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Question 1

What is the main function of a router?

Accepted Answer

To direct network traffic

Question 2

What is the main purpose of an IP address?

Accepted Answer

To identify devices on a network

Question 3

Which logic gate outputs 1 only when both inputs are 1?

Accepted Answer

AND

Question 4

What is the purpose of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To block or allow network traffic based on security rules

Question 5

What does the term 'phishing' refer to?

Accepted Answer

cyber-attack that tricks users into providing sensitive information

Question 6

Which of these is an example of a high-level programming language?

Accepted Answer

Python

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of RAM?

Accepted Answer

It temporarily stores data being used

Question 8

Which protocol is used to securely transfer web pages?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS

Question 9

What is a variable in programming?

Accepted Answer

A named storage location for data

Question 10

Which data type is used to store whole numbers?

Accepted Answer

Integer

Question 11

What is meant by a â€˜denaryâ€™ number system?

Accepted Answer

A system using base 10

Question 12

What is the purpose of an IP address?

Accepted Answer

To uniquely identify a device on a network

Question 13

What is an example of an input device?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an ethical concern in computing?

Accepted Answer

Data privacy and security

Question 15

What is the purpose of an SSD?

Accepted Answer

To store and retrieve data

Question 16

What is the purpose of the CPU?

Accepted Answer

To perform calculations and execute instructions

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a type of backup?

Accepted Answer

Partial

Question 18

What is a MAC address used for?

Accepted Answer

Identifying a specific network device

Question 19

What does the term â€˜bandwidthâ€™ refer to in networking?

Accepted Answer

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time

Question 20

Which type of malware encrypts files and demands payment for their release?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware

Question 21

Which of these is an example of secondary storage?

Accepted Answer

SSD

Question 22

Which of these is a feature of open-source software?

Accepted Answer

It is free to use and modify

Question 23

Which network topology uses a single main cable to connect all devices?

Accepted Answer

Bus

Question 24

Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud computing?

Accepted Answer

Access from anywhere with an internet connection

Question 25

What is the primary role of a DNS server?

Accepted Answer

To convert domain names into IP addresses

Question 26

Which of these is an example of a biometric security measure?

Accepted Answer

Fingerprint scanner

Question 27

What does the ALU do?

Accepted Answer

Performs arithmetic and logic operations

Question 28

Which logic gate produces an output of 1 if either input is 1?

Accepted Answer

OR

Question 29

What does SQL stand for?

Accepted Answer

Structured Query Language

Question 30

What is a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

Accepted Answer

floods a network with excessive requests to make services unavailable

Question 31

What does a compiler do?

Accepted Answer

Translates the entire program before execution

Question 32

Which of these is a function of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Managing hardware and software resources

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a type of user interface?

Accepted Answer

Processor-based

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Von Neumann architecture?

Accepted Answer

Data and instructions share the same memory

Question 35

What is a characteristic of cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

Data is stored on remote servers and accessed via the internet

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