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1
Which file extension is for Microsoft Excel?
.pptx
.docx
.txt
.xlsx
2
What is PaaS used for?
Email applications
Data storage only
Operating systems and databases
Web hosting only
3
What does cloud computing eliminate?
Costly computer staff
Need for internet
User access issues
Data backups
4
Which device is used for data input?
Monitor
Speaker
Keyboard
Printer
5
What does .pdf stand for?
Personal Data File
Public Document Format
Private Data File
Portable Document Format
6
Which is a good practice for file naming?
Use descriptive names
Use random letters
Use only numbers
Use long phrases
7
What is a key feature of a laptop's hard drive?
Built-in accelerometers
Wireless charging
Touch screen
Stylus support
8
True or false: Firewalls can only be managed by IT professionals.
True
False
9
Which service model is for application software?
SaaS
DaaS
IaaS
PaaS
10
True or false: Apple controls its software development strictly.
False
True
11
What is a common battery type in laptops?
Alkaline
Lithium-ion
Nickel Metal Hydride
Lead-acid
12
What happens when you turn off the firewall?
Faster internet
More updates
No protection
Increased security
13
True or false: Drivers are not needed for expansion cards.
True
False
14
What does .exe stand for?
Executable File
External File
Extra File
Extended File
15
What is the purpose of file extensions?
Identify file type
Increase file size
Change file name
Delete files
16
What is a common way to transfer data from a smartphone?
Email only
Bluetooth only
Paper documents
USB cable
17
True or false: A byte consists of 8 bits.
False
True
18
What is SO-DIMM?
Standard Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
Small Outline Dual Integrated Memory Module
Single Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
19
What is the purpose of a MAC address?
Identifies network devices
Connects to the internet
Processes audio signals
Stores video files
20
True or false: You need to date every file.
True
False
21
Which type of computer is designed for a single user?
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe
Microcomputer
22
True or false: A NIC connects to the motherboard via USB.
True
False
23
True or false: Microsoft OS is only for PCs.
True
False
24
True or false: Mainframes can support thousands of users simultaneously.
False
True
25
Which is a common form of malware?
Firewall
Antivirus
Spyware
Router
26
What is the purpose of a driver?
Enable hardware
Process data
Store data
Input data
27
Which device is most portable?
Desktop
Smartphone
Laptop
Tablet
28
What is the function of output devices?
Display information
Store data
Input data
Process data
29
True or false: LINUX is a paid operating system.
False
True
30
What should you keep updated?
Firewall settings
Internet browser
Network cables
Windows Software Update
31
How should you number files?
By file size
By date created
In clear sequence
In random order
32
What is the capacity of a typical floppy disk?
500 MB
10 MB
2 GB
1.44 MB
33
Which of these is NOT a smartphone app?
Microsoft Word
Google Play
Washing Machine
Calculator
34
What is the main benefit of zipping files?
Saves storage space
Slows down transfer
Makes files unreadable
Increases file size
35
True or false: PCMCIA cards are still widely used today.
True
False
36
Which computer type is the largest?
Mainframe
Microcomputer
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
37
What does 'Ready Boost' do?
Boosts storage speed
Enhances graphics
Upgrades memory
Increases battery life
38
True or false: Cloud services require constant physical presence.
True
False
39
Which type of rule can you create?
User rules
Speed rules
Network rules
Inbound rules
40
Which component is crucial for expansion card compatibility?
Monitor
Printer
Motherboard
Keyboard
41
True or false: USB flash drives are outdated.
False
True
42
Which file type is compressed for easy sharing?
DOCX
MP3
JPEG
ZIP
43
True or false: Embedded computers control appliances and vehicle systems.
True
False
44
What is the benefit of using Apple Pay?
To purchase goods
To play music
To call friends
To take photos
45
Which storage device is used for long-term data?
RAM
Hard Drive
CPU
SSD
46
What is the main function of a CPU?
Process data
Input data
Output data
Store data
47
True or false: Apple OS is open source.
False
True
48
What is a feature of cloud clients?
Interact with the cloud
Only desktop computers
Limited to one device
No internet access needed
49
What is a key feature of Windows 95?
Command-line interface
Voice commands
Text-based commands
Icon-based interface
50
Which device typically has a stylus?
Desktop
Smartphone
Tablet
Laptop
51
Which operating system is NOT commonly found on smartphones?
iOS
Windows 10 Mobile
Linux
Android
52
What does HDD stand for?
High Data Density
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Data Drive
High Definition Drive
53
What is the role of storage media?
Output data
Process data
Input data
Store data
54
What happens if you open a file with wrong software?
File becomes unreadable
File gets deleted
Data may be compromised
Nothing happens
55
True or false: Firewalls can only be set by administrators.
True
False
56
Which feature is essential for smartphone data input?
Trackpad
Mouse
Keyboard
Touchscreen
57
What is a CPU?
Central Processing Unit
Computer Power Unit
Central Power Unit
Control Processing Unit
58
What does a cooling fan do in an expansion card?
Increases power
Stores data
Reduces heat
Connects devices
59
True or false: LCD monitors consume more power than CRT monitors.
False
True
60
Which device is commonly used in laptops?
Optical Drive
Floppy Disk
Tape Drive
SSD
61
True or false: Firewalls are only for home networks.
False
True
62
What is a characteristic of closed source software?
Open for modifications
Limited access
Free to use
Community-driven
63
Which device has the largest storage capacity?
HDD
Floppy Disk
SSD
Tape Drive
64
What is a subfolder?
A file extension
A file type
Folder within a folder
A backup folder
65
What is a common manufacturer of sound cards?
Asus
Nvidia
AMD
Intel
66
What is the main control program of UNIX?
Daemon
Interface
Shell
Kernel
67
Which file extension is for images?
.png
.mp4
.doc
.exe
68
Which device is best for gaming?
Tablet
Laptop
Desktop
Smartphone
69
What is a common use of SaaS?
Physical storage
Email applications
Network engineering
Local software installation
70
True or false: Expansion cards can enhance audio and video.
False
True
71
What does the C:\ Drive represent?
Backup drive
Temporary files
Root folder
External storage
72
What is a pathname?
File location structure
File access method
File type description
File size indicator
73
What does cloud technology enable?
Local storage
Input data only
Remote data access
Faster processing
74
True or false: Smartphones are just for making calls.
True
False
75
What is the main function of a smartphone?
Taking photos
Personal computing
Making phone calls
Playing games
76
What is the main purpose of a wireless antenna?
Provide internet connectivity
Enhance graphics
Increase battery life
Boost storage
77
True or false: Firewalls can encrypt data.
False
True
78
What is a common user complaint about firewalls?
Cannot access programs
Too many pop-ups
Too many updates
Slow computer performance
79
What does a file extension indicate?
File owner
File creation date
File size
Software application
80
What should you avoid in filenames?
Numbers
Spaces
Underscores
Special characters
81
What is an expansion card?
A computer virus
A type of software
A small circuit board
A storage device
82
What is a lossless compression?
Slower transfer
No quality loss
File is larger
Data is lost
83
Which of these is a popular smartphone carrier?
Netflix
Amazon
T-Mobile
eBay
84
Which storage device is the fastest?
Floppy Disk
HDD
SSD
Tape Drive
85
What can happen if a firewall is misconfigured?
Faster internet speed
Less data usage
Internet access issues
More security alerts
86
What can increase the resale value of a smartphone?
Old software
No accessories
Good care
Scratches and dents
87
What is a common type of expansion card?
Video graphics card
USB expansion card
Ethernet adapter card
Sound storage card
88
Which OS was first released in 2007?
LINUX
Mac OS X
iOS
Windows 10
89
True or false: You should update your smartphone regularly.
False
True
90
How is IaaS billed?
Flat rate monthly
Annual subscription
One-time fee
Utility-based billing
91
Which software can help with malware protection?
Paint
Microsoft Security Essentials
Notepad
Windows Media Player
92
What is a common output device?
Microphone
Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
93
True or false: Files were once organized by color.
False
True
94
Which file extension is for Word documents?
.jpg
.docx
.pdf
.txt
95
What does software do?
Creates physical devices
Controls hardware actions
Repairs computer issues
Designs user interfaces
96
What is the purpose of cloud storage?
To make calls
To watch videos
To store data
To play games
97
What is a challenge of using UNIX?
Widely popular
Requires programming knowledge
Free to install
User-friendly interface
98
What is the main function of a tape drive?
Data retrieval
Data storage
Data processing
Data analysis
99
What is the purpose of a smartphone camera?
To make calls
Only for selfies
To scan items
To play games
100
What is the purpose of a Zip Drive?
Data compression
Data encryption
Data backup
Data streaming
101
What does the input stage do?
Outputs data
Processes data
Enters data
Stores data
102
Which storage device is least portable?
Tape Drive
HDD
USB Flash Drive
Floppy Disk
103
Which has the largest storage capacity?
Smartphone
Tablet
Desktop
Laptop
104
What is a common input device?
Monitor
Speaker
Mouse
Printer
105
What does the cloud provide for data?
High maintenance
Physical storage only
Secure storage
No access
106
Which device is least likely to have a keyboard?
Smartphone
Desktop
Laptop
Tablet
107
True or false: The Atanasoff-Berry-Computer was developed in 1981.
True
False
108
What is the main limitation of tablets?
No internet access
Heavy weight
No keyboard support
Limited storage capacity
109
Which devices can access the cloud?
Only tablets
Only computers
Any internet-connected device
Only smartphones
110
True or false: Spaces in filenames are recommended.
True
False
111
What is the purpose of a file naming convention?
To confuse users
To slow down access
To create duplicates
To find files easily
112
True or false: Laptops have soldered CPUs.
False
True
113
What is the purpose of firewall rules?
Block all traffic
Allow all programs
Increase internet speed
Control data access
114
What does a sound card do?
Connects to the internet
Stores video files
Converts digital data
Processes graphics
115
Which file type is used for templates?
.mp4
.dotx
.jpg
.zip
116
Which file extension is for a Word template?
.docx
.pdf
.mp3
.xlsx
117
What is a key feature of cloud services?
Limited user access
High downtime
Physical location required
Scalable storage
118
True or false: HDDs are faster than SSDs.
False
True
119
True or false: Cloud computing is location-dependent.
True
False
120
What does CD-RW stand for?
Compact Data Read-Write
Compact Data Random Write
Compact Disc Read-Write
Compact Disc Random Write
121
What is the main reason LINUX struggled in business?
Limited applications
High cost
Lack of standard design
Poor performance
122
What is the main advantage of SSDs?
Faster speed
Larger size
Lower cost
More capacity
123
What is a file naming convention?
A way to name files
A computer virus
A filing cabinet design
A type of software
124
Which component is essential for processing data?
CPU
Output device
Input device
Storage device
125
True or false: Smartphones can withstand extreme temperatures.
True
False
126
True or false: Laptops are designed for stationary use only.
True
False
127
What does GUI stand for?
Graphical User Interface
Guided User Interface
Global User Interface
General User Interface
128
True or false: Consistency in naming is important.
False
True
129
True or false: You should capitalize all filenames.
True
False
130
Which feature helps prevent smartphone damage?
No case
Protective case
Heavy weight
Glass screen
131
Which operating system uses C:\ Drive?
Linux
MacOS
Unix
Windows
132
Which type of card is used for wireless connections?
Wireless adapter
Video card
Ethernet card
Sound card
133
True or false: SSDs have moving parts.
True
False
134
Which storage device uses flash memory?
Optical Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Solid State Drive
Tape Drive
135
True or false: Firewalls only block data.
True
False
136
What technology helps smartphones locate their position?
Bluetooth
NFC
GPS
Wi-Fi
137
What programming language is UNIX written in?
Ruby
Python
Java
C
138
What is a System-on-a-Chip (SOC)?
A phone model
A single chip design
A camera feature
A type of app
139
What does cloud computing allow for?
High costs
No data sharing
Single user access
Multiple user access
140
What is a the most common feature of laptops?
Built-in keyboard
Touch screen
Limited battery life
Stylus support
141
Which OS is known for its animal names?
Windows
UNIX
Mac OS
Linux
142
True or false: USB ports have replaced PCMCIA slots.
True
False
143
Which app is used for navigation?
YouTube
Snapchat
Facebook Messenger
Google Maps
144
True or false: All expansion cards require drivers.
False
True
145
What is the main use of optical drives?
Reading data
Data backup
Data encryption
Data compression
146
Which file extension is for audio files?
.zip
.mp3
.pdf
.docx
147
Which device is used for backup storage?
Optical Drive
USB Flash Drive
HDD
Tape Drive
148
Which slot is used for expansion cards?
PCI or AGP
Ethernet port
HDMI port
USB port
149
Which type of video card is older?
DisplayPort
HDMI
VGA
DVI
150
What is a rootkit?
An antivirus software
A type of malware
A network protocol
A firewall type
151
What layer do firewalls generally operate at?
Layer 3
Layer 5
Layer 1
Layer 7
152
True or false: Zipping files increases their size.
True
False
153
What does a video graphics card do?
Stores audio files
Processes data
Outputs images
Connects to Wi-Fi
154
What connects an external HDD to a computer?
Ethernet cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
VGA cable
155
What does the firewall monitor?
Active profiles
Software updates
Network speed
User passwords
156
What is a characteristic of cloud computing?
Requires local servers
Remote access via internet
High physical storage
Limited user sharing
157
True or false: Lossy compression retains all original data.
False
True
158
Which version of Windows was a groundbreaking advancement?
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows 95
Windows 3.1
159
Which is a common element of directory structures?
File extension
Root drive
File type
File size
160
What does SaaS stand for?
Software as a Service
System as a Service
Service as a Software
Storage as a Service
161
What is a major advantage of cloud backups?
Increased downtime
Greater fault tolerance
Limited access
Higher costs
162
True or false: All file extensions are three characters long.
True
False
163
True or false: Tablets have expandable storage options.
True
False
164
True or false: Cloud computing requires physical servers at home.
True
False
165
Which OS was introduced by Microsoft in 1981?
Windows 95
Windows 10
Windows XP
DOS
166
Which OS is widely used on Android devices?
Windows
UNIX
LINUX
Mac OS
167
How should you replace spaces in filenames?
Use periods
Use underscores
Use capital letters
Use hyphens
168
Which is a benefit of cloud computing?
High maintenance costs
Location-dependent services
Secure data storage
Limited access
169
True or false: Tablets can be easily upgraded.
True
False
170
True or false: Filenames can be over 250 characters long.
True
False
