Basic Computer Science Trivia Quiz May 22, 2026May 20, 2026 Joe Messerli Quizzesnew quiz, test Basic Computer Science Answer 20 questions on some basics about computers and technology. 1 / 20 What type of storage disappears when you turn off your personal computer? Internal hard drive External hard drive RAM ROM Cloud storage 2 / 20 What company owns and maintains the Android operating system used on most world smart phones? Apple Google Microsoft Oracle Nvidia 3 / 20 Computer math uses a binary number system composed of what values? 0 and 1 0 through 9 A and B 1 and 2 X and Y In computer transistors, 1 = electricity on, 0 = electricity off. In computer transistors, 1 = electricity on, 0 = electricity off. 4 / 20 Which of the following is NOT a PC operating system? MacOS Windows Linux iOS ChromeOS iOS is used on Apple iPhones. iOS is used on Apple iPhones. 5 / 20 What is considered the "brain" of a computer? GPU SSD BIOS CPU PSU 6 / 20 What two programming languages form the structure and styling of a web page? [Choose 2 answers] URL HTML Python Java CSS Check 7 / 20 What is phishing? Impersonation emails or other communication designed to steal private information A popular game on MacOS A method of transferring files to the cloud A programming technique Google and Facebook scanning your messages for advertising ideas 8 / 20 What are two common file extensions of image files? [Choose 2 answers] .jfif .exe .pdf .jpg .mp4 Check 9 / 20 Step-by-step instructions designed to solve a problem or perform a task are known as what? Syntax Algorithm Array API Stack 10 / 20 How many bytes are in a gigabyte? 128 1024 1,048,576 1,073,741,824 1,099,511,627,776 Megabytes (MB) are often rounded to 1 million, gigabytes (GB) to 1 billion, and terabytes (TB) to 1 trillion for simplicity. Megabytes (MB) are often rounded to 1 million, gigabytes (GB) to 1 billion, and terabytes (TB) to 1 trillion for simplicity. 11 / 20 Which of the following is a type of cloud storage? Google Drive Dropbox Microsoft OneDrive Amazon Web Services All of the Above Cloud storage involves computers located around the world, usually in data centers. Cloud storage involves computers located around the world, usually in data centers. 12 / 20 What does LAN stand for? Local Area Network Large Analog Network Local Access Node Logical Algorithm Networks Large Ass Network A LAN is an interconnected set of computer devices in a relatively close area. A LAN is an interconnected set of computer devices in a relatively close area. 13 / 20 What is a firewall? An internal cooling device in a computer A physical wall or storage closet to protect servers A programming language used for antivirus software A fireplace screen saver for PCs Security software/hardware that filters traffic to allow connections 14 / 20 What key combination is commonly used to reverse or undo the last action in many programs? Ctrl-X Ctrl-P Ctrl-Z Ctrl-Alt-X Ctrl-Q 15 / 20 Which of the following is NOT a type of database management software? SQL Server Adobe Acrobat Oracle Microsoft Access PostgreSQL 16 / 20 What is encryption? Debugging errors Compressing files to save space Deleting personal identification information Converting infomation into a secure coded form Sending data over a wi-fi network 17 / 20 What is the part of a smart phone that is used to connect to a mobile network and identify the subscriber? SoC SIM card Biometric sensor Motherboard LCD 18 / 20 What is the term for short-range wireless technology used to exchange data between fixed and mobile devices? Bluetooth Modem Antenna Router 5G 19 / 20 What is the term for a centrally-located computer that stores common data and programs used by many "client" devices? Router Node Server VPN Front end 20 / 20 What is the term for small text files that websites save on your device to allow them to remember your choices for future visits? Cookie SEO API SSL Zuck Snooper Your score isThe average score is 76% 0% Restart quiz Other Links That May Interest You Education Dojo – Technology Learning Resources EducatationDojo.com Course – Introduction to SQL Personal Finance Trivia Quiz Artificial Intelligence (AI) Meme Gallery Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Related
#8 needs some spelling attention.
I finally beat the average… but #4 and #18 are oddly worded.