1.2 Flashcards
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
True or False: RAM is a type of non-volatile memory.
False
Fill in the blank: The main purpose of an operating system is to manage __________.
hardware and software resources
What is the function of the ALU in a CPU?
It performs arithmetic and logical operations.
Which of the following is an example of a storage device? A) CPU B) RAM C) Hard Drive D) ALU
C) Hard Drive
What does the acronym ‘URL’ stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
True or False: Flash memory is a type of volatile memory.
False
What is the primary function of the motherboard?
To connect all components of the computer.
Define ‘software’.
Software is a set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.
What type of software is an operating system?
System software
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of finding and fixing errors in software.
Debugging
What does ‘GUI’ stand for?
Graphical User Interface
Which of the following is a programming language? A) HTML B) JPEG C) PDF D) XML
A) HTML
True or False: A ‘bit’ is the smallest unit of data in computing.
True
What is the purpose of a network?
To connect computers to share resources and information.
What does ‘IP’ stand for in networking?
Internet Protocol
Fill in the blank: __________ is the physical connection between devices in a network.
Network cable
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is volatile memory used for temporary storage, while ROM is non-volatile and stores firmware.
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication?
Transport layer
What is the main function of a router?
To direct data packets between networks.
True or False: A firewall is used to protect a network from unauthorized access.
True
What does ‘HTTP’ stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
Fill in the blank: __________ is a collection of interconnected web pages.
Website
What is the purpose of a database?
To store and manage data efficiently.
Which SQL command is used to retrieve data from a database?
SELECT
True or False: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.
True
What does ‘SSD’ stand for?
Solid State Drive
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of converting data into a coded format.
Encryption
What is the main purpose of a compiler?
To translate source code into machine code.
What is an example of an input device?
Keyboard
Which of the following is not a type of software? A) Application B) System C) Hardware D) Utility
C) Hardware
True or False: Cloud storage allows users to store data on remote servers.
True
What does ‘VPN’ stand for?
Virtual Private Network
What type of malware is designed to replicate itself?
Virus
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of verifying the identity of a user.
Authentication
What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
HTTPS is HTTP with encryption for secure communication.
What does ‘AI’ stand for?
Artificial Intelligence
True or False: Open-source software is free to use and modify.
True
What is the purpose of an IDE?
To provide a development environment for programming.
What does ‘CSS’ stand for?
Cascading Style Sheets
Fill in the blank: __________ is an attack that overloads a system with traffic.
DDoS attack
What is the main function of a web server?
To host websites and serve web pages to users.
What is the purpose of a search engine?
To help users find information on the internet.
