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1. What is the purpose of a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration in computer storage?
  1. To decrease data redundancy
  2. To improve data reliability and performance
  3. To reduce data security
  4. To limit data access
2. Fill in the blank: A ______ is a program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers or networks.
  1. Firewall
  2. Encryption
  3. Virus
  4. Router
3. Arrange the following network topologies in order of their scalability, from least scalable to most scalable:
  1. Mesh, Bus, Star, Ring
  2. Star, Mesh, Bus, Ring
  3. Bus, Ring, Star, Mesh
  4. Ring, Star, Mesh, Bus
4. Assertion (A): TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a connection-oriented protocol.
Reason (R): TCP guarantees the delivery of data packets in the same order in which they were sent.
  1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true, but R is false
  4. A is false, but R is true
5. Which of the following is a programming paradigm that treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoids changing-state and mutable data?
  1. Procedural Programming
  2. Object-Oriented Programming
  3. Functional Programming
  4. Imperative Programming
6. What is the purpose of an API (Application Programming Interface) in software development?
  1. To manage hardware resources
  2. To define interactions between software applications
  3. To design user interfaces
  4. To store and retrieve data
7. Match the following terms with their descriptions:
  1. LAN – Connects devices within a limited geographic area
  2. WAN – Connects devices within a building or campus
  3. PAN – Connects devices over a wide geographic area
  4. WLAN – Connects devices using physical cables
8. Scenario-Based: A user accidentally deletes an important file from their computer. Which of the following storage devices would be the best option for storing backups to prevent data loss?
  1. DVD
  2. External Hard Drive
  3. USB Flash Drive
  4. SSD
9. Assertion (A): PHP is a server-side scripting language commonly used for web development.
Reason (R): PHP stands for Personal Home Page, indicating its origin as a tool for creating personal websites.
  1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true, but R is false
  4. A is false, but R is true
10. Which of the following is NOT an example of a high-level programming language?
  1. Python
  2. Assembly
  3. Java
  4. C++
11. What is the purpose of a proxy server in computer networking?
  1. To encrypt data transmission
  2. To manage hardware resources
  3. To store and retrieve data
  4. To act as an intermediary between clients and servers
12. Fill in the blank: HTML stands for ______.
  1. Hyperlink Text Markup Language
  2. High Text Machine Language
  3. Hypertext Markup Language
  4. Hyper Transfer Machine Language
13. Arrange the following storage devices in order of their capacity, from smallest to largest:
  1. DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Hard Disk Drive, SSD
  2. SSD, Hard Disk Drive, Blu-ray Disc, DVD
  3. DVD, Blu-ray Disc, SSD, Hard Disk Drive
  4. Hard Disk Drive, SSD, Blu-ray Disc, DVD
14. Assertion (A): UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a connectionless protocol.
Reason (R): UDP does not guarantee the delivery of data packets.
  1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true, but R is false
  4. A is false, but R is true
15. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?
  1. Worm
  2. Router
  3. Trojan horse
  4. Boot Sector Virus
16. What is the purpose of a firewall in computer security?
  1. To manage hardware resources
  2. To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
  3. To store and retrieve data
  4. To create web pages
17. Fill in the blank: CSS stands for ______.
  1. Creative Style Sheet
  2. Cascading System Sheet
  3. Cascading Style Sheets
  4. Custom Style Sheet
18. Arrange the following programming languages in order of their popularity, from least popular to most popular:
  1. Python, C, Java, JavaScript
  2. Java, Python, JavaScript, C
  3. C, JavaScript, Python, Java
  4. JavaScript, Java, C, Python
19. Assertion (A): SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are cryptographic protocols used to secure communications over a network.
Reason (R): SSL and TLS ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted between clients and servers.
  1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true, but R is false
  4. A is false, but R is true
20. Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
  1. Managing hardware resources
  2. Providing a user interface
  3. Compiling source code
  4. Running application programs

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