Basic computer knowledge – MCQs

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1.Which device is used to safeguard a network against unauthorized access by hackers?

2.What is the satellite-based system that offers location information anywhere on Earth, provided there is a clear line of sight to at least four of its satellites?

3.What are the channels called that facilitate communication between different electronic parts on a computer's motherboard?

4.Which of the following is a non-volatile storage device that retains data permanently?

5.Which of the following allows users to access the internet and view web pages via a graphical interface provided by a service provider?

6.Which of the following storage devices is located inside a computer?

7.What is a key benefit of using CD-ROMs as a storage medium?

8.What is the name of a circuit that is capable of storing data?

9.In computing, what is the definition of a compiler?

10.What does the process of saving a document involve?

11.Where are the startup instructions for a computer stored?

12.What does the acronym OCR represent?

13.What is another term commonly used for main storage in a computer system?

14.Which standardized code was developed by the computing industry to encode characters?

15.Which set of keys allows for rapid number entry on a keyboard?

16.Which protocol is utilized for signaling and managing multimedia communication sessions?

17.What does the term 'soft copy' refer to?

18.Which of the following protocols operates at the data link layer?

19.Which technology allows a private network to be securely extended over public networks?

20.What is the primary function of output devices?