General Quiz 2

A researcher needs a computer capable of parallel processing for advanced simulations. Which generation of computers is best suited for this task?

• 2nd Generation

• 3rd Generation

• 4th Generation

• 5th Generation

A school lab has old computers that rely on vacuum tubes and generate a lot of heat. What generation of computers are these?

• 1st Generation

• 2nd Generation

• 3rd Generation

• 4th Generation

A student learns that computers became widely accessible to the public in a particular era. During which generation did this happen?

• 2nd Generation

• 3rd Generation

• 4th Generation

• 5th Generation

A tech company is working on artificial intelligence to improve computer functionality. Which generation of computers is associated with this technology?

• 3rd Generation

• 4th Generation

• 5th Generation

• 6th Generation

Integrated circuits revolutionized computer size and speed in the 20th century. Which generation first introduced integrated circuits?

• 1st Generation

• 2nd Generation

• 3rd Generation

• 4th Generation

Alex receives an email with grammatical errors asking for bank login details. What type of security threat does this represent?

• Phishing

• Trojan Horse

• Data Breach

• Malware

A program pretending to be an antivirus starts harming a user’s computer. What type of malware is this?

• Virus

• Adware

• Trojan Horse

• Worm

Lisa wants to secure her online accounts with a second layer of protection. What method can she use?

• Encryption

• Two-Factor Authentication

• Firewalls

• Peer-to-Peer Networks

A student finds that their computer is showing many unwanted ads. What kind of malware could be causing this?

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

• Worm

• Adware

Mark’s computer is suddenly slow and shows frequent pop-ups. Which of these signs indicates a possible malware infection?

• Automatic updates

• Increased battery life

• Frequent pop-up ads

• Faster performance