41. Which of the following is an example of a computer programming language?
a) ASCII
b) HTML
c) Python
d) TCP/IP
Answer: c) Python (a programming language is a set of instructions used to write computer programs, such as Python, Java, or C++)
42. What is the purpose of computer virtualization?
a) to store data
b) to process data
c) to display data
d) to create multiple virtual machines on a single physical machine
Answer: d) to create multiple virtual machines on a single physical machine (virtualization is the process of creating multiple virtual machines, each running its own operating system and applications, on a single physical machine)
43. Which of the following is an example of a computer operating system?
a) Microsoft Word
b) Adobe Photoshop
c) macOS
d) Google Chrome
Answer: c) macOS (an operating system is software that manages a computer’s hardware and provides common services for computer programs, such as Windows, macOS, or Linux)
44. What is the purpose of computer BIOS?
a) to store data
b) to process data
c) to display data
d) to initialize hardware and start the operating system
Answer: d) to initialize hardware and start the operating system (BIOS, or Basic Input/Output System, is firmware that initializes the hardware components of a computer and provides a basic interface for configuring system settings)
45. Which of the following is an example of a computer peripheral device?
a) CPU
b) motherboard
c) hard drive
d) mouse
Answer: d) mouse (a peripheral device is a hardware component that connects to a computer and provides additional functionality, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer)
