CATEGORY: MAIN IT Flashcards
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
True or False: RAM is a type of permanent storage.
False
Fill in the blank: The primary function of an operating system is to manage ______.
hardware and software resources
Which of the following is an example of an operating system? (A) Microsoft Word (B) Windows (C) Google Chrome
B) Windows
What does the acronym ‘URL’ stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
True or False: An IP address is a unique identifier for a device on a network.
True
What is the main purpose of a firewall?
To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic
Which programming language is known for its use in web development? (A) Python (B) Java (C) HTML
C) HTML
What does ‘HTTP’ stand for?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows for easy access, management, and updating.
database
Which of the following is a type of malware? (A) Antivirus (B) Trojan (C) Firewall
B) Trojan
What does ‘SSD’ stand for?
Solid State Drive
True or False: Cloud computing allows for storing and accessing data over the internet.
True
What is the function of a web browser?
To access and display content on the World Wide Web
Which of the following is not a programming language? (A) C++ (B) HTML (C) SQL
B) HTML
What does ‘VPN’ stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the main circuit board in a computer.
motherboard
What does ‘GUI’ stand for?
Graphical User Interface
True or False: Open source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance.
True
Which of the following is an example of a search engine? (A) Google (B) Facebook (C) Twitter
A) Google
What is the primary purpose of encryption?
To secure data by converting it into a code to prevent unauthorized access
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a network of computers that are connected to each other.
network
What does ‘AI’ stand for?
Artificial Intelligence
Which of the following is a version control system? (A) Git (B) HTML (C) SQL
A) Git
True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.
True
What is the purpose of a compiler?
To translate source code written in a programming language into machine code
Programming languages known as the “mother of all languages”
C Programming
Device use to connect multiple computers within a network
router
SQL stand for…
Structured Query Language
Type of network used within a small area like a home or office
LAN (Local Area Network)
IP address is used for:
identify devices on a network
default value of an uninitialized integer variable in Java
0
Which programming language is known for its use in web development and is often used alongside HTML and CSS?
JavaScript
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
To forward data packets between networks
What is the binary representation of the decimal number 10?
1010
Which protocol is used for secure communication over a computer network?
HTTPS
What is the purpose of an IP address?
To uniquely identify a device on a network
Which data structure uses the LIFO (Last In, First Out) principle?
Stack
What is the main purpose of a firewall in a network?
to block unauthorized access while allowing authorized communication
What is the time complexity of a binary search algorithm in the worst case?
O(log n)
IaaS stands for…
Infrastructure as a Service
PaaS
Platform as a Service
SaaS
Software as a Service
HaaS
Hardware as a Service
What is the purpose of the “git clone” command in Git?
To download a repository from a remote server to your local machine
In object-oriented programming, what is the term for creating a new class based on an existing class?
Inheritance
What is the maximum number of unique values that can be represented by an 8-bit binary number?
256
What is the primary purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
To provide secure and private communication over a public network
