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A computer program is being developed to manage a library's inventory. Which of the following programming paradigms would be most suitable for representing books and patrons as distinct entities with associated properties and actions?
A computer program is being developed to manage a library's inventory. Which of the following programming paradigms would be most suitable for representing books and patrons as distinct entities with associated properties and actions?
- Procedural programming, due to its straightforward execution flow.
- Object-oriented programming (OOP), which allows modeling real-world entities as objects. (correct)
- Assembly language programming, for optimal hardware control.
- Functional programming, as it emphasizes immutability and pure functions.
A network administrator notices unauthorized attempts to access the company's internal servers. Which security measure would be most effective in blocking these attempts?
A network administrator notices unauthorized attempts to access the company's internal servers. Which security measure would be most effective in blocking these attempts?
- Implementing a firewall to filter network traffic. (correct)
- Using HTTP instead of HTTPS for internal communications.
- Installing the latest version of Windows on all machines.
- Disabling all cookies on employee web browsers.
A software development team needs to translate human-readable code into machine-executable instructions. Which of the following tools is most appropriate for this task when the entire program needs to be translated at once?
A software development team needs to translate human-readable code into machine-executable instructions. Which of the following tools is most appropriate for this task when the entire program needs to be translated at once?
- Debugger
- Text Editor
- Compiler (correct)
- Interpreter
A web developer wants to ensure that sensitive data transmitted between a user's browser and a web server is encrypted. Which protocol should they use?
A web developer wants to ensure that sensitive data transmitted between a user's browser and a web server is encrypted. Which protocol should they use?
Which of the following best describes the function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?
Which of the following best describes the function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?
A user wants to store and access their files from multiple devices and locations. Which technology would best support this?
A user wants to store and access their files from multiple devices and locations. Which technology would best support this?
A programmer needs to repeatedly execute a block of code until a certain condition is met. What programming construct should they use?
A programmer needs to repeatedly execute a block of code until a certain condition is met. What programming construct should they use?
Which component of a computer is primarily responsible for performing complex mathematical and graphical calculations?
Which component of a computer is primarily responsible for performing complex mathematical and graphical calculations?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of encapsulation in object-oriented programming?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of encapsulation in object-oriented programming?
In JavaScript, under what circumstance would == and === produce different results when comparing two values?
In JavaScript, under what circumstance would == and === produce different results when comparing two values?
Consider a function designed to calculate the factorial of a number. Which programming concept would be most suitable for implementing this function?
Consider a function designed to calculate the factorial of a number. Which programming concept would be most suitable for implementing this function?
A team is collaborating on a software project. Which tool is most appropriate for managing and tracking changes to the codebase?
A team is collaborating on a software project. Which tool is most appropriate for managing and tracking changes to the codebase?
A developer needs to integrate a third-party payment processing system into their e-commerce application. What would they typically use to facilitate communication between their application and the payment system?
A developer needs to integrate a third-party payment processing system into their e-commerce application. What would they typically use to facilitate communication between their application and the payment system?
You want to deploy an application along with all its dependencies in an isolated environment to ensure consistency across different systems. Which technology is most suitable for this purpose?
You want to deploy an application along with all its dependencies in an isolated environment to ensure consistency across different systems. Which technology is most suitable for this purpose?
A network administrator needs to configure a network to efficiently direct data packets between different networks. Which device is essential for this task?
A network administrator needs to configure a network to efficiently direct data packets between different networks. Which device is essential for this task?
You have been tasked with connecting all computers in a small office to a network. Which of the following devices is best suited to minimize network congestion by directing traffic only to the intended recipient?
You have been tasked with connecting all computers in a small office to a network. Which of the following devices is best suited to minimize network congestion by directing traffic only to the intended recipient?
In the context of machine learning, which scenario exemplifies overfitting?
In the context of machine learning, which scenario exemplifies overfitting?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a proxy server?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a proxy server?
Given a dataset of housing prices and corresponding features, which machine learning approach is most suitable for predicting the price of a new house?
Given a dataset of housing prices and corresponding features, which machine learning approach is most suitable for predicting the price of a new house?
You receive an email claiming to be from your bank, requesting you to update your account details through a provided link. This is most likely an example of what?
You receive an email claiming to be from your bank, requesting you to update your account details through a provided link. This is most likely an example of what?
What is the key difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
What is the key difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
What is the primary purpose of a CAPTCHA test on a website?
What is the primary purpose of a CAPTCHA test on a website?
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'motherboard' in a computer system?
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'motherboard' in a computer system?
You observe that a web server is responding extremely slowly due to a massive influx of traffic from numerous sources. What type of cybersecurity attack is most likely occurring?
You observe that a web server is responding extremely slowly due to a massive influx of traffic from numerous sources. What type of cybersecurity attack is most likely occurring?
If a computer is running slowly and generating excessive heat, which two components should be examined first?
If a computer is running slowly and generating excessive heat, which two components should be examined first?
A user needs to transfer large video files from an external drive. Which connection type would provide the fastest transfer speeds?
A user needs to transfer large video files from an external drive. Which connection type would provide the fastest transfer speeds?
A mobile app requires precise tracking of device orientation and movement. Which combination of sensors would be most effective?
A mobile app requires precise tracking of device orientation and movement. Which combination of sensors would be most effective?
In the context of mobile technology, which of the following is a key difference between 4G and 5G networks beyond just speed?
In the context of mobile technology, which of the following is a key difference between 4G and 5G networks beyond just speed?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Bitcoin and Ethereum?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Bitcoin and Ethereum?
A developer wants to create an application that overlays digital information onto a user's view of the real world using a smartphone. Which technology is most suitable?
A developer wants to create an application that overlays digital information onto a user's view of the real world using a smartphone. Which technology is most suitable?
Which of the following scenarios would benefit most from the use of quantum computing?
Which of the following scenarios would benefit most from the use of quantum computing?
If a computer cannot detect the operating system during startup, which component is the most likely source of the problem?
If a computer cannot detect the operating system during startup, which component is the most likely source of the problem?
In the context of software development, what primarily differentiates open-source software from proprietary software?
In the context of software development, what primarily differentiates open-source software from proprietary software?
Which of the following scenarios would most effectively utilize the capabilities of Microsoft Excel?
Which of the following scenarios would most effectively utilize the capabilities of Microsoft Excel?
A team needs to collaborate on a document in real-time with version control and access from multiple devices. Which software would be the MOST suitable choice?
A team needs to collaborate on a document in real-time with version control and access from multiple devices. Which software would be the MOST suitable choice?
A digital marketing team requires a tool for creating visually appealing graphics for social media campaigns, which software is best suited for this task?
A digital marketing team requires a tool for creating visually appealing graphics for social media campaigns, which software is best suited for this task?
A project team dispersed across different geographical locations requires a platform for real-time communication, file sharing, and organized discussion channels. Which of the following tools would be the MOST appropriate?
A project team dispersed across different geographical locations requires a platform for real-time communication, file sharing, and organized discussion channels. Which of the following tools would be the MOST appropriate?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a game engine in the context of video game development?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a game engine in the context of video game development?
A game developer aims to create a visually stunning, high-performance game with advanced graphical capabilities. Which game engine would be the MOST suitable choice for this project?
A game developer aims to create a visually stunning, high-performance game with advanced graphical capabilities. Which game engine would be the MOST suitable choice for this project?
A data analyst seeks to identify hidden patterns and correlations within a large dataset to inform business decisions.
A data analyst seeks to identify hidden patterns and correlations within a large dataset to inform business decisions.
In the context of data handling, which statement best differentiates data science from data analytics?
In the context of data handling, which statement best differentiates data science from data analytics?
A company is migrating its data processing pipeline. Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the ETL process?
A company is migrating its data processing pipeline. Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the ETL process?
A large retail company needs a system that allows them to store sales transaction data, customer demographics, and inventory levels, while also enabling complex queries for trend analysis. Which of the following would best serve this purpose?
A large retail company needs a system that allows them to store sales transaction data, customer demographics, and inventory levels, while also enabling complex queries for trend analysis. Which of the following would best serve this purpose?
When dealing with customer feedback data collected from social media, which is primarily text and sentiment scores, which data type would best describe this dataset?
When dealing with customer feedback data collected from social media, which is primarily text and sentiment scores, which data type would best describe this dataset?
A data analyst needs to export a table of customer information from a database to share with a marketing team. Each row represents a customer, and each column represents attributes like name, email, and purchase history. Which file format would be most appropriate for this task?
A data analyst needs to export a table of customer information from a database to share with a marketing team. Each row represents a customer, and each column represents attributes like name, email, and purchase history. Which file format would be most appropriate for this task?
A business wants to create interactive dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across different departments. Which tool is specifically designed for this purpose?
A business wants to create interactive dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across different departments. Which tool is specifically designed for this purpose?
A researcher is analyzing the distribution of grades in a class and wants to visually compare it to the distribution of grades in another class. Which type of chart would be most appropriate for this comparison?
A researcher is analyzing the distribution of grades in a class and wants to visually compare it to the distribution of grades in another class. Which type of chart would be most appropriate for this comparison?
In a company, which of these aims to transform raw data into actionable insights that inform strategic and tactical business decisions?
In a company, which of these aims to transform raw data into actionable insights that inform strategic and tactical business decisions?
Flashcards
CPU
CPU
Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer.
Who is Charles Babbage?
Who is Charles Babbage?
The 'father of computers'.
Binary System
Binary System
A number system using only 0 and 1.
RAM
RAM
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GPU
GPU
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HTML
HTML
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URL
URL
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Operating System
Operating System
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OOP's Four Pillars?
OOP's Four Pillars?
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Java vs. JavaScript?
Java vs. JavaScript?
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What is a variable?
What is a variable?
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== vs. === in JavaScript?
== vs. === in JavaScript?
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Recursion definition
Recursion definition
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Purpose of Git?
Purpose of Git?
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Frontend vs. Backend?
Frontend vs. Backend?
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What is DNS?
What is DNS?
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Proxy server
Proxy server
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AI vs ML
AI vs ML
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Neural network
Neural network
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Phishing
Phishing
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Malware
Malware
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DDoS attack
DDoS attack
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HDD
HDD
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SSD
SSD
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BIOS
BIOS
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Heat Sink
Heat Sink
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DDR4 RAM
DDR4 RAM
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iOS
iOS
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Android
Android
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3D Printing Purpose
3D Printing Purpose
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Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning
Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning
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AI Full Form
AI Full Form
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Microsoft Excel Purpose
Microsoft Excel Purpose
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Word vs. Docs
Word vs. Docs
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SaaS Full Form
SaaS Full Form
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VR Full Form
VR Full Form
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GPU in Gaming
GPU in Gaming
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Data Science
Data Science
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Data Analytics
Data Analytics
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Structured Data
Structured Data
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Unstructured Data
Unstructured Data
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Task Manager Purpose
Task Manager Purpose
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Study Notes
General Technology
- CPU stands for Central Processing Unit
- Charles Babbage is known as the father of computers
- The binary system in computing is a number system that uses only 0 and 1
- RAM stands for Random Access Memory
- The primary function of a GPU is to handle graphics rendering
- HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language
- URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator
- The purpose of an operating system is to manage hardware and software resources
- Windows is the most widely used operating system in the world
- IoT stands for Internet of Things
- Hardware is physical, software is a set of instructions
- Cloud computing is storing and accessing data over the internet instead of local storage
- VPN stands for Virtual Private Network
- Firewalls block unauthorized access to a network.
- HTTPS is secure (encrypted), while HTTP is not
- A cookie in web browsing is a small file stored on a user's device to track information
- PDF stands for Portable Document Format
- The purpose of a compiler is to convert high-level code into machine code
- A compiler converts the entire program at once, while an interpreter does it line by line
- SQL stands for Structured Query Language
Programming and Coding
- Python is the most popular programming language as of 2023
- IDE stands for Integrated Development Environment
- Python 3 is the newer version with better features and syntax
- A loop in programming is a structure that repeats a block of code
- The purpose of a function in programming is to reuse code and perform specific tasks
- Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on objects and classes
- The four pillars of OOP are Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, and Polymorphism
- Java is a compiled language, while JavaScript is a scripting language
- A variable in programming is a container for storing data
- In JavaScript, "==" checks value equality, while "===" checks value and type equality
- Recursion in programming is a function calling itself
- Git is for version control for tracking code changes
- "git pull" updates the local repository, while "git fetch" only downloads changes
- A framework in programming is a pre-built structure for developing applications
- Frontend deals with the user interface, while backend deals with server-side logic
- An API allows communication between different software systems
- A library is a collection of functions, while a framework provides a structure for development
- JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation
- SQL databases are relational, while NoSQL databases are non-relational
- Docker containerizes applications for easy deployment
Networking and Internet
- An IP address is a unique identifier for devices on a network
- IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses, while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses
- DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain names to IP addresses
- A router directs data packets between networks
- TCP is connection-oriented, while UDP is connectionless
- A MAC address is a unique identifier for network interfaces
- A subnet mask divides an IP address into network and host portions
- A hub broadcasts data to all devices, while a switch sends data to specific devices
- LAN stands for Local Area Network
- A proxy server acts as an intermediary between a user and the internet
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- AI (Artificial Intelligence) simulates human intelligence in machines
- AI is a broader concept, while ML is a subset of AI focused on learning from data
- A neural network is a system of algorithms modeled after the human brain
- Supervised learning is a type of ML where the model is trained on labeled data
- Unsupervised learning is a type of ML where the model finds patterns in unlabeled data
- Reinforcement learning is a type of ML where the model learns by trial and error
- TensorFlow is an open-source library for machine learning
- Overfitting in ML is when a model performs well on training data but poorly on new data
- Classification predicts categories, while regression predicts continuous values
- NLP stands for Natural Language Processing
Cybersecurity
- Phishing is a cyber attack that uses fake emails or websites to steal information
- Malware is malicious software designed to harm systems
- Encryption scrambles data, while decryption unscrambles it
- A DDoS attack is a Distributed Denial of Service, overwhelming a server with traffic
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security method that requires two forms of verification
- A zero-day vulnerability is a security flaw unknown to the vendor
- A CAPTCHA distinguishes humans from bots
- Symmetric encryption uses one key, while asymmetric uses a public-private key pair
- A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method to crack passwords
- SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer
Hardware
- A motherboard connects all hardware components
- HDD uses spinning disks, while SSD uses flash memory
- BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware for hardware initialization
- A heat sink dissipates heat from a CPU or GPU
- USB 3.0 is faster than USB 2.0
- HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface
- A power supply unit (PSU) provides power to the computer
- DDR4 is faster and more power-efficient than DDR3
- A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is used for rendering images
- A sound card processes audio data
Mobile Technology
- GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communications
- iOS is Apple's OS, while Android is Google's OS
- A SIM card stores subscriber information
- NFC stands for Near Field Communication
- 5G is faster and has lower latency than 4G
- An accelerometer in smartphones detects device orientation
- GPS stands for Global Positioning System
- Smartphones have advanced computing capabilities
- A gyroscope in smartphones measures rotation and orientation
- LTE stands for Long-Term Evolution
Emerging Technologies
- Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger
- Cryptocurrency serves as a digital currency
- Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, while Ethereum is a platform for decentralized apps
- Quantum computing uses quantum bits (qubits)
- AR (Augmented Reality) overlays digital content on the real world
- AR enhances the real world, while VR creates a virtual world
- IoT stands for Internet of Things
- 3D printing creates physical objects from digital models
- Deep learning is a subset of ML using neural networks
- AI stands for Artificial Intelligence
Software and Applications
- Microsoft Excel creates spreadsheets and analyzes data
- Word is offline while Docs is online
- PDF stands for Portable Document Format
- Adobe Photoshop is to edit images
- Open-source is free to modify, while proprietary is owned by a company
- SaaS stands for Software as a Service
- Slack is for team communication and collaboration
- Web apps run in browsers, while mobile apps run on devices
- CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management
- Zoom is for video conferencing
Gaming and Entertainment
- VR stands for Virtual Reality
- A game engine develops video games
- Unity is easier for beginners, while Unreal is more powerful
- FPS stands for Frames Per Second
- A GPU in gaming renders graphics
- Consoles are dedicated gaming devices, while PCs are multipurpose
- DLC stands for Downloadable Content
- Steam is a platform for buying and playing games
- Single-player is for one person, while multiplayer involves multiple players
- RPG stands for Role-Playing Game
Data Science and Analytics
- Data science extracts insights from data
- Data science focuses on prediction, while analytics focuses on analysis
- ETL stands for Extract, Transform, Load
- A data warehouse stores and analyze large datasets
- Structured data is organized, while unstructured data is not
- CSV stands for Comma-Separated Values
- Tableau creates Data visualization
- A bar chart compares categories, while a histogram shows distribution
- BI stands for Business Intelligence
- A pivot table summarizes and analyzes data
Operating Systems
- OS stands for Operating System
- Linux is an open-source operating system
- Windows is developed by Microsoft, while macOS is developed by Apple
- GUI stands for Graphical User Interface
- A kernel in an OS manages system resources
- 64-bit can handle more memory and perform faster
- CLI stands for Command Line Interface
- Task Manager in Windows monitors and manages running processes
- A process is an independent program, while a thread is a subset of a process
- BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System
Web Development
- CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets
- JavaScript adds interactivity to web pages
- Frontend deals with the user interface, while backend deals with server-side logic
- API stands for Application Programming Interface
- A CDN delivers content faster by distributing it across servers
- Static websites have fixed content, while dynamic websites generate content on the fly
- CMS stands for Content Management System
- Bootstrap creates responsive web designs
- HTTP is for web pages, while FTP is for file transfers
- XML stands for Extensible Markup Language
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