Computer Trivia

Computer Trivia

What 20th-century British computer scientist and mathematician is known for his work in artificial intelligence and the development of the Turing Test?

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Alan Turing

As an essential component for storing information, which type of computer memory is volatile and temporarily holds data while the computer is in use?

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

Developed in the 1970s, which pioneering video game console, created by Atari, popularized the use of interchangeable game cartridges?

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Atari 2600

Essential for connecting various components within a computer, which term refers to the main printed circuit board in a computer system?

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Motherboard

As the basic unit of information in computing, which term represents a binary digit with a value of either 0 or 1?

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Bit

In October 2021, which social media platform changed its name to Meta as part of a rebranding effort?

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Facebook

Pioneered by Xerox in the 1970s, which technology allows a user to interact with a computer through a graphical interface and pointing device?

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Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Known as a type of malware, which malicious software is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers or networks?

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Computer virus

Developed in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie, which programming language is considered the foundation for many modern programming languages?

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C

Representing the unique address for a specific webpage or resource, what does the acronym “URL” stand for?

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Uniform Resource Locator

Which English mathematician and writer, known for her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, is often considered the world’s first computer programmer?

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Ada Lovelace

Known for its iconic “Start” button, which operating system was released by Microsoft in 1995?

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Windows 95

What is the name of the virtual personal assistant introduced by Microsoft in 2014?

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Cortana

Providing a secure method for verifying online transactions, which technology utilizes complex mathematical algorithms to encrypt data and is the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?

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Blockchain

Which term, originating from the Japanese words for “picture”, “write”, and “character,” refers to a system of pictographic symbols used in electronic communication?

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Emoji

Launched in 1983, what was the first commercial personal computer to feature a graphical user interface (GUI) and a mouse?

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The Apple Lisa

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