Computer Science Foundations Quiz
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Question 1: What is the primary consequence of RAM being volatile memory?
It becomes slower over time
It loses all data when power is turned off
It requires constant internet connection
It cannot store large files
Question 2: Why do computers use binary (base-2) as their fundamental system?
Because it's easier for humans to understand
To save storage space
Because it represents transistor on/off states
To make calculations faster
Question 3: How has programming language evolution affected software development?
It made programming more hardware-specific
It enabled more flexible problem-solving approaches
It eliminated the need for compilers
It made programs run slower
Question 4: What happens when a system has insufficient RAM?
The computer immediately shuts down
It starts swapping data to slower storage
The CPU takes over memory functions
Programs automatically close
Question 5: What role does the power supply play in a PC?
It only provides power to the CPU
It converts AC to specific DC voltages
It stores backup power
It regulates internet connection
Question 6: In web design, what is the primary benefit of responsive design?
It makes websites load faster
It adapts to different device screens
It improves SEO only
It reduces server costs
Question 7: What makes TCP/IP crucial for internet communication?
It makes the internet faster
It enables reliable data delivery and routing
It compresses all data
It encrypts all communications
Question 8: What distinguishes system software from application software?
System software is always free
System software manages hardware resources
System software runs faster
System software is optional
Question 9: How do unpatched systems affect digital security?
They become slower
They become vulnerable to threats
They use more memory
They crash more frequently
Question 10: What characterizes modern AI compared to early AI concepts?
It's completely autonomous
It focuses on specific tasks via machine learning
It doesn't use computers
It can't make mistakes
Question 11: What is the significance of RGB values in digital color?
They only work on monitors
They represent light intensity per channel
They are only for printing
They affect file size only
Question 12: What role does cache memory serve in a computer system?
It stores the operating system
It provides fast CPU data access
It backs up all files
It manages network connections
Question 13: How do programming paradigms influence software development?
They limit programming options
They provide different problem-solving approaches
They only affect program speed
They determine file size
Question 14: What makes the motherboard central to PC functionality?
It stores all programs
It connects and coordinates all components
It processes graphics only
It provides internet access
Question 15: How has the internet's structure evolved since the 1990s?
It became more centralized
It became more decentralized and robust
It stopped using TCP/IP
It became single-purpose