WorksheetsComputer Basics
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Computer Personalization Unit
Central Program Unit
Computer Peripheral Unit
Which computer programming language is often used for web development?
Python
Java
HTML
C++
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Read-Only Memory
Rapid Application Management
Random Application Memory
Which company is known for its Windows operating system?
Apple
Microsoft
Google
Linux
What does the acronym URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
Universal Remote Link
Unified Resource Locator
User Resource Link
Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?
Trojan Horse
Spyware
Firewall
Worm
What is the function of an operating system?
To display advertisements
To manage hardware and software resources
To create documents and spreadsheets
To design websites
Which programming language is often used for data analysis and scientific computing?
Ruby
JavaScript
R
Swift
What is the maximum number of bits that can be used to represent a byte?
4 bits
8 bits
16 bits
32 bits
What does GUI stand for?
Graphical User Interface
General User Interface
Global Utility Interface
Graphics Underlying Interface
Which computer component is responsible for storing data long-term?
CPU
RAM
Hard Drive (HDD)
GPU
What does HTML stand for?
Hyper Text Markup Language
High-Level Text Management Language
Human Text Machine Learning
Hyperlink Transfer Markup Logic
In computer networking, what does IP stand for?
Internet Protocol
Information Provider
Interface Program
Internal Processor
Which computer scientist is considered the "father of modern computing"?
Thomas Edison
Alan Turing
Steve Jobs
Bill Gates
What is the primary purpose of a firewall in network security?
To block incoming and outgoing emails
To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
To speed up internet connection
To scan for viruses on a computer
What is the file extension for a Microsoft Word document?
.docx
.pdf
.txt
.xls
Which programming language is commonly used for building mobile apps?
Python
Java
Ruby
Swift
What does BIOS stand for in computing?
Basic Input Output System
Binary Input Output System
Basic Internet Operating System
Binary Integrated Operating System
Which company developed the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004?
IBM
Apple
Intel
Microsoft
What is the function of an optical disc drive (e.g., DVD or Blu-ray drive) in a computer?
To display high-resolution graphics
To connect to the internet
To read and write data from optical discs
To control the computer's power supply
Which programming language is often used for artificial intelligence and machine learning?
JavaScript
C#
Python
COBOL
What is a DNS used for in computer networking?
To store files and folders
To translate domain names into IP addresses
To create websites
To establish secure connections
Which type of software is designed to detect and remove malicious software from a computer?
Antivirus
Spreadsheet
Word processor
Firewall
What does USB stand for in the context of computer connections?
Universal Serial Bus
United States of Britain
Universal Software Backup
Ultra Speed Broadband
Which computer company is known for its ThinkPad laptops?
Dell
HP
Lenovo
Acer
