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What happens when you delete a file from your hard drive using the ‘Shift + Delete’ shortcut key in Windows?
AIt is moved to the Recycle Bin
BIt is permanently deleted without going to the Recycle Bin
CIt is moved to a hidden folder
DIt is compressed into a zip file
Which keyboard shortcut key combination reverses the last action performed by the user?
ACtrl + Y
BCtrl + Z
CCtrl + R
DCtrl + U
Which built-in Windows utility tool is used to view running applications, background processes, and CPU/Memory usage?
AControl Panel
BTask Manager
CDevice Manager
DDisk Management
Which electronic component was used as the primary processing element in First-Generation computers (1940s–1950s)?
ATransistors
BVacuum Tubes
CIntegrated Circuits (ICs)
DMicroprocessors
What is the primary function of an Operating System (OS)?
ATo perform arithmetic calculations only
BTo manage computer hardware and software resources
CTo protect the computer from physical dust
DTo create spreadsheets and documents
Who is historically recognized as the ‘Father of Modern Computer’ for inventing the concept of the programmable Analytical Engine?
AAlan Turing
BCharles Babbage
CJohn von Neumann
DBlaise Pascal
What does ‘HTTP’ stand for in website web addresses?
AHypertext Transfer Protocol
BHigh Transfer Text Process
CHyperlink Text Transmission Protocol
DHyper Text Technical Provider
Which type of computer is designed specifically for processing massive volumes of critical data for large organizations like weather forecasting and scientific simulations?
AMicrocomputer
BSupercomputer
CPersonal Computer (PC)
DWorkstation
Which network protocol is specifically used for transmitting electronic mail (email) messages between servers?
AFTP
BSMTP
CHTTP
DDHCP
What is the smallest unit of digital data in a computer system?
AByte
BBit
CNibble
DKilobyte