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Exploring Careers in Computing

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a common programming language used in the development of web applications?

a)

COBOL

b)

JavaScript

c)

Assembly

d)

Fortran

2.

What is the main purpose of a hackathon?

a)

To memorise programming languages

b)

To collaboratively build projects in a short time

c)

To revise for exams

d)

To play video games competitively

3.

Which of the following is a popular version control system used in the computing industry?

a)

Git

b)

Excel

c)

PowerPoint

d)

Notepad

4.

Which career involves designing the look and feel of websites and applications?

a)

Network Engineer

b)

Data Scientist

c)

UX/UI Designer

d)

Database Administrator

5.

What is the primary function of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

a)

To browse the internet

b)

To write, test, and debug code

c)

To create spreadsheets

d)

To edit photos

6.

Which of the following is NOT typically a role at a hackathon?

a)

Project Manager

b)

Chef

c)

Developer

d)

Designer

7.

Which of these tools is commonly used for collaborative coding and code review?

a)

GitHub

b)

Paint

c)

WordPad

d)

Solitaire

8.

Which of the following is a key skill for a Cyber Security Analyst?

a)

Knowledge of encryption techniques

b)

Ability to draw cartoons

c)

Cooking skills

d)

Driving a lorry

9.

What is the main advantage of using cloud computing in industry?

a)

It increases the weight of computers

b)

It allows access to resources from anywhere

c)

It makes computers run slower

d)

It reduces the need for electricity

10.

Which of the following is a widely used database management system?

a)

MySQL

b)

Photoshop

c)

Illustrator

d)

GarageBand

11.

Which programming language is known for its use in data science and machine learning?

a)

Python

b)

Pascal

c)

BASIC

d)

HTML

12.

What is the typical duration of a hackathon event?

a)

1 hour

b)

24 to 48 hours

c)

2 weeks

d)

3 months

13.

Which of the following is a common task for a Software Tester?

a)

Writing code for new features

b)

Identifying and reporting bugs

c)

Designing company logos

d)

Managing payroll

14.

Which tool is often used for project management in software development teams?

a)

Trello

b)

Paint 3D

c)

VLC Media Player

d)

Minesweeper

15.

Which of the following equations represents the area of a circle, where rr is the radius in metres?

a)

A=2πrA = 2\pi r

b)

A=πr2A = \pi r^2

c)

A=12πr2A = \frac{1}{2} \pi r^2

d)

A=πdA = \pi d