ICT Essentials - Chapter 1 Evaluation

Time duration 1 hour

1. What does the abbreviation "ICT" stand for?

a) International Computer Technology
b) Information and Communication Technology
c) Integrated Computing Techniques
d) Intelligent Communication Tools

2. Which of the following is not a component of ICT?

a) Hardware
b) Software
c) Network
d) Biology

3. Data that has been processed into a meaningful form is called:

a) Hardware
b) Software
c) Data
d) Information

4. Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

a) Microsoft Word
b) Printer
c) Google Chrome
d) Photoshop
5. What is the primary function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
a) Store data
b) Process data
c) Display data
d) Transfer data

6. Which of the following is an output device?

a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) Mouse
d) Scanner

7. What is the purpose of computer maintenance?

a) Increase computer speed
b) Prevent hardware failure and software issues
c) Install new hardware components
d) Enhance software performance

8. Which of the following is not an operating system?

a) Windows
b) macOS
c) Linux
d) Microsoft Office

9. What is the primary function of an operating system?

a) Create documents and presentations
b) Manage hardware resources and provide a user interface
c) Design websites
d) Perform mathematical calculations
10. Which operating system is developed by Apple Inc.?
a) Windows
b) macOS
c) Linux
d) Android

11. What is the purpose of file management in an operating system?

a) Create animations
b) Organize and manipulate files and folders
c) Browse the internet
d) Edit images

12. How do you start up a computer?

a) Press the power button
b) Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete
c) Shake the mouse
d) Clap your hands

13. What is the purpose of customizing system settings?

a) Personalize the computer environment according to user preferences
b) Delete important system files
c) Increase the computer's speed
d) Install new software automatically

14. Keyboard shortcuts are used to:

a) Navigate through websites
b) Speed up common tasks
c) Increase screen brightness
d) Delete files permanently
15. What is the purpose of RAM (Random Access Memory)?
a) Store permanent data
b) Store temporary data for quick access by the CPU
c) Store programs and applications
d) Store multimedia files

16. Which of the following is not a type of storage device?

a) Hard disk drive (HDD)
b) Solid-state drive (SSD)
c) USB flash drive
d) Monitor

17. What is the function of an input device?

a) Display output to the user
b) Receive input from the user
c) Store data permanently
d) Process data

18. What is an IP address used for?

a) Sending emails
b) Identifying a device on a network
c) Formatting text documents
d) Editing images

19. What is a firewall used for in computer networks?

a) Protect against viruses
b) Control network traffic
c) Create backups
d) Connect to the internet
20. Which of the following is not a type of network?
a) LAN (Local Area Network)
b) WAN (Wide Area Network)
c) USB (Universal Serial Bus)
d) WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

21. What does HTML stand for?

a) Hyper Text Markup Language
b) High Tech Management Language
c) Home Tool Markup Language
d) Hyperlink Transfer Markup Language

22. Which programming language is commonly used for web development?

a) Java
b) Python
c) C++
d) JavaScript

23. What is the purpose of a web browser?

a) Create documents
b) Send emails
c) Browse the internet
d) Edit images

24. Which of the following is not a web browser?

a) Google Chrome
b) Firefox
c) Microsoft Excel
d) Safari
25. What is the purpose of a search engine?
a) Design websites
b) Edit images
c) Find information on the internet
d) Play video games

26. Which of the following is an example of cloud computing service?

a) Google Drive
b) Microsoft Word
c) Adobe Photoshop
d) Notepad

27. What is the purpose of a domain name?

a) Host websites
b) Send emails
c) Store files
d) Play music

28. What does URL stand for?

a) Universal Resource Locator
b) Uniform Resource Locator
c) Unified Resource Locator
d) Unique Resource Locator

29. Which of the following is an example of an email protocol?

a) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
b) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
c) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
d) TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
30. What is the purpose of a firewall in computer security?
a) Protect against physical theft
b) Control access to a network
c) Encrypt files
d) Clean viruses from the system

31. Which of the following is not a type of malware?

a) Virus
b) Worm
c) Firewall
d) Trojan

32. What is the purpose of encryption?

a) Speed up internet connections
b) Protect data from unauthorized access
c) Create backups
d) Block advertisements

33. What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

a) Encrypt internet traffic
b) Increase internet speed
c) Create secure passwords
d) Block websites

34. What is the purpose of a backup?

a) Speed up computer performance
b) Restore lost data
c) Block viruses
d) Connect to the internet
35. Which of the following is not a type of computer virus?
a) Trojan horse
b) Worm
c) Firewall
d) Ransomware

36. What is the purpose of anti-virus software?

a) Create backups
b) Protect against malware
c) Speed up internet connections
d) Edit images

37. What is the purpose of a spreadsheet program?

a) Create presentations
b) Manage databases
c) Perform calculations and analyze data
d) Design websites

38. Which of the following is not a feature of a word-processing program?

a) Spell check
b) Formatting text
c) Sending emails
d) Inserting images
39. Which of the following is a feature of
presentation software?
a) Managing finances
b) Creating slideshows
c) Editing videos
d) Designing websites

40. What is the purpose of a database management system?

a) Create documents
b) Manage data
c) Send emails
d) Edit images