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Basic Computer Knowledge

  1. What does CPU stand for?
  • a) Central Processing Unit
  • b) Computer Programming Unit
  • c) Control Processing Unit
  • d) Central Programming Utility
  1. Which part of a computer is considered the “brain”?
  • a) RAM
  • b) CPU
  • c) Hard Drive
  • d) Motherboard
  1. What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?
  • a) Store data permanently
  • b) Execute programs
  • c) Store data temporarily for active use
  • d) Connect devices to the internet
  1. Which key combination is commonly used to copy text?
  • a) Ctrl + X
  • b) Ctrl + C
  • c) Ctrl + V
  • d) Ctrl + Z
  1. What does URL stand for?
  • a) Unified Resource Link
  • b) Universal Resource Locator
  • c) Uniform Reference Locator
  • d) Universal Referencing Link

Intermediate Computer Knowledge

  1. What is the purpose of an operating system?
  • a) To process network requests
  • b) To manage hardware and software resources
  • c) To store data permanently
  • d) To secure the computer
  1. Which type of software controls the way a computer works and provides a platform for applications?
  • a) System Software
  • b) Utility Software
  • c) Application Software
  • d) Productivity Software
  1. What is an IP address used for?
  • a) Encrypting network data
  • b) Uniquely identifying devices on a network
  • c) Accelerating web browsing speed
  • d) Connecting to wireless networks
  1. Which of the following is a programming language?
  • a) HTML
  • b) Python
  • c) CSS
  • d) SQL
  1. What does HTTP stand for?
    • a) HyperText Transmission Protocol
    • b) HyperText Transfer Protocol
    • c) Hyperlink Transfer Protocol
    • d) Hyperlink Text Protocol

Advanced Computer Knowledge

  1. What is virtualization in computing?
    • a) Creating physical copies of software
    • b) Simulating hardware or resources
    • c) Protecting systems from malware
    • d) Compressing large files
  2. What is the function of DNS in networking?
    • a) Converting IP addresses into domain names
    • b) Translating domain names into IP addresses
    • c) Encrypting data packets
    • d) Managing internet speed
  3. What is the difference between SSD and HDD?
    • a) SSDs are faster and more durable than HDDs
    • b) HDDs are faster and more durable than SSDs
    • c) SSDs are cheaper than HDDs
    • d) HDDs use flash memory, while SSDs use spinning disks
  4. What is the role of a compiler in programming?
    • a) Debugging code
    • b) Translating high-level code into machine code
    • c) Managing software dependencies
    • d) Running code directly on the processor
  5. What is the purpose of encryption?
    • a) Improving data storage capacity
    • b) Securing data by converting it into a code
    • c) Speeding up data transfer
    • d) Compressing large files
  6. What does “Open Source” software mean?
    • a) Software available for free
    • b) Software with freely available source code
    • c) Software limited to one user
    • d) Software that requires payment
  7. Which protocol is commonly used for email transmission?
    • a) FTP
    • b) SMTP
    • c) HTTP
    • d) SSH
  8. What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 10?
    • a) 1010
    • b) 1100
    • c) 1001
    • d) 1110
  9. Which technology is used to connect wireless devices to a network?
    • a) Bluetooth
    • b) Wi-Fi
    • c) Ethernet
    • d) Fiber Optics
  10. What is the full form of SQL?
    • a) Sequential Query Language
    • b) Structured Query Language
    • c) Standardized Query Language
    • d) Server Query Language

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