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id: 66ed8fb9f45ce3ece4053eac
title: Computer Basics Quiz
challengeType: 8
dashedName: quiz-computer-basics
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To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below.

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## --quiz--

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What part of a computer is used to connect the other internal components together?

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Processor

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Graphics card

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Memory

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Motherboard

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What are browser developer tools?

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Tools for editing browser settings and managing user profiles.

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Utilities for blocking ads and improving web page performance.

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Software for managing browser extensions and plug-ins.

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Built-in features in browsers that help developers debug and inspect websites.

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Which of the following ISP connections are typically the fastest?

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DSL

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Satellite

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Cable

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Fiber optic

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Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when signing in?

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Using a fingerprint or face scanner.

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Making a long and complex password like `@ppl3_+B@nana34823`.

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Setting up two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Using passwords based on personal information like your birthday.

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Which of the following is NOT a web browser?

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Safari

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Opera

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Microsoft Edge

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Google Drive

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When you need to edit a piece of code, which of the following are you most likely going to use?

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Node Package Manager

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Microsoft Edge

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GitHub

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Visual Studio Code

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Which of the following is used primarily for managing files stored on a local hard drive?

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Dropbox

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Microsoft OneDrive

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Google Drive

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Windows File Explorer

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What is NOT a good practice when naming files?

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Putting an underscore or hyphen between words.

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Use a casing style such as camelCase and sticking with it.

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Putting a version number at the end of a document like `summaryReport_v2.docx`.

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Using non-descriptive names like `file1.txt`.

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What does the term "domain name" refer to?

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A type of software that manages website files and databases.

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The physical location of a web server in a data center.

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None of the other choices.

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The address used to identify websites on the internet.

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Which of the following is a way to send a file to the Recycle Bin/Trash?

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All of the other choices.

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Pressing the `Backspace` key on the keyboard.

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Moving it to an Archived folder.

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Right-click on it and select the Delete/Move to trash option.

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What is a RAM?

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A network protocol used for transferring files between devices.

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A permanent storage device used for saving files and applications.

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A component in a computer responsible for generating graphics and rendering images.

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A temporary memory for fast data access by the processor.

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What file type will be best suited for writing a `README` file?

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`.php`

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`.html`

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`.json`

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`.md`

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What is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

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A platform designed for deploying and hosting web applications.

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A type of hardware device used for testing and debugging electronic circuits.

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A version control system that helps developers track changes in source code during software development.

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A program that integrates tools for writing, debugging, and running code.

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What is a piece of software that allows you to look at online content called?

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Internet content displayer

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Search engine

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Website

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Web browser

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What is a piece of software that lists web pages related to a user's query called?

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Page finder

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Web browser

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Website

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Search engine

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What is a set of one or more web pages under one domain name called?

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Web browser

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Hyperlink

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Search engine

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Website

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To search for an exact phrase, what should you enclose your search query with?

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Backticks

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Parentheses

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Brackets

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Quotation marks

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Which is NOT a way to install a web browser?

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Using a package manager.

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Directly downloading from the website.

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Using an App Store like Microsoft Store.

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Pressing the Network/Internet button in Settings.

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Which of the following formats does NOT preserve image quality after compression?

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All of the other choices.

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PNG

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SVG

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JPEG

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Which of the following parts is located in a socket on the motherboard?

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The router

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The keyboard

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The hard drive (HDD)

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The CPU

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### --question--

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Which of the following is a basic part of the computer?

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The word processor

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The task manager

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The memory manager

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The central processing unit

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What is a pointing device for a computer?

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A stick for pointing at computers

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A retractable device used in PowerPoint presentations

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A laser pointer

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A mouse or touchpad

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#### --text--

What is a type of ISP provider?

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Satellite

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Fiber optic

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Dial up

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Tier 1

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What is a best practice when naming files for a web application?

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Using special characters.

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Using spaces to separate the words.

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Using generic words.

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Using hyphens instead of spaces.

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Which of the following is a common file type when working with web applications?

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`.xls`

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`.aud`

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`.doc`

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`.css`

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What is a common file type for a video file?

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`.vid`

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`.mp3`

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`.wav`

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`.mp4`

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Which of the following types is commonly used for image files?

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`.pix`

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`.ppg`

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`.gfi`

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`.svg`

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#### --text--

Microsoft Edge is the default web browser of which operating system?

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Linux

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MacOS

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Unix

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Windows

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What is a search engine?

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A part of the hard drive of a computer.

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Advanced software that is only used by academic researchers.

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A tool for finding web components.

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A web based tool for searching information on the internet.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of browser?

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Google Chrome

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Mozilla Firefox

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Microsoft Edge

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GitHub

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#### --text--

Which of the following is NOT a cloud-based hosting service for repositories?

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GitHub

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GitLab

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BitBucket

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Ona

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#### --text--

Which of the following is not primarily a part of an integrated development environment?

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A tool for writing.

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A tool for testing code.

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A tool for debugging code.

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A tool for storing code.

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#### --text--

What is a best practice for naming files?

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Creating a script that uses the same file names for all your projects.

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Naming the main file with the same name as the folder it is in.

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Using a unique sequence of numbers at the end of the file name.

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Using a descriptive name for each file.

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#### --text--

What is the built-in way you can use to search for files on your computer?

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Google or Firefox

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A search engine

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GitHub

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The file explorer

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#### --text--

What is a common search strategy to search for file types?

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`site:`

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`typeof:`

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`type:`

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`filetype:`

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#### --text--

What is the default page for a website?

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`styles.css`

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`main.html`

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`home.html`

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`index.html`

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#### --text--

Which file managers can you use to create, move, and delete files?

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Google or Bing

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Windows or macOS

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Findex or Firefox

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Explorer or Finder

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#### --text--

What is Git?

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A centralized storage location for code repositories.

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A tool for adding, updating, and removing libraries and project dependencies.

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A cloud-based hosting service for repositories.

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A version control system for tracking changes and collaborating with others.

### --question--

#### --text--

What is random access memory?

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A permanent storage location that is used to store data.

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A volatile way to access data in a sequential manner.

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A processor used for generating passwords.

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A temporary storage location for the computer's central processing unit.

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#### --text--

Which file format is used to compress files?

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`TTF`

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`MOV`

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`ZAP`

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`ZIP`

