Pregunta informatica Flashcards
What is hardware?
Physical components of a computer system.
What is software?
Programs and applications that run on a computer.
True or False: An operating system is a type of software.
True
Fill in the blank: The main circuit board in a computer is called the _______.
motherboard
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
What is the purpose of RAM?
To temporarily store data and programs that the CPU is currently using.
True or False: SSD stands for Solid State Drive.
True
What is the primary function of a web browser?
To access and display content on the World Wide Web.
What is a network?
A group of interconnected computers that can communicate with each other.
What does IP stand for in networking?
Internet Protocol
True or False: A router directs data packets between different networks.
True
Fill in the blank: _______ is a protocol used for transferring files over the Internet.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
What is the function of a firewall?
To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.
What does HTML stand for?
HyperText Markup Language
What is the purpose of CSS?
To style and layout web pages.
True or False: JavaScript is a server-side scripting language.
False
What is cloud computing?
The delivery of computing services over the Internet.
What is an API?
Application Programming Interface
Fill in the blank: _______ is a type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption.
Ransomware
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
What is the difference between a public and a private IP address?
Public IP addresses are accessible over the Internet, while private IP addresses are used within a local network.
True or False: An SSD is generally faster than an HDD.
True
What is the function of a DNS?
To translate domain names into IP addresses.
What does GUI stand for?
Graphical User Interface
