1 What does CPU stand for?

A) Central Processing Unit

B) Central Program Unit
C) Computer Personal Unit
D) Centralized Processing Unit
Answer: A) Central Processing Unit

2 Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

A) Microsoft Word
B) Google Chrome
C) Windows 10
D) Adobe Photoshop
Answer: C) Windows 10

3 What is the primary function of RAM?

A) Store data permanently

B) Provide temporary storage for data in use
C) Process input data
D) Control peripheral devices
Answer: B) Provide temporary storage for data in use

4 Which protocol is used to send emails?

A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) HTTP
D) SNMP
Answer: B) SMTP

5 What does the term 'phishing' refer to?

A) A method to capture network traffic

B) A type of malware
C) A technique to steal sensitive information
D) A software bug
Answer: C) A technique to steal sensitive information

6 Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

A) Python
B) HTML
C) Java
D) Microsoft Excel
Answer: D) Microsoft Excel

7What does GUI stand for?

A) Graphical User Interface

B) General User Interface
C) Graphical User Internet
D) Generalized User Input
Answer: A) Graphical User Interface\

8 Which device is used to connect a computer to a network?

A) Router
B) Monitor
C) Keyboard
D) Printer
Answer: A) Router

9 What is cloud computing?

A) A type of weather monitoring system

B) Storing and accessing data over the internet
C) A method of data encryption
D) A programming language
Answer: B) Storing and accessing data over the internet

10 Which of the following is a storage device?

A) CPU
B) RAM
C) Hard Disk Drive
D) Monitor
Answer: C) Hard Disk Drive

Computer Hardware
11 What does HDD stand for?

A) High Definition Drive

B) Hard Disk Drive
C) High Density Drive
D) Hard Data Drive
Answer: B) Hard Disk Drive

12What component is considered the 'brain' of the computer?

A) RAM
B) CPU
C) GPU
D) Motherboard
Answer: B) CPU

13 Which of the following is an output device?

A) Keyboard
B) Monitor
C) Scanner
D) Webcam
Answer: B) Monitor

14 What type of memory is used for permanent storage?

A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Virtual Memory
Answer: B) ROM

15 Which port is commonly used to connect a printer?

A) HDMI
B) USB
C) VGA
D) Ethernet
Answer: B) USB

16 What is the main purpose of a power supply unit?

A) Store data
B) Convert electrical power
C) Process instructions
D) Connect to the internet
Answer: B) Convert electrical power

17 Which of the following is a type of solid-state storage?

A) HDD
B) SSD
C) CD-ROM
D) Floppy Disk
Answer: B) SSD

18 What is the function of a motherboard?

A) Provide power to the CPU

B) Connect all hardware components
C) Store the operating system
D) Manage network connections
Answer: B) Connect all hardware components

19 Which component is responsible for rendering graphics?

A) CPU
B) GPU
C) RAM
D) SSD
Answer: B) GPU

20 What does BIOS stand for?

A) Basic Integrated Operating System

B) Binary Input Output System
C) Basic Input Output System
D) Binary Integrated Operating System
Answer: C) Basic Input Output System

Software and Applications

21 Which of the following is a web browser?

A) Microsoft Word
B) Adobe Photoshop
C) Google Chrome
D) Notepad
Answer: C) Google Chrome

22 What is the primary purpose of an antivirus program?

A) Edit photos
B) Protect against malware
C) Manage system updates
D) Improve internet speed
Answer: B) Protect against malware
23 Which file format is commonly used for images?

A) .docx
B) .jpg
C) .xlsx
D) .pptx
Answer: B) .jpg

24 Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

A) Windows
B) macOS
C) Linux
D) iOS
Answer: C) Linux

25 What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

A) Store and manage data

B) Create graphics
C) Edit text documents
D) Control hardware devices
Answer: A) Store and manage data

26 Which application is used for spreadsheet calculations?

A) Microsoft Word
B) Microsoft Excel
C) Microsoft PowerPoint
D) Microsoft Access
Answer: B) Microsoft Excel

27 What does PDF stand for?

A) Portable Document Format

B) Personal Data File
C) Program Development File
D) Print Document Format
Answer: A) Portable Document Format

28 Which software is commonly used for graphic design?

A) Microsoft Word
B) Adobe Photoshop
C) Excel
D) PowerPoint
Answer: B) Adobe Photoshop

29 What is the main purpose of a firewall?

A) Speed up the internet

B) Protect against unauthorized access
C) Store files
D) Manage system memory
Answer: B) Protect against unauthorized access

30 Which command is used to copy files in Windows?

A) copy
B) cp
C) move
D) paste
Answer: A) copy

Internet and Networking

31 What does URL stand for?

A) Universal Resource Locator

B) Uniform Resource Locator
C) Uniform Reference Locator
D) Universal Reference Locator
Answer: B) Uniform Resource Locator

32 Which of the following is a popular social media platform?

A) Google
B) Facebook
C) Microsoft
D) Apple
Answer: B) Facebook

34 What is the primary purpose of an IP address?

A) Identify a device on a network

B) Store data
C) Encrypt information
D) Manage internet traffic
Answer: A) Identify a device on a network

35 Which protocol is used for secure data transmission?

A) FTP
B) HTTP
C) HTTPS
D) SNMP
Answer: C) HTTPS

36 What does Wi-Fi stand for?

A) Wireless Fidelity
B) Wide Fidelity
C) Wireless Frequency
D) Wide Frequency
Answer: A) Wireless Fidelity

37 Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

A) Virus
B) Worm
C) Firewall
D) Trojan
Answer: C) Firewall

38 What is the function of a DNS server?

A) Store website files

B) Translate domain names to IP addresses
C) Secure data transmission
D) Manage internet traffic
Answer: B) Translate domain names to IP addresses

39 Which device amplifies signals in a network?

A) Switch
B) Repeater
C) Router
D) Hub
Answer: B) Repeater

40 What type of network is limited to a small geographic area?

A) WAN
B) MAN
C) LAN
D) PAN
Answer: C) LAN

41 Which of the following is a popular search engine?

A) Yahoo
B) Facebook
C) Twitter
D) Instagram
Answer: A) Yahoo

42 Which of the following is a high-level programming language?

A) Assembly
B) C++
C) Machine Language
D) Binary
Answer: B) C++

43 What does HTML stand for?

A) Hypertext Markup Language

B) Hightext Markup Language
C) Hyperlink and Text Markup Language
D) Hightext Machine Language
Answer: A) Hypertext Markup Language

44 Which of the following is a version control system?

A) Git
B) Microsoft Word
C) Photoshop
D) Excel
Answer: A) Git

45 What is an algorithm?

A) A type of programming language

B) A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
C) A database management system
D) A networking protocol
Answer: B) A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

46 Which of the following is used to style web pages?

A) HTML
B) CSS
C) JavaScript
D) PHP
Answer: B) CSS

47 What is the primary use of JavaScript?

A) Create static web pages

B) Add interactivity to web pages
C) Manage databases
D) Style web pages
Answer: B) Add interactivity to web pages

48 Which symbol is used to denote a comment in Python?

A) //
B) #
C) /*
D) <!--
Answer: B) #

49 What does SQL stand for?

A) Structured Query Language

B) Simple Query Language
C) Standard Query Language
D) Schematic Query Language
Answer: A) Structured Query Language

50 Which of the following is a front-end web development framework?

A) Node.js
B) Angular
C) Django
D) Ruby on Rails
Answer: B) Angular

51 What is the purpose of debugging?

A) Write new code

B) Identify and fix errors in code
C) Compile code
D) Execute code
Answer: B) Identify and fix errors in code

52 What does AI stand for in computing?

A) Automated Interface
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Advanced Input
D) Automated Input
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence

53 Which of the following is a type of machine learning?

A) Supervised Learning
B) Self-Directed Learning
C) Manual Learning
D) Observational Learning
Answer: A) Supervised Learning

54 What is blockchain technology primarily used for?

A) Data storage
B) Cryptocurrency transactions
C) Video streaming
D) Gaming
Answer: B) Cryptocurrency transactions

55 What is the purpose of a virtual machine?

A) To run multiple operating systems on a single hardware platform

B) To increase hardware performance
C) To secure a network
D) To enhance graphics
Answer: A) To run multiple operating systems on a single hardware platform

56 Which of the following is a cloud service model?

A) IaaS
B) PaaS
C) SaaS
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

57 What is the function of an API?

A) To authenticate users
B) To connect different software applications
C) To manage databases
D) To style web pages
Answer: B) To connect different software applications

58 Which of the following is a feature of big data?

A) Volume
B) Velocity
C) Variety
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

59 What is the primary purpose of data encryption?

A) Speed up data transfer

B) Protect data from unauthorized access
C) Format data
D) Store data
Answer: B) Protect data from unauthorized access

60 Which of the following technologies is used for creating virtual reality

experiences?

A) HTML
B) CSS
C) 3D modeling
D) JavaScript
Answer: C) 3D modeling

61 What is the function of a content delivery network (CDN)?

A) Store data securely

B) Distribute content closer to users
C) Manage user accounts
D) Create websites

Answer: B) Distribute content closer to users

62 What does the acronym RAM stand for?

A) Read Access Memory

B) Random Access Memory
C) Readily Available Memory
D) Rapid Access Memory
Answer: B) Random Access Memory

63 Which device is used to input data into a computer?

A) Monitor
B) Printer
C) Keyboard
D) Speaker
Answer: C) Keyboard

64 Which of the following is an example of a non-volatile memory?

A) RAM
B) Cache
C) ROM
D) All of the above
Answer: C) ROM

65 What does the term "bandwidth" refer to in networking?

A) The speed of a network connection

B) The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time
C) The distance between network devices
D) The type of network connection
Answer: B) The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given
time

66 Which of the following is an example of system software?

A) Microsoft Word
B) Windows OS
C) Adobe Acrobat
D) Google Chrome
Answer: B) Windows OS
67 What is the purpose of a cache memory?

A) Store large amounts of data

B) Speed up data access for frequently used programs
C) Provide permanent storage
D) Control hardware devices
Answer: B) Speed up data access for frequently used programs

68 Which of the following is a component of a computer's hardware?

A) Operating System
B) Application Software
C) CPU
D) Word Processor
Answer: C) CPU

69 What does the term "malware" encompass?

A) Only viruses
B) All types of harmful software
C) Only spyware
D) Only adware
Answer: B) All types of harmful software

70 Which of the following devices is primarily used for data input?

A) Monitor
B) Microphone
C) Speaker
D) Projector
Answer: B) Microphone

71 What does the term "booting" refer to?

A) Turning off the computer

B) Starting the computer and loading the operating system
C) Running a program
D) Installing software
Answer: B) Starting the computer and loading the operating system

72 Which of the following is a spreadsheet application?

A) Microsoft PowerPoint
B) Microsoft Access
C) Microsoft Excel
D) Microsoft OneNote
Answer: C) Microsoft Excel

73 What is the primary function of a web server?

A) Host websites
B) Store user data
C) Process user requests
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
74 Which file extension is commonly associated with a Word document?

A) .xls
B) .ppt
C) .docx
D) .txt
Answer: C) .docx

75 Which of the following applications is used for presentation purposes?

A) Microsoft Excel
B) Microsoft PowerPoint
C) Microsoft Word
D) Microsoft Access
Answer: B) Microsoft PowerPoint

76 What is the function of an operating system?

A) Manage hardware and software resources

B) Provide security
C) Allow users to interact with the computer
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

77 Which programming language is primarily used for web development?

A) Python
B) JavaScript
C) C++
D) Java
Answer: B) JavaScript

78 What does the acronym GUI stand for?

A) General User Interface

B) Graphical User Interface
C) Graphical Unified Interface
D) Generalized User Interface
Answer: B) Graphical User Interface

79 Which software is commonly used for database management?

A) Microsoft Word
B) MySQL
C) Microsoft Excel
D) Adobe Photoshop
Answer: B) MySQL

80 What is the purpose of an IDE?

A) Manage databases
B) Create graphics
C) Develop and debug software
D) Connect to the internet
Answer: C) Develop and debug software

81 What does the acronym SaaS stand for?

A) Software as a Service
B) System as a Service
C) Software and Application Services
D) Service as a Software
Answer: A) Software as a Service

82 What is the function of a modem?

A) Connects a computer to a local network

B) Converts digital data to analog for transmission
C) Manages wireless connections
D) Stores data
Answer: B) Converts digital data to analog for transmission

83 Which protocol is commonly used for transferring files?

A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) SNMP
Answer: B) FTP

84 What is phishing?

A) A type of data storage

B) An attack to steal sensitive information
C) A method of securing data
D) A type of software
Answer: B) An attack to steal sensitive information

85 Which of the following is a common feature of Wi-Fi networks?

A) High-speed wired connection

B) Wireless data transmission
C) Only works indoors
D) Requires a physical connection
Answer: B) Wireless data transmission

86 What does VPN stand for?

A) Virtual Private Network

B) Verified Personal Network
C) Variable Private Network
D) Virtual Protected Network
Answer: A) Virtual Private Network

87 What is the purpose of NAT?

A) Encrypt data
B) Translate private IP addresses to a public IP address
C) Store user data
D) Monitor network traffic
Answer: B) Translate private IP addresses to a public IP address

88 Which of the following is a type of wireless network?

A) LAN
B) WAN
C) WLAN
D) PAN
Answer: C) WLAN

89 What does DHCP stand for?

A) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

B) Data Host Control Protocol
C) Domain Host Communication Protocol
D) Dynamic Hypertext Control Protocol
Answer: A) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

90 Which of the following is a method of securing wireless networks?

A) WEP
B) WPA
C) WPA2
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

91 What is the primary purpose of a network switch?

A) Connect devices within a local area network

B) Route data between different networks
C) Convert signals for transmission
D) Amplify network signals
Answer: A) Connect devices within a local area network

92 Which of the following is a markup language?

A) Python
B) HTML
C) Java
D) C++
Answer: B) HTML

93 What does CSS stand for?

A) Computer Style Sheets

B) Cascading Style Sheets
C) Creative Style Sheets
D) Common Style Sheets
Answer: B) Cascading Style Sheets

94 Which symbol is used to denote a variable in Python?

A) $
B) #
C) @
D) None (Python does not use a special symbol)
Answer: D) None (Python does not use a special symbol)

95 What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

A) Execute a block of code repeatedly

B) Store data
C) Create user interfaces
D) Manage memory
Answer: A) Execute a block of code repeatedly
96 Which of the following is a backend web development language?

A) HTML
B) CSS
C) PHP
D) JavaScript
Answer: C) PHP

97 What does the term "syntax" refer to in programming?

A) The way code is structured

B) The speed of code execution
C) The memory used by code
D) The comments within code
Answer: A) The way code is structured

98 What is the purpose of a framework in programming?

A) Provide pre-written code to facilitate development

B) Manage hardware resources
C) Secure applications
D) Optimize performance
Answer: A) Provide pre-written code to facilitate development

99 Which of the following is used for version control?

A) MySQL
B) Git
C) Python
D) HTML
Answer: B) Git

100 What is the purpose of testing in software development?

A) To create new features

B) To identify and fix bugs
C) To deploy applications
D) To design user interfaces
Answer: B) To identify and fix bugs

What does REST stand for in web services? - A) Representational State Transfer - B)
Randomized State Transfer - C) Real-time State Transfer - D) Rapid State Transfer
Answer: A) Representational State Transfer