An untargetted scam message asking for help, randomly sent to many recipients, is a ______ scam.
- Phishing
- Authorisation
- Blagging
- Adware
When two or more devices try to transmit data simultaneously, it results in…
- Increased bandwith
- A kernal panic
- The ping of death
- Data collision
When would virtual memory be used?
- When a new peripheral is connected
- When starting to multitask
- When RAM is full
- When defragmenting a hard disk
What does the term "digital divide" refer to?
- The gap between different programming languages
- The difference in internet speeds across regions
- The disparity in access to digital technologies between different groups
- The separation of hardware and software in computing systems
Which term describes software for which the source code is made available to the public with a license that allows anyone to view, use, modify, and distribute it?
- Closed-source
- Proprietary
- Bespoke
- Open-source
Which CPU component stores instructions and data currently in use?
- Control unit
- Registers
- Arithmetic logic unit
- Cache memory
Which device enables Wi-Fi connections to a local area network?
- Wireless access point
- The cloud
- Router
- Network switch
What is the potential advantage of a dual-core processor over a single-core processor?
- Up to double the clock speed
- Up to double the energy efficiency
- Up to double the processing capacity
- Up to double the cache size
In terms of data capacity, what does the acronym "SSD" stand for?
- Super Speed Drive
- Solid State Drive
- Storage System Disk
- Sequential Storage Device
What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
- To enhance network speed
- To prevent unauthorised access and protect against threats
- To manage file sharing
- To control the power supply to network devices
