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Networking and Internet

Easy
Computer Science

Through which service can an email address using a private website domain be accessed?

Correct answer: A

A
Webmail service (e.g., mymail.example.com)
Correct
B
Offline text editor
C
Operating system settings
D
Spreadsheet software
Explanation and memory cue

Email addresses using a private domain are typically accessed through a webmail service provided by that domain (such as mymail.example.com). Webmail allows users to send and receive emails using a web browser without needing a dedicated email application.

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History And Basics Of Computers

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Computer Science

The word 'computer' has been derived from which language?

Correct answer: A

A
Latin Language
Correct
B
Greek Language
C
French Language
D
German Language
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'computer' is derived from the Latin word 'computare,' which means to calculate or to count. Thus, its origin is the Latin language.

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Computer Fundamentals

easy
Computer Science

The speed of typing is measured in which of the following units?

Correct answer: A

A
Words Per Minute
Correct
B
Characters Per Second
C
Lines Per Hour
D
Pages Per Minute
Explanation and memory cue

Typing speed is commonly measured in Words Per Minute (WPM), which indicates how many words a person can type in one minute.

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Social media history

easy
Computer Science

When was Twitter launched?

Correct answer: A

A
2006
Correct
B
2004
C
2008
D
2010
Explanation and memory cue

Twitter was officially launched in 2006, making it the correct answer. The platform was developed by Jack Dorsey and others and became publicly available that year.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

What does HTTP stand for in the context of the World Wide Web (WWW)?

Correct answer: A

A
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Correct
B
Hypertext Transmission Program
C
Hyperlink Text Transfer Process
D
High Transfer Text Protocol
Explanation and memory cue

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is the foundational protocol used for transmitting data on the World Wide Web (WWW). It enables communication between web browsers and servers.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

Which of the following is an example of a WAN?

Correct answer: B

A
Local area network connections
B
Mobile broadband connections
Correct
C
Home network connections
D
Office LAN connections
Explanation and memory cue

A WAN (Wide Area Network) covers a large geographic area, and mobile broadband connections are a typical example because they connect devices over long distances using cellular networks. The other options describe local networks, not WANs.

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Computer Hardware and Devices

easy
Computer Science

What does RAM stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Random Access Memory
Correct
B
Read Access Memory
C
Run Application Memory
D
Random Address Manager
Explanation and memory cue

RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly. This allows data to be read or written in almost the same amount of time irrespective of the physical location of data inside the memory.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

easy
Computer Science

What is the function of the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Y?

Correct answer: A

A
Redo
Correct
B
Undo
C
Copy
D
Paste
Explanation and memory cue

Ctrl + Y is a common keyboard shortcut used to redo an action that was previously undone, especially in Microsoft Office and many other applications.

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Memory and Storage

easy
Computer Science

What does PROM stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Programmable Read-Only Memory
Correct
B
Primary Read-Only Memory
C
Permanent Read-Only Memory
D
Protected Read-Only Memory
Explanation and memory cue

PROM stands for Programmable Read-Only Memory, which is a type of non-volatile memory that can be programmed once after manufacturing.

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Computer Hardware and Devices

easy
Computer Science

CRT is a form of which device?

Correct answer: B

A
Printer
B
Monitor
Correct
C
Scanner
D
Keyboard
Explanation and memory cue

CRT stands for Cathode Ray Tube, which is a type of display technology used in older monitors. Therefore, CRT is a form of display monitor.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

HTML is used for creating what?

Correct answer: A

A
Webpages
Correct
B
Operating systems
C
Databases
D
Mobile apps
Explanation and memory cue

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language used to create and structure webpages on the internet.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

What does LAN stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Local Area Network
Correct
B
Large Area Network
C
Long Area Node
D
Local Access Network
Explanation and memory cue

LAN stands for Local Area Network, which refers to a network that connects computers within a limited area such as a home, school, or office building.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

What does HTML stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Hypertext Markup Language
Correct
B
Home Tool Markup Language
C
Hyperlinks and Text Markup Language
D
Hyperlinking Text Marking Language
Explanation and memory cue

HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language, which is the standard language used to create and design web pages.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

Social networks are organized primarily around which of the following?

Correct answer: A

A
People
Correct
B
Products
C
Places
D
Events
Explanation and memory cue

Social networks are primarily organized around people, as they are platforms designed to connect individuals and facilitate social interactions.

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History and Generations of Computers

easy
Computer Science

Who is known as the father of email?

Correct answer: A

A
Ray Tomlinson
Correct
B
Tim Berners-Lee
C
Vint Cerf
D
Steve Jobs
Explanation and memory cue

Ray Tomlinson is widely recognized as the inventor of email and is often referred to as the 'father of email' for implementing the first networked email system in 1971.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

TCP stands for:

Correct answer: A

A
Transmission control Protocol
Correct
B
Transfer control Program
C
Text communication Protocol
D
Transport control Process
Explanation and memory cue

TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol, which is a core protocol of the Internet protocol suite. It enables reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between applications.

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Computer Hardware and Devices

easy
Computer Science

What does CPU stand for?

Correct answer: C

A
Cache memory
B
Transmission control protocol
C
Central Processing Unit
Correct
D
Control unit
Explanation and memory cue

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, which is the main component of a computer responsible for executing instructions and processing data.

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Computer Hardware and Devices

easy
Computer Science

What does USB stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Universal Serial Bus
Correct
B
Unified System Bus
C
Universal Storage Box
D
User Serial Board
Explanation and memory cue

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, which is a standard for cables, connectors, and protocols used for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices.

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Computer Architecture

easy
Computer Science

Cache memory is located on:

Correct answer: A

A
CPU
Correct
B
RAM
C
Hard disk
D
Monitor
Explanation and memory cue

Cache memory is a small, high-speed memory located on or very close to the CPU. It stores frequently accessed data and instructions to speed up processing.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

What does TCP stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Transmission control Protocol
Correct
B
Internet control Protocol
C
Hypertext transfer Protocol
D
User Datagram Protocol
Explanation and memory cue

TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol, which is a core protocol of the Internet protocol suite. It provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between applications.

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Computer Hardware and Devices

easy
Computer Science

What does CPU stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Central Processing Unit
Correct
B
Control Processing Unit
C
Central Power Unit
D
Computer Processing Utility
Explanation and memory cue

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, which is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer.

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Computer Organization

easy
Computer Science

What does 'CU' stand for in computer architecture?

Correct answer: A

A
control unit
Correct
B
central unit
C
computing unit
D
control user
Explanation and memory cue

In computer architecture, 'CU' stands for 'Control Unit,' which is a component of the CPU responsible for directing operations within the computer.