Computer Questions 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
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the main circuit board in a computer.

A

motherboard

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4
Q

What is the function of an operating system?

A

To manage computer hardware and software resources.

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5
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Which of the following is not an operating system? A) Windows B) Linux C) HTML

A

C) HTML

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6
Q

What does SSD stand for?

A

Solid State Drive

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7
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True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.

A

True

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8
Q

What is the primary function of a graphics card?

A

To render images and video.

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9
Q

Which of the following is a type of malware? A) Antivirus B) Trojan C) Firewall

A

B) Trojan

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10
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for executing instructions in a computer.

A

CPU

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11
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What does HTML stand for?

A

HyperText Markup Language

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12
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True or False: A network switch operates at the application layer of the OSI model.

A

False

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13
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What is the purpose of a firewall?

A

To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

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14
Q

Which of the following is an example of an input device? A) Monitor B) Keyboard C) Printer

A

B) Keyboard

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15
Q

What does URL stand for?

A

Uniform Resource Locator

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16
Q

Fill in the blank: _______ is the process of finding and fixing bugs in software.

A

Debugging

17
Q

What is cloud computing?

A

The delivery of computing services over the internet.

18
Q

True or False: A VPN provides a secure connection over a less secure network.

A

True

19
Q

What does GUI stand for?

A

Graphical User Interface

20
Q

Which programming language is primarily used for web development? A) Java B) Python C) JavaScript

A

C) JavaScript

21
Q

What is the purpose of a database?

A

To store and manage data.

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a collection of instructions that a computer can execute.

A

program

23
Q

What does IoT stand for?

A

Internet of Things

24
Q

True or False: SSDs are generally faster than HDDs.

A

True

25
Q

What is phishing?

A

A type of cyber attack that attempts to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.

26
Q

Which of the following is a type of software? A) CPU B) RAM C) Operating System

A

C) Operating System

27
Q

What is the function of an API?

A

To allow different software applications to communicate with each other.