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Subject: Computer
Topic: General Knowledge Questions
These Are 50 General Knowledge Question about Computer in English Language
1. Q: What does CPU stand for in computing?
A: Central Processing Unit
2. Q: What is the main function of the CPU?
A: To execute instructions from computer programs.
3. Q: What does RAM stand for?
A: Random Access Memory
4. Q: What is the primary purpose of RAM?
A: To store data temporarily for quick access by the CPU.
5. Q: What does HDD stand for?
A: Hard Disk Drive
6. Q: What is the difference between an HDD and an SSD?
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A: An HDD uses spinning disks to read/write data, while an SSD uses flash
memory, making it faster and more durable.
7. Q: What does BIOS stand for?
A: Basic Input/Output System
8. Q: What is the role of the BIOS?
A: It initializes and tests hardware during startup and provides runtime services
for operating systems.
9. Q: What is an operating system?
A: Software that manages computer hardware and software resources and
provides common services for computer programs.
10. Q: Name three popular operating systems.
A: Windows, macOS, Linux
11. Q: What does GPU stand for?
A: Graphics Processing Unit
12. Q: What is the function of a GPU?
A: To handle and accelerate graphics rendering and complex computations.
13. Q: What is the full form of USB?
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A: Universal Serial Bus
14. Q: What is an IP address?
A: A unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each
computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
15. Q: What does Wi-Fi stand for?
A: Wireless Fidelity
16. Q: What is the primary function of a router?
A: To forward data packets between computer networks.
17. Q: What is cloud computing?
A: The delivery of computing services over the internet, including storage,
processing, and software.
18. Q: What does HTTP stand for?
A: Hypertext Transfer Protocol
19. Q: What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
A: HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, where 'S' stands for Secure, using
SSL/TLS to encrypt data.
20. Q: What does LAN stand for?
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A: Local Area Network
21. Q: What is a firewall in computing?
A: A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and
outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
22. Q: What is an algorithm?
A: A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task.
23. Q: What is the primary function of an antivirus program?
A: To detect, prevent, and remove malware.
24. Q: What does URL stand for?
A: Uniform Resource Locator
25. Q: What is the purpose of a URL?
A: To specify addresses on the World Wide Web.
26. Q: What does GUI stand for?
A: Graphical User Interface
27. Q: What is the difference between hardware and software?
A: Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, while software
refers to the programs and operating systems used by a computer.
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28. Q: What is the primary function of a motherboard?
A: To connect and allow communication between various components of the
computer.
29. Q: What does PDF stand for?
A: Portable Document Format
30. Q: What is an open-source software?
A: Software whose source code is freely available for modification and
distribution.
31. Q: Name a popular open-source operating system.
A: Linux
32. Q: What does SQL stand for?
A: Structured Query Language
33. Q: What is SQL used for?
A: To manage and manipulate relational databases.
34. Q: What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
A: The simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and
learn like humans.
35. Q: What is machine learning?
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A: A subset of AI that involves the development of algorithms that allow
computers to learn from and make predictions based on data.
36. Q: What is the purpose of a compiler in programming?
A: To translate code written in a high-level programming language into machine
code that a computer's processor can execute.
37. Q: What does HTML stand for?
A: Hypertext Markup Language
38. Q: What is HTML used for?
A: To create and structure sections, paragraphs, and links on web pages.
39. Q: What does CSS stand for?
A: Cascading Style Sheets
40. Q: What is CSS used for?
A: To describe the presentation of a document written in HTML or XML.
41. Q: What is the purpose of a database?
A: To store, retrieve, and manage data efficiently.
42. Q: What does DNS stand for?
A: Domain Name System
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43. Q: What is the function of DNS?
A: To translate domain names into IP addresses so browsers can load Internet
resources.
44. Q: What is a trojan horse in computing?
A: A type of malware disguised as legitimate software.
45. Q: What is phishing?
A: A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails
and websites.
46. Q: What is the primary function of a network switch?
A: To connect devices on a computer network by using packet switching to
forward data to the destination device.
47. Q: What does IoT stand for?
A: Internet of Things
48. Q: What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
A: The network of physical objects embedded with sensors and software for
exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet.
49. Q: What does VPN stand for?
A: Virtual Private Network
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50. Q: What is the purpose of a VPN?
A: To create a secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as
the internet.
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