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ICT_Grade 10

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is BIOS stands for?

a)

BASIC INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM

b)

BASIC INDUCT ONLINE SYSTEM

c)

BASIC INDUSTRY ONLINE STANDARDS

d)

BASIC INSULATOR OPEN SOURCE

2.

A digital image (photo, drawing etc.) used as a decorative background on the screen of a computer, smartphone or other electronic devices.

a)

Wallpaper

b)

Picture

c)

Background

d)

Icon

3.

What is Cyber crime?

a)

A complimentary word or derogatory term for someone who accesses a network illegally.

b)

A crime that involves a computer and a network.The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target.

c)

A program that copies itself repeatedly.

d)

A tool that is used for malicious acts.

4.

A term for someone who is on a server or network illegally.

a)

Cracker

b)

Hacker

c)

Cyberterrorist

d)

Cyberextortionist

5.

The use of technology to attack a nation, causing comparable harm is cyberwarfare.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

An international breach of computer security often involves a deliberate act that is against the law

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which of these is not a search engine?

a)

Google

b)

Yahoo

c)

Explorer

d)

Ask

8.

Whats encryption?

a)

Passing text thorough a maths algorithm to scramble text

b)

Changing the letters by a set number (Caesar Cipher)

c)

Changing to ASCII code

d)

Converting text to hex

9.

1. Which of the password is more secure and strong.?

a)

Abc123

b)

Password123

c)

@dm1n#32!

d)

Admin

10.

If your friend asks you to share your password to use your computer for work, what should you do?

a)

Being your friend, you share the password

b)

You decline to provide

c)

You login yourself and allow him to work

d)

You create his login on your computer

11.

Is it safe to download anything from website or content provider whom you don’t trust.?

a)

Yes, I will download

b)

No,I will not download

12.

You get a new email saying you Won Rs. 1,00,000 lottery in your inbox, would you open it.?

a)

Open and read the email

b)

No, I ignore email & delete from inbox

c)

I'll keep it for future action

13.

Updating Window patches & Anti-Virus regularly of your computer preventing your computer from any virus attacks and hacking.?

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Using public WI-FI (Such as Malls/Parks/Airport) is safe to use for sensitive activity such as online banking or making payments using your Debit/Credit cards.?

a)

True 

b)

False

15.

Turning off the GPS functions on your smartphone prevents any tracking of your phone’s location.?

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What is Cyber Security?

a)

Refers to when security bring viruses to our computer by spying

b)

Refers to the computer when security protects the computer for viruses such as Malware, Spyware ,worm etc.

c)

Refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

d)

Refers the state of being free from danger or threat

17.

How do you make a login secure?

a)

A combination capital letter, number and symbols/special characters

b)

Using a phrase like ' i hate u '

c)

Enabling 4factor authentication

d)

Using password as a password

18.

How does malware get onto your computer?

a)

Email attachments or links

b)

By visiting dodgy websites

c)

On USB sticks

d)

All of the above

19.

Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer

a)

Phishing

b)

Spyware

c)

Worms

d)

Trojans

20.

Special types of viruses that can travel from computer to computer without human action; self-replicating and can multiply until it uses up the computer's resources

a)

Spyware

b)

Worms

c)

Trojans

d)

Phishing

21.

Why should you be careful about what you open and download on the internet?

a)

It could be something inappropriate.

b)

It could have a virus that harms your computer.

c)

It could steal information from your computer.

d)

All of the above.

22.

Small files that Websites put on your computer hard disk drive when you first visit

a)

Hardware

b)

Cookies

c)

Chips

d)

Instant Files

23.

What is Phishing?

a)

Web pages you have visited that are stored on your hard drive

b)

Text files some websites use to identify users

c)

A scam to get confidential information

d)

A form where you type confidential information

24.

What damage can be caused by malware?

a)

Computer crashes

b)

The compromising personal information, which may lead to identity theft

c)

Permanent deletion

d)

All of the above

25.

What is "crash" as it relates to computers?

a)

To destroy the monitor

b)

Smashing the hard drive into the monitor

c)

The system stops functioning properly

d)

To bang the mouse on the keyboard

26.

What is an example of a firewall being effective.

a)

When someone tries to hack your computer

b)

When a certain website might be blocked

c)

Stealing a password

d)

It's literally a wall on fire...easy

27.

Who should know your passwords?

a)

Only you!

b)

Your best friends

c)

Anyone

28.

What is AntiVirus software?

a)

Software that blocks all unwanted ads.

b)

Software that keeps you from getting sick.

c)

Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.

29.

When do you need to use AntiVirus software?

a)

When you first get your computer.

b)

All the time, on your laptop only -and make sure it is updated!

c)

All the time, on ALL digital devices -and make sure it is updated!

d)

As soon as you start to feel sick.

30.

Which of these indicates a website is secure?

a)

You found the website on Google or clicked it from a link in an email.

b)

A little lock icon next to the website address.

c)

The website shows a company name and logo and looks real.

31.

Which of these is NOT a good password?

a)

#LooneyToons23

b)

Ilovecats!95

c)

password

d)

#Iasw,aA!

32.

What should you do if you think you have been hacked?

a)

Report the problem to the company.

b)

Change your password.

c)

Tell your parents or a trusted adult.

d)

All of the above.

33.

What is Spam?

a)

Canned meat.

b)

Unsolicited emails sent to many email addresses that try to get you buy something or share private information.

c)

A computer virus that will hack your account.

34.

Which of the following devices can supply backup power to a PC when the electricity fails and provides for line conditioning as well?

a)

SPS

b)

UPS

c)

Surge suppressor

d)

Power Strip

35.

It can be described as maintenance of equipment or systems before fault occurs.

a)

Preventive Maintenance

b)

Planned Maintenance

c)

Condition Based Maintenance

d)

Software Maintenance

36.

This will allow proper circulation of air inside the computer unit.

a)

Schedule the use of computer for its longer life.

b)

Place your computer in a well-ventilated area.

c)

Move the computer only when it is turned off and unplugged.

d)

Treat your computer properly.

37.

To avoid damage to the computer unit always turn off and unplug it when transferring the computer to another location.

a)

Move the computer only when it is turned off and unplugged.

b)

Schedule the use of computer for its longer life.

c)

Update anti-virus and spy ware.

d)

Treat your computer properly.

38.
What is a software patch?
a)
A mini program which will make the changes to correct a problem.
b)
A mini program designed to analyse and configure a computer.
c)
A mini program which enables your operating system and other programs to access hardware functions.
39.

When cleaning a keyboard, what tool is best used to remove the dust?

a)

Compressed air

b)

Compressor

c)

Duster

d)

Spray

40.

It is not OK to ______near the computer

a)

sing

b)

eat

c)

take a picture

d)

use a light

41.

When cleaning the hardware, you should never...

a)

open the inside of the computer

b)

spray household cleaner directly on the hardware

c)

use wet hands to touch the cords

d)

None of these are safe

42.

Keeping your computer dust-free can help it last longer.

a)

True

b)

False