Information Technology Quiz

Which of the following best captures the core essence of Information Technology?

• Managing social media platforms and online advertising

• Using systems and devices to process and manage digital information

• Building software for entertainment and gaming purposes

• Performing office work with digital tools

In the context of IT, which of these examples does not belong to the software category?

• Antivirus application

• Word processor

• Operating system

• Wireless router configuration panel

One major reason IT can lead to job insecurity is because:

• It only benefits technology experts

• Technological advancements often replace repetitive human tasks

• It reduces productivity

• Most companies don't use IT at all

Which situation BEST reflects a security challenge caused by IT?

• A company website not loading due to slow internet

• A phone battery draining quickly

• Hackers accessing sensitive customer data from a company's database

• A server overheating in a company’s IT room

Which of the following is a hidden cost of implementing IT systems in organizations?

• The electricity needed to power computers

• Training employees to adapt to new technologies

• The physical space computers occupy

• Providing lunch for the IT team

IT has contributed to globalization, but which of the following is a potential negative consequence of this impact?

• Improved intercontinental collaboration

• Increase in local cultural awareness

• Dominance of certain cultures over others

• Better access to online education globally

Which scenario most clearly shows how IT affects productivity in a workplace?

• Employees spending time checking social media

• Automated systems processing transactions faster than manual methods

• Workers printing out physical reports daily

• Managers using paper-based logbooks for records

What distinguishes ICT from IT in a practical educational setting?

• ICT focuses mainly on software, not hardware

• IT is only used by programmers and developers

• ICT is used for writing code in classrooms

• ICT integrates communication technologies to support teaching and learning

Which of the following best describes a challenge related to IT security?

• Increased sales

• Hacking and data theft

• Low electricity consumption

• Stable software prices

What is a key difference between IT and ICT?

• ICT uses fewer tools than IT

• ICT is often used in schools, while IT is used in large organizations

• IT is for older people, ICT is for students

• ICT does not involve communication tools