What role can fact-checking organisations play in combating misinformation on social media platforms?
- They verify information and provide accurate assessments of claims
- They contribute to the creation of fake news
- They promote misinformation for visibility
- They have no impact on the spread of false information
Which protocol is commonly used for secure transmission of web pages?
When discussing the concept of layers, which of the following is not true?
- Each layer has a specific task
- Developers can alter a layer without affecting other layers
- TCP/IP is an example of a layered protocol
- Each layer has several purposes
How can input validation help protect against SQL injection?
- By encrypting database connections
- By restricting special characters in user input
- By increasing the complexity of SQL queries
- By installing antivirus software
What is the primary purpose of database software, such as Microsoft Access?
- Creating and editing text documents
- Managing and organising structured data
- Designing websites
- Creating and editing digital images
In computer networking, what does "IP" stand for?
- Intellectual Property
- Internet Protocol
- Internal Packet
- Identification Packet
What is the primary function of the fetch-decode-execute cycle in a computer?
- Print documents
- Manage network connections
- Execute program instructions
- Create graphics
Which of the following is a valid MAC address?
- 192.168.312.0
- 8.8.8.8
- 2a00:23c4:d681:0000:2d80:878f:f37b:fce3
- ac-9b-0a-be-5d-fc
If a hard disk drive has a storage capacity of 1 terabyte and is 80% full, how much space is still available?
Which of the following is a "peripheral"?
- Operating system
- Printer
- Anti-virus software
- Acceptable use policy
