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1.3 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 non-volatile memory.

A

False

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The main function of the __________ is to execute instructions.

A

CPU

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4
Q

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

A

To manage computer hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.

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5
Q

Which of the following is an example of a programming language? A) HTML B) CSS C) Python D) All of the above

A

C) Python

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6
Q

What does ‘ALU’ stand for in computing?

A

Arithmetic Logic Unit

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7
Q

True or False: A compiler translates high-level programming code into machine code.

A

True

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8
Q

What is the function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

A

To direct the operation of the processor and manage the execution of instructions.

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9
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is the temporary storage area for data and instructions that the CPU uses during processing.

A

RAM

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10
Q

What does ‘bit’ stand for?

A

Binary Digit

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11
Q

Which memory type is faster: RAM or hard drive?

A

RAM

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12
Q

True or False: SSDs are faster than traditional HDDs.

A

True

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13
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What is the purpose of an embedded system?

A

To perform dedicated functions or tasks within a larger system.

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14
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What does ‘fetch-execute cycle’ refer to?

A

The process by which the CPU retrieves an instruction from memory, decodes it, and executes it.

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15
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is a measure of how fast a CPU can process instructions.

A

Clock speed

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16
Q

What is the function of secondary storage?

A

To store data persistently, even when the computer is turned off.

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17
Q

Which of the following is a type of software? A) Hardware B) Operating System C) Network D) None of the above

A

B) Operating System

18
Q

What does ‘I/O’ stand for in computing?

A

Input/Output

19
Q

True or False: A virus is a type of malware that replicates itself.

A

True

20
Q

What is the purpose of a firewall?

A

To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

21
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is a programming paradigm based on the concept of ‘objects’.

A

Object-oriented programming

22
Q

What is an algorithm?

A

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

23
Q

Which of the following is not a type of software? A) Application B) System C) Memory D) Utility

A

C) Memory

24
Q

True or False: HTML is a programming language.

A

False

25
Q

What does ‘URL’ stand for?

A

Uniform Resource Locator

26
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is used to manage the communication between hardware components.

A

Device drivers

27
Q

What is the role of an operating system’s kernel?

A

To manage system resources and communication between hardware and software.

28
Q

What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?

A

Volatile memory loses its contents when power is turned off, while non-volatile memory retains data without power.

29
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is used to connect computers to form a network.

A

Network interface card (NIC)

30
Q

What is the purpose of a database?

A

To store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently.

31
Q

True or False: A spreadsheet is an example of application software.

A

True

32
Q

What is the function of a web browser?

A

To access and display content on the World Wide Web.

33
Q

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

A

Debugging

34
Q

What does ‘API’ stand for?

A

Application Programming Interface

35
Q

Which of the following is a cloud storage service? A) Google Drive B) Microsoft Word C) Adobe Photoshop D) None of the above

A

A) Google Drive

36
Q

What is the purpose of encryption?

A

To secure data by converting it into a coded format that can only be read by authorized users.

37
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is a system that uses nodes to share resources and data.

A

Network

38
Q

What is a proxy server used for?

A

To act as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.

39
Q

True or False: A LAN is a network that covers a large geographical area.

A

False

40
Q

What is the purpose of a router?

A

To forward data packets between computer networks.

41
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is a markup language used for creating web pages.

A

HTML

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