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GCSE Paper 1 Common Questions #1 Flashcards

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1
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What does CPU stand for?

A

Central Processing Unit

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2
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True or False: RAM is a type of non-volatile memory.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The main function of the __________ is to execute instructions.

A

CPU

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4
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What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

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To manage computer hardware and software resources.

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5
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Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language? (a) Assembly (b) Python (c) Machine Code

A

b) Python

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What does the acronym ‘HTTP’ stand for?

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HyperText Transfer Protocol

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

A

True

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8
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What is the function of an algorithm?

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To provide a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a collection of data that is stored in a structured format.

A

Database

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10
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What does ‘GUI’ stand for in computer science?

A

Graphical User Interface

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11
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Which data structure uses LIFO (Last In, First Out) principle?

A

Stack

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12
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True or False: The Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.

A

False

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What is the primary purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

A

To manage and manipulate databases.

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What does ‘IP’ stand for in networking?

A

Internet Protocol

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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a unique address that identifies a device on a network.

A

IP address

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What is the role of the ‘router’ in a network?

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To forward data packets between networks.

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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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18
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True or False: A virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself.

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True

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19
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What does ‘SSH’ stand for?

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Secure Shell

20
Q

What is the main purpose of encryption?

A

To protect data by converting it into a secure format.

21
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a programming paradigm that uses objects to represent data and methods.

A

Object-oriented programming

22
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What is the difference between ‘syntax’ and ‘semantics’ in programming?

A

Syntax refers to the structure of code, while semantics refers to its meaning.

23
Q

Which algorithm is commonly used for sorting data?

A

Quick sort

24
Q

True or False: A blockchain is a centralized database.

A

False

25
Q

What does ‘URL’ stand for?

A

Uniform Resource Locator

26
Q

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

A

Debugging

27
Q

What is ‘cloud computing’?

A

The delivery of computing services over the internet.

28
Q

Which of the following is a type of network topology? (a) Star (b) Tree (c) Both a and b

A

c) Both a and b

29
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True or False: HTML is a programming language.

A

False

30
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What is an API?

A

Application Programming Interface

31
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a set of rules that defines how data is transmitted over a network.

A

protocol

32
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What is the purpose of a firewall?

A

To protect a network from unauthorized access.

33
Q

Which of the following is an example of a relational database? (a) MongoDB (b) MySQL (c) Redis

A

b) MySQL

34
Q

What does ‘SQL’ stand for?

A

Structured Query Language

35
Q

True or False: A class in object-oriented programming can inherit properties from another class.

A

True

36
Q

What is the function of a web server?

A

To host websites and serve web pages to users.

37
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of testing software to identify and fix defects.

A

Software testing

38
Q

What does ‘IoT’ stand for?

A

Internet of Things

39
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Which programming language is primarily used for web development? (a) C++ (b) JavaScript (c) COBOL

A

b) JavaScript

40
Q

True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.

A

True

41
Q

What is the role of the operating system in a computer?

A

It manages hardware and software resources.

42
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of converting human-readable code into machine code.

A

Compilation

43
Q

What does ‘VPN’ stand for?

A

Virtual Private Network

44
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Which of the following is a type of software license? (a) Open Source (b) Proprietary (c) Both a and b

A

c) Both a and b

45
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True or False: A byte is the smallest unit of data in a computer.

A

False

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