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Microprocessors

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Computer Science

What was the name of the first commercially available microprocessor chip?

A
Intel 8008
B
Intel 8080
C
Intel 4004
D
Motorola 6809
Explanation and memory cue

The Intel 4004, released in 1971, was the world's first commercially available microprocessor chip. It marked the beginning of the microprocessor revolution in computing.

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File Saving

easy
Computer Science

When a file is saved for the first time?

A
a copy is automatically printed
B
it must be given a name to identify it
C
it does not need a name to identify it
D
it only needs a name if it is not going to be printed
Explanation and memory cue

When a file is saved for the first time, it must be given a name so that it can be identified and stored on the computer. This name allows the user and the system to locate and manage the file later.

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Spreadsheets

easy
Computer Science

What was the name of the first personal computer electronic spreadsheet software package, which became a smash hit as soon as it was introduced in 1979?

A
WordStar
B
VisiCalc
C
Lotus 1-2-3
D
Excel
Explanation and memory cue

VisiCalc was the first personal computer electronic spreadsheet software, released in 1979, and it quickly became a major success. It revolutionized business computing and paved the way for later spreadsheet programs.

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Ms Word Default Font

easy
Computer Science

What is the default font used in an MS Word document?

A
Times New Roman
B
Arial
C
Calibri
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

Calibri has been the default font in Microsoft Word since Word 2007, replacing Times New Roman. Unless changed by the user or organization, new documents in recent versions of Word start with Calibri.

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Memory Hierarchy

easy
Computer Science

Where does most data go first within a computer memory hierarchy?

A
RAM
B
ROM
C
BIOS
D
CACHE
Explanation and memory cue

In a computer memory hierarchy, most data is first accessed by the CPU from the cache, which is the fastest and closest memory to the processor. Cache memory is used to temporarily store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval.

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Networking Basics

Easy
Computer Science

Wi‑Fi stands for:

A
Wireless Fidelity
B
Wireless functioning
C
Wireless function
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

Wi-Fi is a trademarked brand name commonly understood to stand for "Wireless Fidelity." It refers to wireless local area networking technology based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. Although "Wi-Fi" itself is a trademark and not an acronym officially defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance, the term "Wireless Fidelity" is widely used in educational and introductory contexts to explain the meaning of Wi-Fi. Other options such as "Wireless functioning" or "Wireless function" are incorrect expansions and not associated with the term Wi-Fi.

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Computer Memory And Storage

easy
Computer Science

Which of the following does not store data permanently?

A
ROM
B
RAM
C
Floppy Disk
D
Hard Disk
Explanation and memory cue

RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile memory, meaning it loses all stored data when the power is turned off. The other options—ROM, Floppy Disk, and Hard Disk—are non-volatile and store data permanently.

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History Of The Internet

easy
Computer Science

Who is known as the father of the Internet?

A
Chares
B
Vint Cerf
C
Denis Riche
D
Cooper
Explanation and memory cue

Vint Cerf is widely recognized as one of the 'fathers of the Internet' for his co-design of the TCP/IP protocols, which form the foundation of the modern Internet.

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History Of Computing

easy
Computer Science

Who designed the first electronic computer, ENIAC?

A
Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace
B
Alan Turing and Tommy Flowers
C
J. Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly
D
Konrad Zuse and Howard Aiken
Explanation and memory cue

ENIAC, the first electronic general-purpose computer, was designed by J. Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly in the 1940s at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Computer Fundamentals

easy
Computer Science

The 'C' in CPU stands for:

A
Central
B
Common
C
Convenient
D
Computer
Explanation and memory cue

In the acronym CPU, 'C' stands for 'Central', making the full form 'Central Processing Unit'.