Binary Busters
What number is represented by the binary 1010?
10
What tool blocks unauthorized access to a network?
Firewall
What keyword usually starts a pseudocode algorithm?
START
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
What type of data is used for whole numbers?
Integer
Convert the decimal number 25 to binary
11001
What is the purpose of antivirus software?
To detect and remove harmful programs
What type of statement is used to make decisions in pseudocode?
Conditional (IF/THEN/ELSE)
Which type of cable is faster and uses light to send data?
Fiber Optic
What symbol is used in Python for "not equal to"?
!=
What ASCII character is represented by the binary 01000001?
A
What does an echo check help detect during transmission?
Errors
In a flowchart, what shape is used to represent a decision (e.g., yes/no)?
Diamond
What’s one advantage of wireless networks over wired ones?
More mobility / No physical cables needed
What’s the purpose of a library in programming?
To reuse pre-written code or functions
What is the result of this logic expression: NOT 0?
1
Give one advantage of using a strong password.
Harder for hackers to guess
Which type of search checks every item one by one?
Linear Search
What does PAN stand for, and give an example.
Personal Area Network (e.g., Bluetooth earbuds)
Give an example of a Boolean value.
True / False
You receive a binary message: 01001000 01101001. What does it say in ASCII text?
Hi
What’s one difference between a virus and spyware?
Spyware gathers data secretly; a virus spreads and may damage files
x = 10
IF x>5 THEN
PRINT "Big"
ELSE
PRINT "Small"
Big
What’s one security disadvantage of using wireless networks?
Easier to intercept without proper encryption
Explain what a conditional statement does in a program.
It decides what code to run based on conditions (e.g., IF... THEN)