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  • 1. Computer science is the study of computers and computing technologies, including hardware, software, algorithms, data structures, and programming languages. It encompasses a wide range of topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and human-computer interaction. Computer scientists design and analyze algorithms to solve complex problems, develop new software applications, and improve existing technologies. The field of computer science is constantly evolving, with new advancements and breakthroughs shaping the way we interact with technology and the world around us.

    What does CPU stand for?
A) Central Power Unit
B) Control Processing Unit
C) Central Processing Unit
D) Computer Processing Unit
  • 2. Which programming language is known for its use in artificial intelligence?
A) Python
B) Java
C) C++
D) Ruby
  • 3. What does HTML stand for?
A) Home Tool Markup Language
B) Hypertext Markup Language
C) Hyperlink and Text Markup Language
D) Highly Technical Markup Language
  • 4. What does GUI stand for?
A) General User Interaction
B) Graphical Unit Interface
C) Global User Interface
D) Graphical User Interface
  • 5. Which company developed the Java programming language?
A) Sun Microsystems
B) IBM
C) Microsoft
D) Apple
  • 6. What is the primary function of an operating system?
A) Analyze data
B) Create websites
C) Manage computer hardware and software resources
D) Control network traffic
  • 7. What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 25?
A) 10110
B) 10011
C) 11100
D) 11001
  • 8. Which data structure uses the LIFO principle?
A) Linked List
B) Stack
C) Queue
D) Array
  • 9. What is the purpose of a firewall in computer security?
A) Monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
B) Encrypt data
C) Design websites
D) Improve computer speed
  • 10. What is the role of a compiler in programming?
A) Translate high-level code into machine code
B) Manage databases
C) Analyze algorithms
D) Create user interfaces
  • 11. What does LAN stand for in networking?
A) Long Area Network
B) Limited Access Network
C) Local Area Network
D) Large Array Network
  • 12. What is the purpose of an IP address in networking?
A) Access websites
B) Identify a device on a network
C) Run computer programs
D) Secure data
  • 13. Which protocol is used for sending email over the Internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) HTTPS
  • 14. What does SQL stand for?
A) Standard Query Language
B) Systematic Query Language
C) Simple Query Language
D) Structured Query Language
  • 15. Which company developed the C++ programming language?
A) Apple
B) Bell Labs
C) Microsoft
D) IBM
  • 16. What is the process of finding errors and fixing them in a program called?
A) Analyzing
B) Compiling
C) Programming
D) Debugging
  • 17. What does RAID stand for in data storage?
A) Read-After-Write Instruction Disk
B) Random Access Input Device
C) Remote Access Interface Device
D) Redundant Array of Independent Disks
  • 18. Which data structure organizes elements in a hierarchical order?
A) Heap
B) Array
C) Tree
D) Graph
  • 19. What is the cloud in computing?
A) A network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data
B) A physical storage device
C) A type of computer virus
D) A computer monitor
  • 20. What does DNS stand for in networking?
A) Domain Name System
B) Distributed Network Service
C) Data Node Schema
D) Digital Network Security
  • 21. Which language is commonly used for web development?
A) Rust
B) JavaScript
C) Swift
D) Perl
  • 22. What does CSS stand for in web development?
A) Central Style System
B) Computer Screen Styles
C) Core Scripting System
D) Cascading Style Sheets
  • 23. Which data structure represents a collection of elements with no specific order?
A) Array
B) Stack
C) Set
D) Queue
  • 24. What is the purpose of a URL in web browsing?
A) Send emails
B) Search for keywords
C) To specify the address of a web resource
D) Store images
  • 25. Which language is often used for developing mobile apps?
A) Java
B) C#
C) Python
D) HTML
  • 26. Which company developed the Python programming language?
A) Guido van Rossum
B) Microsoft
C) Facebook
D) Apple
  • 27. Which of the following is a relational database management system?
A) MongoDB
B) Redis
C) MySQL
D) Cassandra
  • 28. What does FTP stand for?
A) Fast Transfer Program
B) Freeze Transfer Policy
C) File Transmission Procedure
D) File Transfer Protocol
  • 29. What does SSD stand for in computing?
A) Solid State Drive
B) Software System Directory
C) System Software Developer
D) Super Speed Data
  • 30. Which type of software license allows for free redistribution and modification of the source code?
A) Shareware license
B) Open source license
C) Freeware license
D) Proprietary license
  • 31. Which software application is commonly used for creating spreadsheets?
A) Adobe Photoshop
B) Google Chrome
C) AutoCAD
D) Microsoft Excel
  • 32. Which programming paradigm focuses on breaking down a program into smaller, reusable parts called functions or procedures?
A) Functional programming
B) Object-oriented programming
C) Procedural programming
D) Imperative programming
  • 33. What is the fundamental unit of data storage in binary computing?
A) Byte
B) Nibble
C) Word
D) Bit
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