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  1. Which spreadsheet function is used to find the highest value in a range?

    Answer: MAX()

    The MAX() function returns the maximum (highest) value from a range of cells in spreadsheets.

  2. What does 'HTTP' stand for?

    Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol

    HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol, the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web.

  3. Which computer virus type attaches itself to executable files?

    Answer: File infector virus

    A file infector virus attaches itself to executable files (.exe, .com) and spreads when infected programs run.

  4. In MS Excel, the formula =SUM(A1:A5) adds the values in:

    Answer: Cells A1 through A5

    The colon (:) in A1:A5 represents a range, so it sums all cells from A1 to A5 inclusive.

  5. Which of the following is an example of Open Source Software?

    Answer: Linux

    Linux is open-source software with freely available and modifiable source code.

  6. What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

    Answer: To protect against unauthorized access

    A firewall monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect against unauthorized access.