General Computer Science Overview
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What does CPU stand for?

  • Central Programming Unit
  • Core Processing Unit
  • Computer Processing Unit
  • Central Processing Unit (correct)
  • What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?

  • Permanent storage of files
  • Displaying graphics
  • Processing of instructions
  • Temporary storage of data and programs (correct)
  • What is a variable in programming?

  • A storage location for data (correct)
  • A function name
  • A fixed number in code
  • A mathematical operator
  • What is the primary characteristic of a stack?

    <p>Last In, First Out (LIFO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is used to connect multiple networks together?

    <p>Router</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is SQL used for?

    <p>Managing and querying databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is phishing?

    <p>Fraudulently obtaining sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time complexity of Binary Search?

    <p>O(log n)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Section 1: General Computer Science

    • CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
    • RAM's primary function is temporary storage of data and programs.
    • An operating system controls hardware and software resources.

    Section 2: Programming Basics

    • The output of print(3 + 5 * 2) in Python is 13.
    • HTML is not a programming language.
    • A variable is a storage location for data.

    Section 3: Data Structures

    • A stack follows Last In, First Out (LIFO) order.
    • A queue is used in Breadth-First Search.
    • A linked list is a linear data structure.

    Section 4: Networking

    • HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol.
    • A router connects multiple networks.
    • DNS maps domain names to IP addresses.

    Section 5: Databases

    • A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a database.
    • SQL is used for managing and querying databases.

    Section 6: Cybersecurity

    • Phishing is fraudulently obtaining sensitive information.
    • A firewall controls network traffic.

    Section 7: Algorithms

    • Binary search has a time complexity of O(log n).
    • An algorithm is a step-by-step solution to a problem.

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    Test your knowledge on essential computer science concepts, including CPU architecture, programming basics, data structures, networking, databases, and cybersecurity. This quiz covers a range of foundational topics critical for understanding modern computing.

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