Information and Communication Technology MCQS

What does ICT stand for?

• Information and Computer Technology
• Information and Communication Technology
• Internet and Cloud Technology
• Integrated Circuit Technology

A computer network is best defined as:

• A single powerful computer
• A collection of interconnected computers and devices that share resources
• A type of software
• A database system

Which device modulates and demodulates signals to enable internet access over telephone lines?

• Router
• Switch
• Modem
• Hub

A network that covers a small geographic area like an office building is called:

• WAN
• MAN
• LAN
• PAN

An IP address is:

• An Internet Provider address
• A unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network
• A website name
• A type of protocol

In networking a protocol is:

• A type of cable
• A set of rules governing data communication
• A physical device
• A software virus

What is the primary function of a router?

• To amplify Wi-Fi signals
• To forward data packets between networks and connect to the internet
• To store files
• To power the computer

The World Wide Web is:

• The same as the Internet
• A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet
• A type of email
• A search engine

An operating system (OS) is:

• A hardware component
• Software that manages computer hardware and software resources
• An application program
• A type of network

A user interface (UI) is:

• The speed of the computer
• The means by which a user interacts with a computer system
• A type of cable
• A storage device