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Internet Basics
URL stands for:
A. Uniform Resource Locator
B. Universal Record Link
C. User Remote Login
D. Unified Route Layer
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because URL means Uniform Resource Locator, the address of a web resource. B: Wrong because it is not the standard expansion. C: Wrong because URL is not a login method. D: Wrong because this is not a recognized networking term.
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Internet Basics
An IP address is used to identify:
A. A font style
B. A device on a network
C. A spreadsheet formula
D. A keyboard layout
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because fonts are identified by font names. B: Correct because an IP address identifies a device or host on a network. C: Wrong because spreadsheet formulas are cell expressions. D: Wrong because keyboard layouts are input settings.
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Database Basics
A primary key in a database table is used to:
A. Encrypt all rows
B. Uniquely identify each record
C. Delete duplicate tables
D. Increase screen brightness
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because encryption is a separate security process. B: Correct because a primary key uniquely identifies a row in a table. C: Wrong because primary keys do not delete tables. D: Wrong because display brightness is unrelated to databases.
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Database Basics
Which SQL command is used to retrieve data from a database table?
A. SELECT
B. DELETE
C. DROP
D. ALTER
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because SELECT fetches records from one or more database tables. B: Wrong because DELETE removes existing records. C: Wrong because DROP removes database objects such as tables. D: Wrong because ALTER changes table structure.
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Internet Basics
In a website address, HTTPS mainly indicates what?
A. Higher screen resolution
B. Encrypted communication
C. Offline browsing
D. Faster hard disk speed
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because HTTPS does not define display quality. B: Correct because HTTPS uses encryption to protect communication between browser and server. C: Wrong because HTTPS is for online secure communication. D: Wrong because disk speed is unrelated to HTTPS.
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Web Browsing
A web browser is mainly used to do what?
A. Compile programs
B. Open and view websites
C. Format hard drives
D. Create operating systems
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because compilers translate source code, not browsers. B: Correct because browsers access and display websites through web addresses. C: Wrong because formatting drives is an operating-system/storage function. D: Wrong because operating systems are developed with programming tools, not browsers.
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File Extensions
Which file extension is commonly used for a Microsoft Excel workbook?
A. .docx
B. .pptx
C. .xlsx
D. .exe
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because .docx is used for Word documents. B: Wrong because .pptx is used for PowerPoint presentations. C: Correct because .xlsx is the common Excel workbook format. D: Wrong because .exe is an executable program file.
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Computer Memory
Which memory is volatile and loses data when power is turned off?
A. ROM
B. Hard Disk
C. RAM
D. SSD
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because ROM normally keeps its contents without power. B: Wrong because a hard disk is non-volatile storage. C: Correct because RAM temporarily stores working data and loses it after power loss. D: Wrong because SSD storage is non-volatile.
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Computer Fundamentals
CPU stands for which of the following?
A. Central Process Utility
B. Central Processing Unit
C. Computer Processing User
D. Control Program Unit
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because it is not a standard computing term. B: Correct because CPU means Central Processing Unit, the main processing component of a computer. C: Wrong because it changes the meaning of CPU and is not used technically. D: Wrong because a control program is software, not the CPU.
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File Extensions
Which file extension belongs to Excel?
A. .docx
B. .xlsx
C. .pptx
D. .png
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: B. .xlsx
Fact Check: .xlsx is the file extension of modern Excel workbooks.
A. .docx is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .xlsx is the file extension of modern Excel workbooks.
B. Correct — .xlsx is right because .xlsx is the file extension of modern Excel workbooks.
C. .pptx is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .xlsx is the file extension of modern Excel workbooks.
D. .png is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .xlsx is the file extension of modern Excel workbooks.
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File Extensions
Which file extension belongs to PowerPoint?
A. .pptx
B. .xlsx
C. .docx
D. .mp3
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. .pptx
Fact Check: .pptx is the file extension of modern PowerPoint presentations.
A. Correct — .pptx is right because .pptx is the file extension of modern PowerPoint presentations.
B. .xlsx is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .pptx is the file extension of modern PowerPoint presentations.
C. .docx is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .pptx is the file extension of modern PowerPoint presentations.
D. .mp3 is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .pptx is the file extension of modern PowerPoint presentations.
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File Extensions
PDF files are opened commonly by:
A. PDF reader
B. Compiler only
C. BIOS
D. CPU only
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. PDF reader
Fact Check: PDF files are opened through PDF reader software or modern web browsers.
A. Correct — PDF reader is right because PDF files are opened through PDF reader software or modern web browsers.
B. Compiler only is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: PDF files are opened through PDF reader software or modern web browsers.
C. BIOS is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: PDF files are opened through PDF reader software or modern web browsers.
D. CPU only is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: PDF files are opened through PDF reader software or modern web browsers.
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File Extensions
ICT stands for:
A. Information and Communication Technology
B. Internet Computer Transfer
C. Internal Control Tool
D. Information Copy Text
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. Information and Communication Technology
Fact Check: ICT means Information and Communication Technology, covering computers, internet, communication, and digital tools.
A. Correct — Information and Communication Technology is right because ICT means Information and Communication Technology, covering computers, internet, communication, and digital tools.
B. Internet Computer Transfer is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Information and Communication Technology.
C. Internal Control Tool is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Information and Communication Technology.
D. Information Copy Text is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Information and Communication Technology.
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File Extensions
USB stands for:
A. Universal Serial Bus
B. United System Backup
C. Universal Software Board
D. User Storage Box
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. Universal Serial Bus
Fact Check: USB is a common interface used to connect devices and transfer data.
A. Correct — Universal Serial Bus is right because USB is a common interface used to connect devices and transfer data.
B. United System Backup is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Universal Serial Bus.
C. Universal Software Board is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Universal Serial Bus.
D. User Storage Box is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Universal Serial Bus.
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File Extensions
HTML stands for:
A. HyperText Markup Language
B. High Transfer Machine Language
C. Home Tool Markup Link
D. Hyperlink Text Main Line
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. HyperText Markup Language
Fact Check: HTML is used to create and structure web pages.
A. Correct — HyperText Markup Language is right because HTML is used to create and structure web pages.
B. High Transfer Machine Language is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is HyperText Markup Language.
C. Home Tool Markup Link is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is HyperText Markup Language.
D. Hyperlink Text Main Line is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is HyperText Markup Language.
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File Extensions
.txt file contains mainly:
A. Plain text
B. Video
C. Database
D. Presentation
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. Plain text
Fact Check: .txt files usually contain plain text without complex formatting.
A. Correct — Plain text is right because .txt files usually contain plain text without complex formatting.
B. Video is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .txt files usually contain plain text without complex formatting.
C. Database is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .txt files usually contain plain text without complex formatting.
D. Presentation is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .txt files usually contain plain text without complex formatting.
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File Extensions
.exe file is usually a:
A. Program file
B. Image file
C. Audio file
D. Spreadsheet file
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. Program file
Fact Check: .exe is an executable file that can run a program in Windows.
A. Correct — Program file is right because .exe is an executable file that can run a program in Windows.
B. Image file is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .exe is an executable file that can run a program in Windows.
C. Audio file is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .exe is an executable file that can run a program in Windows.
D. Spreadsheet file is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: .exe is an executable file that can run a program in Windows.
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File Extensions
JPEG/JPG is commonly used for:
A. Images
B. Videos
C. Databases
D. Operating systems
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. Images
Fact Check: JPG/JPEG is an image file format commonly used for photos.
A. Correct — Images is right because JPG/JPEG is an image file format commonly used for photos.
B. Videos is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: JPG/JPEG is an image file format commonly used for photos.
C. Databases is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: JPG/JPEG is an image file format commonly used for photos.
D. Operating systems is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: JPG/JPEG is an image file format commonly used for photos.
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File Extensions
PDF stands for:
A. Portable Document Format
B. Personal Data File
C. Printed Document File
D. Public Document Folder
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. Portable Document Format
Fact Check: PDF means Portable Document Format. It keeps document formatting fixed across devices.
A. Correct — Portable Document Format is right because PDF means Portable Document Format. It keeps document formatting fixed across devices.
B. Personal Data File is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Portable Document Format.
C. Printed Document File is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Portable Document Format.
D. Public Document Folder is not correct because it is not the accepted expansion; the correct form is Portable Document Format.
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Database Basics
A primary key is used to:
A. Uniquely identify a record
B. Delete all data
C. Print page
D. Open browser
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A. Uniquely identify a record
Fact Check: A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a database table.
A. Correct — Uniquely identify a record is right because A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a database table.
B. Delete all data is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a database table.
C. Print page is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a database table.
D. Open browser is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a database table.