ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

What does CPU stand for in the context of computers?

• • Central Printing Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• • Computer Programming Utility

• • Central Power Unit

Which of the following is a programming language used for web development?

• • HTML

• • JPEG

• • MP3

• GPS

Which component of a computer is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU is currently processing?

• • GPU

• • RAM (Random Access Memory)

• SSD (Solid State Drive)

• • CPU

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

• • Universal Resource Locator

• • United Regional Language

• • Uniform Resource Locator

• Universal Recording Language

Which network topology connects each device in a linear sequence?

• Bus

• • Star

• • Ring

• Mesh

What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?

• • Playing video games

• • Sending emails

• • Printing documents

• • Managing hardware and software resources

Which of the following file extensions typically represents an image file format?

• • .txt

• • .docx

• .jpg

• • .mp3

What is the term for a malicious software program that encrypts your files and demands a ransom for decryption?

• • Firewall

• • Ransomware

• Spyware

• Antivirus

Which programming language is often used for data analysis and scientific computing?

• • Java

• • Ruby

• C++

• Python

What is the purpose of a router in a network?

• • To connect devices within a local network and route data between networks

• • To store files

• To display web pages

• To create user accounts