BTUI'24 - Inter-school ICT Quiz - Preliminary Round

1. Which of the following protocols is used for secure communication over the internet?

•  HTTP

  
  

• FTP

  
  

• HTTPS

  
  

• SMTP

  
  

1. What is the difference between a modem and a router?

•  A modem is used to connect a computer to the internet, while a router is used to connect multiple devices to a network.

  
  

• A modem is a type of hardware, while a router is a type of software.

• A modem is used for data transmission, while a router is used for data storage.

  
  

•  A modem is a type of network device, while a router is a type of input device.

  
  

1. Which of the following is a common technique used in social engineering attacks?

•  Phishing

  
  

•  Malware

  
  

• Denial of Service (DoS)

  
  

• SQL Injection

  
  

1. How does AR(Augmented reality) differ from VR?

• AR creates a fully immersive virtual environment, while VR overlays digital information on the real world.

  
  

•  AR overlays digital information on the real world, while VR creates a fully immersive virtual environment.

  
  

• Both AR and VR overlay digital information on the real world.

  
  

•  Both AR and VR create fully immersive virtual environments.

  
  

1. What technique does a 'Polymorphic' virus use to evade detection by antivirus software ?

• Changes its file extension after each infection

  
  

• Alters the system registry to hide its presence

  
  

• Attaches itself to email attachments

  
  

• Encrypts itself with a different key each time it infects a new file

  
  

1. There are several shortcut keys used in MS Word to make the tasks easier for users. What is the shortcut key that can be used to switch between open word documents?

• Ctrl + F2

  
  

• Ctrl + F3         

• Ctrl + F5

  
  

• Ctrl + F6        

Here are some parts of a Atmel AVR microcontroller datasheet. What is the programatically correct function for turnOnLed() to turn on a LED connected to the pin 2 ? (Note that there's a + 0x20 for special func register offset )

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1. Which of the following was the first successful personal computer that used a microprocessor, introduced in 1975?

• IBM PC              

• Apple II

  
  

• Altair 8800

  
  

• Commodore 64    

1. How can you check if a website is secure before entering sensitive information?

• Checking domain name for familiarity

  
  

• Trusting a website because it has a privacy policy

  
  

• Verifying the SSL/TLS certificate to check whether the website has undergone a  verification process

  
  

• Trusting a website because of its higher search engine rankings

  
  

1. Which type of storage device is typically used for high-speed caching in enterprise servers?

• Hard disk drive (HDD)

  
  

• Solid state drive (SSD)

  
  

• Optical drive

  
  

• Tape drive