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What does CPU stand for?
What does CPU stand for?
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.
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What is the main function of a printer?
What is the main function of a printer?
To produce hard copies of documents.
A ______ is a group of interconnected computers.
A ______ is a group of interconnected computers.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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A firewall is a type of software that protects a network from unauthorized access.
A firewall is a type of software that protects a network from unauthorized access.
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What is the purpose of a modem?
What is the purpose of a modem?
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A ______ is a scam to steal personal information via email.
A ______ is a scam to steal personal information via email.
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What does the acronym URL represent in web terminology?
What does the acronym URL represent in web terminology?
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Explain what a computer virus is.
Explain what a computer virus is.
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What is the primary difference between RAM and ROM?
What is the primary difference between RAM and ROM?
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Describe the purpose of a firewall in a network.
Describe the purpose of a firewall in a network.
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What does the acronym VPN stand for, and what is its primary use?
What does the acronym VPN stand for, and what is its primary use?
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What is the main function of a router in networking?
What is the main function of a router in networking?
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Define what is meant by 'cloud computing.'
Define what is meant by 'cloud computing.'
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What does the acronym SQL stand for, and what is its purpose?
What does the acronym SQL stand for, and what is its purpose?
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Elucidate what phishing is and how it can affect users.
Elucidate what phishing is and how it can affect users.
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What role does an operating system play in a computer?
What role does an operating system play in a computer?
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CPU
CPU
Central Processing Unit, the brain of the computer.
RAM
RAM
Random Access Memory, temporary data storage for active tasks.
ROM
ROM
Read-Only Memory, permanent storage for essential data.
URL
URL
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Malware
Malware
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Algorithm
Algorithm
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VPN
VPN
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HTML
HTML
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Cookie
Cookie
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IP Address
IP Address
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Home page
Home page
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Web browser
Web browser
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PDF
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Firewall
Firewall
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Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth
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Router
Router
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Phishing
Phishing
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Domain name
Domain name
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Study Notes
Computing Concepts
- CPU: Central Processing Unit
- Home Page: Main page of a website
- RAM: Random Access Memory
- ROM: Read-Only Memory
- HTTP: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
- URL: Uniform Resource Locator
- Operating System: Software managing computer hardware and software
- WWW: World Wide Web
- Web Browser: Software for accessing the internet
- CPU: The brain of the computer
- Computer Virus: Malicious software harming computers
- Printer Function: Produces hard copies of documents
- Software: Programs and operating information for a computer
- PDF: Portable Document Format
Computer Components and Terms
- Byte: Unit of digital information
- USB: Universal Serial Bus
- GUI: Graphical User Interface
- IP Address: Unique address for a device on a network
- BIOS: Basic Input/Output System
- Hard Drive: Device for storing data
- Mouse Function: Pointing and clicking on items
- Email: Electronic mail
- LAN: Local Area Network
- WAN: Wide Area Network
- Firewall Purpose: Protecting a network from unauthorized access
- Pixel: Smallest unit of a digital image
- HTML: HyperText Markup Language
- Modem: Connects a computer to the internet
- Spreadsheet Use: Organizing and analyzing data
Advanced Computing Concepts
- Network: Group of interconnected computers
- VPN: Virtual Private Network
- Cloud Computing: Storing and accessing data over the internet
- Malware: Malicious software
- Router Function: Directs data between networks
- AI: Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithm: Set of steps to solve a problem
- Phishing: Scam to steal personal information via email
- SSD: Solid State Drive
- Bluetooth: Wireless communication technology
- Hyperlink: Link between webpages
- Bandwidth: Maximum data transfer rate of a network
- SMS: Short Message Service
- Domain Name: Website address
- SQL: Structured Query Language
Software and Applications
- App: Application software
- ISP: Internet Service Provider
- Encryption: Converting data into code for security
- Bot: Software for automated tasks
- FTP: File Transfer Protocol
- Cookie (Web): Data stored by a website on a user's computer
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Test your knowledge on essential computing concepts and terminology. From CPU to WWW, this quiz covers a variety of fundamental terms in the world of computers and technology. Ideal for students and tech enthusiasts alike!
