CSEC Information Technology Quiz

Which of the following items are considered computer hardware?

• Data

• Programs

• Output devices

• Operating systems

The lights in a room turn on as soon as a person enters. Which input device MOST likely controls the lighting in the room?

• Sensor

• Remote

• Scanner

• Keyboard

Data that has been processed and has meaning is termed?

• information

• database

• storage

• output

Which of the following can be termed 'application software'?

• DOS

• Linux

• MacOs

• Internet Explorer

Which of the following activities would NOT be considered as cloud storage?

• Data stored on remote servers

• Data stored and accessible on a LAN

• Data back-up and storage devices on the Internet

• Data managed by storage providers or hosting companies

Which of the following could NOT be classified as a cloud-based application?

• Gmail

• DropBox

• Google drive

• Windows OS

The MOST suitable printer for creating the model of the globe is?

• a 3-D printer

• a laser printer

• an ink-jet printer

• a thermal printer

Which of the following types of technology is commonly used by banks to read all data on cheques?

• POS

• OCR

• OMR

• MICR

Which of the following is NOT a hardware component of a computer system?

• Data file

• Main memory

• Peripheral device

• Central processing unit

Which of the following operations is considered a feature of a biometric system?

• Matching fingerprints

• Detecting irregular heartbeats

• Diagnosing medical symptoms

• Helping to lubricate skeletal joints