computer terminologies Flashcards
Which of these is used for permanent storage?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Hard Disk
D) Cache
hard disk
What is software?
Collection of programs
Which of the following is not an operating system?
A) Windows
B) Linux
C) Oracle
D) macOS
oracle
What is the function of a modem?
Connects to internet
What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?
bit
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
What is an algorithm?
A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
What does the term ‘booting’ refer to?
Starting the computer
What is phishing?
Fraudulent attempt to get sensitive data
What is the main function of an operating system?
Manage computer hardware and software
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To protect against viruses and malware
What does PDF stand for?
Portable Document Format
What is the full form of ALU?
Arithmetic Logic Unit
What is the default file extension of a Microsoft Word document (newer versions)?
.txt
