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1
What is code, as described in the "How Software Works" video?
Instructions written in a programming language to direct hardware
Software stored on a hard drive
Physical components of a computer
Binary data stored in RAM
2
Which protocol is best for syncing emails across multiple devices?
IMAP
POP3
MIME
SMTP
3
What is a risk of updating firmware?
It may brick the device if the update fails
It deletes all user data
It slows down the computer
It requires a new operating system
4
A compiler translates code written in Python into binary for hardware to understand.
False
True
5
What is the main role of SMTP in email communication?
d) Encrypting emails for security
b) Sending emails from the sender’s client to the recipient’s server
a) Retrieving emails from a server
c) Syncing emails across multiple devices
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What is the role of a compiler in connecting code to hardware?
It sends emails using SMTP
It increases RAM capacity
It translates human-readable code into binary for hardware
It updates firmware automatically
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What precaution should you take when updating firmware?
Ensure a stable power source to avoid interruption
Delete all user data first
Update all drivers simultaneously
Install a new operating system
8
Which component’s drivers typically don’t need frequent updates?
Network adapter
Chipset
CPU
Graphics card
9
SMTP can be used to both send and receive emails.
False
True
10
The BIOS firmware runs applications like web browsers after the OS starts.
True
False
11
POP3 is better than IMAP for users who check email on multiple devices.
False
True
12
Why do programmers use languages like Python instead of binary?
Python is human-readable and easier to write
Binary is only for firmware
Binary is faster for hardware
Python doesn’t need a compiler
13
Firmware communicates directly with hardware, unlike regular software.
True
False
14
What does the BIOS firmware do when you start your computer?
Initializes hardware and hands control to the OS
Updates drivers automatically
Runs applications like a web browser
Encrypts network traffic
15
Why should you regularly update GPU drivers if you play games?
To boost game performance and fix graphical bugs
To update the operating system
To prevent hardware damage
To increase your computer’s RAM
16
Where is firmware typically stored?
In the CPU cache
In the operating system
On a hard drive or SSD
On dedicated memory chips
17
Why are software drivers necessary for hardware devices?
They store firmware updates
They increase hardware speed
They translate OS commands into hardware instructions
They compile code for applications
18
What is the main difference between SMTP and IMAP in email communication?
SMTP sends emails, while IMAP retrieves and syncs emails
SMTP encrypts emails, while IMAP syncs devices
SMTP uses MIME, while IMAP uses STARTTLS
SMTP retrieves emails, while IMAP sends emails
19
Updating drivers can overcome hardware limitations, such as low RAM.
False
True
20
What is the primary role of a software driver?
To increase RAM capacity
To encrypt network traffic
To compile code into binary
To translate between the operating system and hardware
