Pre-Test Reviewer - Computer Programming 9

Which part of a computer is often referred to as the "brain" of the system, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?

• A) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• B) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• C) Random Access Memory (RAM)
• D) Monitor

Which type of memory provides temporary storage for data that the CPU is currently using?

• A) Read-Only Memory (ROM)
• B) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• C) Solid State Drive (SSD)
• D) Random Access Memory (RAM)

What type of computer peripheral is used to produce hard copies of digital documents and images?

• A) Monitor
• B) Printer
• C) Scanner
• D) Mouse

What term is commonly used to describe the act of navigating the World Wide Web by using web browsers to access websites and online content?

• A) Web Crawling
• B) Internet Surfing
• C) Web Browsing
• D) Online Searching

What does the acronym "URL" stand for in the context of web addresses?

• A) Universal Resource Locator
• B) Uniform Resource Locator
• C) Unique Retrieval Link
• D) United Resource Link

Which term describes a collection of interconnected web pages that share a common theme or purpose?

• A) Web Address
• B) Website
• C) Search Engine
• D) Hyperlink

Which of the following security measures involves protecting computer systems from unauthorized access through the use of passwords, encryption, and firewalls?

• A) Data Backup
• B) File Compression
• C) Network Routing
• D) Information Security

What is the purpose of anti-virus software?

• A) To create new computer viruses
• B) To enhance computer performance
• C) To remove unwanted advertisements
• D) To detect and protect against malicious software

Which computer peripheral is used for capturing live video and audio input, often used for video conferencing and content creation?

• A) Printer
• B) Microphone
• C) Scanner
• D) Webcam

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

• A) Hyper Text Makeup Language
• B) High-Level Text Modeling Language
• C) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Language
• D) Hyper Text Markup Language