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, while software refers to the programs and operating systems that run on the hardware.

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12
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.

A

program

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13
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What is the purpose of a compiler?

A

To translate high-level programming code into machine code.

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14
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True or False: A file extension indicates the type of file and how it can be opened.

A

True

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15
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What does the acronym ‘URL’ stand for?

A

Uniform Resource Locator

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16
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is an input device? A) Monitor B) Keyboard C) Printer D) Speaker

A

B) Keyboard

17
Q

What is the function of an operating system’s user interface?

A

To allow users to interact with the computer system.

18
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ are used to connect computers to networks.

A

Network interfaces

19
Q

What is the function of a web browser?

A

To access and display web pages on the internet.

20
Q

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

A

True

21
Q

What is cloud computing?

A

The delivery of computing services over the internet.

22
Q

What does the term ‘database’ refer to?

A

A structured collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.

23
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of system software? A) Google Chrome B) Windows OS C) Adobe Photoshop D) Microsoft Excel

A

B) Windows OS

24
Q

What is the function of a firewall?

A

To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

25
Q

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a software program that allows users to browse the internet.

A

web browser

26
Q

What is an algorithm?

A

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task.

27
Q

True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.

A

True

28
Q

What does ‘HTTP’ stand for?

A

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

29
Q

What is the purpose of an IP address?

A

To identify a device on a network.

30
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes ‘open-source software’? A) Software that is free to use B) Software whose source code is available for modification C) Software that requires a subscription D) Software that is pre-installed on devices

A

B) Software whose source code is available for modification

31
Q

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

A

A virus attaches itself to a program and requires user action to spread, while a worm can spread independently across networks.

32
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of finding and fixing errors in software.

A

Debugging

33
Q

What is the purpose of a spreadsheet application?

A

To organize, analyze, and store data in tabular form.

34
Q

True or False: The Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.

A

False

35
Q

What does ‘SEO’ stand for?

A

Search Engine Optimization

36
Q

What is the primary purpose of a router?

A

To direct data packets between different networks.

37
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a programming language? A) HTML B) CSS C) Java D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

38
Q

What is the role of a database management system (DBMS)?

A

To create, manage, and manipulate databases.

39
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is a collection of related data stored in a structured format.

A

Database

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