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Components of a Computer

Which of the following is an example of non-volatile memory that retains data even when the computer is powered off?

• RAM

• CPU Cache

• SSD

• VRAM

Computer Operations

Which of the following is the 'output' in a weather forecasting system?

• The temperature measured by a sensor

• The data entered into the system by a meteorologist

• The calculations performed by the computer

• The report or forecast displayed to users

Operating Systems

Which of the following is true about a 64-bit operating system?

• It can handle more than 4GB of RAM.

• It can only run 32-bit applications.

• It is less efficient than a 32-bit operating system.

• It is designed for older hardware.

Introduction to Networking

Which of the following is an example of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• A network connecting multiple offices across a country

• A network that connects various cities

• A network of satellites in space

• A network connecting computers within a single building or campus

Data Representation

What is the sum of the binary numbers 1011 and 1101?

• 11010

• 11000

• 10101

• 11100

Programming Basics

What does the term "syntax" refer to in programming languages?

• The logic or flow of the program

• The structure and rules for writing valid code

• The comments added to the program

• The speed of execution of the program

Introduction to Databases

What is the primary function of a database management system (DBMS)?

• To store data

• To back up data

• To manage and organize data efficiently

• To delete data

Emerging Technologies and Current Events

In which area of AI would a self-driving car be most likely to be studied?

• Natural Language Processing

• Computer Vision

• Expert Systems

• Robotics

Ethical and Social Issues in Computing

Which of the following cyber ethics concerns is related to the impact of social media?

• The ability to track user activity for marketing

• The potential for misinformation and the manipulation of public opinion

• The restriction of social media access based on geographic location

• The requirement for users to pay for social media accounts