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Instructions: Decode the language of computing, from algorithms and data structures to programming concepts and digital technology.

  1. 1.

    What is an 'algorithm'?

    A
    A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task
    B
    A programming language
    C
    A type of computer virus
    D
    A piece of hardware
  2. 2.

    What does 'bandwidth' refer to in computing?

    A
    The maximum rate of data transfer across a network
    B
    The physical width of a cable
    C
    The speed of a processor
    D
    The size of a computer screen
  3. 3.

    What is a 'byte'?

    A
    A type of computer error
    B
    A network connection
    C
    A single binary digit
    D
    A unit of digital information equal to 8 bits
  4. 4.

    What does 'debugging' mean?

    A
    The process of finding and fixing errors in a program
    B
    Upgrading hardware
    C
    Removing a computer virus
    D
    Installing new software
  5. 5.

    What is 'encryption'?

    A
    Speeding up internet connection
    B
    Backing up files to the cloud
    C
    Compressing a file to save space
    D
    Converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access
  6. 6.

    What is a 'firewall' in computing?

    A
    A security system that monitors and controls network traffic
    B
    A type of power surge protector
    C
    A physical barrier inside a computer
    D
    A program that removes viruses
  7. 7.

    What does 'latency' mean in networking?

    A
    The speed of a download
    B
    The strength of a Wi-Fi signal
    C
    The delay between sending and receiving data
    D
    The amount of data stored
  8. 8.

    What is a 'pixel'?

    A
    The smallest unit of a digital image on a display
    B
    A type of font
    C
    A computer processor
    D
    A sound file format
  9. 9.

    What does 'recursion' mean in programming?

    A
    Connecting multiple computers together
    B
    Running a program backward
    C
    Repeating a loop indefinitely
    D
    A function that calls itself to solve a problem
  10. 10.

    What is 'cache' in computing?

    A
    A high-speed storage area that temporarily holds frequently accessed data
    B
    A type of computer case
    C
    The main processor of a computer
    D
    A type of display screen
  11. 11.

    What does 'binary' refer to in computer science?

    A
    A type of display resolution
    B
    A type of software license
    C
    A number system using only 0s and 1s
    D
    A method of connecting two computers
  12. 12.

    What is a 'compiler'?

    A
    A device that connects to the internet
    B
    A person who writes code
    C
    A program that translates source code into machine-readable instructions
    D
    A tool for organizing files
  13. 13.

    What does 'GUI' stand for?

    A
    General User Input
    B
    Global Unified Internet
    C
    Graphical User Interface
    D
    Generated Utility Index
  14. 14.

    What is a 'variable' in programming?

    A
    An error in the code
    B
    A fixed value that never changes
    C
    A type of programming language
    D
    A named storage location in memory that holds a value which can change
  15. 15.

    What is 'open source' software?

    A
    Software that automatically updates
    B
    Software whose source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute
    C
    Software with no user interface
    D
    Software that only runs on one operating system

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