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A. Due to CPU
B. Due to main memory
C. Due to hardware and software
D. Due to peripherals.
2. What are the results produced by a computer?
A. input B. devices
C. monitor D. information
3. Information in the form of data is called……………..
A. hardware B. software
C. data D. peripheral
4. What has the same meaning as a monitor?
A. Visual Display Unit B. Screen
C. A & B D. None of the above
5. What are physical units that attached to the PC?
A. hardware B. software
C. data D. peripheral
6. What dose PC stand for?
A. powerful Computer B. personal Counter
C. Personal computer D. Pocket Computer
7. What is the program used for text manipulation?
A. Spreadsheet B. Graphic design
C. Word processor D. Animation
8. Results produced by the computer system is called …………
A. output B. input
C. monitor D. port
9. The physical parts that make up a computer system is called
…………….
A. software B. hardware
C. peripheral D. data
10. What is visual display unit?
A. peripheral B. microprocessor
C. disk D. drive
11. With online banking, clients can easily pay bills and
__________money from the comfort of their homes.
A. send B. steal
C. transfer D. download
12. Computers have become an __________ part of our lives.
A. essential B. available
C. irresponsible D. ornamental
13. The web has revolutionized the way people __________
with sites such as Google and Wikipedia, you can find the
information you need in seconds.
A. do research B. store information
C. display data D. complete exercises
14. Young people who have grown up with PCs and Mobile
phones are often called the _________.
A. digital technology B. digital devices
C. digital generation D. gen Z
15. __________ is the most influential component. Its function
is to execute program instructions and coordinate the
activities of all the other units. In a way, it is the 'brain' of the
computer.
A. The central processing unit
B. The software
C. The hardware
D. The case
16. What is a collection of eight bits called?
A. bit B. kilobyte
C. byte D. binary digit
17. Core i9, ______ has about 4.2 billion transistors, is a new
intel processor.
A. it B. which
C. and D. but
18. In a computer, __________ is any electronic or mechanical
part you can see or touch.
A. software B. peripheral
C. hardware D. program
19. A computer is an __________ machine which can accept
data in a certain form, process the data, and give the results
of the processing in a specified format as information.
A. electric B. electronic
C. unnecessary D. output
20. With wifi readily available, it's now easy to ______ of
libraries incafes, hotels, parks, and many other public places.
A. give presentations B. display data
C. access databases D. download
21. Cookies allow a website to __________ on a user's
machine and later retrieve it; when you visit the website
again, it remembers your preferences.
A. display data B. store information
C. write letters D. send texts
22. Airline pilots use computers to help them control the
__________.
A. car B. ship
C. rocket D. plane
23. Mobiles let you send pictures and make video calls in face-
to-face mode with a/ an __________ camera.
A. attached B. built-in
C. modern D. portable
24. In airport control towers, computers are used to manage
radar systems and __________ air traffic.
A. regulate B. provide
C. encourage D. connect
25. ICT is the acronym for:
A. Internet and Computer Technology
B. Internet and Content Technology
C. Internet and Computer Transfer
D. Information and Communication Technology
26. Which one of the following is an example of mobile
technology?
A. Digital camera B. Laser printer
C. Smartphone D. Desktop computer
27. Which one of the following best describes the term
hardware?
A. The physical components of a computer system
B. The applications installed
C. The program that controls saving data
D. The parts of a computer system you can touch
28. Which one of the following parts of the computer is
responsible for controlling instructions to the hardware?
A. CD Drive B. Processor
C. Power Supply D. Disk Drive
29. Which one of the following describes RAM (Random
Access Memory)?
A. RAM is read-and-write memory
B. RAM is write-only memory
C. RAM is a peripheral
D. RAM cannot be changed
30. The main purpose of RAM is to provide a:
A. Permanent storage area for data
B. Removable storage medium for permanent data
C. Temporary storage area for instructions and data
D. Transfer of data from computer to screen
31. Which one of the following does not use a Universal Serial
Bus (USB) port?
A. Camcorder B. Memory stick
C. Keyboard D. Scanner
32. Which one of the following uses a High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port?
A. USB memory stick B. Keyboard
C. Camcorder D. Scanner
33. How do you connect a flash drive to a computer? connect
the flash drive to:
A. The HDMI port on the computer
B. The USB port on the computer
C. The USB port on the printer
D. The serial port on the computer
34. Which of the following routines connects a media player
to a computer? use a cable to connect the media player to:
A. The computer's HDMI port.
B. The computer's serial port.
C. The computer's USB port.
D. A printer.
35. Software can best be described as:
A. The team of people who use the computer
B. Programmed instructions for the computer perform tasks
C. Computer-generated printed output
D. The physical parts of a computer that cannot be seen
36. A computer's operating system:
A. Schedules computer operators
B. Manages hardware and memory
C. Designs databases
D. Sends emails
37. Which one of the following is not an operating system?
A. Linux B. Windows 7
C. PowerPoint D. Mac OS
38. Which one of the following is an example of software?
A. A printer B. A memory stick
C. RAM. D. An Internet browser.
39. Instant messaging is an example of:
A. Media software
B. E-mail application software
C. Communication software
D. Design software
40. Which one of the following is an agreement for the end-
user to accept before using proprietary software?
A. End-user allowance agreement
B. End-user license agreement
C. End-user agreement
D. End-user permission
INPUT DEVICES
1. What is the best definition of ‘mouse pointer’?
A. A special icon (normally an arrow) that indicates the current
location of the mouse on the desktop screen.
B. To press the right-side mouse button
C. A hardware peripheral designed to ‘scan’ products into
D. All the above an inventory tracking system.
2. A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used
to point at spots on a video screen.
A. Mouse B. Light pen
C. Joystick D. Plotter
3. What is the best definition of ‘input device’?
A. A handheld input device for computers with one or more
buttons and a rounded body meant to be lide around on a pad
or flat surface.
B. An input device or mouse alternative using a sensitive
rectangular surface and a stylus
C. A peripheral used primarily to enter data into a computer
D. An input device using a light-sensitive pen shaped handle
which can be used to draw on the computer screen
4. What is the best definition of ‘speech recognition’?
A. The ability of a computer to convert spoken words from a
user into usable data.
B. A handheld input device for computers with one or more
buttons and a rounded body meant to be slid around on a pad
or flat surface
C. An input device using a light- sensitive pen shaped handle
which can be used to draw on the computer screen
D. A hardware device plugged into a computer’s sound card
optimized for voice commands or other audio recording
5. Data is transferred from the internal memory to the
arithmetic –logical unit along………… known as buses.
A. cables B. roads
C. paths D. channels
6. What is the best definition of ‘right-click’?
A. An input device using a light-sensitive pen shaped handle
which can be used to draw on the computer screen
B. An input device or mouse alternative using a sensitive
rectangular surface and a stylus
C. To press the right-side mouse button
D. An input device with a vertical rod mounted on a base used
to control pointing devices or on-screen objects; normally with
one or more buttons
7. Which device of computer operation dispenses with
the use of the keyboard?
A. Mouse B. Light pen
C. Joystick D. Touch
8. The device that can both feed data into and accept
data from a computer is..….
A. ALU B. Input/Output device
C. CPU D. All of the above
9. What is the best definition of ‘barcode reader’?
A. an input device using a light-sensitive pen shaped handle
which can be used to draw on the computer screen
B. an input device with a vertical rod mounted on a base used
to control pointing devices or on-screen objects; normally with
one or more buttons
C. a hardware peripheral designed to ‘scan’ products into an
inventory tracking system
10. What is the best definition of ‘microphone’?
A. to press the right-side mouse button
B. a display that also acts as an input device by allowing a user
to navigate a program by touching specific locations of the
screen
C. a hardware device plugged into a computer’s sound card
optimized for voice commands or other audio recording.
OUTPUT DEVICES
11. The first……computer which was as big as a house
was built in the 1940s.
A. Digital B. Analogue
C. Portable D. Personal
12. The printer has……of ink.
A. finished B. ended
C. run out
13. Unfortunately, my scanner isn’t……at the moment.
A. working B. going
C. doing
14. Please……the CD-ROM.
A. insert B. introduce
C. inject
15. The projector isn’t working because it isn’t…
A. plugged B. plugged in
C. plugged into
16. The batteries in my digital camera are nearly dead.
They need…
A. to change B. exchanging
C. changing
17. I have to ……a computer screen for eight hours a day.
A. see B. look at
C. watch
18. Switch off your computer, and ……it from the wall
socket.
A. de-plug B. unplug
C. non-plug
19. I turned off the photocopier and……the plug.
A. pulled out B. extracted
C. took away
20. …….any key to continue
A. Kick B. Smash
C. Hit
21. There are millions of ………………in a today’s chip
A. Pixel B. Applications
C. Transistors D. Pits
22. Apple and IBM are the first two companies that
produced………….
A. Mainframes B. Servers
C. Portable computers D. Personal computers
23. The most powerful type of computer is
a………………….
A. Mainframe B. Supercomputer
C. Laptop D. PDA
24. How many………….are there in a byte?
A. zeros B. pits
C. bits D. digits
25. The word “built-in” has the closest meaning to ____
A. monetary B. integrated
C. financial D. digital
26. Which of the following groups are only input
devices?
A. Mouse, keyboard, monitor, Joystick
B. Mouse, keyboard, Scanner, Joystick, Light pen
C. Mouse, keyboard, Trackball, Touch Screen, Microphone
D. Both B and C
27. ____ are the physical units attached to the computer.
They include storage devices and input/ .
A. The cases B. Programs
C. Hard drives D. Peripherals
28. To avoid red eyes, use the camera's red eye
__________ feature.
A. reduce B. reduced
C. reduction D. reducing
29. You need to have a_______ card on your computer
to hear speech and music.
A. flash B. reader
C. memory D. sound
30 __________ is the number of pixels contained in a
display, horizontally and vertically
A. brightness B. resolution
C. contrast D. colour depth
31. The key “______” moves the cursor to the beginning
of a new line. It is also used to confirm commands.
A. shift B. space bar
C. Ctrl D. return/enter
32. What machine is used to create the printing plates?
A. Platesetter B. Text flow
C. Kerning D. Printing plate
33. Choose the right answer from the following sentences:
A. This computer is biger than all the big than all others in the
shop.
B. This computer is more the others in the shop.
C. This computer is the biggest of all the others in the shop
D. This computer is very big compared to the others in the
shop.
34. Similarly, the mouse is used to change the shape of a
graphic object. For example, if you want to convert a square
into a rectangle, you __________ one corner of the square
and stretch it into a rectangle.
A. hold B. double-click
C. drag D. move
35. This inkjet printer runs __________ a laser one.
A. as fast as B. as clearly as
C. more clearly than D. the fastest
36. Examples of are the monitor, the
printer, the speaker and the __________.
A. modem B. barcode reader
C. projector D. microphone
37. __________ is the smallest unit on a display screen
or bitmapped image (usually a colored dot)
A. aspect B. ratio resolution
C. color depth D. pixel
38. Modern televisions use technology to display images.
What does LCD stand for in the term "LCD TV"?
A. Liquid Crystal Display B. Liquid Current Display
C. Led Crystal Display D. Led Current Display
39. A device that allows users to feed data into a
computer for analysis and storage and to give
commands to the computer is called
A. Output device B. Input device
C. Memory D. Both a and b
40. User communicates with a computer with the help of
which devices?
A. Input device B. Output device
C. Software device D. Both a and b
STORAGE DEVICES
1. Which of the following is a physical storage media?
A Tape Storage B Optical Storage
C Flash memory D All of the mentioned
2. The _________ is the fastest and most costly form of
storage, which is relatively small; its use is managed by
the computer system hardware.
A Cache B Disk
C Main memory D Flash memory
3. Which of the following stores several gigabytes of
data but usually lost when power failure?
A Flash memory B Disk
C Main memory D Secondary memory
4. The flash memory storage used are
A NOR Flash B OR Flash
C AND Flash D All of the mentioned
5. __________ is increasingly being used in server systems to
improve performance by caching frequently used data, since it
provides faster access than disk, with larger storage capacity
than main memory.
A Flash memory B Disk
C Main memory D Secondary memory
6. Which is the cheapest memory device in terms of
costs/ bit?
A Semiconductor memory B Magnetic disks
C Compact disks D Magnetic tapes
7. The primary medium for the long-term online storage
of data is the __________ where the entire database is
stored on magnetic disk.
A Semiconductor memory B Magnetic disks
C Compact disks D Magnetic tapes
8. Optical disk _______ systems contain a few drives
and numerous disks that can be loaded into one of the
drives automatically (by a robot arm) on demand.
A Tape Storage B Jukebox
C Flash memory D All of the mentioned
9. There are “record-once” versions of the compact disk
and digital video disk, which can be written only once;
such disks are also called __________ disks.
A Write-once, read-many (WORM)
B CD-R
C DVD-W
D CD-ROM
10. Tape storage is referred to as __________ storage.
A Direct-access B Random-access
C Sequential-access D All of the mentioned
11. Statement 1: Cache storage is very fast
Statement 2: Cache storage is very cheap
A Both the statements are true
B Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false
C Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true
D Both the statements are false
12. What is the difference between flash memory and
memory?
A Data is retained in flash memory
B Data access is faster in flash memory
C Data storage is very large in flash memory
D None of the mentioned
13. What is the full form of USB?
A Universal Serial Binary
B Universal Storage Base
C Universal Serial Bus
D Uninterrupted Service Bus
14. DVD is a form of ______ storage
A Magnetic storage B USB storage
C Tape storage D Optical storage
15. Which of the following is a part of the Magnetic disk
assembly?
A Spindle B Read write head
C Arm D All of the mentioned
16. When a large number of disks are connected by a
high speed network to a number of server computers, it
is known as ________ architecture
A Storage area network
B High performance network
C Multiple disk network
D Local area network
17. The time from when a read or write request is issued
to when the actual data transfer begins is called _______
A Seek time B Access time
C Average latency time D Data transfer rate
18. The time for repositioning the arm is called as
_________
A Seek time B Access time
C Reposition time D Latency time
19. Which of the following is a measure of reliability of a
disk?
A Seek time B Average latency time
C Mean time to failure D Average seek time
20. What is buffering?
A The blocks read from disk are directly accessed
B The blocks read from disk are temporarily stored in a memory
C The blocks read from disk are organized in a particular
fashion to cater requests.
D None of the mentioned
21. What is an NVRAM?
A RAM which is non-volatile in nature
B RAM whose data is not lost during power failures
C RAM that significantly speeds up data transfers
D All of the mentioned
22. Files that support log disks are called as ________
A Logging file systems
B Jorte File Systems
C Journaling File Systems
D Channelizing File
Systems
23. What word describes the situation where mail fails
to be delivered?
A. mismail B. multimedia
C. mailbox D. blogger
24. A __________ is about one trillion bytes - about as
much text as the books and magazines in a huge library.
A. 1GB B. 1TB
C. 1MB D. 1KB
25. A __________ is about one million bytes - about as
much text as a 300-page novel.
A. 1TB B. 1GB
C. 1KB D. 1MB
26. Hard drives can _________ hundreds times of more
data than floppy disks.
A. earn B. keep
C. take D. hold
27. Which of the following is NOT a function of an
operating system?
A. Managing files and folders
B. Running applications
C. Connecting to the internet
D. Creating new hardware components
28. ____________has smallest storage capacity
A. CD B. Zip disk
C. Hard disk D. Floppy disk
29. The phrase” make a copy of data or software in case
the original disk is damaged” is the closest meaning
to:________.
A. take up B. make up
C. back up D. head up
30. Flash memory card is as small as a__________.
A. button B. card
C. stamp D. can
31. RAM capacity can be expanded by adding extra
__________, usually contained in small circuit boards
called dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs).
A. RAM B. ROM
C. chips D. memory cards
32. A portable storage device that can be easily
connected to a computer to transfer data is a:
B. Central Processing Unit
A. Hard Disk Drive (HDD (CPU)
C. Internal hard drive D. Flash drive
33. The average time required for a computer's
read/write heads to move and find a data is called:
A. allowed time B. limited time
C. duration D. access time
34. Which term refers to the amount of data a storage
device can hold?
A. Capacity B. Hold
C. Access time D. Transfer rate
35. New disks need___________ before using them.
A. to format B. to be formatted
C. being formatted D. formatted
36. Which storage technology uses magnetization to
store data?
A. Solid-state B. Magnetic
C. Optical D. Flash
37. What is the primary advantage of solid-state drives
(SSDs) over traditional hard disk drives (HDDs)?
A. Faster data access B. Higher capacity
C. Lower cost D. Greater durability
38. Which storage technology uses laser light to read
and write data on discs?
A. Solid-state B. Magnetic
C. Optical D. Flash
39. Which data storage technology is often used for
long-term archival storage due to its high capacity and
low cost per gigabyte?
A. Magnetic tape B. Optical disc
C. Solid-state drive (SSD D. Hard disk drive (HDD
40. Which storage technology is commonly used for
high-speed data transfer and caching in modern
computer systems?
A. Magnetic tape B. Optical disc
C. Solid-state drive (SSD D. Hard disk drive (HDD
BASIC SOFTWARE
1. What is the primary function of word processing software?
A. Creating and editing spreadsheets
B. Creating and editing text documents
C. Creating and editing presentations
D. Managing databases
2. Which feature of word processing software allows you
to change the appearance of text, such as font, size, and
color?
A. Spell check B. Formatting
C. Printing D. Page layout
3. What is the purpose of a spell check feature in word
processing software?
A. To create charts and graphs
B. To check and correct spelling errors in a document
C. To design presentations
D. To calculate mathematical formulas
4. Which type of software allows you to insert and
format images, shapes, and diagrams within a
document?
A. Spreadsheet software
A. Presentation software
C. Word processing software
D. Database software
5. What is the primary function of a table of contents
feature in word processing software?
A. To create mathematical formulas
B. To generate an index of keywords
C. To provide an organized list of document sections and headings
D. To design presentations
6. What is the primary function of spreadsheet
software?
A. Creating and editing text documents
B. Creating and editing images and graphics
C. Creating and managing numerical data and calculations
D. Designing presentations
7. In spreadsheet software, what do you call the
intersection of a row and a column where data is
entered?
A. Cell B. Block
C. Table D. Formula
8. What type of data can be represented in a spreadsheet
cell?
A. Text B. Images
C. Videos D. All of the above
9. Which feature in spreadsheet software is used for
performing calculations based on cell values?
A. Sort B. Filter
C. Formula D. Chart
10. What is the primary function of a chart or graph in
spreadsheet software?
A. To create tables of data
B. To perform calculations
C. To display data visually for better understanding
D. To edit text documents
11. What is the primary function of presentation
software?
A. Creating and editing text documents
B. Creating and editing images and graphics
C. Designing and delivering visual presentations
D. Managing numerical data and calculations
12. Which feature allows you to organize and sequence
slides in a presentation?
A. Slide sorter B. Spell check
C. Slide transition D. Word art
13. What is the purpose of slide transitions in
presentation software?
A. To organize slides
B. To add animations to text and objects
C. To create charts and graphs
D. To change the layout of slides
14. Which feature in presentation software allows you to
add visual effects and animations to text and objects?
A. Slide sorter B. Spell check
C. Slide transition D. Animation effects
15. What is the purpose of speaker notes in presentation
software?
A. To create charts and graphs
B. To provide additiona information or cues to the presenter
C. To organize slides
D. To design visual elements
16. Which software category is best suited for creating a
budget with numerical calculations?
A. Word processing software
B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software
D. Database software
17. Which software is commonly used for designing
business reports and proposals with text and graphics?
A. Word processing software
B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software
D. Video editing software
18. What software is suitable for creating a visual slide
show to accompany a speech or lecture?
A. Word processing software
B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software
D. Graphics design software
19. Which software type is used for creating and
managing a list of contacts and their details?
A. Word processing software
B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software
D. Contact management software
20. What software is commonly used for designing and
printing labels and envelopes?
A. Word processing software
B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software
D. Label design software
21. What is the term for a predefined document
template in word processing software that helps users
create documents with a consistent format?
A.Style B. Theme
C. Template D. Font
22. Which function in spreadsheet software allows you
to find the highest value in a range of cells?
A. MAX B. MIN
C. SUM D. AVERAGE
23. What is the term for a collection of slides in a
presentation software file?
A. Document B. Worksheet
C. Workbook D. Presentation
24. Which software type is commonly used for managing
and organizing personal or business appointments and
schedules?
A. Word processing software
B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software
D. Calendar software
25. What software category is best suited for creating a
visual representation of data, such as charts and graphs?
A. Word processing software
B. Spreadsheet software
C. Presentation software
D. Graphics design software
26. What is the term for a list of references or sources
used in a document created using word processing
software?
A. Index B. Bibliography
C. Table of Contents D. Appendix
27. Which feature in word processing software allows
you to automatically generate page numbers in a
document?
A. Spell check B. Page layout
C. Header and footer D. Thesaurus
28. We need to have __________ to read PDF files.
A. Adobe Acrobat designer B. Adobe script
C. Adobe Acrobat Reader D. Adobe Acrobat Writer
29. What is the term for a single entry or set of data in a
database?
A. Search B. File
C. Field D. Typeface
30. Choose the correct connector to complete the
sentence: "I enjoy using graphic design software
_________ it allows me to create stunning visuals."
A. so B. but
C. because D. however
31. Which of the following connectors is used to show contrast?
A. and B. because
C. however D. therefore
32. What does Database software primarily allow users
to do?
A. Edit and format text documents
B. Store and manage large amounts of structured data
C. Create pie charts and graphs
D. Analyze and interpret numerical data for easy retrieval
33. Information in entered on a database via __________.
A. tables B. records
C. fields D. databases
34. Some companies have several computers sharing a data via a_______.
A. web B. telephone
C. query D. network
35. What is the purpose of the 'clipboard' in a computing context?
A. To store files permanently
B. To provide a list of running applications
C. To temporarily store copied or cut data
D. To display system notifications
36. Each field holds a__________ piece of information
A. unseparated B. complex
C. separate D. complete
37. Which software is best suited for organizing and
analyzing numerical data in rows & columns using
formulas and charts?
A. Word Processing B. Databases
C. Spreadsheets D. Graphics Design
38. Schools use word processors to write letters, and
databases to keep __________ of students and teachers.
A. touch B. healthy
C. records D. letters
39. _________ consists of three elements: typeface, type
style and type size.
A. An insert B. An alignment
C. A font D. An icon
40. In word processing software, what is the term for a
predefined set of formatting settings, such as font, size,
and color?
A. Template B. Style
C. Layout D. Theme
CREATIVE SOFTWARE
1. Software documentation refers to…
A. anything written about how the software is designed or functions
B. the documents which, the user has to sign before using the software legally
C. the compatibility of the software with IBM-PC
D. None of the above
2. Distance learning and videoconferencing are concepts made
…………. with the use of an electronic classroom or boardroom
accessible to people in remote locations.
A. invisible B. available
C. impossible D. possibly
3. Software in computer…
A. enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
B. increase the speed of central processing unit
C. Both of above
D. None of above
4. Which of the following is not a type of software?
A. System Software B. Application Software
C. Utility Software D. Entertainment Software
5. What is the best definition of ‘compatible’?
A. Characterized by not having a constant time interval between successive bits,
characters or events
B. No longer of use due to passage of time and the increase of surrounding
technology
C. Capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without
modification
D. None of above
6. What is the best definition of ‘execute’?
A. To start a program on a computer
B. The act of deleting information from a file system or database
C. To end a program or a process before its completion
D. To magnetically prepare or a disk to receive data or erase and prepare an existing
disk drive
7. A system program is a program designed to execute ………part
of an operating system.
A. to B. as
C. unlike D. like
8. What is the best definition of ‘system software ‘?
A. A set of programs and files that control the hardware and software resources of a
computer system
B. All the programs which control the basic functions of a computer
C. All the applications which are used for specific purposes
D. Software that is available free of charge but protected by copyright.
9. What is the best definition of ‘proprietary’?
A. A program in which the code is distributed allowing programmers to alter and
change the original software as much as they like
B. Data programmed into a hardware device which provides its basic functionality;
normally in the form of an EPROM
C. Privately developed and owned technology
D. All the above
10. What is the best definition of ‘open source’?
A. A computer failure due to faulty hardware or a serious software bug
B. Software distributed without cost by the developer which normally cannot be
modified or sold without permission
C. Software in which the license stipulates that the user cannot see, edit, or
manipulate the source code of a software program
D. A program in which the code is distributed allowing programmers to alter and
change the original software as much as they like
11. What is the best definition of ‘firmware’?
A. An incorrect action attributable to poor judgment, ignorance, or inattention
B. Data programmed into a hardware device which provides its basic functionality;
normally in the form of an EPROM
C. Software in which the license stipulates that the user cannot see,edit, or
manipulate the source code of a software program
D. All the above
12. What is the best definition of ‘format’?
A. To magnetically prepare or a diskto receive data or erase and prepare an existing
disk drive
B. Software which converts the data from a component or peripheral into data that
an operating system can use
C. A confidential authentication information composed of a string of characters
D. To start a program on a computer
13. Which of the following instructs the computer hardware, what
to do and how to do it?
A. Hardware B. Operating system
C. Software D. Device driver
14. A set of computer programs used on a computer to perform
different tasks is called
A. computer instructions B. processor
C. software D. hardware
15. Which of the following is not a type of software?
A. System software B. Application software
C. Utility software D. Driver software
16. Which software is used to manage and control the hardware
components and allows interaction between the hardware and the
other different types of software?
A. Application software B. System software
C. Utility software D. Operating system
17. Which of the following is the part of system software?
A. Operating system B. Utility software
C. Browser software D. both a and b
18. The main function of computer software is to turn data into
A. information B. program
C. object D. both a and c
19. A computer program that functions as an intermediary between
a computer user and the computer hardware is called
A. software B. hardware
C. operating system. D. driver
20. One or more defects occurring in the computer software that
prevents the software from working is called
A. bot B. system error
C. bug D. slug
21. Bug means
A. logical errors in the program
B. syntax error in the program
C. runtime error
D. All of the above
22. A mistake in an algorithm that generates incorrect results or
output is called
A. logical error B. syntax error
C. compile-time error D. procedural error
23. The process of finding errors/defects/bugs in the software
program is called
A. Debugging B. Interpreting
C. Compiling D. Testing
24. Software programs developed for performing particular tasks
related to managing computer resources is called
A. System software B. Utility software
C. Application software D. Helper software
25. Which of the following is not a kind of system software?
A. BIOS software
B. Unix, Linux
C. Microsoft Windows, and Mac OS
D. Microsoft Word
26. Which of the following is not application software?
A. MS-Word B. Google Docs
C. Adobe Acrobat D. Turbo C compiler
27. Application software is developed to accomplish
A. real-world tasks B. operating system tasks
C. computer-centric tasks D. All of the above
28. What can interactive games do compared to regular games?
A. They use multimedia and virtual reality
B. They have a physical game board
C. They do not require any user input
D. They have better graphics and music
29. CAD software is widely used by engineers and designers. What
does CAD stand for?
A. Computer Assistant Digital
B. Computing Ads Design
PROGRAMMING/JOBS IN ICT
1. What is the term used for small programs written in Java that
can be added to web pages to create interactive features?
A. Scripts B. Applets
C. Modules D. Widgets
2. Complete the sentence: A computer ____ is a set of instructions
in a language that tells the computer how to do a specific task.
A. document B. file
C. website D. program
3. Programmers write code in a language that humans can
understand, called the source code. What software is used to
convert source code into machine code?
A. Interpreter B. Compiler
C. Assembler D. Debugger
4. Complete the sentence: I'm not interested in ____ this computer language.
A. learn B. learning
C. to learn D. learned
5. Recruitment websites are a good place to look for ______.
A. employment
B. job
C. profession
D. All the answers are correct
6. What is programming?
A. The process of designing computer hardware
B. The process of writing instructions for a computer to perform tasks
C. The process of repairing computer software
D. The process of analyzing computer algorithms
7. What is a program or set of instructions that a computer can
execute called?
A. Algorithm B. Script
C. Software D. Compiler
8. What is the purpose of a programming language?
A. To write computer hardware specifications
B. To communicate with other programmers
C. To facilitate communication between humans and computers
D.To design computer algorithms
9. What does "debugging" refer to in programming?
A. Writing code B. Testing code
C. Fixing errors in code D. Documenting code
10. Which of the following is NOT a high-level programming
language?
A. C++ B. Python
C. Assembly language D. Java
11. What is the purpose of a variable in programming?
A. To store data that can be changed during program execution
B. To store data that cannot be changed during program execution
C. To perform mathematical calculations
D. To print output to the screen
12. Which data type is used to store whole numbers in
programming?
A. Float B. String
C. Integer D. Boolean
13. What is a "conditional statement" in programming?
A. A statement that is always executed
B. A statement that performs calculations
C. A statement that makes decisions based on conditions
D. A statement that repeats a task
14. What is the purpose of a loop in programming?
A. To perform a task only once
B. To repeat a task multiple times
C. To make decisions
D. To store data
15. What is the extension of java code files?
A. .js B. .txt
C. .class D. .java
16. Which of these is the purpose of recruitment?
a. Make sure that there is match between cost and benefit
b. Help increase the success rate of the selection process by reducing the number of
visibly underqualified ornover qualified job applicants.
c. Help the firm create more culturally diverse work - force
d. None of the above
17. The poor quality of selection will mean extra cost on _______
and supervision.
a. Training b. Recruitment
c. Work quality d. None of the above
18. Selection is now ____ and is handled by the human resource
department.
a. Unplanned b. Outsourced
c. Centralised d. None of the above
19. Which of the following is a programming language?
A. Python B. Photoshop
C. Microsoft Word D. Adobe Illustrator
20. Which programming paradigm emphasizes on writing code that
is easy to read and maintain?
A.Procedural programming
B. Object-oriented programming
C. Functional programming
D. Structured programming
21. What is the term used for a block of code that is executed
repeatedly until a certain condition is met?
A. Function B. Loop
C. Condition D. Variable
22. Which programming language is used for developing Android
apps?
A. Java B. C#
C. Python D. Swift
23. Which of the following is not a valid variable name in most
programming languages?
A. myVariable B. 123Variable
C. _myVariable D. my_variable
24. Which of the following is a type of sorting algorithm?
A. Binary search B. Quick sort
C. Depth-first search D. Breadth-first search
25. Which of the following is not a web browser?
A. Chrome B. Safari
C. Firefox D. Photoshop
26. Which programming language is used for developing iOS apps?
A. Java B. C#
C. Python D. Swift
27. Which data structure is used for implementing a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO)
behavior?
A. Queue B. Stack
C. Tree D. Linked list
28. Which of the following is a type of database?
A. Relational database
B. Object-oriented database
C. NoSQL database
D. All of the above
29. Which of the following is a type of web development framework?
A. Django B. React
C. Angular D. All of the above
30. Which of the following is used for creating and managing virtual environments
in Python?
A. pip B. venv
C. virtualenv D. conda
31. Which of the following is a commonly used programming language for data
analysis?
A. Java B. Python
C. Ruby D. C++
32. The pseudocode is…
a. algorithm b. flowchart
c. object code d.coding
33. finding and solving errors in the source code is…
a. desk checking b. debugging
c. decoding d. testing
34. The step by step procedure for solving a problem…
a. programming b. algorithm
c. planing d. flowchart
35. C is known as
a. Low level programming language
b. High level programming language
c. Machine language
d. None of the above
36. Errors in a computer program are referred to as
A. Bugs B. Mistakes
C. Item overlooked D. Crash
37. A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how
to do. It is called a …………
A. program B. command
C. user response D. processor
38. The word processing feature that catches most random
typographical errors and misspellings is known as _____.
A. Grammar checker B. Spell checker
C. Word checker D. None of the these
39. Which of the following method of class String is used to obtain
length of String object in Java?
A. length() B. Sizeof()
C. lengthof() D. limitof()
40. What is multithreaded programming?
A. It’s a process in which two different processes run simultaneously
B. It’s a process in which two or more parts of the same process run simultaneously
C. It’s a process in which many different process are able to access the same
information
D. It’s a process in which a single process can access information from many sources
COMPUTERS TOMORROW
1. What defines a computer network?
A. A device that shows output on a monitor
B. A group of connected computers and devices that share resources and
communicate
C. Software for creating documents and presentations
D. The outer casing that protects internal computer parts
2. How can the Internet be best described as a global network?
A. A network that connects only local area networks (LANs)
B. A random collection of independent computers
C. A global network connecting various types of networks (LANs,MANs, WANs)
through standardized protocols
D. A single isolated network
3. Which of these is an example of Bluetooth technology?
A. A wide area network (WAN)
B. A virtual private network (VPN)
C. A local area network (LAN)
D. A personal area network (PAN)
4. When multiple computers function together as one system to
clients, what is this called?
A. Mail system B. Networking system
C. Computer network D. Distributed system
5. In the context of a computer network, what are nodes?
A. The computer responsible for routing data
B. The computer where data is terminated
C. The computer that initiates data transmission
D. All of the above
6. Which device forwards data packets between networks by using
routing information in the packet?
A. Firewall B. Bridge
C. Hub D. Router
7. How do two devices become part of a network?
A. When the process IDs (PIDs) of processes on both devices match
B. When a process on one device can exchange information with a process on
another device
C. When one process is active and another is inactive
D. When processes are running on both devices simultaneously
8. Which amongst the following is the example of Bluetooth?
A. Personal area network B. Virtual private network
C. Local area network D. Wide area network
9. Which of the following statements defines a computer network?
A. A software used for creating presentations and documents
B. A physical case protecting theinternal components of a computer.
C. A device that presents information on the screen of a computer.
D. A combination of interconnected devices and computers that share and
communicate resources.
10. Which network extends the private network across the public network?
A. Local area network
B. Virtual private network
C. Storage area Network
D. Enterprise private network
11. What is cloud computing?
A. A type of weather forecasting technology
B. A method of storing data on physical servers
C. A technology that provides on-demand access to computing resources over the
internet
D. A type of gaming console
E. 12. Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of cloud computing?
A.On-demand self-service
B. Broad network access
C. Local data storage only
D. D. Resource pooling
13. What is the primary advantage of using cloud services for
businesses?
A.Higher upfront costs
B. Reduced scalability
C. Cost-effectiveness and scalability
D. Limited accessibility
14. What is the primary function of a cloud data center?
A. Running physical servers
B. Storing only local data
C.Managing network routers
D.Hosting and managing cloud services
15. What is the purpose of cloud data storage?
A. To store data only on local devices
B. To make data inaccessible over the internet
C. To provide scalable and remote data storage accessible over the internet
D. To store data exclusively on physical servers
16. What is the full form of “AI”?
A. Artificially Intelligent B. Artificial Intelligence
C. Artificially Intelligence D. Advanced Intelligence
17. What is Artificial Intelligence?
A. Artificial Intelligence is a field that aims to make humans more intelligent
B. Artificial Intelligence is a field that aims to improve the security
C. Artificial Intelligence is a field that aims to develop intelligent
D. Artificial Intelligence is a field that aims to mine the data machines
18. Which of the following is the branch of Artificial Intelligence?
A. Machine Learning B. Cyber forensics
C. Full-Stack Developer D. Network Design
19. Which of the following is an application of Artificial
Intelligence?
A.It helps to exploit vulnerabilities to secure the firm
B. Language understanding and problem-solving (Text analytics and NLP)
C. Easy to create a website
D. It helps to deploy applications on the cloud
20. Which of the following is an advantage of artificial intelligence?
A. Reduces the time taken to solve the problem
B. Helps in providing security
C. Have the ability to think
D. All of the above hence makes the work easier
21. Which of the following is the main function of the CPU?
A. Storing data B. Executing instructions
C. Input and output D. Networking
22. Which of the following is the primary storage device of a computer?
A. Hard disk B. RAM
C. ROM D. CD-ROM
23. Which of the following is a database software?
A. Microsoft Access B. MySQL
C. Oracle D. All of the above
24. What is the difference between a virus and a worm?
A. A virus needs a host program to run, while a worm can run independently.
B. A virus can only spread through removable media, while a worm can spread over a
network.
C. A virus is a self-replicating program, while a worm is not.
D. All of the above.
25. What is the difference between a firewall and an antivirus
software?
A. A firewall protects a computer from unauthorized access, while an antivirus
software protects a computer from malware.
B. A firewall is a hardware device, while an antivirus software is a software program.
C. A firewall is used to filter network traffic, while an antivirus software is used to
scan files for malware.
D.All of the above.
26. What is the difference between a web browser and an email
client?
A. A web browser is used to access websites, while an email client is used to send
and receive emails.
B. A web browser is a software program, while an email client is a hardware device.
C. A web browser is used to view web pages, while an email client is used to
compose and read emails.
D. All of the above.
27. What is the difference between a file and a folder?
A. A file is a unit of data, while a folder is a container for files
B. A file is a physical object, while a folder is a logical object.
C. A file can only be opened by one program, while a folder can be opened by
multiple programs.
D. All of the above.
28. Which of the following is a database management system?
A. MySQL B. Oracle
C. Microsoft SQL Server D. All of the above
29. Which of the following is a cloud computing service?
A. Amazon Web Services
B. Microsoft Azure
C. Google Cloud Platform
D. All of the above
30. Which of the following is a video streaming service?
A. Netflix B. Hulu
C. Amazon Prime Video D. All of the above
31. Which of the following is a music streaming service?
A. Spotify B. Apple Music
C. Amazon Music D. All of the above
32. What is the difference between a web server and an application
server?
A. A web server is a server that delivers web pages, while an application server is a
server that runs applications.
B. A web server is a hardware device, while an application server is a software
program.
C. A web server is a physical object, while an application server is a logical object.
D. All of the above.
33. What is the difference between a router and a switch?
A. A router is a device that connects networks, while a switch is a device that
connects devices on the same network.
B. A router is a hardware device, while a switch is a software program.
C. A router is a physical object,
while a switch is a logical object.
D. All of the above.
34. What is the difference between a modem and a router?
A. A modem is a device that converts analog signals to digital signals and vice versa,
while a router is a device that connects networks.
B. A modem is a hardware device, while a router is a software program.
C.A modem is a physical object, while a router is a logical object.
D. All of the above.
35. What is the difference between a Wi-Fi and a Bluetooth?
A. Wi-Fi is a wireless network that uses radio waves to transmit data, while
Bluetooth is a wireless network that uses radio waves to transmit data over a short
distance.
B. Wi-Fi is a faster network than Bluetooth.
C.Wi-Fi is a more secure network than Bluetooth.
D. All of the above.
36. What is the difference between a website and a web page?
A. A website is a collection of web pages, while a web page is a single document that
is displayed on the web.
B. A website is a software program, while a web page is a hardware device.
C. A website is a physical object,while a web page is a logical object
D. All of the above.
37. What is the difference between a cloud computing service and a
machine learning as a service?
A. A cloud computing service is a service that provides access to computing
resources over the internet, while a machine learning as a service is a service that
provides access to machine learning solutions over the internet.
B. A cloud computing service is a software program, while a machine learning as a
service is a hardware device.
C. A cloud computing service is a physical object, while a machine learning as a
service is a logical object.
D. All of the above.
38. What is the difference between a cloud computing service and a blockchain as
a service?
A. A cloud computing service is a software program, while a blockchain as a service is
a hardware device.
B. A cloud computing service is a service that provides access to computing
resources over the internet, while a blockchain as a service is a service that provides
access to blockchain solutions over the internet.
C. A cloud computing service is a physical object, while a blockchain as a service is a
logical object.
D. All of the above.
39. What is the difference between a cloud computing service and a big data as a
service?
A. A cloud computing service is a physical object, while a big data as a service is a
logical object.
B. A cloud computing service is a software program, while a big data as a service is a
hardware device.
C. A cloud computing service is a service that provides access to computing resources
over the internet, while a big data as a service is a service that provides access to big
data solutions over the internet.
D. All of the above.
40. What is SQL?
A. SQL is a query language that is used to interact with relational databases.
B. SQL is a query language that is used to create relational databases.
C. SQL is a query language that is used to delete relational databases.
D. All of the above.