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WorksheetsE - QUIZ 2023
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which cable is used to connect a hard drive to a motherboard?
a)
A SATA Cable
b)
An IDE Cable
c)
A USB Cable
d)
A PS2 Cable
e)
A VGA Cable
2.
Is a Keyboard an_________ device?
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Both
d)
None
e)
Voice
3.
What is a URL?
a)
Universal Remote Long
b)
Uniform Resource Locator
c)
Universal Resource Locator
d)
None of the above
e)
UML
4.
Which of these is a free operating system?
a)
Ubuntu
b)
Windows 7
c)
Windows Xp
d)
Mac OSX
e)
None
5.
What is RAM/DRAM?
a)
Random Access Memory
b)
Random Memory
c)
Run Memory
d)
Read Access Memory
e)
Read Only Access Memory
6.
Which of these is a type of RAM/DRAM?
a)
DDR3
b)
DDR79-9-8
c)
DRR3-PC2700
d)
All of the above
e)
DDR6
7.
What is a Universal Serial Bus?
a)
USB Port
b)
SATA Port
c)
HDMI Port
d)
All of the above
e)
MIDI Port
8.
Examples of a peripheral devices are
a)
Monitor
b)
Keyboard
c)
Mouse
d)
All of the above
e)
Speaker
9.
What would you use a USB Flash Drive for?
a)
Saving Files
b)
Creating Music
c)
Back up
d)
Listening music
e)
None
10.
Which part of the computer system that one can physically touch?
a)
Software
b)
Hardware
c)
OS
d)
Programs
e)
Data
11.
What are IC chips made of?
a)
Silicon
b)
Chromium
c)
Lead
d)
Gold
e)
None
12.
Which is not an Operating System?
a)
Microsoft Office XP
b)
Red Hat Linux
c)
BSD Unix
d)
Windows 98
e)
None
13.
1 GB is equal to
a)
1024 MB
b)
1028 MB
c)
256 MB
d)
1012 MB
e)
None
14.
Which of the following is an example of non-volatile memory?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
Cache Memory
d)
All of the above
e)
None
15.
The Central Processing Unit:
a)
Is operated from the control panel.
b)
Is controlled by the input data entering the system
c)
Controls the auxiliary storage unit
d)
controls all input, output and processing.
e)
None
16.
The process of retaining data for future use is called
a)
reading
b)
Writing
c)
Storing
d)
Coding
e)
None
17.
Process of finding and correcting errors in program errors is known as
a)
Bugs
b)
Debugging
c)
Hacking
d)
Cracking
e)
None
18.
Digital Computer is a computer
a)
that works with discrete quantities
b)
that works with analog quantities
c)
Both A & B
d)
None of these
e)
None
19.
Internet banking is an example of
a)
Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
b)
EDP (Electronic Data Processing )
c)
EBCDIC
d)
None
e)
ASCII
20.
What does the acronym "IT" stand for?
a)
Internet Technology
b)
Information Technology
c)
Interactive Tools
d)
Intelligent Telecommunication
e)
None
21.
Which of the following is an example of a programming language?
a)
JPEG
b)
PHP
c)
PDF
d)
MP3
e)
MP4
22.
What is the purpose of a firewall in the context of computer security?
a)
To enhance internet speed
b)
To prevent unauthorized access
c)
To boost system performance
d)
To improve software compatibility
e)
None
23.
Which storage device is known for its fast data access times and is commonly used as a temporary storage area by the computer's CPU?
a)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
b)
Solid State Drive (SSD)
c)
USB Flash Drive
d)
CD-ROM
e)
RAM
24.
What does the term "URL" stand for?
a)
Uniform Resource Locator
b)
Universal Routing Language
c)
Unified Resource Listing
d)
User Recognition Link
e)
None
25.
Which networking protocol is commonly used for transferring files over the internet?
a)
HTTP
b)
FTP
c)
TCP
d)
IP
e)
None
26.
What is the function of an operating system?
a)
To manage hardware resources and provide a user interface
b)
To create and edit documents
c)
To protect against viruses and malware
d)
To design websites
e)
None
27.
In the context of email, what does "CC" stand for?
a)
Carbon Copy
b)
Computer Code
c)
Central Control
d)
Copy Control
e)
None
28.
Which of the following is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software?
a)
Spyware
b)
Adware
c)
Trojan Horse
d)
Worm
e)
Virus
29.
What is the purpose of the DNS (Domain Name System)?
a)
To store files and data on the internet
b)
To translate human-readable domain names into IP addresses
c)
To encrypt communication over the internet
d)
To create and manage databases
e)
None
30.
Which programming paradigm is characterized by representing computations as the evaluation of expressions and avoids changing-state and mutable data?
a)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
b)
Procedural Programming
c)
Functional Programming
d)
Logical Programming
e)
None
31.
What is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer?
a)
To manage the computer's power supply
b)
To control the computer's display settings
c)
To load the operating system during startup
d)
To organize files and folders
e)
None
32.
Which of the following is a common protocol used for secure communication over a computer network?
a)
HTTP
b)
FTP
c)
HTTPS
d)
SMTP
e)
IP
33.
What is the function of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer?
a)
Long-term storage of data
b)
Temporary storage for running programs and data
c)
Managing network connections
d)
Processing graphical information
e)
None
34.
What does the term "LAN" stand for?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Long-range Access Node
c)
Large-scale Application Network
d)
Low-latency Audio Network
e)
None
35.
Which file format is commonly used for compressing and archiving multiple files into a single file?
a)
PDF
b)
GIF
c)
ZIP
d)
MP4
e)
PNG
36.
What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
a)
To enhance internet speed
b)
To create a secure connection over the internet
c)
To organize files and folders
d)
To optimize computer performance
e)
None
37.
What does RAID stand for in the context of data storage?
a)
Random Access and Integrated Data
b)
Redundant Array of Independent Disks
c)
Rapid Application of Integrated Drives
d)
Real-time Access and Integration Device
e)
None
38.
Which type of software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software?
a)
Firewall
b)
Anti-virus
c)
Operating System
d)
Database Management System
e)
Utility Software
39.
What is the purpose of the command "ping" in networking?
a)
To measure network bandwidth
b)
To test the reachability of a host on a network
c)
To configure network settings
d)
To encrypt communication over the internet
e)
None
40.
what is the default chart type in Microsoft excel?
a)
Pie chart
b)
Line chart
c)
Surface chart
d)
Column chart
e)
None
41.
Which computer virus records every movement you make on the computer?
a)
Malware Android
b)
DoS
c)
Key Logger
d)
Trapper
e)
None
42.
Mail merge is a component of which of the following?
a)
MS Word
b)
MS Exce
c)
Word Press
d)
MS Access
e)
None
43.
Which keys are used to switch between programs in windows?
a)
Ctrl+TAB
b)
Alt+TAB
c)
Shift+TAB
d)
Shift+Enter
e)
None
44.
What is the mascot of the Linux operating system?
a)
Bear
b)
Penguin
c)
Lion
d)
Whale
e)
None
45.
Laser printer resolution is specified in terms of:
a)
DPI
b)
LPM
c)
CPM
d)
LSI
e)
None
46.
A nibble is equal to bits.
a)
4
b)
8
c)
16
d)
32
e)
None
47.
The instruction about booting your system is stored in:
a)
RAM
b)
CPU
c)
BIOS
d)
Register
e)
None
48.
What is called the syntax analysis part in the machine language transformation of a high-level language?
a)
Lexical analysis
b)
Semantic analysis
c)
Parsing
d)
Linking
e)
None
49.
Which symbol is used to separate the username of an email address from that of an ISP?
a)
@
b)
&
c)
$
d)
#
e)
None
50.
Which files are used during the operation of DBMS?
a)
Query language and utilities
b)
Data manipulation language and query language
c)
Data dictionary and transaction log
d)
Data dictionary and query language
e)
None
51.
Data that is copied from an application is stored in the ......
a)
Driver
b)
Terminal
c)
Prompt
d)
Clipboard
e)
None
52.
what is the key combination to open the 'Save As' dialog box in MS PowerPoint?
a)
F12.
b)
Alt+F then D
c)
Alt+F then E
d)
Alt+F then O
e)
None
53.
which of the following is an example of a volatile memory.
a)
Cd-rom
b)
RAM
c)
Rome
d)
Hard disk
e)
None
54.
In terms of Computer Networks, what does VPN stands for:
a)
Vertical personal network
b)
Verbal Private News
c)
Virtual private news
d)
virtual Private Network
e)
None
55.
By using which tab can you add page numbers in an MS-Word 2019 document?
a)
Edit
b)
Format
c)
Insert
d)
Home
e)
None
56.
The CPU, motherboard and RAM are ........ components of a computer hardware system.
a)
Input device
b)
Secondary storage device
c)
Output device
d)
Internal
e)
None
57.
In which printer ribbon is used?
a)
Plotter
b)
Laser printer
c)
Dot matrix printer
d)
Inkjet printer
e)
None
58.
When is the World Computer Literacy Day observed every year?
a)
2023-09-08 00:00:00
b)
2023-09-11 00:00:00
c)
2023-11-03 00:00:00
d)
2023-12-02 00:00:00
e)
None
59.
Which device is designed to send packets using package addresses?
a)
Specialty Hub
b)
Switching hub
c)
Port Hub
d)
Filtering hub
e)
None
60.
Computer language FORTRAN is useful in which field?
a)
Business
b)
Drawing
c)
Science
d)
Commerce
e)
None
61.
Select from among the following, the company which bought the ownership of Java in 2010?
a)
Apple
b)
Oracle
c)
Sun Microsystems
d)
Microsoft
e)
None
62.
Which of the following is a PC video file extension?
a)
.MVE
b)
.AVI
c)
.MP3
d)
.WAV
e)
None
63.
What does the term IRQ stand for?
a)
Interrupt Request
b)
Interrupt Request Que
c)
Interrupt Response
d)
Interrupt Response Que
e)
None
64.
Who co-founded Hotmail in 1996 and then sold the company to Microsoft?
a)
Sabeer Bhatia
b)
Ada Byron Lovelace
c)
Bill Gates
d)
Mitchell Kapor
e)
None
65.
What was the first ARPANET message?
a)
Hello World
b)
lo
c)
Welcome
d)
Hi
e)
None
66.
A Cathode Ray Tube is found in what?
a)
System Unit
b)
CPU
c)
Monitor
d)
Projector
e)
None
67.
Which of the following language is NOT supported by Netbeans?
a)
C/C++
b)
PHP
c)
FORTRAN
d)
JAVA
e)
None
68.
Where is the headquarters of Microsoft located?
a)
Redmond, Washington
b)
Santa Clara, California
c)
Tampa, Florida
d)
Charlotte, North Carolina
e)
None
69.
SSD stand for with related to Storage?
a)
Solid Speed Drive
b)
Single Speed Drive
c)
Single System Drive
d)
Solid State Drive
e)
None
70.
Which of the following organization in Sri Lanka manages LK Domain
a)
Sri Lanka Telecom
b)
University of Moratuwa
c)
ICTA
d)
CERT Lanka
e)
None
71.
What is the image file format used in early mobile phones?
a)
WBMP
b)
TIFF
c)
GIF
d)
JPEG
e)
None
72.
Who is the former CEO of Microsoft?
a)
Paul Allen
b)
Steve Ballmer
c)
Bill Gates
d)
Ric Weiland
e)
None
73.
What does RFID stand for?
a)
Radio Frequency Identification Device
b)
Radio Frequency Identification
c)
Radio Frequency Identification Disk
d)
Radio Frequency Identification Division
e)
None
74.
Which of the following is the first ever object oriented programming language
a)
C
b)
C++
c)
Smalltalk
d)
Java
e)
None
75.
What is Error 404
a)
Request Timeout
b)
Site not found -in HTTP
c)
Site Access Forbidden/Password Protected
d)
Bad File Request/Syntax error
e)
None
76.
Which was the first computer with GUI and Mouse
a)
Commodore 64
b)
IBM PC 286Hz
c)
Apple Lisa
d)
Z1
e)
None
77.
In what year was the "@" chosen for its use in e-mail addresses?
a)
1976
b)
1980
c)
1972
d)
1984
e)
None
78.
Who was the father of Hypertext
a)
Larry Wall
b)
Ted Nelson
c)
Linus Torvalds
d)
Doug Englebart
e)
None
79.
In which city the first ever website was hosted
a)
Washington, USA
b)
Sydney, Australia
c)
Geneva, Switzerland
d)
Beijing, Republic of China
e)
None
80.
Who was the founder of Facebook
a)
Steve Jobs
b)
Sergey Brin
c)
Mark Zuckerberg
d)
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
e)
None
81.
Which of the following is NOT an Anti-virus software
a)
McAfee
b)
AVG
c)
Silverlight
d)
Norton
e)
None
82.
Which top level domain name corresponds to educational institues
a)
.mil
b)
.edu
c)
.biz
d)
.uni
e)
None
83.
When Internet was first developed what was its initail name
a)
NSFNET
b)
WWW
c)
CSNET
d)
ARPANET
e)
None
84.
A typical bank ATM solution is an example for a (an)
a)
DSS
b)
TPS
c)
EIS
d)
MIS
e)
None
85.
MS Office is an example for
a)
Bespoke software
b)
Open source software
c)
Free software
d)
Generic software
e)
None
86.
Which of the following is NOT a mobile operating system
a)
IOS
b)
Symbian
c)
Android
d)
Unix
e)
None
87.
Which of the following is a compenent of a CPU
a)
VGA
b)
ALU
c)
Main memory
d)
CMOS RAM
e)
None
88.
What does GPS stand for?
a)
Global Position Service
b)
Global Positioning System
c)
General Position Service
d)
Global Packet System
e)
None
89.
What does HDTV stand for?
a)
Huge Resolution TV
b)
Huge Difference TV
c)
High Details TV
d)
High Definition TV
e)
None
90.
Which of the following servers converts the web addresses into IP address?
a)
Web Server
b)
FTP Server
c)
Mail Server
d)
DNS Server
e)
None
91.
Which of the following is NOT considered as e-business?
a)
A2C
b)
B2C
c)
C2C
d)
B2B
e)
None
92.
Who is considered to be the Founder of the World Wide Web?
a)
Bill Gates
b)
Tim Berners-Lee
c)
Steve Jobs
d)
Paul Newman
e)
None
93.
What does the term LCD stand for?
a)
Light Crystal Display
b)
Liquid Colour Display
c)
Liquid Crystal Display
d)
Light Colour Display
e)
None
94.
What Company is the leading Smartphone manufacturer in the world?
a)
Microsoft
b)
BlackBerry
c)
Samsung
d)
Apple
e)
None
95.
Compared to the population of Earth, what quantity of people use FaceBook?
a)
1 in 10
b)
1 in 2
c)
1 in 6
d)
1 in 12
e)
None
96.
In Microsoft Windows NT, what do the letters 'NT' stand for?
a)
New Techniques
b)
Normal Term
c)
New Technology
d)
Notional Technique
e)
None
97.
Which of the following is NOT open source software?
a)
Internet Explorer
b)
Fedora Linux
c)
Open Office
d)
Apache HTTP Server
e)
None
98.
What does BCC stand for, in relation to Email?
a)
Blank Carbon Copy
b)
Blank Courtesy Copy
c)
Blind Carbon Copy
d)
Blind Courtesy Copy
e)
None
99.
Which of these is an email client application?
a)
Chrome
b)
Firefox
c)
Thunderbird
d)
Internet Explorer
e)
None
100.
What is the name given to a network connecting devices in a small geographical area
a)
Wide Area Network
b)
Metropolitan Area Network
c)
Local Area Network
d)
Campus Area Network
e)
None
101.
Which protocol ensures reliable communication over the Internet ?
a)
TCP
b)
IP
c)
IMAP
d)
SMTP
e)
None
102.
The term ADSL stand for …..
a)
Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line
b)
Asymetric Data Subscriber Line
c)
Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line
d)
Asynchronous Digital Structure Line
e)
None
103.
What is the default protocol of Internet?
a)
TCP/IP
b)
HTMP
c)
HTTP
d)
TCCP
e)
None
104.
Which protocol handles incoming mails of an email client?
a)
ICMP
b)
POP3
c)
HTTP
d)
SMTP
e)
None
105.
Charged Couple Device is used in
a)
CD ROM
b)
Power Supply unit
c)
Digital Camera
d)
Pen Drives
e)
None
106.
SDLC stand for …..
a)
Software Debugging Life Cycle
b)
Software Development Life Cycle
c)
System Design Life Cycle
d)
Software Design Life Cycle
e)
None
107.
Which of the following is NOT a software life cycle model?
a)
RAD
b)
Waterfall Model
c)
DSDM
d)
Capability Maturity Model
e)
None
108.
A graphical representation of the processes of an information system is called ?
a)
Flow chart
b)
ER Diagram
c)
DFD
d)
Entity Life history Diagram
e)
None
109.
White box testing is called as?
a)
Basis path coverage
b)
Unit testing
c)
Edge coverage
d)
Glass box testing
e)
None
110.
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the traditional software development life cycle?
a)
Risk Management
b)
Designing
c)
Development
d)
Maintenance
e)
None
111.
Which of the following is most suitable requirement gathering technique to capture volatile requirements?
a)
Questionnaire
b)
Interview
c)
Observation
d)
Prototyping
e)
None
112.
Which of the following testing is done outside the software development company?
a)
Acceptance testing
b)
Unit Testing
c)
White box Testing
d)
Integration Testing
e)
None
113.
SRS stand for ?
a)
Software requirement specification
b)
Software requirement solution
c)
System requirement specification
d)
Simple requirement specification
e)
None
114.
In which platform Java programs will NOT execute ?
a)
Unix
b)
Windows
c)
Linux
d)
Mac
e)
None
115.
Structured programming code includes ?
a)
Classes
b)
Selection
c)
objects
d)
Entities
e)
None
116.
Select the object oreinted concept
a)
Data mining
b)
Selection
c)
Inheritance
d)
Repetition
e)
None
117.
Object Oriented languages are
a)
Are procedural languages
b)
Are task oriented
c)
Are based on actions happening to objects
d)
Are natural language techniques
e)
None
118.
Which SQL command can be used to modify an object from the database?
a)
SELECT
b)
INSERT
c)
UPDATE
d)
MODIFY
e)
None
119.
Which of the following system supports generation of reports?
a)
Decision Support Systems
b)
Expert Systems
c)
Management Information Systems
d)
DSS & ES
e)
None
120.
Which of the following is NOT a malware ?
a)
Adware
b)
Spyware
c)
Worm
d)
Firmware
e)
None
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