Hardware and Software
What is the main function of an operating system?
To manage hardware and software resources.
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator.
What is a database?
An organised collection of data.
What are the two possible values of a Boolean?
True and False.
What is a variable?
A storage location paired with a name.
Name one example of application software.
Microsoft Word, etc.
What is the purpose of a web browser?
To access and display web pages.
What is a primary key?
A unique identifier for a record in a table.
What is the result of True AND False?
False.
What is a loop in programming?
A sequence of instructions that repeats until a condition is met.
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is volatile memory, ROM is non-volatile memory.
What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
HTTPS is secure, HTTP is not.
What is a field in a database?
A single piece of data or attribute for a record.
What is the result of True OR False?
True
What is the purpose of an IF statement?
To execute code only if a condition is true.
What is utility software?
Software designed to help manage and tune the computer hardware.
What is an IP address?
A unique address that identifies a device on the internet.
What is a record in a database?
A complete set of fields representing one entry.
What is the NOT operation in Boolean logic?
It inverts the value of a Boolean.
What is a function in programming?
A block of code designed to perform a specific task.
What is the purpose of a device driver?
To allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices.
What is the function of a DNS server?
To translate domain names into IP addresses.
What is the purpose of a query in a database?
To retrieve specific data from a database.
What is a truth table?
A table showing all possible values of a Boolean expression.
What is recursion in programming?
A function calling itself to solve a problem.