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 | What does API stand for in the context of computing? |  Card: 1 / 72 |
| Application Programming Interface | Card: 2 / 72 |
| True or False: A virus is a program that is knowingly loaded onto your computer to enhance its functioning. | Card: 3 / 72 |
| False. A virus is a program that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and hinders its normal functioning. | Card: 4 / 72 |
| Fill in the blank: ______ is a computer program that translates mnemonic statements into executable instructions. | Card: 5 / 72 |
| Assembler | Card: 6 / 72 |
| Which of the following is used to back up storage? A) BIOS B) Archive C) Cache D) RAM | Card: 7 / 72 |
| B) Archive | Card: 8 / 72 |
| Riddle: I am a combination of software and hardware that allows users to create, design, and print items. What am I? | Card: 9 / 72 |
| Desktop Publisher (DTP) | Card: 10 / 72 |
| What is the primary function of an Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)? | Card: 11 / 72 |
| To perform basic arithmetical and logical computations. | Card: 12 / 72 |
| Fill in the blank: ______ defines how an auxiliary program and a Web server would communicate. | Card: 13 / 72 |
| Common Gateway Interface (CGI) | Card: 14 / 72 |
| True or False: BIOS stands for Basic Internal Operating System. | Card: 15 / 72 |
| False. BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. | Card: 16 / 72 |
| Which storage device is characterized by a spinning platter? A) SSD B) Hard drive C) Flash drive D) RAM | Card: 17 / 72 |
| B) Hard drive | Card: 18 / 72 |
| What does the acronym FTP stand for in computer networking? | Card: 19 / 72 |
| File Transfer Protocol | Card: 20 / 72 |
| Fill in the blank: A ______ is a network architecture that separates client tasks from server tasks. | Card: 21 / 72 |
| Client-Server | Card: 22 / 72 |
| True or False: An analog computer operates on discrete data. | Card: 23 / 72 |
| False. An analog computer operates on continuous variable physical quantities. | Card: 24 / 72 |
| Which of the following is NOT a programming language? A) ALGOL B) Java C) SQL D) Windows | Card: 25 / 72 |
| D) Windows | Card: 26 / 72 |
| Riddle: I am a small visual display of an application, activated by a click. What am I? | Card: 27 / 72 |
| Icon | Card: 28 / 72 |
| What is the role of a modem in computer networks? | Card: 29 / 72 |
| To modulate and demodulate signals for data transmission. | Card: 30 / 72 |
| Fill in the blank: A ______ is a collection of internet-connected programs that perform tasks. | Card: 31 / 72 |
| Botnet | Card: 32 / 72 |
| True or False: A bug is defined as a feature that enhances the performance of a software program. | Card: 33 / 72 |
| False. A bug is an error or flaw in a computer program that produces incorrect results. | Card: 34 / 72 |
| Which of the following terms refers to the maximum amount of data that can travel in a communication path? A) Latency B) Bandwidth C) Throughput D) Data Rate | Card: 35 / 72 |
| B) Bandwidth | Card: 36 / 72 |
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| What does the acronym RAM stand for? | Card: 37 / 72 |
| Random Access Memory | Card: 38 / 72 |
| Fill in the blank: The ______ is the primary component of a computer responsible for executing instructions. | Card: 39 / 72 |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | Card: 40 / 72 |
| True or False: A router is a device that connects multiple computers on a LAN. | Card: 41 / 72 |
| False. A router connects different networks, not just computers on a LAN. | Card: 42 / 72 |
| Which of the following is a method of reducing file size by eliminating redundancies? A) Compilation B) Compression C) Encryption D) Modulation | Card: 43 / 72 |
| B) Compression | Card: 44 / 72 |
| Riddle: I store data digitally and am often used for backup, but I cannot be easily rewritten. What am I? | Card: 45 / 72 |
| ROM (Read-Only Memory) | Card: 46 / 72 |
| What is the purpose of a firewall in network security? | Card: 47 / 72 |
| To protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic. | Card: 48 / 72 |
| Fill in the blank: In computing, ______ refers to the transmission of data between devices. | Card: 49 / 72 |
| Communication | Card: 50 / 72 |
| True or False: A spreadsheet is an application designed to handle text documents. | Card: 51 / 72 |
| False. A spreadsheet is designed to manage numerical data and calculations. | Card: 52 / 72 |
| Which device is used for wireless communication between computers over short distances? A) Modem B) Router C) Bluetooth D) Ethernet | Card: 53 / 72 |
| C) Bluetooth | Card: 54 / 72 |
| What is the purpose of an installer in software applications? | Card: 55 / 72 |
| To set up a program on a computer's hard drive. | Card: 56 / 72 |
| Fill in the blank: ______ is the software that manages computer hardware and software resources. | Card: 57 / 72 |
| Operating System | Card: 58 / 72 |
| True or False: A pixel is the smallest unit of an image on a digital display. | Card: 59 / 72 |
| True. | Card: 60 / 72 |
| Which of the following describes a digital representation of a graphic image? A) Vector B) Bitmap C) Raster D) All of the above | Card: 61 / 72 |
| D) All of the above | Card: 62 / 72 |
| Riddle: I am a temporary storage location for data being used, often referred to as RAM. What am I? | Card: 63 / 72 |
| Memory | Card: 64 / 72 |
| What is the function of a disk drive? | Card: 65 / 72 |
| To read and write data on disks. | Card: 66 / 72 |
| Fill in the blank: A ______ is a set of rules for data transmission across a network. | Card: 67 / 72 |
| Protocol | Card: 68 / 72 |
| True or False: A byte consists of 16 bits. | Card: 69 / 72 |
| False. A byte consists of 8 bits. | Card: 70 / 72 |
| Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains data without power? A) RAM B) ROM C) Cache D) EEPROM | Card: 71 / 72 |
| B) ROM | Card: 72 / 72 |
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