Computer Knowledge Assessment

True or False: The main function of the operating system is to manage the computer’s resources and support other programs that run on the computer.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a type of computer memory?

• • A) RAM

• • B) ROM

• • C) SSD

• D) CPU

True or False: HTTP and HTTPS protocols are used to access information on the internet. The 'S' in HTTPS stands for 'Secure', which means all exchanges between your browser and the website are encrypted.

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• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice: What does the term "phishing" refer to in the context of computer security?

• • A) A technique used to gain unauthorized access to data

• • B) A legitimate email from a service provider asking for verification

• • C) An antivirus software technique

• D) A graphics design method in web development

True or False: Linux is a proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft.

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• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice: Which component is considered the 'brain' of the computer?

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• • A) Hard Drive

• • B) CPU

• • C) GPU

• D) Power Supply

True or False: Bitmap and vector are types of graphics saved in a digital format where bitmap represents images in pixels while vector graphics use paths.

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• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: Cloud computing is a technology that allows users to access and store files and applications on the Internet instead of on a hard drive.

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• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not an example of an input device?

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• • A) Keyboard

• • B) Monitor

• • C) Mouse

• D) Scanner

Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of a firewall in computer networks?

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• • A) Monitoring network traffic

• • B) Enhancing the speed of the network

• • C) Preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network

• D) Increasing data storage capacity