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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ -------------------- **Question** **Option A** **Option B** **Option C** **Option D** **Correct Answer** **Which of the following is an example of an input device?** Keyboard Monitor Printer Mouse D **What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?** Permanent storage Temporary storage Backup storage Offline storage C **Which type of software is used to create documents?** Database Word Processor Web Browser Operating System A **What does CPU stand for?** Central Processing Unit Computer Personal Unit Central Processing Unit Central Processor Unit B **Which of the following is used to access the internet?** Modem Router Printer Monitor B **What is phishing?** Sending unsolicited emails Online shopping Cyberbullying Hacking C **Which of these is a type of software?** HTML Web Browser PDF Reader All of the above B **What is the primary purpose of an operating system?** To manage hardware To develop software To connect to the internet To protect data B **Which of the following is a type of output device?** Keyboard Scanner Monitor Mouse B **What does \'URL\' stand for?** Uniform Resource Locator Universal Resource Locator Uniform Resource Link Uniform Retrieval Link B **Which type of software helps in managing databases?** Database Software Word Processor Spreadsheet Software All of the above C **What is the function of an antivirus program?** To block spam emails To protect against malware To encrypt files To back up data C **Which of the following is an example of system software?** Microsoft Word Windows Adobe Reader Chrome B **What does GUI stand for?** Graphical User Interface General User Interface Graphical Utility Interface None of the above A **Which of the following is a widely used web browser?** Microsoft Word Google Chrome Notepad PowerPoint A **What is the main purpose of a spreadsheet?** To manage databases To analyze data To create documents To browse the internet B **Which device is used to connect to the internet?** Router Monitor Printer Keyboard A **What does \'http\' stand for in a website address?** Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Hyper Transfer Protocol Hyper Text Transmission Protocol High Transfer Text Protocol A **Which of the following is a storage device?** CPU RAM Hard Drive Monitor C **What is cloud computing?** Storing data locally Storing data remotely Using servers only Offline computing B **What is the purpose of a modem?** To connect to the internet To print documents To store data To scan images B **Which of these is an example of a mobile operating system?** Windows iOS Linux All of the above B **What is the main use of a VPN?** To protect data online To improve speed To store files To create websites C **Which of the following is a programming language?** HTML Microsoft Word Adobe Photoshop PowerPoint B **What does the term \'bandwidth\' refer to?** Amount of data stored Speed of internet connection Type of software Network security B **Which of the following is a type of malware?** Antivirus Trojan Horse Web Browser Operating System C **What type of file is typically used to store images?**.exe.txt.jpg.doc C **Which of the following represents a hardware component?** Microsoft Office Monitor Operating System Antivirus Software B **Which protocol is used for secure online transactions?** FTP HTTP HTTPS TCP/IP C **What does the acronym VPN stand for?** Virtual Public Network Very Private Network Virtual Private Network Verified Personal Network C **Which of these is used to amplify the strength of a network signal?** Modem Router Repeater Switch C **Which type of software is primarily used for data analysis?** Word Processor Database Software Spreadsheet Software Operating System C **Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?** RAM Cache Hard Drive CPU C **Which of the following is NOT a part of the computer hardware?** CPU Monitor Windows Keyboard C **What is a primary function of a printer?** To scan documents To produce hard copies of digital documents To display images To store data B **Which term refers to a collection of related data?** File Document Database Spreadsheet C **Which of the following is a widely used operating system for mobile devices?** Windows Android Linux MacOS B **Which of the following best describes the function of a firewall?** To scan for viruses To provide internet access To block unauthorized access To manage files C **What is the main purpose of software updates?** To enhance appearance To fix bugs and improve security To increase speed To change settings B **Which of these is used to connect multiple devices within a network?** Modem Router Switch Scanner C **What is a byte?** A measurement of storage capacity A type of software A unit of speed A programming language A **What is the primary use of an operating system?** To develop software To manage computer hardware and software resources To provide internet connectivity To run applications B **Which of these is a characteristic of SSDs compared to HDDs?** Slower speed Less durability No moving parts Larger physical size C **The primary purpose of a router is to:** Connect devices within a local network Process data Store files Provide software updates A **Which of the following best defines \'big data\'?** Large files Complex data sets that traditional data processing software can\'t handle Small amounts of unstructured data Simple data sets B **Which of these is commonly used to send and receive emails?** FTP IMAP HTTP DNS B **The term \'booting\' refers to:** Installing software Starting up a computer Shutting down a computer Upgrading hardware B **What type of attack involves overwhelming a server with traffic?** Phishing DDoS Ransomware Spyware B **Which of these is a form of backup storage?** SSD Cloud Storage RAM Cache B **The main purpose of a URL is to:** Identify a web page Protect personal data Send emails Store files A **What is the purpose of a data warehouse?** Temporary storage of data Long-term storage for analysis and reporting To run applications To manage emails B **Which technology is used for wireless local area networks?** Bluetooth Ethernet Fiber Optics DSL A **Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?** Batch Processing Real-time OS Multi-user OS Database OS D **Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?** Virus Spyware Firewall Ransomware C **What does the term \'data mining\' refer to?** Extracting information from large data sets Compressing files Encrypting data Organizing documents A **What does an IP address do?** Identifies a computer on a network Connects devices Stores files Increases speed A **Which type of network topology connects all devices to a central hub?** Star Ring Mesh Bus A **Which of these is an example of a phishing attempt?** A call from a bank An email from a known sender A link to a legitimate website An email requesting personal information D **What is the main use of a database?** To create documents To store and manage data To design websites To edit videos B **Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?** Google Drive Hard Drive USB Flash Drive DVD A **What does \'open-source software\' mean?** Free to use and modify Not available for public use Paid software Exclusive software A **Which of these is the best example of a strong password?** Password123 123456 P\@55w0rd! qwerty C **What does \'spam\' refer to in an online context?** Unwanted email Legitimate email Important email Phishing email A **Which of the following is an example of a programming language?** HTML SQL Python All of the above D **What is the purpose of a search engine?** To browse websites To find information on the internet To create websites To send emails B **Which device is primarily used for input?** Monitor Mouse Printer Speaker B **What is the main use of a server?** To store files To run applications To manage network traffic All of the above D **Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud storage?** Limited access Accessibility from anywhere Slower speeds Higher costs B **What does \'SEO\' stand for?** Search Engine Optimization Secure Electronic Operations Social Engagement Online Simple Engagement Online A **Which of these is a characteristic of a solid-state drive (SSD)?** Slow read speeds Mechanical parts Faster access times More storage capacity C **Which of the following refers to the process of verifying a user\'s identity?** Authentication Authorization Encryption Decryption A **What does \'malware\' refer to?** A type of software that causes harm Software that protects systems Hardware components Network cables A **Which of the following is an example of a web application?** Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop Google Docs VLC Player C **What does \'data breach\' mean?** Unauthorized access to sensitive information Deleting data Compressing data Storing data A **What is the function of a data analyst?** To write code To interpret data To design websites To manage networks B **Which of the following is a common cloud service model?** IaaS PaaS SaaS All of the above D **Which of these is an example of a relational database?** Microsoft Excel MySQL Google Docs WordPress B **Which type of software is used to create presentations?** Word Processor Presentation Software Spreadsheet Software Email Client B **What does the term \'encryption\' refer to?** Securing data Compressing files Backing up data Sharing files A **Which of the following is a common file format for audio files?**.mp4.mp3.exe.doc B **What is the purpose of a backup?** To create duplicates To secure data To delete old files To speed up processing B **Which of these is NOT a type of database?** Document Store Object-oriented database HTML database Relational database C **What does \'AI\' stand for in computing?** Artificial Intelligence Actual Intelligence Advanced Interface Augmented Information A **Which of the following is used for coding web pages?** CSS JavaScript HTML All of the above D **What is the primary function of a firewall?** To monitor traffic To block unauthorized access To create backups To send emails B **Which of these is a primary characteristic of open-source software?** Free access to source code Proprietary licensing Limited community support Paid access only A **Which term refers to the practice of improving the visibility of a website in search engines?** SEO SEM PPC SMM A **What does \'PaaS\' stand for in cloud computing?** Platform as a Service Product as a Service Performance as a Service Payment as a Service A **Which of these is a method of data storage?** NAS SAN RAID All of the above D **What does the term \'digital footprint\' refer to?** Online presence Data stored offline Information on devices All of the above A **Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using cloud storage?** Accessibility Lower costs Limited storage Scalability C **What is the primary purpose of a web server?** To host websites To connect devices To store data To process information A **Which of these is commonly used for online file sharing?** FTP SFTP Both A and B None of the above C **Which of the following is a benefit of using a VPN?** Enhanced security Slower speeds Increased costs Limited access A **What is the primary function of a network switch?** To connect devices To amplify signals To provide internet access To store data A **Which of these is an example of a digital assistant?** Alexa Google Maps Microsoft Word VLC Player A **Which of the following best describes \'cloud storage\'?** Data stored on local drives Data stored on remote servers Physical media storage None of the above B **What does the term \'bit\' represent in computing?** A single unit of data A collection of data A type of software A programming language A **Which of these is a common format for a text document?**.pdf.mp3.exe.txt D **What is the main advantage of using a virtual machine?** Cost reduction Enhanced security Resource optimization Isolation from host system C **What is software?** A type of computer hardware A set of instructions A type of network A type of user interface B **Which of the following is a type of system software?** Web browser Operating system Word processor Spreadsheet B **Who prepares system software?** Application Programmer System Programmer Network Administrator User Support Specialist B **Which of the following is an example of application software?** Device drivers Microsoft Word Operating system Network Management Programs B **What does system software control?** Hardware components User\'s documents Internet connections Email management A **Proprietary software is owned by:** The government Individuals or companies Open-source communities Non-profit organizations B **Which of the following is a characteristic of proprietary software?** Free to use and modify Available only after a license Open-source No copyright restrictions B **An example of free software is:** Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop Adobe Reader Windows OS C **What does open-source software allow users to do?** Use without restrictions Inspect, modify, and enhance Only use Buy a license B **Free and open-source software (FOSS) allows users to:** Only use without modifications Modify, enhance, and share Pay for licenses Use under strict conditions B **Which of the following is NOT a Microsoft Office program?** PowerPoint Excel Google Docs Word C **The latest stand-alone version of Microsoft Office is:** Office 2010 Office 2013 Office 2016 Office 2019 C **Google Drive is primarily used for:** Video editing Spreadsheet calculations Cloud storage Email communication C **Which of the following platforms is OpenOffice NOT available on?** Windows Linux macOS Android D **Which of the following is an advantage of OpenOffice over Microsoft Office?** Supports fewer file formats More costly Free of charge More features C **What is the role of an application programmer?** To maintain hardware To write application software To design user interfaces To manage system resources B **Which of the following is an example of a utility program?** Microsoft Excel File management tool Web browser Presentation software B **Android is an example of:** System software Proprietary software Open-source software Application software C **Which software allows users to create interactive presentations?** Microsoft Word OpenOffice Impress Microsoft Excel Google Slides B **Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of application software?** Task-specific General-purpose User-oriented System-oriented B **The software that acts as an interface between hardware and application programs is called:** Application software System software User software Middleware B **Which program is used for email and calendar management in Microsoft Office?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint C **Free software means:** Available for purchase Freely accessible Only for educational use Paid software B **Which of the following best describes proprietary software?** Free to modify Owned by individuals/companies Open for all Collaborative B **The main purpose of system software is to:** Perform specific tasks Control computer operations Create documents Manage network traffic B **What type of software is required for running application programs?** Application software System software Utility software Open-source software B **What is the main function of device drivers?** Manage user interface Control specific hardware Create software Network management B **Which software would be used to analyze data in a spreadsheet format?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint OpenOffice Writer B **What is the primary use of Microsoft Access?** Create presentations Database management Word processing Spreadsheet calculations B **OpenOffice includes which of the following programs?** Email client Spreadsheet Database management Video editing B **What is the primary difference between free and open-source software?** Free of charge Availability of source code Type of license Company ownership B **The source code is:** Visible to end users Hidden from users Modifiable by users Both B and C D **Which Microsoft Office program is primarily used for note-taking?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Access C **The purpose of system software includes:** Creating graphics Managing hardware operations Writing documents Sending emails B **Which of the following can be considered a type of application software?** Web browser Operating system Anti-virus All of the above A **Which of the following is a characteristic of open-source software?** Closed source Proprietary Publicly accessible Non-modifiable C **What is the main advantage of free software?** High cost Restricted usage No payment required Limited features C **Microsoft Office programs are often referred to as:** Industry standard Experimental software Open-source Free software A **Which version of Microsoft Office is known for its ribbon interface?** Office 2003 Office 2007 Office 2010 Office 2016 B **Which software is known for video conferencing and collaboration?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Google Hangouts Microsoft Excel C **What type of software is typically used for payroll management?** System software Utility software Application software Open-source software C **What differentiates proprietary software from free software?** Free access to source code Ownership rights Cost of software Functionality B **Which software is a popular open-source office suite?** Microsoft Office OpenOffice Apple iWork Google Docs B **Which of the following is an example of free software?** Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop Free Studio Windows OS C **What is the purpose of network management programs?** Create presentations Manage network resources Analyze data Perform calculations B **Which application is used for creating spreadsheets?** Microsoft Word Google Docs Microsoft Excel OpenOffice Writer C **Which software is mainly used for database management?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel OpenOffice Impress B **What is a common use for Adobe Reader?** Video editing Viewing PDF documents Word processing Database management B **What type of software is used to perform different tasks for users?** System software Application software Firmware Operating system B **Which program is used for creating presentations?** Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel OpenOffice Calc B **Which of the following is an example of proprietary software?** OpenOffice Linux Microsoft Word Android C **Which is an example of application software?** Operating System Microsoft Excel Device Driver Compiler B **What is the main function of Microsoft Outlook?** Word processing Email management Database creation Spreadsheet analysis B **Which software is often used for project management?** Microsoft Excel Microsoft Project Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint B **What type of program is Adobe Photoshop?** Database management Graphic design software Video editing Spreadsheet B **Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using cloud-based software?** Accessibility High cost Scalability Collaboration B **The purpose of educational software is to:** Manage finances Facilitate learning Design graphics Edit videos B **What is the main use of web browsers?** Send emails Browse the internet Edit photos Create databases B **Which type of software is commonly used for antivirus protection?** Application software System software Utility software Open-source software C **Which of the following is a benefit of open-source software?** High cost Limited support Community-driven development Proprietary rights C **What is the role of firmware in a computer?** Operating system Hardware control Application software Internet connectivity B **Which of the following is a common application software for graphic design?** Microsoft Word Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access B **Which of the following is a characteristic of system software?** User-friendly Task-specific General-purpose Controls hardware D **What is the function of presentation software?** Creating documents Managing databases Designing slideshows Writing code C **Which of the following is a feature of Microsoft Excel?** Word processing Spreadsheet calculations Email communication Graphic design B **What type of software is generally not free?** Proprietary software Open-source software Freeware Shareware A **Which software would you use for video editing?** Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Adobe Premiere OpenOffice Writer C **What type of software is required for managing hardware devices?** Application software Utility software System software Open-source software C **Which of the following is an example of utility software?** Microsoft Office Disk cleanup tool Web browser Game software B **Which software is specifically designed for database management?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Adobe Reader Google Docs B **Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?** Web browser Device driver Microsoft Word Spreadsheet B **What is a primary advantage of proprietary software?** Open access High cost Specialized support Collaboration C **Which of the following can be categorized as educational software?** Video editing software Learning management system Spreadsheet software Graphics design software B **What does "SaaS" stand for?** Software as a Service System as a Service Software and Applications Secure as a Service A **Which of the following describes desktop publishing software?** Creates spreadsheets Formats text and graphics Edits videos Manages databases B **What type of application is commonly used for accounting?** Database software Spreadsheet software Presentation software Graphic design software B **Which of the following is a characteristic of educational software?** Fun games Interactive learning High cost Limited access B **Which of the following software is used to create visual art?** Microsoft Word Adobe Photoshop Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel B **Which program is primarily used for managing finances and budgeting?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint B **What type of software is needed for data recovery?** Anti-virus Utility software Application software Operating system B **Which of the following is NOT an advantage of cloud computing?** Flexibility Security concerns Cost-effectiveness Collaboration B **What does "CRM" stand for?** Customer Relationship Management Creative Resource Management Credit Risk Management Custom Resource Management A **Which software is commonly used for graphic design and editing?** Microsoft Word Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access B **What type of software is used to create and edit videos?** Spreadsheet software Graphic design software Video editing software Database management software C **Which software is primarily used for data analysis and visualization?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint B **Which of the following is an example of web-based application software?** Microsoft Word Google Docs Adobe Illustrator OpenOffice Writer B **What type of software is responsible for managing hardware resources?** Application software System software Utility software Open-source software B **Which software is used for creating animated presentations?** Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Adobe Reader OpenOffice Writer A **Which of the following describes a disadvantage of proprietary software?** Costly licenses Limited support Limited features Both A and B D **Which program is typically used for online surveys?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Google Forms Microsoft PowerPoint C **Which of the following is a feature of cloud-based applications?** Offline access Accessibility from anywhere High cost Limited collaboration B **Which software is used for creating brochures and flyers?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint B **What is a benefit of using spreadsheet software?** Manage text documents Perform calculations Edit images Edit videos B **Which of the following can be classified as system software?** Operating system Web browser Word processor Email client A **What is the primary use of Google Sheets?** Document creation Spreadsheet calculations Email management Database management B **What is the purpose of mobile application software?** Manage desktop computers Function on mobile devices Manage hardware Create graphics B **Which of the following is NOT a function of utility software?** Data backup Data compression Creating documents Disk management C **Which software is used to manage contacts and calendars?** Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint C **What is the main purpose of video editing software?** Create spreadsheets Edit video content Write code Manage databases B **Which type of software is often used for project collaboration?** Project management software Operating system Database software Spreadsheet software A --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ --------------------