What does the ‘%’ operator represent in programming languages?
- A. Assignment
- B. Modulus
- C. Concatenation
- D. Exponentiation
What is the primary purpose of using a query in MS Access?
- A. To visually represent data trends and relationships through charts and graphs.
- B. To define the overall structure of the tables and their relationships within the database.
- C. To retrieve specific data from one or more tables based on defined criteria, allowing for filtering and sorting of information.
- D. To create a user-friendly interface for entering editing and displaying data in the database.
When data is organized, processed, and presented in a meaningful context, it becomes:
- A. Information
- B. Structured Query Language
- C. Metadata
- D. Fact
What is the advantage of using cell references in formulas compared to entering constant values?
- A. Cell references improve formula accuracy by reducing manual data entry.
- B. Cell references make formulas less flexible and adaptable to changes.
- C. Cell references make formulas more complex and difficult to understand.
- D. Cell references are only necessary for complex formulas with multiple functions.
What are some common criteria used to classify computer files?
- A. File type and content.
- B. Operating system compatibility and hardware requirements.
- C. File size and creation date only.
- D. Font style and color used within the document itself.
What is the benefit of using a bulleted or numbered list in your document?
- A. To automatically insert page breaks after each list item, forcing them onto separate pages.
- B. To automatically change the font style and size of the text within the list.
- C. To add decorative borders and background colors to specific sections of your document.
- D. To highlight important points and improve readability by visually separating items.
What is the key innovation of the Analytical Engine?
- A. It utilized a steam-powered mechanism for calculations.
- B. It introduced the concept of a central pmcessing unit (CPU) for calculations.
- C. It incorporated the idea of a memory unit to store data and programs.
- D. It employed punch cards for inputting instructions and data.
Which statement is used to skip the execution of the current iteration and start the next iteration in a loop?
- A. Jump statement
- B. Skip statement
- C. Continue statement
- D. Next statement
What does SSD stand for, and what is its primary advantage?
- A. Super Speed Disk, larger capacity
- B. Secure Storage Device, better security
- C. Simple Storage Disk, ease of use
- D. Solid State Drive, faster speed
What is the function of the motherboard in a computer system?
- A. Store data
- B. Connect all hardware components
- C. Perform calculations
- D. Provide internet access
Which of the following data types is used to represent textual data in computers?
- A. Float
- B. Integer
- C. String
- D. Boolean
What distinguishes open-source software from proprietary software?
- A. Open source software is free, while proprietary software requires purchase.
- B. Open-source software is more secure than proprietary software.
- C. Open-source software is more secure than proprietary software.
- D. Open source software allows modification and redistribution, while proprietary software does not.
What is the main purpose of device drivers?
- A. Manage hardware devices
- B. Run applications
- C. Provide internet security
- D. Run applications
Which database organization uses parent-child relationships to organize data in a tree-like structure?
- A. Relational
- B. Network
- C. Hierarchical
- D. Object oriented
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interpreters?
- A. They are generally slower than compilers.
- B. They provide immediate error detection.
- C. They execute code line by line.
- D. They translate code into machine code at once
Which type of computer would a small business most likely use for everyday tasks?
- A. Minicomputers
- B. Mainframe computers
- C. Microcomputers
- D. Supercomputers
What is the term for an email scam that tries to trick people into giving out personal information?
- A. Cracking
- B. Spoofing
- C. Hacking
- D. Phishing
Which type of attack floods a network or server with excessive traffic to make it unavailable to legitimate users?
- A. Man-in-the-middle attack
- B. Phishing attack
- C. SQL injection attack
- D. Denial-of-service attack
What is the main advantage of using hexadecimal over binary?
- A. Compatible with octal
- B. Easier to read and write
- C. Provides higher precision
- D. Requires more digits
Which type of software acts as an intermediary between hardware and applications?
- A. System software
- B. Application software
- C. Firmware
- D. Middleware
What is the advantage of using cell references in formulas compared to entering constant values?
- A. Cell references make formulas more complex and difficult to understand.
- B. Cell references are only necessary for complex formulas with multiple functions.
- C. Cell references are only necessary for complex formulas with multiple functions.
- D. Cell references improve formula accuracy by reducing manual data entry.