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1
How much are you looking forward to your exams?
A nightmare
At last
A lot
A little
2
A protocol is a set of rules
True
False
3
Which of the following best defines the term ‘algorithm’?
A type of programming language
A mathematical formula
A method for managing memory
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
4
What does the term ‘HTML’ stand for?
HyperText Management Language
Hyper Transfer Management Language
Hyper Transfer Markup Language
HyperText Markup Language
5
which of these are is not a network topology?
mesh
star
mush
ring
6
What is the main function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
To manage input/output devices
To execute instructions
To store programs
To monitor the operating system
7
Which of the following is an example of an operating system
Microsoft Word
Linux
Firefox
Adobe Photoshop
8
Which of the following is a type of primary storage in a computer?
RAM
Hard Drive
Flash Drive
CD-ROM
9
. What is the primary function of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)?
Perform arithmetic and logical operations
Store data
Control input devices
Manage memory
10
Which of the following is an example of an ethical consideration in computing?
Using copyrighted software without permission
Overclocking the CPU
Hacking into systems for fun
Reducing energy consumption
11
Which of these is an example of an input device?
Printer
Monitor
Mouse
Speaker
12
What does the acronym ‘IP’ stand for in networking?
Irritating Person
Internet Protocol
Integrated Port
Internet Packet
13
Which of the following is used for permanent data storage?
RAM
Hard Disk
Cache
CPU
14
What is a 'bug' in computer programming?
A software error or flaw
A type of error in the hardware
A moth that got into the desk top
A virus in the system
15
Which of the following represents the smallest unit of data in a computer?
Byte
Terrabyte
Bit
Kilobyte
16
Which of the following is NOT a valid data type in most programming languages?
Word
Real
String
Integer
17
What does a switch do?
enables wireless devices to connect using wifi
connects several devices together to enable communication
stores the addresses of devices connected to it
Turns something on and off
18
Which of the following is a characteristic of RAM (Random Access Memory)?
Used for long-term storage
Stores data permanently
Volatile memory
Non-volatile memory
19
Which of these is NOT an example of a programming language?
C++
Google
Python
Java
20
Which of the following is a type of relational database management system (RDBMS)?
SQL Server
MongoDB
Cassandra
Redis
21
Which of the following is an example of an encryption method?
MD5
HTTP
FTP
TCP
22
What is the role of the ‘fetch’ step in the fetch-execute cycle?
Execute the instruction
Retrieve the instruction from memory
Store the result in memory
Decode the instruction
23
Which of the following describes a ‘while loop’ in programming?
A loop that executes a block of code a fixed number of times
A loop that stores data temporarily
A loop that does not execute any code
A loop that executes as long as a condition is true
24
What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol?
To secure web transactions
To manage computer files
To compress files for faster downloading
To enable communication between browsers and servers
25
the internet is an example of a WAN
False
True
26
In binary, what is the decimal equivalent of 1101?
13
12
14
15
27
What does the acronym ‘URL’ stand for?
Universal Remote Locator
Universal Retrieval Locator
Uniform Resource Locator
Uniform Retrieval Locator
28
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To protect a network from unauthorized access
To manage network bandwidth
To monitor internet traffic
To store files securely
29
Which data structure uses a "last in, first out" (LIFO) method?
Array
Linked list
Stack
Queue
30
Which of the following is true about the binary number system?
It is the same as the hexadecimal system
It uses digits 0 and 1
It is based on powers of 8
It uses digits 0 to 9
