paper1-Quick Quiz

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To provide network security

• To perform calculations and execute instructions

• To manage data storage

Which component of the CPU is responsible for arithmetic and logical operations?

• Clock Speed

• Control Unit

• Arithmetic Logic Unit

• Cache

What type of memory is RAM?

• Secondary storage

• Volatile memory

• Non-volatile memory

• Read-only memory

Which network spans a large geographical area?

• TCP/IP

• DNS

• WAN

• LAN

What does the term 'Firewall' refer to?

• A type of utility software

• A network security system

• A data encoding method

• A digital circuit

What is the purpose of Virtual Memory?

• To encode data

• To store firmware

• To connect devices within a limited area

• To extend RAM using disk storage

Which of the following is a cyberattack method that involves tricking people?

• Encryption

• Denial of Service Attack

• Phishing

• SQL Injection

What is the hexadecimal system commonly used for?

• To manage hardware resources

• To store long-term data

• To simplify binary representation

• To monitor network traffic

Which type of software is characterized by its open availability for modification and enhancement?

• Utility Software

• Open Source Software

• Proprietary Software

• Operating System

What is the main purpose of a compiler in programming?

• To convert high-level language into machine code

• To increase the execution speed of programs

• To manage the computer's memory

• To provide security against cyber threats