Computer Basics
What is an algorithm?
Step-by-step method to solve a problem
What is the file extension for executable files in Windows?
.exe
What is cybersecurity?
Protecting data and systems from attacks
Define variable.
Storage location identified by a name
What is Blockchain?
Digital ledger used for secure transactions
Which device is known as the “brain” of the computer?
CPU
What is an operating system?
Software that manages hardware & resources
What is cloud computing?
Storing and accessing data via internet
What is a compiler?
Converts source code into machine code
What is Virtual Reality?
Computer-generated simulation of real environments
What is the full form of GUI?
Graphical User Interface
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is temporary, ROM is permanent
What is the full form of IP?
Internet Protocol
What is a loop used for?
Repeating instructions multiple times
What is Machine Learning?
AI technique that enables learning from data
What does CPU stand for
Central Processing Unit
What type of device is a keyboard?
Input device
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
Which language is known as the “mother of all languages”?
C Language
What does AI stand for?
Artificial Intelligence
What are the four main units of a computer?
Input, Output, CPU, Memory
Define hardware and software with examples.
Hardware = physical parts, Software = programs
What is IoT?
Internet of Things — network of connected devices
Explain difference between compiler and interpreter.
Compiler translates all at once; interpreter line by line
Define Cloud, IoT, and AI in one line each.
Cloud = online storage
IoT = connected devices
AI = machine intelligence