Exploring Computer Fundamentals

What are the main components of a computer's hardware?

• Monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer

• CPU, RAM, storage devices, motherboard, power supply, input/output devices

• Operating system, software applications, network cables

• Graphics card, sound card, cooling system

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• The primary function of an operating system is to manage computer hardware and software resources.

• To provide internet connectivity to devices.

• To store data permanently on hard drives.

• To enhance the graphical user interface of applications.

What is the purpose of a router in a network?

• To store data for backup purposes.

• The purpose of a router in a network is to connect multiple networks and route data between them.

• To amplify the signal strength in a network.

• To provide power to network devices.

Name three types of data storage solutions.

• Hard Disk Drives, Solid State Drives, Cloud Storage

• Magnetic Tapes

• Optical Discs

• USB Flash Drives

What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

• RAM and ROM are both volatile and serve the same purpose.

• RAM is non-volatile and used for permanent storage; ROM is volatile and used for temporary storage.

• RAM is used for permanent storage; ROM is used for temporary storage.

• RAM is volatile and used for temporary storage; ROM is non-volatile and used for permanent storage.

Describe the role of antivirus software in cybersecurity.

• Antivirus software only enhances internet speed.

• Antivirus software is primarily used for data backup.

• Antivirus software is a type of firewall that blocks all incoming traffic.

• Antivirus software detects, prevents, and removes malware, providing essential protection in cybersecurity.

What is phishing and how can it be prevented?

• Phishing is a method of securing sensitive information online.

• Phishing is a cyber attack that tricks individuals into revealing sensitive information, and it can be prevented by being cautious with communications, verifying sender identities, avoiding suspicious links, using security software, and enabling two-factor authentication.

• Phishing can be prevented by ignoring all emails from unknown senders.

• Phishing is a type of malware that infects computers.

Who is considered the father of the computer?

• Alan Turing

• Ada Lovelace

• Bill Gates

• Charles Babbage

What is the World Wide Web?

• A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet.

• A social media platform for sharing photos and videos.

• A type of computer virus that spreads through the internet.

• A programming language used for web development.

How does the internet differ from the World Wide Web?

• The World Wide Web is a type of internet connection.

• The World Wide Web is the infrastructure; the internet is a service.

• The internet is the infrastructure; the World Wide Web is a service that operates on it.

• The internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.