ICT Trivia Pre-Test

What is currently the most visited website?

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Answer explanation

According to Semrush, as of June 2022, Google retains its lead as the most-visited website online.

Some computer devices are INPUT devices, while others are OUTPUT devices. Which of the following does NOT cover both functions?

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Answer explanation

The answer is the 3D printer, as it is a sole output device, which produces 3D objects. Meanwhile, the others have both input and output functions.

In 2023, which social media platform did Meta launch?

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Answer explanation

Meta launched social media platform Threads on July 2023, a direct competitor to Elon Musk's Twitter.

In computing terms, what do you call these lines of 0 and 1?

• Assembly

• Binary

• Command

• Programming

Answer explanation

The term binary comes from the Latin term bini, which means "two together". In this case, this number system only has two numbers: zero (0) and one (1).

Which refers to a computer or a robot's ability to perform tasks commonly associated with human intelligence?

• Robotics

• Artificial intelligence

• Machine learning

• Computer vision

Answer explanation

This refers to Artificial Intelligence, or AI, which allows computers to perform cognitive tasks similar to humans', like learning data and making logical decisions.

Which of the following is a programming language?

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Answer explanation

Java is an object-oriented programming language, and is one of the most popular. It has helped build numerous software like Netflix, Spotify, Android OS, and yes, Minecraft!

What command does the shortcut key "Ctrl + S" execute?

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Answer explanation

It's Save!

Who is the first computer programmer?

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Answer explanation

Ada Lovelace is considered as the first computer programmer.

Charles Babbage is the father of the computer, Alan Turing is the father of computer science, and Grace Hopper invented the compiler.

Which component is considered as the brain of the computer?

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Answer explanation

The microprocessor, also known as the Central Processing Unit (CPU), is the brain of the computer. It's responsible for doing all the instructions given to it by different software, and also directs other hardware components, like the RAM and the hard drive.

Jeff Bezos is one of the richest people in the world today. Which tech company did he found?

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Answer explanation

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994, in his own garage.

Now, the company is worth $1.36 trillion dollars.