MCQ Collection
Computer Basics MCQs
Practice Computer Basics questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: C. software designed to harm or misuse a computer system
Explanation:
malware refers to software designed to harm or misuse a computer system
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Correct Answer: B. spreadsheet
Explanation:
spreadsheet is the term that matches the description: software organised around cells, rows and columns for calculation
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Correct Answer: C. formula
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formula is the term that matches the description: an expression used to calculate a spreadsheet result
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Correct Answer: C. volatile working memory used by running programs
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RAM refers to volatile working memory used by running programs
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Correct Answer: B. cell reference
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cell reference is the term that matches the description: the address of a spreadsheet cell such as A1
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Correct Answer: A. an expression used to calculate a spreadsheet result
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formula refers to an expression used to calculate a spreadsheet result
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Correct Answer: C. scanner
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scanner is the term that matches the description: an input device that digitises paper documents
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Correct Answer: D. a long, unique and hard-to-guess authentication secret
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strong password refers to a long, unique and hard-to-guess authentication secret
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Correct Answer: A. software used to access and display web content
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browser refers to software used to access and display web content
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Correct Answer: B. a portable document format designed to preserve layout
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PDF refers to a portable document format designed to preserve layout
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Correct Answer: C. LAN
Explanation:
LAN is the term that matches the description: a network covering a limited local area
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Correct Answer: D. phishing
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phishing is the term that matches the description: a deceptive attempt to steal information through fraudulent messages