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IT fundamentals Practice quiz 1

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In SQL, which statements are used to grant or deny specific rights to user accounts over objects in the database?

a)

Data control language

b)

Data Definition language

c)

Data Manipulation Language

d)

Data Querylanguage

2.

Which of the following methods of authentication involves something that the user has?

a)

Security questions

b)

Pin

c)

Hardware Token

d)

Biometrics

3.

Which component(s) of a computer system are involved in graphics processing? (Select TWO).

a)

Power supply Unit (PSU)

b)

Radom access memory

c)

GPU

d)

Cooling System

e)

Hard disk drive

4.

Which of the following interfaces would you use to connect a device to a network over a telephone line?

a)

USB

b)

RJ-45

c)

RJ-11

d)

Thunderbolt

5.

In the context of object-oriented programming, what is a property of an object?

a)

A property is a contract between an object and its subclass

b)

A property is a specific action or function that the object can perform

c)

A property is the relationship two or more objects.

d)

A property is a characteristic or attribute to an object, used to hold date

6.

How do document databases differ from traditional relational databases?

a)

Document Database only store text documents.

b)

Document Database cannot establish data relationships.

c)

Document Database store data in a semi-structured format allowing for flexibility in a date structure.

d)

Document Database are inherently slower

7.

What does GPU stand for in the context of computer hardware?

a)

Gaming Process Unit

b)

General Process Unit

c)

Graphics Process Unit

d)

Graphical Performance Unit

8.

Assembly language is a type of programming language used in various computing contexts. Which of the following options BEST describes the characteristics of assembly language?

a)

Its a query language used mainly for managing Ana manipulating databases

b)

It is a low-level language closely related to machine code but readable by humans

c)

It is a high-level language used primarily for web development.

d)

It is an interpreted language with functionalities like scripting languages like python or Javasscript.

9.

Mark is a data analyst at a health tech company. They've collected data on customers' physical activity levels and sleep quality. Mark's task is to understand if there's a relationship between these two variables. Which is the BEST approach Mark should use?

a)

Utilize data correlation to determine the statistical relationship between physical activity and sleep quality.

b)

remove any outlier in the data set before analyzing , as they couldn't distort the results.

c)

focus solely on the data about physical activity's its the most important factor.

d)

ignore the acquired data and ,are assumptions based on personal experience.

10.

John, a project manager at Dion Training, wants to terminate a resource-hungry application. Which of the following would BEST help achieve this?

a)

Memory Management

b)

Process Management/ Scheduling

c)

Access Control/Protection

d)

Disk Management

11.

Maria, an IT administrator, wants to enhance password security for Dion Training's employees. Which of the following is the BEST policy to implement?

a)

Enforce a password minimum length of 4.

b)

Encourage employees to use simple and common dictionary words as passwords for easy memorization.

c)

allow employees to share passwords within their department for ease of collaboration.

d)

implement a password manager tool to generate and store complex passwords for each employee.

12.

Which type of CPU architecture is commonly found in mobile phones and tablets?

a)

64-bit

b)

32-bit

c)

ARM

d)

SSD

13.

Which of the following software types is tailored to meet a company's unique requirements and help streamline its operations?

a)

Instant Messaging Software

b)

Email Client

c)

Business-Specific Specification

d)

Conferencing Software

14.

Why would a programmer opt to use a query language?

a)

To design and manipulate database effectively

b)

To develop mobile application for various platforms

c)

To Write impressive graphical user interface

d)

To write high-performance, system-level programs.

15.

Your company's CEO has just tasked your IT team with creating a safeguarding measure that could be used to completely restore the customer database in the event of a system failure or data loss. This measure should include a comprehensive backup of all data and structures in a format that can be used to recreate the original database. What term BEST describes this safety measure?

a)

Using query builders and report generation tools.

b)

the process assigning roles and permissions

c)

manual scripting of SQL commands for database interaction.

d)

creating a database dump.

16.

Which of the following BEST describes one of the main purposes of a database?

a)

To provide structured storage of data

b)

to design website interface.

c)

to automate document creation

d)

to create animations for video games.

17.

Samuel is setting up his computer workstation and wants to connect his computer to an older display device that uses analog signals. Which of the following is MOST used to connect a computer to a display device using analog signals?

a)

VGA

b)

DisplayPort

c)

DVI-D

d)

HDMI

18.

Aaliyah is faced with a complex problem in her software development project. Which of the following strategies would be the most effective for Aaliyah in solving this problem?

a)

waiting for a colleague to solve the problem.

b)

breaking the problem down into smaller, manageable parts and solving each part individually

c)

Trying random solutions until one works

d)

ignoring the complexity and trying to solve the problem in one go.

19.

You are given an array arr = [12, 7, 15, 21, 27] in a programming language. You wish to access the third element of this array using zero-based indexing. Which of the following sorts of access will provide you the desired result?

a)

arr [0]

b)

arr [2]

c)

arr [3]

d)

arr [4]

20.

What is the primary purpose of creating written IT policies and procedures in an organization?

a)

to guide employees in using it resources securely

b)

to monitor employee performance to regulate internet usage.

c)

to reduce It cost

d)

to regulate internet usage

21.

What is the main difference between OEM websites vs third-party websites?

a)

OEM websites focus on hardwares sales, while third party websites specialize in software distribution

b)

OEM websites provide software directly from the original manufacturer, while third party websites offer modified versions or unauthorized copies.

c)

OEM websites requires users registration and verification, while third- party websites allow Anonymous downloads

d)

OEM websites offer discounted prices and exclusive deals, while third party websites have higher prices

22.

You are the IT support technician for a company. An employee reports that their computer is running slower than usual. When asked, the employee mentions that file saving, program launching, and overall computer processing are slower, but internet browsing speed is unaffected. What could be the potential issue based on these symptoms?

a)

Network Connectivity Issues

b)

Browser Hijack

c)

Operating system corruption

d)

Insufficient Ram or disk Space

23.

What is the purpose of password history requirements?

a)

to prevent users from re-using old passwords

b)

to track and monitor use login activities

c)

to enforce a maximum number of failed login attempts

d)

to remind users to change their password regularly

24.

Which of the following tools assists in managing multiple unique passwords, thus aiding in avoiding password reuse across sites?

a)

Password history

b)

Password complexity

c)

Password expiration

d)

Password managers

25.

Jacob is setting up a network for his company. He is comparing various internet service providers and their offers. In the context of network throughput, which unit should he consider for evaluating their data transfer rates?

a)

Megabits per second (Mbps)

b)

Ampere

c)

Graphics double data rate (GDDR)

d)

Watts

26.

Which of the following is designed to efficiently handle multiple concurrent users?

a)

Databases

b)

Both databases and flat files

c)

Flat files

d)

Neither databases and flat files

27.

Sarah is a computer technician at a large office. She is tasked with setting up and configuring several network printers and scanners for the newly established marketing department. Sarah needs to ensure that the IP addresses for each device are correctly assigned to enable network communication. What type of peripherals typically require manual configuration of IP addresses for network connectivity?

a)

driver Installation

b)

plug-and play

c)

web-based configuration

d)

Ip-based peripherals

28.

Jane needs to share a large amount of data with her team, who all work in the same office building. Which local network storage type would be more suitable for her?

a)

NAS

b)

HDD

c)

Flash Drive

d)

SSD

29.

Kris is a software engineer tasked with developing a new feature for an application. Which of the following strategies would be the MOST effective for Kris in ensuring the best solution?

a)

Ignoring other potential solutions once he has found not that works

b)

waiting on a colleague to suggest a solution.

c)

considering multiple approaches and choosing the one that best fits the requirements.i

d)

implementing the first solution that comes to mind

30.

Which of the following devices are specifically built to offer entertainment by streaming digital content such as videos or music?

a)

IoT devices

b)

Streaming media devices

c)

Servers

d)

Workstations

31.

When designing a database, what feature allows you to impose certain limitations on the values that can be entered into each field, ensuring consistency and data integrity?

a)

Normalization

b)

Constraints

c)

Encryption

d)

Indexing

32.

In software programming, what functions do loops typically serve? (Select TWO).

a)

establishing data connectivity

b)

make secret function variables

c)

encrypt the code

d)

iteratively access array elements

e)

perform a task repeatedly until a certain condition is met.

33.

Which of the following interfaces is used primarily for connecting Mac computers and devices, and offers the MOST data transfer speed?

a)

Thunderbolt

b)

VGA

c)

Firewire

d)

RJ-11

34.

What is the primary difference between plain text and cipher text?

a)

Plain Text is encrypted, while cipher text is decrypted

b)

Plain Text is readable and understandable, while cipher is encrypted

c)

Plain Text is transmitted over the network, while cipher text is stored locally

d)

Plain Text is compressed, while cipher text is uncompressed

35.

Which of the following is unique to each network device and cannot be changed?

a)

MAC address

b)

Network Name

c)

Serial number

d)

IP address

36.

What are folders/directories primarily used for?

a)

Modifying file extensions

b)

organizing files within a system

c)

setting file permissions

d)

file encryptions

37.

What is the main purpose of prioritizing data restoration during disaster recovery?

a)

to reduce the time needed to restore all data

b)

to comply with the data protection regulations

c)

to save storage space during recovery

d)

to ensure the most critical systems and data are recovered first to minimize business disruption.

38.

Mike, a network engineer at Dion Training, needs to understand the advantages of encrypting his files. What is the primary benefit of file encryption?

a)

increase processing speed

b)

protection from unauthorized access

c)

reduced file size

d)

facilitate data recovery

39.

How does cloud storage service differ from local storage types like RAM, hard drives, etc.?

a)

Cloud storage is accessed over the internet and is not physically present at the users' location.

b)

cloud storage only supports a limited under of files formats.

c)

Cloud storage is a volatile storage.

d)

cloud storage requires no internet connections.

40.

Which licensing model would you likely encounter when subscribing to a Software as a Service (SaaS) product?

a)

subscription

b)

group use/site license

c)

on-time purchase

d)

Opensource

41.

Lisa has just come across an awesome extension that can help her productivity. She uploaded the extension to her browser but can't utilize it. What could be responsible for this?

a)

The cache has not been cleared

b)

Certificate is invalid

c)

Incorrect proxy Setting

d)

The extension is disabled

42.

What is a significant difference between Assembly language and Machine code?

a)

Assembly Language is not translated into machine code for execution

b)

machine code pertains to high-level languages , while assembly is low-level language

c)

Machine code cannot be read or written by programmers, while assembly language can be read and written

d)

assembly language is platform-independent, while machine code is platform-dependent

43.

Which of the following fundamental data types is used to represent a sequence of characters or text in a programming context?

a)

Strings

b)

Char

c)

Numbers

d)

Boolean

44.

Which of the following fundamental data types is used to represent truth values, typically true or false, in a programming context?

a)

Boolean

b)

Strings

c)

Number

d)

Char

45.

Which of the following BEST describes the function of a table in a Database Management System (DBMS)?

a)

To speed up the query processing engine

b)

to record the transaction history in the database

c)

to store related records, each consisting of one or more fields

d)

To determine user access permissions in the database.

46.

Which of the following is NOT primarily used as a processing device in a computer system?

a)

GPU

b)

SSD

c)

CPU

d)

ALU

47.

Sasha is working on her laptop. She types a command into a command terminal using her keyboard. The computer processes the command, and then information about the completed task is displayed on her screen. Which of the following statements BEST lists all of the functions described in the scenario?

a)

Input,Output,Storage

b)

Input, processing, and storage

c)

Output and processing

d)

Input, Processing, and output

48.

A high-end computer has a 3.5 GHz multi-core processor. If a graphic-intensive task requires 2.5 billion cycles to complete, approximately how long will the CPU take to complete the task, considering it processes all cycles in a single core and efficiency is perfect?

a)

2.5 Seconds

b)

5.0 Seconds

c)

Less than 1 second

d)

10.0 seconds

49.

Which aspect of an operating system ensures that resources are used only in ways that satisfy predetermined policies?

a)

Date encryption

b)

Firewall

c)

Access Control

d)

Security Patch

50.

Sarah works as a data entry clerk in Dion Training. Her job involves entering large amounts of data and commands into the computer system. This requires a specific peripheral device designed for this purpose. Which peripheral device is used for entering data and commands into a computer?

a)

Printer

b)

keyboard

c)

Scanner

d)

Mouse

51.

Which of the following types of RAM architecture allows for larger memory addressing and better performance?

a)

64-bit Ram

b)

32-Bit Ram

c)

SSD Ram

d)

GPU- Ram

52.

In a high-level programming language, you have a repeating sequence of actions that needs to process different sets of data at various points in your code. Which programming concept is BEST suited to bundle these actions for future reuse and maintain a DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) approach?

a)

Creating a function that encapsulates the repeating actions.

b)

Defining an array that holds pieces of the repeating code.

c)

establishing a list of variables for each repeating action.

d)

creating a loop structure to continuously perform the repeating action.

53.

What software maintains and manipulates datasets, often using structured query language (SQL)?

a)

Database software

b)

Conferencing Software

c)

Web browser

d)

Accounting Software

54.

What software is specifically meant for managing work projects and tasks within a team?

a)

Email client

b)

Project Management Software

c)

Visual diagramming software

d)

Conferencing Software

55.

Which of the following security measures is most effective in addressing known vulnerabilities and fixing software bugs in computer systems?

a)

Patching updates

b)

Host Firewall

c)

Chaining Default passwords

d)

Anti-Virus/AntiMaleware

56.

In which of the following scenarios would a database manager need to use the CREATE command?

a)

When they want to extract specific information from a table.

b)

When they need to add a new table to the database .

c)

when they need to remove an unwanted table from the database

d)

when they want to modify the structure of an existing table

57.

Susan is developing a program where the user must input a discount rate as a decimal number to calculate the final price of a product. However, Susan notices that whenever a user inputs a value like 0.15, the program is throwing an error. Which of the following is the MOST likely error?

a)

The program can only accept negative numbers.

b)

The user input is being received as a string.

c)

The program field was designed to accept an integer, not a float.

d)

The program doesn't recognize decimal numbers.

58.

Which feature of a normal antivirus software is responsible for automatically scanning files and programs in real-time as they are accessed or downloaded?

a)

Heuristic analysis

b)

Quarantining and remediating infected systems,

c)

on access scanning.

d)

schedule scanning.

59.

Two routers are installed in a house and both are using default settings. What could represent a security risk?

a)

Both Routers are using different channels

b)

Both routers are located near windows

c)

Both Routers are using the default SSID and password

d)

Both routers support the newest wireless standard 802.11ac

60.

What term is used to describe data that is being transmitted over a network?

a)

Data in Transit

b)

Cipher in text

c)

Data at rest

d)

Plain text

61.

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of the Ext4 filesystem in comparison to FAT32?

a)

Limited to small capacity drives

b)

compatible with windows system

c)

encrypt data storage.

d)

Its support journaling

62.

Which of the following is NOT primarily used as an output device in a computer system?

a)

Monitor

b)

Speakers

c)

Scanner

d)

Printer

63.

What is the key difference between an application that is 'locally installed' and one that is 'local network hosted'?

a)

local availability of files

b)

require of a network

c)

use of cloud services

d)

need for internet access

64.

Lisa is continually pestered by unwanted ads while browsing. How could she reduce this annoyance?

a)

Adding an invalid certficate

b)

enabling a popup blocker

c)

deactivating client-side scripting.

d)

Clearing the browser cache.

65.

Which of these file systems is designed with a limitation to a single user, making it unsuitable for multi-user systems?

a)

NTFS

b)

Ext4

c)

HFS

d)

Fat32

66.

James, an IT professional, receives a report from a user complaining about their computer constantly freezing. The user mentions that the issue occurs only when they are using their web browser, with no such problems while using other applications. Which of the following options is MOST likely to be the problem?

a)

The users web browser is experiencing issues

b)

The computer ram is faulty

c)

The computer power supply is malfunctioning

d)

The computer hard drive is failing.

67.

What is the purpose of a company using security controls in relation to its data?

a)

To increase the data storage

b)

to enhance the quality of data

c)

to ensure the data is only accessible with authorization

d)

to make data easily transferable

68.

Which of the following computing devices can monitor and control alarms, locks, lighting, and provide videophone entry systems remotely?

a)

Servers

b)

Mobile Phones

c)

Laptops

d)

Security Systems

69.

Which of the following best describes the primary function of encryption in mobile applications?

a)

Speeding up the data Transmissions

b)

Making the user interface more user friendly

c)

decreasing the size of the application.

d)

Securing data sorted within the application and during transmission.

70.

Imagine you are setting up a wireless network for your home. You want to ensure that it is more challenging for potential attackers to detect your network. Which of the following BEST practices should you implement to achieve this?

a)

Implementing a captive portal

b)

allowing open access

c)

changing SSID

d)

keeping the default password

71.

Mark, an IT technician at Dion Training, is tasked with implementing a security measure to protect the company's internal network from unauthorized external access. He decides to deploy a hardware or software-based solution that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined rules. Which of the following security measures is Mark implementing?

a)

data encryption

b)

user access control

c)

antivirus software

d)

firewall protection.

72.

Which of the following external factors can cause an unplanned and temporary disruption of service specifically due to a loss of infrastructure?

a)

Denial of service

b)

Service Outage

c)

Destruction

d)

Power Outage

73.

Mary, an IT specialist at Dion Training, is preparing for file management training for her team. She is explaining the concept of file types and extensions. Which of the following can serve as the correct justification for file types and extensions?

a)

Control files access speed

b)

determines the storage structure.

c)

Help operating systems understand file;e content and determine the right program

d)

validate user permissions

74.

Which of the following cellular digital formats allows a subscriber to use a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card to use an unlocked handset with their chosen network provider and is internationally adopted?

a)

LTE

b)

GSM

c)

CDMA

d)

Wifi

75.

Which of these applications would be considered bloatware? (Select TWO).

a)

productivity Suite

b)

Trial software with limited functionality

c)

pre-installed software that offers unnessarry features and functions.

d)

Antivirus software

76.

In the context of object-oriented programming (OOP), how are functions typically associated with objects?

a)

Functions are hardly used in loop.

b)

each object can have only one function associated with it.

c)

function renamed as method , represents behavior of objects

d)

functions always get declared outside the object and can't be part of it