Technology Quiz

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What was the key outcome of Microsoft's agreement with IBM regarding PC-DOS in 1981?

It forced Microsoft to develop a separate operating system for its own computers.

It established PC-DOS as a proprietary, IBM-exclusive product.

It led to the downfall of Apple's market dominance.

It paved the way for the creation of the PC clone industry.

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Which of the following best describes the core function of the Internet Protocol (IP)?

To provide protocols for specific data communications services.

To manage end-to-end communication and data flow control.

To handle the addressing and routing of data packets.

To ensure the reliable, error-free delivery of data packets.

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Which component is considered the backbone of a computer, connecting all other internal parts?

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Motherboard

Power Supply Unit

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

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Which programming language was created by Guido van Rossum in 1991?

Swift

C++

Python

Java

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In 1975, which computer is widely recognized as the first commercially successful personal computer, sold as a kit?

Commodore PET

IBM PC

MITS Altair 8800

Apple II

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What is the key difference between RAM and ROM?

RAM is faster than a hard disk drive, but ROM is slower.

RAM is permanent storage, while ROM is temporary.

RAM is volatile memory that is erased when power is off, while ROM is non-volatile.

RAM is used for long-term storage, while ROM is used for short-term.

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What was the name of the first-ever chatbot, developed in the 1960s?

ELIZA

Sophia

ALICE

Deep Blue

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What innovation is credited to Adam Osborne in 1981?

The first mass-produced laptop

The first portable computer

The first 16-bit personal computer

The first personal computer with a GUI

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Which of the following protocols is used for transferring web pages on the internet?

SMTP

DNS

HTTP

FTP

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What is the primary function of a computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

To execute instructions and perform calculations.

To handle graphical operations for images and animations.

To act as the computer's main circuit board.

To temporarily store data for quick access.

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Which of the following is a key advantage of the World Wide Web's original design, which made it so successful?

It was a centralized, highly controlled system.

It was an open, royalty-free standard.

It was owned by a single corporation.

It was a closed, proprietary system.

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a computer virus?

It is a standalone program that does not require a host.

It is a piece of code that injects itself into an application.

It is a social engineering attack delivered via email.

It encrypts user data and demands a ransom.

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Who coined the term "Artificial Intelligence" in 1956?

John McCarthy

Alan Turing

Joseph Weizenbaum

George Devol

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Which of the following is an example of an early web browser?

Microsoft Edge

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Netscape Navigator

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Which of these best describes an "interpreted" programming language?

The code is executed line-by-line by a program without prior compilation.

The code is only used for building mobile applications.

The code is directly converted into machine code before execution.

The code is written in a low-level language that is difficult for humans to read.

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What is the name of the social engineering scam that tricks people into revealing personal information on fraudulent websites?

Phishing

Malware

Rootkit

DDoS

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Which early personal computer application is credited with transforming the PC from a hobbyist device into a useful business tool?

The first word processing program

The first database software

The first electronic spreadsheet

The first graphical user interface

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Which of these is a key function of a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)?

Serving as the main "brain" for executing commands.

Converting power from a wall outlet for use by the computer.

Storing the operating system's boot-up instructions.

Handling complex visual and mathematical calculations for graphics.

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How does data encryption work?

By using a single, public key for both encryption and decryption.

By scrambling data into a secret code that can only be unlocked with a digital key.

By transmitting data through a physical, secure cable.

By deleting data to prevent it from being stolen.

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What was the primary purpose of the Turing Test, proposed by Alan Turing?

To determine if a machine could exhibit human-like intelligent behavior.

To see if a machine could generate its own music.

To test a robot's ability to navigate its physical surroundings.

To test a computer's ability to play chess.

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In computer programming, what does the term "encapsulation" refer to?

The use of multiple programming languages in a single project.

The process of translating code into machine language.

The practice of keeping related data and methods together within an object.

The process of an object inheriting properties from another object.

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What is the primary characteristic of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

It is based on the "object," a software entity that encapsulates data and functions.

It focuses on a linear, step-by-step flow of instructions.

It is the original programming paradigm developed in the 1950s.

It requires the use of a compiler before the program can run.

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The Internet is best described as a global network infrastructure, while the World Wide Web is best described as:

A type of network server.

The protocol used to transmit data between computers.

A specific programming language.

An application layer built on top of the Internet.

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What is the primary method used in a ransomware attack?

Overwhelming a service with excessive traffic.

Encrypting a user's data and demanding a payment for the decryption key.

Tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information.

Injecting malicious code into a system to steal data.

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Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web while working at CERN in 1989?

Marc Andreessen

Vint Cerf

Tim Berners-Lee

Bill Gates

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