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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026|INSTANT
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1. Which of the following is NOT a programming paradigm?
A. Object-Oriented Programming
B. Functional Programming
C. Procedural Programming
D. Linear Hardware Programming
Rationale: Programming paradigms define styles of
programming. Object-oriented, functional, and procedural are
valid paradigms. “Linear Hardware Programming” is not a
recognized paradigm.
Correct Answer: D
2. What does CPU stand for?
A. Central Process Unit
B. Central Processing Unit
C. Computer Personal Unit
D. Central Program Utility
,Rationale: CPU is the main processing component of a
computer system.
Correct Answer: B
3. Which data structure uses FIFO (First In First Out)?
A. Stack
B. Queue
C. Tree
D. Graph
Rationale: A queue processes elements in the order they arrive.
Correct Answer: B
4. Which of the following is a compiled language?
A. Python
B. JavaScript
C. C++
D. HTML
Rationale: C++ is typically compiled into machine code before
execution.
Correct Answer: C
5. What is the primary purpose of version control systems?
,A. Increase CPU speed
B. Store multimedia files
C. Track code changes
D. Compile programs
Rationale: Version control tracks modifications in source code
over time.
Correct Answer: C
6. Which SQL statement is used to retrieve data?
A. GET
B. SELECT
C. FETCH
D. RETRIEVE
Rationale: SELECT is the standard SQL query command.
Correct Answer: B
7. Which of the following is NOT a database type?
A. Relational
B. NoSQL
C. Hierarchical
D. Compilation Database
Rationale: “Compilation Database” is not a recognized
database model.
Correct Answer: D
, 8. What does HTTP stand for?
A. HyperText Transfer Protocol
B. High Transfer Text Protocol
C. Hyperlink Transmission Process
D. HyperText Transaction Program
Rationale: HTTP is used for communication on the web.
Correct Answer: A
9. Which of the following is a frontend technology?
A. Node.js
B. React
C. Django
D. MySQL
Rationale: React is used for building user interfaces.
Correct Answer: B
10. What is the output of binary 1010 in decimal?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026|INSTANT
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1. Which of the following is NOT a programming paradigm?
A. Object-Oriented Programming
B. Functional Programming
C. Procedural Programming
D. Linear Hardware Programming
Rationale: Programming paradigms define styles of
programming. Object-oriented, functional, and procedural are
valid paradigms. “Linear Hardware Programming” is not a
recognized paradigm.
Correct Answer: D
2. What does CPU stand for?
A. Central Process Unit
B. Central Processing Unit
C. Computer Personal Unit
D. Central Program Utility
,Rationale: CPU is the main processing component of a
computer system.
Correct Answer: B
3. Which data structure uses FIFO (First In First Out)?
A. Stack
B. Queue
C. Tree
D. Graph
Rationale: A queue processes elements in the order they arrive.
Correct Answer: B
4. Which of the following is a compiled language?
A. Python
B. JavaScript
C. C++
D. HTML
Rationale: C++ is typically compiled into machine code before
execution.
Correct Answer: C
5. What is the primary purpose of version control systems?
,A. Increase CPU speed
B. Store multimedia files
C. Track code changes
D. Compile programs
Rationale: Version control tracks modifications in source code
over time.
Correct Answer: C
6. Which SQL statement is used to retrieve data?
A. GET
B. SELECT
C. FETCH
D. RETRIEVE
Rationale: SELECT is the standard SQL query command.
Correct Answer: B
7. Which of the following is NOT a database type?
A. Relational
B. NoSQL
C. Hierarchical
D. Compilation Database
Rationale: “Compilation Database” is not a recognized
database model.
Correct Answer: D
, 8. What does HTTP stand for?
A. HyperText Transfer Protocol
B. High Transfer Text Protocol
C. Hyperlink Transmission Process
D. HyperText Transaction Program
Rationale: HTTP is used for communication on the web.
Correct Answer: A
9. Which of the following is a frontend technology?
A. Node.js
B. React
C. Django
D. MySQL
Rationale: React is used for building user interfaces.
Correct Answer: B
10. What is the output of binary 1010 in decimal?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
