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What is the primary focus of computing?
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Developing and using computer machinery
Studying historical literature
Improving human health
Creating art
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What distinguishes a scientific theory from a hypothesis in modern science?
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A theory is an untested proposal, and a hypothesis is a well-established fact
A theory is a speculative report, and a hypothesis is a documented explanation
A theory is a testable explanation, and a hypothesis is an observable explanation
A theory is a documented, testable, and observable explanation, while a hypothesis is speculative
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What is the primary focus of computing?
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What distinguishes a scientific theory from a hypothesis in modern science?
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Which branch of computer science studies abstract machines and contributes to the development of artificial intelligence?
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According to William J. Rapaport, what are the three great insights of computer science?
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What does the term "IT" stand for in the context of computing?
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Which of the following is NOT a concern of an IT professional?
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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority's 2010 Information Economy report, what percentage of establishments in the Philippines had internet access?
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What is the core of the information economy of the Philippines?
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Which of the following is NOT a career opportunity in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as mentioned in the lesson?
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What does an Application Programming Interface (API) Developer typically do?
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In the context of computing, what is the primary goal of the IT professional?
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What is the primary goal of computing in any industry?
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Which of the following is an example of a formal science?
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What are some of the oldest sciences that use formal logic and reasoning?
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What is the primary focus of social science research?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of how social sciences have benefited from computing?
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What is the primary function of the CPU?
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What is the primary role of input devices?
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Which of the following is a microcomputer?
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What is the main function of an operating system?
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Which component manages system resources and services for other software?
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What is the fundamental unit of information that a computer system can understand?
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What is the base or radix of a number system?
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In which number system does each digit have a value expressed in powers of 2?
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How many digits does the octal number system have?
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What is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal digit 'A'?
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Which alphanumeric code is widely used and includes uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, punctuation marks, and special characters?
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What is the first step in converting a non-decimal number system to the decimal system?
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What is the main function of hardware in a computer-based information system?
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Which component of a computer-based information system consists of computer programs that manipulate the operation of the computer?
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What is the function of the database in a computer-based information system?
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What is the primary function of the Internet in a computer-based information system?
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Which component of a computer-based information system is responsible for coordinating the movement of information within the CPU and to other parts of the system?
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What does RAM stand for in the context of computer hardware?
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What is the function of the Arithmetic/Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?
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Which computer component is known as the "world's superhighway" for accessing information from interconnected networks?
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What characteristic of computers allows them to perform multiple tasks at once?
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Which type of computer is designed to perform a specific task or handle a particular problem?
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What is the primary cause of the "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) error in Windows systems?
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What is the term used to describe a set of instructions or programs instructing a computer to perform specific tasks?
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Who is known as "the first computer programmer" for writing an algorithm for a computing machine in the 19th century?
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In what year was the term "software" first coined by statistician John Tukey?
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What type of software coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications?
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Which operating system is commonly used on Apple's Macintosh line of personal computers and workstations?
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What type of software helps in managing computer resources, such as analyzing, configuring, optimizing, and maintaining the computer?
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Which user interface is text-based and allows users to interact with the computer by typing commands?
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What type of malicious software is designed to collect information about a user's internet activity and harvest personal data for fraudulent purposes?
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Which type of malicious software appears as legitimate software but activates to perform harmful actions once installed?
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What is the primary goal of a botnet?
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What is the term for the languages, codes, and messages that programs use to communicate with each other and with the hardware?
