🖥 COMPUTER GLOSSARY

🚧 CACHE
➭ A smaller, faster memory component located inside or close to the CPU, used to temporarily store frequently accessed data and instructions.

🚧 CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart)
➭ A type of challenge-response test used in computing to determine whether or not the user is human.

🚧 CLOUD COMPUTING
➭ The delivery of computing services, including storage, processing, and software, over the internet ("the cloud").

🚧 CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor)
➭ A technology for constructing integrated circuits, also used to refer to the battery-powered memory in a computer that stores BIOS settings.

🚧 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI)
➭ A text-based user interface used to interact with software and operating systems by typing commands.

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141. What is the primary purpose of the command "chmod" in Unix/Linux?
- A) To change file permissions
- B) To move files
- C) To copy files
- D) To delete files

142. Which of the following is a key benefit of using cloud computing?
- A) Increased physical hardware requirements
- B) Scalability and flexibility
- C) Limited accessibility
- D) Increased need for manual backups

143. What does "GUI" stand for in computing?
- A) General User Interface
- B) Graphical User Interface
- C) Global User Interface
- D) Guided User Interface

144. Which of the following is a widely used open-source relational database management system?
- A) Microsoft SQL Server
- B) Oracle Database
- C) MySQL
- D) IBM Db2

145. What is a common use of the "for" loop in programming?
- A) To define a function
- B) To iterate over a sequence of elements
- C) To declare a variable
- D) To handle errors

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141. A) To change file permissions
142. B) Scalability and flexibility
143. B) Graphical User Interface
144. C) MySQL
145. B) To iterate over a sequence of elements

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146. What does the acronym RAM stand for in computing?
- A) Random Access Memory
- B) Read-Only Memory
- C) Rapid Access Memory
- D) Read And Modify

147. Which of the following is a markup language used for creating web pages?
- A) Java
- B) SQL
- C) HTML
- D) Python

148. What is the main purpose of a subnet mask in networking?
- A) To encrypt data
- B) To manage network traffic
- C) To divide an IP address into network and host portions
- D) To monitor network performance

149. Which of the following is an example of a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing protocol?
- A) FTP
- B) BitTorrent
- C) HTTP
- D) SMTP

150. What is the function of a DNS (Domain Name System) server?
- A) To host websites
- B) To translate domain names into IP addresses
- C) To store email messages
- D) To manage network security

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☑️Answers:

146. A) Random Access Memory
147. C) HTML
148. C) To divide an IP address into network and host portions
149. B) BitTorrent
150. B) To translate domain names into IP addresses

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151. What is the purpose of the "grep" command in Unix/Linux?
- A) To search for text within files
- B) To list directory contents
- C) To copy files
- D) To change file permissions

152. Which programming language is known for its use in artificial intelligence and machine learning?
- A) JavaScript
- B) C#
- C) Python
- D) PHP

153. What does the term "BIOS" stand for?
- A) Basic Input/Output System
- B) Binary Input/Output System
- C) Basic Internet Operating System
- D) Binary Internet Operating System

154. What is the primary function of a switch in a network?
- A) To connect multiple devices within a network and forward data to the correct destination
- B) To manage user accounts
- C) To store data
- D) To provide internet access

155. In the context of databases, what does "CRUD" stand for?
- A) Create, Read, Update, Delete
- B) Create, Retrieve, Update, Delete
- C) Copy, Read, Update, Delete
- D) Copy, Retrieve, Update, Delete

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☑️Answers:

151. A) To search for text within files
152. C) Python
153. A) Basic Input/Output System
154. A) To connect multiple devices within a network and forward data to the correct destination
155. A) Create, Read, Update, Delete

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156. What is the primary purpose of the "ping" command in networking?
- A) To measure the speed of a network connection
- B) To test the reachability of a host on an IP network
- C) To encrypt network traffic
- D) To monitor network security

157. Which of the following is a common method for securing wireless networks?
- A) WPA2
- B) FTP
- C) HTTP
- D) SMTP

158. What does the term "open source" mean in software development?
- A) The software is free to use but not modifiable
- B) The software's source code is available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute
- C) The software is in beta testing
- D) The software is only available to a select group of developers

159. Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?
- A) Assembly
- B) Machine code
- C) Python
- D) Binary

160. In web development, what is the role of CSS?
- A) To define the structure of web pages
- B) To style web pages
- C) To manage databases
- D) To add interactivity and dynamic behavior to web pages

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156. B) To test the reachability of a host on an IP network
157. A) WPA2
158. B) The software's source code is available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute
159. C) Python
160. B) To style web pages

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161. What does the acronym IP stand for in networking?
- A) Internet Protocol
- B) Internal Process
- C) Interconnected Path
- D) Instant Protocol

162. Which of the following is a version control system commonly used in software development?
- A) Docker
- B) Kubernetes
- C) Git
- D) Ansible

163. What is the purpose of a CPU in a computer?
- A) To store data
- B) To process instructions
- C) To manage network connections
- D) To display graphics

164. In web development, what is the role of JavaScript?
- A) To define the structure of web pages
- B) To style web pages
- C) To add interactivity and dynamic behavior to web pages
- D) To manage databases

165. Which of the following is a markup language used for structuring and presenting content on the web?
- A) Python
- B) SQL
- C) HTML
- D) Java

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☑️Answers:

161. A) Internet Protocol
162. C) Git
163. B) To process instructions
164. C) To add interactivity and dynamic behavior to web pages
165. C) HTML

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166. What is the purpose of the "ls" command in Unix/Linux?
- A) To list directory contents
- B) To change file permissions
- C) To copy files
- D) To delete files

167. Which of the following programming languages is used primarily for developing iOS applications?
- A) Kotlin
- B) Swift
- C) Java
- D) C#

168. What does the term "bit" refer to in computing?
- A) A unit of time
- B) A unit of data storage typically consisting of eight bytes
- C) A binary digit, the smallest unit of data
- D) A programming error

169. Which protocol is used for securely transferring files over the internet?
- A) FTP
- B) HTTP
- C) SSH
- D) SFTP

170. What is the main function of an operating system?
- A) To design web pages
- B) To connect to the internet
- C) To manage hardware and software resources on a computer
- D) To run database queries

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☑️Answers:

166. A) To list directory contents
167. B) Swift
168. C) A binary digit, the smallest unit of data
169. D) SFTP
170. C) To manage hardware and software resources on a computer

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176. What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS)?
- A) To create graphics
- B) To store and manage data
- C) To connect to the internet
- D) To run operating system tasks

177. Which of the following is a front-end web development framework?
- A) Django
- B) Ruby on Rails
- C) React
- D) Flask

178. What does the acronym SQL stand for?
- A) Structured Query Language
- B) Simple Query Language
- C) Standard Query Language
- D) Sequential Query Language

179. In computer networking, what is an IP address used for?
- A) To identify a device on a network
- B) To encrypt data
- C) To manage network speed
- D) To connect to a printer

180. Which of the following is an example of an optical storage device?
- A) SSD
- B) Hard disk drive
- C) USB flash drive
- D) DVD

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☑️Answers:

176. B) To store and manage data
177. C) React
178. A) Structured Query Language
179. A) To identify a device on a network
180. D) DVD

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181. What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?
- A) To store data
- B) To connect multiple networks and direct network traffic
- C) To manage user accounts
- D) To display web pages

182. Which of the following is an interpreted programming language?
- A) C++
- B) Java
- C) Python
- D) C

183. What does "HTTPS" stand for in web development?
- A) HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
- B) HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard
- C) HyperTransfer Secure Protocol
- D) HyperText Secure Protocol

184. In the context of operating systems, what does "multitasking" mean?
- A) Running multiple applications simultaneously
- B) Running a single application faster
- C) Connecting multiple devices
- D) Installing multiple software programs

185. What is the purpose of the "if" statement in programming?
- A) To create loops
- B) To define functions
- C) To execute code based on a condition
- D) To import libraries

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☑️Answers:

181. B) To connect multiple networks and direct network traffic
182. C) Python
183. A) HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
184. A) Running multiple applications simultaneously
185. C) To execute code based on a condition

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186. What does the term "HTTP" stand for?
- A) HyperText Transfer Protocol
- B) High Transfer Protocol
- C) Hyper Transfer Protocol
- D) HighText Transfer Protocol

187. Which of the following is a commonly used tool for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)?
- A) Docker
- B) Jenkins
- C) Kubernetes
- D) Ansible

188. What is the main function of an API (Application Programming Interface)?
- A) To manage databases
- B) To provide a way for different software applications to communicate
- C) To create graphical user interfaces
- D) To secure network connections

189. Which of the following is an example of a programming language used primarily for statistical analysis and data visualization?
- A) Python
- B) R
- C) Ruby
- D) PHP

190. What does the acronym "LAN" stand for in networking?
- A) Local Area Network
- B) Long Area Network
- C) Linked Access Network
- D) Logical Area Network

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☑️Answers:

186. A) HyperText Transfer Protocol
187. B) Jenkins
188. B) To provide a way for different software applications to communicate
189. B) R
190. A) Local Area Network

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191. What is the primary purpose of a proxy server?
- A) To manage user accounts
- B) To act as an intermediary between a user and the internet
- C) To encrypt data
- D) To increase network speed

192. Which of the following is a version control system used for tracking changes in source code?
- A) Docker
- B) Git
- C) Jenkins
- D) Kubernetes

193. What does "SSD" stand for in computing?
- A) Solid State Drive
- B) Secure Storage Device
- C) Super Speed Disk
- D) Synchronous Storage Drive

194. In web development, what is the role of the "alt" attribute in an image tag?
- A) To define the size of the image
- B) To provide alternative text for the image
- C) To link the image to another page
- D) To style the image

195. Which of the following is a widely used programming language for developing Android apps?
- A) Swift
- B) C++
- C) Kotlin
- D) Ruby

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191. B) To act as an intermediary between a user and the internet
192. B) Git
193. A) Solid State Drive
194. B) To provide alternative text for the image
195. C) Kotlin

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196. What is the main function of a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)?
- A) To manage network connections
- B) To process graphics and images
- C) To store data
- D) To run the operating system

197. Which of the following is a distributed version control system?
- A) SVN
- B) Mercurial
- C) Git
- D) CVS

198. What does the term "latency" refer to in networking?
- A) The speed of data transfer
- B) The delay before a transfer of data begins
- C) The amount of data that can be transferred
- D) The stability of a network connection

199. In web development, what is the purpose of the "head" section in an HTML document?
- A) To contain the main content of the page
- B) To define metadata, links to stylesheets, and the document's title
- C) To define the body of the document
- D) To create hyperlinks

200. Which of the following is a common data structure used to store a collection of elements in a specific order?
- A) Stack
- B) Tree
- C) Queue
- D) Array

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196. B) To process graphics and images
197. C) Git
198. B) The delay before a transfer of data begins
199. B) To define metadata, links to stylesheets, and the document's title
200. D) Array

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201. What does "DNS" stand for in networking?
- A) Domain Name System
- B) Data Network Service
- C) Digital Network System
- D) Domain Network Service

202. Which of the following is an example of a compiled programming language?
- A) Python
- B) Java
- C) JavaScript
- D) C++

203. What is the purpose of the "chmod" command in Unix/Linux?
- A) To change file ownership
- B) To change file permissions
- C) To move files
- D) To delete files

204. Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when the computer is turned off?
- A) SSD
- B) HDD
- C) RAM
- D) ROM

205. In the context of web browsers, what is a "cache" used for?
- A) To store temporary files to speed up website loading
- B) To store passwords securely
- C) To manage cookies
- D) To block pop-up ads

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☑️Answers:

201. A) Domain Name System
202. D) C++
203. B) To change file permissions
204. C) RAM
205. A) To store temporary files to speed up website loading

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206. What is the function of a file extension?
- A) To compress files
- B) To identify the file format
- C) To encrypt files
- D) To optimize files for storage

207. Which of the following is an example of a relational database management system (RDBMS)?
- A) MongoDB
- B) MySQL
- C) Redis
- D) Cassandra

208. What does the acronym "URL" refer to in web development?
- A) Universal Retrieval Link
- B) Uniform Resource Locator
- C) Universal Resource Locator
- D) Uniform Retrieval Locator

209. What is the purpose of an operating system (OS)?
- A) To manage software and hardware resources
- B) To design web pages
- C) To run specific applications only
- D) To connect to the internet

210. Which of the following is a widely used open-source operating system?
- A) Windows
- B) macOS
- C) Linux
- D) Unix

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☑️Answers:

206. B) To identify the file format
207. B) MySQL
208. B) Uniform Resource Locator
209. A) To manage software and hardware resources
210. C) Linux