Question 1

Which phase is common to both compilers and interpreters?

A. Lexical Analysis B. Parsing C. Code Generation D. Execution

Question 2

What term is used to describe software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer system?

A. Firewall B. Antivirus C. Encryption D. Spyware

Question 3

What is the term for a unique string of characters used to identify a user on a computer system?

A. URL B. IP Address C. Username D. Password

Question 4

What is the function of the BIOS in a computer system?

A. Managing network connections B. Loading the operating system C. Rendering graphics D. Creating spreadsheets

Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of a compiler?

A. Translates source code line by line B. Provides immediate feedback on errors C. Produces an intermediate code D. Requires an interpreter for execution

Question 6

Which problem-solving approach involves using experience-based techniques to find approximate solutions when an exact solution is impractical?

A. Divide and Conquer B. Heuristic C. Trial and Error D. Dynamic Programming

Question 7

Which programming language is commonly used for building scalable and high-performance web applications, known for its efficiency and simplicity?

A. Ruby B. Python C. PHP D. Scala

Question 8

Which network topology connects each network device to a central hub or switch?

A. Bus topology B. Star topology C. Ring topology D. Mesh topology

Question 9

What problem-solving strategy involves solving subproblems only once and storing their solutions for future reference?

A. Divide and Conquer B. Backtracking C. Dynamic Programming D. Trial and Error

Question 10

Which computer component stores data and instructions that can be quickly accessed by the CPU?

A. Hard disk B. RAM C. CPU cache D. Optical drive

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