General General Technology and Digital Literacy 2

Question 1

What does 'RAM' stand for in computing?

Accepted Answer

Random Access Memory

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

A wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To index and retrieve information from the web based on user queries

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A second verification step beyond just a password

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Linux

Answer

Linux is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute.

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