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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
What is the purpose of debugging?
Designing user interfaces
Fixing errors in code
Storing data securely
Creating new features
2
Which is a common web protocol?
IP
HTTP
SMTP
FTP
3
True or false: All programming languages are the same.
False
True
4
Which language is used for web development?
HTML
Python
Java
C++
5
Which of these is a data structure?
Array
Algorithm
HTML
IP address
6
What does an IP address do?
Creates algorithms
Identifies a device
Stores information
Encrypts data
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What does 'debugging' mean?
Finding errors in code
Upgrading hardware
Creating new software
Designing a website
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Which is a key feature of open source software?
Only for experts
Free to use
Requires payment
No modifications allowed
9
What does 'open source' mean?
Free to use and modify
Requires a subscription
Closed to public access
Only for professionals
10
What is machine learning?
Data storage
AI learning from data
User interface design
Manual programming
11
Which is a valid variable name?
myVariable1
my-variable
1stVariable
my variable
12
Which is a type of software?
Operating System
Database
Network
Hardware
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Which is a type of database?
CSS
SQL
JavaScript
HTML
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What is the main function of RAM?
Network management
Long-term storage
Processing tasks
Temporary data storage
15
How does encryption protect data?
By making it unreadable
By compressing it
By storing it offline
By sharing it publicly
16
What does CPU stand for?
Computer Processing Unit
Computer Power Unit
Central Power Unit
Central Processing Unit
17
Which operation is NOT part of Boolean logic?
NOT
OR
IF
AND
18
What is a loop in programming?
A data structure
A type of variable
A software bug
Repeating a set of instructions
19
Which is a common cybersecurity threat?
Compiling
Debugging
Phishing
Networking
20
Which is a common data structure?
Function
Array
Variable
Loop
21
True or false: All computers use the same operating system.
False
True
22
What is the purpose of a firewall?
Create websites
Speed up internet connection
Store data securely
Protect against unauthorized access
23
What is the purpose of a compiler?
Manage hardware resources
Translate code to machine language
Design user interfaces
Store data
24
Which programming language is commonly used for web development?
Python
C++
JavaScript
HTML
25
What does recursion involve?
Looping through data
Function calling itself
Debugging code
Creating algorithms
26
What is an algorithm?
A cooking recipe
A programming language
A computer virus
A step-by-step process
27
What does cybersecurity protect against?
Data storage
User experience
Unauthorized access
Software development
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What does 'cloud computing' refer to?
Downloading software
Using local servers
Storing data online
Creating websites
