Programming Languages
Which of the following is NOT a programming language?
a) JavaScript
b) HTML
c) Python
d) C++
b) HTML
In computer architecture, what component of the CPU is responsible for fetching, decoding, and executing instructions?
Control Unit (CU)
Which company introduced the first-ever smartphone, called Simon, in 1992?
A) Nokia
B) IBM
C) Motorola
D) Apple
B) IBM
What does the acronym VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
VPNs help encrypt internet connections, making them essential for privacy and secure remote access.
What do you call the amount of data that can be transmitted over an internet connection in a given time, measured in Mbps or Gbps?
Bandwidth
What is the term for a method inside a class that does NOT require an instance of the class to be called?
Static Method
What networking protocol is commonly used to assign dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network?
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
What was the first commercially available personal computer?
The Altair 8800, released in 1975, is considered the first successful personal computer.
Which common cyber attack tricks users into providing sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity?
Phishing
Phishing attacks account for over 90% of data breaches. The term comes from ‘fishing,’ as attackers "bait" victims into revealing information.
BIOS is firmware that initializes hardware when a computer starts up. Modern computers use UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) instead of BIOS for faster boot times and better security. What does the BIOS stand for?
Basic Input/Output System
What is the term for a variable that is declared inside a method and exists only during the method execution?
Local Variable
What type of memory is used to store the firmware of a computer system, allowing it to remain intact even when the power is off?
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
In 2025, Amazon unveiled its first quantum computing chip. What is it called?
A) Quasar
B) Ocelot
C) QuantumX
D) Nebula
B) Ocelot
Amazon's Ocelot chip aims to reduce the costs of quantum error correction by up to 90%, marking a significant step in quantum computing development.
A cyber attack that exploits database vulnerabilities by injecting malicious SQL code.
SQL Injection
What do you call the hidden part of the internet that isn’t indexed by search engines, often associated with anonymity and illegal activities but also used for secure communications?
Dark Web
What is the name of the built-in C# class that serves as the base class for all exceptions?
System.Exception
GPT is an advanced deep-learning model used to understand and generate natural language. What does "GPT" stand for?
GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer.
What company introduced the 'Cybercab' robotaxi, a vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals?
Tesla
The CIA Triad is the foundation of cybersecurity and is used by governments, banks, and corporations to protect sensitive data. What does the CIA stand for?
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
What technology processes data closer to the source (e.g., IoT devices) rather than relying on centralized cloud servers, improving speed and reducing latency?
Edge Computing
Given the expression: a3 = (w * y * z) % 3 * (x / y); What will be the value of a3 when: w = 6, y = 2 , z = 4, x = 8?
0
As of March 2025, the latest official version of the Android operating system is Android 15. Google released Android 15 to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on September 3, 2024. What is the internal codename for Android 15?
Vanilla Ice Cream
Who is the famous tech CEO who dropped out of Harvard before founding a company that revolutionized personal computing?
Bill Gates
Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard in 1975 to co-found Microsoft with Paul Allen.
What cybersecurity attack targets Internet of Things (IoT) devices to create a botnet?
Mirai Attack
In 2016, the Mirai botnet caused one of the largest DDoS attacks, temporarily shutting down major websites like Twitter and Netflix.
What do you call a set of rules that allows different software applications to communicate with each other?
API (Application Programming Interface)