Computer and Technology Basics Flashcards
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A firewall in computing is used to:
Answer: Protect against unauthorized network access
A firewall monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect against unauthorized access and threats.
What is the function of the 'Recycle Bin' in Windows?
Answer: Holds deleted files before permanent deletion
The Recycle Bin temporarily stores deleted files, giving users the option to restore them before permanent deletion.
Which of the following is a search engine?
Answer: Google
Google is a search engine that indexes web pages and allows users to search for information online.
What does 'PDF' stand for?
Answer: Portable Document Format
PDF stands for Portable Document Format, a file format developed by Adobe to present documents consistently across platforms.
Which of the following represents the correct order of data sizes from smallest to largest?
Answer: Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte
The correct order is Bit (smallest) → Byte (8 bits) → Kilobyte (1,024 bytes) → Megabyte (1,024 KB).
A 'virus' in computing refers to:
Answer: Malicious software that replicates and damages systems
A computer virus is malicious software that attaches itself to files, replicates, and can damage or disrupt computer systems.
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