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Computer Science Medium

What is a Trojan Horse in cybersecurity?

  • AA network cable
  • BA type of malware disguised as legitimate software
  • CA firewall rule
  • DA backup utility
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Correct Answer: Option B — A type of malware disguised as legitimate software
Explanation: A Trojan Horse appears to be useful software but secretly performs malicious actions such as stealing information or providing unauthorized system access.
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1632
Computer Science Medium

What is the purpose of a compiler?

  • AExecute programs directly
  • BTranslate source code into machine code
  • CStore data permanently
  • DManage networks
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Correct Answer: Option B — Translate source code into machine code
Explanation: A compiler converts high-level programming language code into machine code that can be executed by a computer. It also checks syntax and reports programming errors.
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1633
Computer Science Medium

Which Excel function counts non-empty cells?

  • ACOUNT()
  • BCOUNTA()
  • CCOUNTIF()
  • DSUM()
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Correct Answer: Option B — COUNTA()
Explanation: COUNTA counts all non-empty cells including text, numbers, and logical values. It is useful when determining how many cells contain data regardless of data type.
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Computer Science Medium

What is artificial intelligence?

  • AComputer hardware
  • BSimulation of human intelligence by machines
  • CNetwork design
  • DDatabase storage
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Correct Answer: Option B — Simulation of human intelligence by machines
Explanation: Artificial Intelligence enables machines to perform tasks requiring human-like reasoning and learning.
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Computer Science Medium

Which database operation removes a table completely?

  • ADELETE
  • BREMOVE
  • CDROP
  • DCLEAR
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Correct Answer: Option C — DROP
Explanation: DROP permanently removes an entire database object including structure and data.
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1636
Computer Science Easy

What is the full form of VPN?

  • AVirtual Private Network
  • BVerified Public Network
  • CVirtual Program Node
  • DVisual Private Node
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Correct Answer: Option A — Virtual Private Network
Explanation: A VPN creates an encrypted connection over public networks to improve privacy.
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Computer Science Medium

Which cyberattack encrypts files and demands payment?

  • ASpyware
  • BRansomware
  • CAdware
  • DTrojan
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ransomware
Explanation: Ransomware locks or encrypts data and demands a ransom for restoration.
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1638
Computer Science Medium

Which protocol is used for receiving email in modern systems?

  • AIMAP
  • BSMTP
  • CDNS
  • DFTP
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Correct Answer: Option A — IMAP
Explanation: IMAP allows users to access and manage email directly on the server across devices.
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1639
Computer Science Medium

What is a database schema?

  • ABackup file
  • BStructure of a database
  • CNetwork device
  • DProgramming language
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Correct Answer: Option B — Structure of a database
Explanation: A database schema defines tables, fields, relationships, and constraints.
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Computer Science Easy

What is an IP address?

  • ADatabase key
  • BUnique network identifier
  • CProgramming variable
  • DFile format
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Correct Answer: Option B — Unique network identifier
Explanation: An IP address uniquely identifies a device on a network and enables communication.
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