Basic ICT Quiz - December 2023

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1. What does CPU stand for? *

1 point

Central Processing Unit

Central Process Unit

Computer Personal Unit

Central Processor Unit

2. Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

1 point

Microsoft Word

Linux

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

3. What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?

1 point

Long-term storage of data

Running applications and storing temporary data

Connecting external devices

Processing the central unit of the computer

4. Which file extension is commonly used for a Word document?

1 point

.txt

.docx

.exe

.pdf

5. What does the acronym USB stand for?

1 point

Universal Serial Bus

Ultra Speed Battery

Unified System Backup

Universal Software Base

6. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

1 point

Printer

Monitor

Keyboard

Speaker

7. What is the function of an antivirus program?

1 point

Creating new files

Preventing computer viruses

Enhancing internet speed

Managing computer hardware

8. What does the acronym PDF stand for?

1 point

Personal Document Format

Portable Document Format

Printable Document File

Public Domain Format

9. What does "URL" stand for in the context of web browsing?

1 point

Universal Resource Locator

Uniform Resource Locator

Unique Resource Locator

Unified Resource Locator

10. Which of the following is a web browser?

1 point

Microsoft Office

Google Chrome

Photoshop

iTunes

11. What is the purpose of an IP address?

1 point

To identify a person on the internet

To identify a computer on a network

To identify the browser being used

To identify the type of website

12. What is the primary function of a firewall in computer security?

1 point

Option 1

To protect against physical theft

To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network

To scan and remove viruses from files

To increase internet speed

13. What is the default file extension for Microsoft Excel?

1 point

.txt

.docx

.pdf

.xlsx

14. What does the term "LAN" stand for?

1 point

Large Area Network

Local Area Network

Long Antenna Network

Low Altitude Network

15. Which component is known as the "brain" of the computer?

1 point

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

16. What is the purpose of a DNS server?

1 point

To convert domain names into IP addresses

To store files and documents

To manage email communication

To create website content

17. Which of the following is considered an input device?

1 point

Printer

Mouse

Speaker

Monitor

18. What does the term "BIOS" stand for in computing?

1 point

Basic Input Output System

Binary Input Output System

Broadband Internet Operating System

Basic Internet Output System

19. What is the purpose of a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel?

1 point

Creating and editing images

Managing emails

Organizing and analyzing data in tabular form

Editing videos

20. What is the purpose of the "Ctrl + Alt + Delete" keyboard shortcut in Windows?

1 point

To open the Start menu

To close the current window

To open the Task Manager

To print the current document

21. What does the acronym CPU stand for?

1 point

Central Processing Unit

Central Process Unit

Computer Personal Unit

Central Processor Unit

22. What is the function of the Ctrl + Z keyboard shortcut in computing?

1 point

Copy

Cut

Undo

Redo

23. Which of the following is an example of an output device?

1 point

Mouse

Printer

Keyboard

Scanner

24. What does the term "URL" stand for?

1 point

Union Resource Locator

Universal Resource Locator

Unique Resource Locator

None of the above

25. What is the purpose of the "Ctrl + C" keyboard shortcut in computing?

1 point

Copy

Cut

Paste

Undo

26. Which of the following programming languages is the basis for web development?

1 point

Java

Python

HTML

C++

27. What is the purpose of the "Ctrl + P" keyboard shortcut in computing?

1 point

Paste

Open

Save

28. What does the term "HTML" stand for?

1 point

Hyper Text Markup Language

High-Level Text Manipulation Language

Hyperlink and Text Management Language

Hardware and Text Markup Language

29. Which of the following is a commonly used web browser?

1 point

Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Google Chrome

Excel

30. What is the purpose of an SSD (Solid State Drive) in a computer?

1 point

To display graphics

To store data permanently

To provide temporary storage (RAM)

To process calculations

31. What does the term "ISP" stand for in the context of the internet?

1 point

Internet Service Provider

Internet Security Protocol

International Software Platform

Internal System Processor

32. Which of the following is a common type of computer virus?

1 point

Malware

Spyware

Trojan Horse

Firewall

33. What is the purpose of the "Ctrl + X" keyboard shortcut in computing?

1 point

Copy

Cut

Paste

Undo

34. What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?

1 point

Provides temporary storage (RAM)

Manages input and output devices

Connects various components and allows communication between them

Displays graphics on the monitor

35. Which of the following is a storage device with no moving parts?

1 point

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Optical Drive

Mega Hard Drive

36. What is the purpose of a cookie in web browsing?

1 point

To store login credentials

To track user activity and preferences

To block unwanted pop-up ads

To encrypt data transmission

37. Which file extension is commonly used for a compressed archive file?

1 point

.zip

.exe

.txt

.docx

38. What is the role of an operating system in a computer?

1 point

To provide physical support for the computer components

To manage hardware resources and provide user interfaces

To store and retrieve data permanently

To create and edit text documents

39. Which component of a computer is responsible for managing data traffic between the CPU, memory, and other peripherals?

1 point

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Motherboard

Network Interface Card (NIC)

40. What is the purpose of a graphics card in a computer?

1 point

To store data permanently

To provide temporary storage (RAM)

To display graphics on the monitor

To manage internet connections

41. What does the term "Wi-Fi" stand for?

1 point

Wireless Fidelity

Wired Fidelity

Wide Internet Frequency

World Information

42. Which of the following is an example of a system software?

1 point

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Windows Operating System

Google Chrome

43. What is the purpose of a cursor in computing?

1 point

To highlight text

To draw shapes

To indicate the position for data entry or action

To create animations

44. What is the primary function of the "Ctrl + S" keyboard shortcut in Word?

1 point

Save

Select All

Switch

45. Which of the following is an example of a volatile memory?

1 point

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

USB Flash Drive

46. What is the purpose of a router in a computer network?

1 point

To store data permanently

To connect multiple computers in a network and manage data traffic

To display graphics on the monitor

To provide temporary storage (RAM)

47. Which programming language is known for its simplicity and readability, often used for beginners?

1 point

C++

Python

Java

Ruby

48. What is the purpose of the "Ctrl + V" keyboard shortcut in computing?

1 point

Copy

Cut

Paste

Undo

49. What does the term "Phishing" refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

1 point

A method of catching computer viruses

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity

A type of computer programming language

A technique for encrypting data

50. Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid-state drive (SSD)?

1 point

Uses magnetic storage

Contains moving parts

Provides faster data access

Has a higher storage capacity

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