IGCSE ICT Quiz

What is computer hardware?

• Software programs that run on a computer

• The internet connection of a computer

• Physical components of a computer system

• The operating system of a computer

Name three examples of computer hardware.

• Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor

• Motherboard, Graphics card, Power supply

• CPU, RAM, HDD

• Printer, Scanner, Speaker

What is an operating system?

• An operating system is a type of computer virus.

• An operating system is a type of computer game.

• An operating system is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

• An operating system is a physical component of a computer.

Give an example of an operating system.

• MacOS

• Windows

• iOS

• Linux

What is a network?

• A network is a group of people who are connected through social media.

• A network is a collection of interconnected devices.

• A network is a type of computer virus.

• A network is a term used to describe a group of roads or highways.

What are the advantages of using a network?

• Increased security and privacy, reduced cost and maintenance, and faster data transfer speeds.

• Advantages of using a network include sharing resources and files, communication and collaboration, centralized data storage and backup, improved efficiency and productivity, and access to a wide range of information and services.

What is programming?

• Programming is the process of writing a novel or story.

• Programming is the process of creating a physical computer.

• Programming is the process of creating a set of instructions or code that tells a computer how to perform specific tasks or solve a problem.

• Programming is the process of designing computer hardware.

Which of the following is a programming language?

• CSS

• HTML

• Ruby

• Java

What is data security?

• Data security is the practice of backing up data regularly to prevent loss or corruption.

• Data security is the process of encrypting data to make it unreadable to unauthorized users.

• Data security is the use of firewalls and antivirus software to protect data from viruses and malware.

• Protection of digital data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

What are some common methods of data security?

• physical security measures, data masking, intrusion detection systems

• data obfuscation, two-factor authentication, vulnerability scanning

• password protection, biometric authentication, network segmentation

• encryption, access control, firewalls, antivirus software, regular data backups