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TechJar Round 1

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In machine learning, what does the term “overfitting” signify?

a)

The model trains too quickly without accuracy

b)

The model memorizes training data but performs poorly on new data

c)

The model ignores anomalies in the dataset

d)

The model is unable to recognize complex patterns

2.

Which database type is characterized by its use of collections instead of tables?

a)

Relational Database

b)

Hierarchical Database

c)

NoSQL Database

d)

Object-Oriented Database

3.

The Turing Test, introduced by Alan Turing, is designed to evaluate what?

a)

Computational efficiency

b)

Artificial intelligence’s ability to mimic human behavior

c)

Security strength of cryptographic systems

d)

Accuracy of numerical algorithms

4.

In computer networking, the Domain Name System (DNS) primarily performs which function?

a)

Encrypts network traffic

b)

Maps domain names to IP addresses

c)

Provides firewall protection

d)

Allocates bandwidth among devices

5.

In cybersecurity, what does the term “zero-day vulnerability” refer to?

a)

A virus that deletes files immediately upon infection

b)

A flaw exploited before the vendor is aware of it

c)

An attack that targets outdated hardware

d)

A denial-of-service attack on launch day

6.

The CAP Theorem in distributed databases highlights the trade-off among which three properties?

a)

Capacity, Accuracy, Performance

b)

Consistency, Availability, Partition tolerance

c)

Connectivity, Authentication, Privacy

d)

Caching, Accessibility, Protocols

7.

Which algorithm is primarily used for finding the shortest path in a graph?

a)

Quick Sort

b)

Dijkstra’s Algorithms

c)

BFS only

d)

Merge Sort

8.

The binary number 1010 is equal to what in decimal?

a)

8

b)

9

c)

10

d)

11

9.

Which company developed the Java programming language?

a)

Microsoft

b)

Sun Microsystems

c)

IBM

d)

Apple

10.

In cybersecurity, a DDoS attack primarily targets:

a)

Database corruption

b)

Network bandwidth saturation

c)

Hardware failure

d)

Password cracking

11.

The programming language “Python” is named after:

a)

A type of snake

b)

A British comedy group

c)

A Greek philosophical text on logic

d)

The initials of its creator’s PhD thesis

12.

What does “BIOS” stand for in computing?

a)

Basic Input Output System

b)

Binary Integrated Operating Software

c)

Basic Internal Operating Setup

d)

Built-in Optimization System

13.

What does “sharding” mean in the context of databases?

a)

Partitioning a database horizontally across multiple machines

b)

Creating replicas for redundancy

c)

Encrypting data at rest

d)

Using memory caches for performance

14.

The “spectre” vulnerability exploits flaws in:

a)

Virtualization

b)

Out-of-order execution and speculative execution

c)

Buffer overflow

d)

Encryption padding

15.

In Big-O notation, the complexity of binary search is:

a)

O(n)

b)

O(log n)

c)

O(n log n)

d)

O(1)

16.

What is the primary advantage of using SSDs over HDDs?

a)

Higher storage capacity

b)

Lower power consumption and faster access time

c)

Better data encryption

d)

Longer lifespan

17.

In networking, what is the function of a “firewall”?

a)

Increase Wi-Fi range

b)

Prevent unauthorized access

c)

Store encrypted passwords

d)

Improve download speed

18.

The main benefit of containerization tools like Docker is:

a)

Virtualization at the hardware level

b)

Lightweight and portable application environments

c)

Enhanced graphics performance

d)

Better Wi-Fi connectivity

19.

In databases, what does ACID stand for?

a)

Access, Control, Integrity, Durability

b)

Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability

c)

Analysis, Coding, Integration, Deployment

d)

Authentication, Control, Indexing, Deletion

20.

GitHub is primarily used for:

a)

Cloud hosting

b)

Source code management and collaboration

c)

Operating system development

d)

Data backup services

21.

Which data structure uses FIFO (First In, First Out)?

a)

Stack

b)

Queue

c)

Linked List

d)

Tree

22.

The main purpose of a “load balancer” in cloud architecture is:

a)

Encrypt traffic

b)

Distribute incoming requests across multiple servers

c)

Backup server data

d)

Test network latency

23.

In machine learning, supervised learning requires:

a)

Unlabeled data

b)

Reinforcement feedback

c)

Labeled training data

d)

Randomized datasets

24.

In blockchain, a “hash function” is used for:

a)

Storing large datasets

b)

Compressing data

c)

Ensuring data integrity and immutability

d)

Encrypting private keys

25.

The primary function of a Content Delivery Network (CDN) is:

a)

Data compression

b)

Caching and delivering content closer to users

c)

Malware protection

d)

Database replication

26.

What does the “Ctrl + Z” command typically do in a terminal (Linux/Unix)?

a)

Kill the process

b)

Suspend the process

c)

Restart the process

d)

Show process details

27.

In AI, reinforcement learning relies on:

a)

Pre-labeled datasets

b)

Continuous feedback through rewards or penalties

c)

Manual feature engineering

d)

Randomized training samples

28.

What is the function of RAID in computer storage?

a)

Increase processing speed

b)

Improve data storage reliability and performance

c)

Encrypt stored data

d)

Expand RAM capacity

29.

The programming language “COBOL” was designed mainly for:

a)

Scientific computing

b)

Business applications

c)

AI research

d)

Operating system design

30.

The concept of “virtual memory” allows:

a)

A process to use disk space as RAM extension

b)

Multiple users to log in simultaneously

c)

Faster access to cloud services

d)

A program to store data in cache only

31.

The term “metaverse” is most closely associated with which technology?

a)

Augmented and Virtual Reality

b)

Cloud storage

c)

Blockchain security

d)

Machine learning algorithms

32.

In databases, SQL injection is a type of:

a)

Encryption algorithm

b)

Denial of Service attack

c)

Input validation vulnerability

d)

Malware infection

33.

Git is best described as:

a)

A programming language

b)

A version control system

c)

A database engine

d)

A project management tool

34.

In machine learning, the confusion matrix is used for:

a)

Optimizing learning rate

b)

Evaluating classification performance

c)

Training neural networks

d)

Reducing overfitting

35.

In web development, “cookies” are primarily used for:

a)

Encrypting websites

b)

Storing user session data

c)

Hosting images

d)

Speeding up CPU performance

36.

In cyber security, phishing attacks primarily aim to:

a)

Install malware

b)

Steal sensitive user credentials

c)

Overload a server

d)

Encrypt user files

37.

The programming language “R” is most widely used for:

a)

Web design

b)

Data analysis and statistics

c)

Operating system kernels

d)

Robotics programming

38.

The “Moore’s Law” states that:

a)

Storage doubles every 18 months

b)

Internet speed doubles every 12 months

c)

Transistor count on chips doubles every 18–24 months

d)

Cost of computing doubles every 2 years

39.

The Linux command chmod 777 file.txt gives:

a)

Read-only access to all users

b)

Full read, write, execute permissions to everyone

c)

Execute-only permissions to owner

d)

Denies access to all

40.

In computer graphics, anti-aliasing is used to:

a)

Reduce file size

b)

Smooth jagged edges in images

c)

Compress textures

d)

Enhance color depth

41.

The Linux command ls -l is used to:

a)

Display disk usage

b)

List files with detailed information

c)

Show running processes

d)

Change directory

42.

The abbreviation “SEO” in web technology stands for:

a)

System Engine Optimization

b)

Search Engine Optimization

c)

Software Execution Operation

d)

Standard Enterprise Output

43.

In networking, TCP ensures:

a)

Encryption

b)

Reliability and error-checking in data transmission

c)

Low latency

d)

Broadcasting packets

44.

The computer virus “ILOVEYOU” was spread via:

a)

USB drives

b)

Email attachments

c)

Pirated software

d)

Network worms

45.

Which network topology connects each device to a central hub or switch?

a)

Star

b)

Ring

c)

Mesh

d)

Bus