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  1. Which file format is best suited for storing a large database of student records that needs to be opened by many different programs?

    Answer: CSV

    CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a plain-text format readable by almost any spreadsheet or database program.

  2. A student wants to protect her Wi-Fi network from unauthorized users. Which action is MOST effective?

    Answer: Use WPA2 encryption with a strong password

    WPA2 encryption combined with a strong password is the industry-standard method for securing a wireless network.

  3. In programming, what does an 'infinite loop' cause?

    Answer: The program repeats forever without stopping

    An infinite loop has a condition that never becomes false, so the loop body executes repeatedly without end.

  4. Which of the following is an example of OUTPUT from a computer?

    Answer: Sound played through speakers

    Speakers produce sound that comes out of the computer, making them an output device.

  5. What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

    Answer: To block unauthorized access while permitting authorized traffic

    A firewall monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and blocks connections that do not meet defined security rules.

  6. A webpage link that no longer works is commonly called a:

    Answer: Broken or dead link

    A broken (dead) link is a hyperlink that points to a resource that no longer exists or has moved.

  7. Which data type would BEST store the value 3.14159?

    Answer: Float (decimal)

    A float (floating-point) data type stores numbers with decimal points, making it appropriate for values like 3.14159.