Computer Fundamentals

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• Manage hardware resources.

    

• Provide internet connectivity

    

• Perform complex calculations

    

• Store and retrieve data

Which of the following is not a type of computer memory?

  

• RAM

   

•  CPU

• ROM

•   Cache

What does the acronym CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Control Processing Unit

• Central Power Unit

Which of the following storage devices uses optical technology to read and write data?

• Hard disk drive

• Solid-state drive

• CD-ROM drive

• USB flash drive

What is the purpose of a firewall in computer security?

• Protect against physical theft of hardware

• Prevent unauthorized access to a network

• Encrypt data transmissions

• Monitor system performance

Which of the following file extensions is commonly associated with a spreadsheet?

• .doc

• .jpg

• .xls

• .mp3

What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 10?

• 1010

• 1100

• 1000

• 1110

What does HTML stand for in the context of web development?

• HyperText Markup Language

• High-Performance Media Library

• Human-Technology Machine Language

• Hybrid Terminal Management Language

 

9. What is the primary function of an input device?

• Store data for future use

• Process data and perform calculations

• Display output to the user

• Enter data into the computer

Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Printer

• Hard disk drive