Computer Science Test
1. What does CPU stand for?
o a) Central Processing Unit
o b) Computer Personal Unit
o c) Central Print Unit
o d) Computer Processing Unit
2. Which programming language is known as the language of the web?
o a) Python
o b) C++
o c) JavaScript
o d) Java
3. What is the primary function of an operating system?
o a) To compile programs
o b) To manage hardware and software resources
o c) To perform calculations
o d) To edit documents
4. Which of the following is not an example of an operating system?
o a) Windows
o b) Linux
o c) Python
o d) macOS
5. What is the name of the protocol used to transfer files over the internet?
o a) HTTP
o b) FTP
o c) SMTP
o d) IP
6. Which data structure uses a LIFO (Last In, First Out) method?
o a) Queue
o b) Stack
o c) Array
o d) Linked List
7. Which of the following is a NoSQL database?
o a) MySQL
o b) PostgreSQL
o c) MongoDB
o d) Oracle
8. What does HTML stand for?
o a) HyperText Markdown Language
o b) HyperText Markup Language
o c) HyperText Machine Language
o d) HyperTool Markup Language
9. Which company developed the Java programming language?
o a) Microsoft
o b) Apple
o c) Sun Microsystems
o d) Google
10. What does RAM stand for in computer terminology?
o a) Random Access Memory
o b) Readily Available Memory
o c) Run Access Memory
o d) Real Application Memory
11. Which sorting algorithm is known for having an average-case time
complexity of O(n log n)?
o a) Bubble Sort
o b) Quick Sort
o c) Insertion Sort
o d) Selection Sort
12. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in computer networks?
o a) To monitor user activity
o b) To prevent unauthorized access
o c) To store data
o d) To manage network traffic
13. What is the term used for a network of physical objects embedded with
sensors and software?
o a) Internet of Things (IoT)
o b) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
o c) Cloud Computing
o d) Blockchain
14. Which of the following is not a programming paradigm?
o a) Object-Oriented
o b) Functional
o c) Logical
o d) Sequential
15. What does SQL stand for?
o a) Structured Query Language
o b) Simple Query Language
o c) Sequential Query Language
o d) Standard Query Language
16. Which type of network is used to connect devices within a limited area such
as a home or office?
o a) WAN
o b) MAN
o c) LAN
o d) SAN
17. What is the main purpose of the DNS (Domain Name System)?
o a) To connect computers to the internet
o b) To translate domain names into IP addresses
o c) To send emails
o d) To protect against malware
18. Which programming language is known for its use in data analysis and
statistical computing?
o a) Java
o b) Python
o c) R
o d) C#
19. What does IDE stand for in the context of software development?
o a) Integrated Development Environment
o b) Internal Development Engine
o c) Interactive Development Equipment
o d) Independent Development Execution
20. Which of the following is an example of version control software?
o a) Git
o b) Docker
o c) Jenkins
o d) Kubernetes
