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Data Processing Ss2

The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about computer fundamentals and data processing topics such as file extensions, word processing software, local area networks, data encryption, secondary storage devices, data links, data structures, input devices, database queries, modems, system software, data warehousing, spreadsheet cells, binary numbers, application software, object-oriented programming, cache memory, parallel and serial transmission, compilers, and computer network components.

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Data Processing Ss2

The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about computer fundamentals and data processing topics such as file extensions, word processing software, local area networks, data encryption, secondary storage devices, data links, data structures, input devices, database queries, modems, system software, data warehousing, spreadsheet cells, binary numbers, application software, object-oriented programming, cache memory, parallel and serial transmission, compilers, and computer network components.

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1. Question: What is the purpose of a file extension in data processing?

A. To identify the computer model


B. To organize files into folders
C. To specify the format and type of a file
D. To create backup copies
2. Question: Which type of software allows users to create and edit documents with formatted
text and images?
A. Database software
B. Spreadsheet software
C. Word processing software
D. Presentation software
3. Question: In data communication, what does "LAN" stand for?
A. Local Area Network
B. Large Application Network
C. Long Antenna Node
D. Logical Access Network
4. Question: What is the purpose of data encryption?
A. To speed up data processing
B. To convert data into a different format
C. To secure and protect data from unauthorized access
D. To compress data for storage
5. Question: Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage device?
A. RAM
B. Hard disk drive (HDD)
C. CPU
D. Optical mouse
6. Question: What is the purpose of a data link in a network?
A. To provide physical support for network devices
B. To connect different networks together
C. To establish a communication link between devices
D. To store data temporarily
7. Question: Which data structure organizes data in a hierarchical and tree-like structure?
A. Queue
B. Stack
C. Linked list
D. Tree
8. Question: What is the role of an input device in data processing?
A. To process and manipulate data
B. To display output
C. To enter data into the computer
D. To store data permanently
9. Question: In database terminology, what is a query?
A. A question or request for information from the database
B. A type of computer virus
C. A programming language
D. A hardware component
10. Question: What is the purpose of a modem in data communication?
A. To process data
B. To connect to the internet
C. To convert digital signals to analog signals and vice versa
D. To store data permanently
11. Question: Which of the following is an example of system software?
A. Microsoft Word
B. Adobe Photoshop
C. Windows operating system
D. Google Chrome
12. Question: What is the purpose of data warehousing?
A. To process financial transactions
B. To create 3D graphics
C. To store and manage large volumes of historical data
D. To connect to external devices
13. Question: In a spreadsheet, what is the intersection of a row and column called?
A. Cell
B. Table
C. Field
D. Record
14. Question: What is the significance of the binary number system in computers?
A. It represents numbers using base-10
B. It uses only odd numbers
C. It is the fundamental language of computers, using 0s and 1s
D. It is used for advanced encryption
15. Question: What is the purpose of an application software?
A. To manage computer hardware resources
B. To control the computer's boot process
C. To perform specific tasks for the user
D. To connect to the internet
16. Question: Which programming paradigm is based on the concept of "objects"?
A. Procedural programming
B. Object-oriented programming (OOP)
C. Functional programming
D. Logic programming
17. Question: What is the purpose of a cache memory in a computer system?
A. To store large amounts of data
B. To provide long-term storage
C. To temporarily store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval
D. To connect to external devices
18. Question: What is the difference between parallel and serial data transmission?
A. Parallel transmission uses a single path, while serial transmission uses multiple paths
B. Parallel transmission is faster than serial transmission
C. Parallel transmission sends multiple bits simultaneously, while serial transmission sends
one bit at a time
D. Serial transmission is used for short-distance communication only
19. Question: What is the role of a compiler in programming?
A. To execute a program
B. To convert high-level programming code into machine code
C. To store data permanently
D. To connect to the internet
Answer: B. To convert high-level programming code into machine code
20. Question: Which of the following is a fundamental component of a computer network?
A. Printer
B. Server
C. Scanner
D. Projector
Answer: B. Server

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