CS Paper 2 Quiz

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 13?

• 1101

• 1011

• 1110

• 1001

Which of the following is a lossless data compression technique?

• JPEG

• MP3

• PNG

• MPEG

What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?

• To store data

• To transmit data between networks

• To provide wireless connectivity

• To protect against cyber attacks

Which of the following algorithms is used for sorting?

• Linear Search

• Binary Search

• Quick Sort

• Dijkstra's Algorithm

What does the term 'phishing' refer to in cybersecurity?

• A type of malware

• An attack that floods a server with requests

• A technique to gain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity

• Hacking into a network to steal data

Which of the following is considered an ethical issue in computing?

• Using strong passwords

• Digital divide

• Choosing an Internet Service Provider

• Writing efficient code

What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1010?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan Horse

• Firewall

In the context of computer networks, what does LAN stand for?

• Large Area Network

• Local Area Network

• Long Area Network

• Limited Access Network

What is the main purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

• To speed up data transfer

• To convert data into a secret code to protect it from unauthorized access

• To compress data so it takes up less space

• To make data easier to read and understand