ICAS Digital Technologies 3

Question 1

What does the acronym 'URL' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Resource Locator

Answer

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the address used to access resources on the internet.

Question 2

In a spreadsheet, which symbol typically begins a formula?

Accepted Answer

=

Answer

In most spreadsheet applications such as Excel and Google Sheets, every formula begins with the equals sign (=).

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'cloud storage'?

Accepted Answer

Storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet

Answer

Cloud storage keeps data on remote servers maintained by a provider and lets users access it from any internet-connected device.

Question 4

What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in networking?

Accepted Answer

The maximum rate of data transfer across a network

Answer

Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given time, usually measured in Mbps.

Question 5

Which programming concept allows a function to call itself?

Accepted Answer

Recursion

Answer

Recursion is when a function calls itself as part of its own definition, typically used to solve problems that can be broken into smaller sub-problems.

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ICAS Digital Technologies 3