Computer Basics Quiz

What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

• It stores temporary data.

• It controls all processes of a computer and communicates with other components.

• It filters traffic from unrecognized sources.

• It enables a website to store visitors' data.

What does a modem do?

• It stores temporary data.

• It protects the network by filtering traffic.

• It allows computers or routers to receive and send information over a cable or telephone line.

• It is the smallest unit of data a computer can store.

What is a bit?

• A group of eight bits.

• A text file that stores visitors' data.

• The smallest and most basic unit of data a computer can store.

• A term for the computer's temporary data storage.

How many bits are in a byte?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

• To store temporary data.

• To protect the network by filtering traffic from unrecognized sources.

• To enable a website to store visitors' data.

• To control all processes of a computer.

What are web cookies used for?

• To store temporary data.

• To protect the network by filtering traffic.

• To enable a website to store visitors' data.

• To control all processes of a computer.

What is RAM?

• A text file that stores visitors' data.

• The smallest unit of data a computer can store.

• A term for the computer's temporary data storage.

• A hardware device that allows computers to send information.

What is spam?

• A relevant digital message received in bulk

• An irrelevant digital message received in bulk

• A relevant digital message received individually

• An irrelevant digital message received individually

What does CAPTCHA stand for?

• Completely Automated Public Turing

• Completely Automated Personal Turing

• Completely Automated Public Testing

• Completely Automated Personal Testing

What does RAM stand for?

• Rotating Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Random Access Motherboard

• Random Aligned Memory