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  1. What does the acronym 'URL' stand for?

    Answer: Uniform Resource Locator

    URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the address used to access resources on the internet.

  2. In a spreadsheet, which symbol typically begins a formula?

    Answer: =

    In most spreadsheet applications such as Excel and Google Sheets, every formula begins with the equals sign (=).

  3. Which of the following best describes 'cloud storage'?

    Answer: Storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet

    Cloud storage keeps data on remote servers maintained by a provider and lets users access it from any internet-connected device.

  4. What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in networking?

    Answer: The maximum rate of data transfer across a network

    Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given time, usually measured in Mbps.

  5. Which programming concept allows a function to call itself?

    Answer: Recursion

    Recursion is when a function calls itself as part of its own definition, typically used to solve problems that can be broken into smaller sub-problems.

  6. A student receives an email asking for her password to 'verify her account.' This is MOST likely an example of:

    Answer: A phishing attack

    Phishing attacks trick users into revealing passwords or personal information by pretending to be a trusted entity.

  7. In binary, what is the decimal value of 1010?

    Answer: 10

    Binary 1010 equals (1×8)+(0×4)+(1×2)+(0×1) = 8+2 = 10 in decimal.