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Fundamentals of Computing
Fundamentals of Computing
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Test your knowledge on the basic concepts and components of computer science and programming
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1
Which is a type of database?
CSS
JavaScript
HTML
SQL
2
What is an algorithm?
A computer virus
A programming language
A step-by-step process
A cooking recipe
3
Which of these is a data structure?
HTML
Algorithm
IP address
Array
4
Which is a common data structure?
Function
Variable
Array
Loop
5
Which is a valid variable name?
myVariable1
1stVariable
my-variable
my variable
6
Which programming language is commonly used for web development?
C++
HTML
Python
JavaScript
7
What does recursion involve?
Debugging code
Creating algorithms
Function calling itself
Looping through data
8
What is a loop in programming?
Repeating a set of instructions
A data structure
A type of variable
A software bug
9
What does 'debugging' mean?
Creating new software
Designing a website
Finding errors in code
Upgrading hardware
10
Which operation is NOT part of Boolean logic?
NOT
AND
IF
OR
11
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Computer Power Unit
Central Power Unit
Computer Processing Unit
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What does cybersecurity protect against?
Unauthorized access
Software development
Data storage
User experience
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What is machine learning?
User interface design
AI learning from data
Manual programming
Data storage
14
Which is a key feature of open source software?
Requires payment
Only for experts
Free to use
No modifications allowed
15
How does encryption protect data?
By compressing it
By storing it offline
By sharing it publicly
By making it unreadable
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What does an IP address do?
Encrypts data
Creates algorithms
Identifies a device
Stores information
17
What is the purpose of a firewall?
Speed up internet connection
Store data securely
Create websites
Protect against unauthorized access
18
What is the purpose of debugging?
Creating new features
Fixing errors in code
Designing user interfaces
Storing data securely
19
Which language is used for web development?
HTML
Python
Java
C++
20
Which is a common web protocol?
SMTP
HTTP
IP
FTP
21
Which is a type of software?
Database
Network
Operating System
Hardware
22
What does 'open source' mean?
Closed to public access
Only for professionals
Free to use and modify
Requires a subscription
23
What is the main function of RAM?
Temporary data storage
Long-term storage
Network management
Processing tasks
24
Which is a common cybersecurity threat?
Debugging
Networking
Phishing
Compiling
25
What is the purpose of a compiler?
Manage hardware resources
Store data
Design user interfaces
Translate code to machine language
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What does 'cloud computing' refer to?
Storing data online
Downloading software
Using local servers
Creating websites
27
True or false: All programming languages are the same.
False
True
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True or false: All computers use the same operating system.
False
True
