CSS11-2ND-MID-QTR

Nora is trying to understand how her computer works. She learns that the main function of the CPU is to:

• Store long-term data, like software and documents.

• Process instructions and carry out commands.

• Provide short-term memory for active tasks.

• Display images and graphics on the monitor.

Lily is trying to find a memory card for her new mobile phone. What type of memory card is the smallest in size and commonly used in mobile phones?

• SDHC Memory Cards

• CompactFlash Memory Cards

• Micro SD Memory cards

• Memory Stick Duo Memory Cards

Arjun is setting up a new computer network for his school project. What is the main purpose of a firewall in this network?

• To prevent unauthorized access to the network.

• To speed up data transfer within the network.

• To store and manage user passwords.

• To control the flow of electricity to network devices.

During a computer science class, Zoe and Harper were discussing different types of computer threats. Zoe mentioned a type of virus that pretends to be a legitimate program, while Harper talked about a self-replicating program that spreads across networks. Luna chimed in about a type of software that secretly monitors user activity. However, she mistakenly included a security measure that protects against these threats. Which of the following is NOT a common type of computer virus?

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Spyware

• Firewall

Noah is trying to find information about his favorite hobby online. What is the primary function of a web browser?

• To create and edit documents.

• To manage and organize files on your computer.

• To access and display web pages.

• To send and receive emails.

During a computer class, Benjamin was discussing different web browsers with his classmates. He mentioned several popular ones, but one of his friends, Aiden, was confused and asked which of the following is NOT a popular web browser?

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

• Windows Explorer

Mia is looking to purchase a new computer for video editing. Based on the information provided in the file, which component should she prioritize for optimal performance?

• A large hard drive to store video files

• A high-speed CPU for processing video data

• A dedicated video card with a powerful GPU

• A large amount of RAM for multitasking

Abigail needs to store a large amount of data, including high-quality photos and videos. Based on the information provided in the file, which type of memory card would be the most suitable for this purpose?

• Micro SD Memory Card

• SDHC Memory Card

• SDXC Memory Card

• CompactFlash Memory Card

Michael is trying to understand the difference between a CPU and RAM. Based on the information provided in the file, which of the following statements accurately describes the key difference?

• The CPU processes instructions, while RAM stores data temporarily.

• The CPU stores data permanently, while RAM processes instructions.

• The CPU is responsible for graphics processing, while RAM manages the hard drive.

• The CPU is the brain of the computer, while RAM is the heart of the computer.

Ethan is trying to understand how binary code is used to represent information in a computer. Based on the information provided in the file, which of the following statements best explains the concept?

• Binary code uses a combination of letters and numbers to represent data.

• Binary code uses a series of 0s and 1s to represent data in a digital format.

• Binary code is a complex mathematical formula used to encrypt data.

• Binary code is a system for organizing files and folders on a computer.