General General Technology and Digital Literacy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'RAM' stand for in computing?
- Read-Access Memory
- Random Access Memory (Correct answer)
- Rapid Application Module
- Remote Access Management
Correct answer: Random Access Memory
RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is the short-term memory a computer uses to run programs actively.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes 'Wi-Fi'?
- A wired internet connection standard
- A wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet (Correct answer)
- A type of computer processor
- A cloud storage service
Correct answer: A wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide internet connectivity to devices.
Question 3: What is the role of a search engine like Google?
- To host websites
- To index and retrieve information from the web based on user queries (Correct answer)
- To design web pages
- To send emails
Correct answer: To index and retrieve information from the web based on user queries
A search engine crawls and indexes web content so users can find relevant pages by entering search queries.
Question 4: What does 'two-factor authentication (2FA)' add to an account login?
- A faster login speed
- A second verification step beyond just a password (Correct answer)
- Automatic password generation
- A visual CAPTCHA only
Correct answer: A second verification step beyond just a password
2FA requires a second form of verification (such as a text code) in addition to a password, increasing account security.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of open-source software?
- Microsoft Office
- macOS
- Linux (Correct answer)
- Adobe Acrobat
Correct answer: Linux
Linux is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute.
Question 6: What is 'bandwidth' in the context of internet connections?
- The physical width of a network cable
- The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a connection in a given time (Correct answer)
- The number of devices connected to a router
- The cost of an internet plan
Correct answer: The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a connection in a given time
Bandwidth measures the maximum data transfer rate of a network connection, typically expressed in Mbps or Gbps.
General General Technology and Digital Literacy 2
What does 'RAM' stand for in computing?