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WorksheetsTEST : FUNDAMENTAL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 8hrs 20mins
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer-based information system (CBIS)?
Hardware
Software
Database
Manual Procedures
2. Information technology relates to any __________ that people use to work with information.
Hardware
Computer-based tool
Database
Software
3. Data that have been organized to have meaning and value is known as:
Knowledge
Information
Process
Data items
4. Which of the following best describes a database?
A program that enables the hardware to process data
A collection of related files or tables containing data
A connecting system that enables multiple computers to share resources
Devices that accept, process, and display data
5. A network in a CBIS is:
A database for storing data
A system that connects devices for resource sharing
Software for processing data
A set of procedures for processing information
6. What is the role of procedures in a CBIS?
To connect different hardware components
To store and manage data
To provide instructions for combining components to generate output
To enable software processing
7. Which of the following impacts does IT have on organizations?
Increases the number of middle managers
Reduces the number of middle managers
Eliminates the need for managers
Replaces employees with automated systems
8. Which industry has been significantly impacted by IT?
Agriculture
Mining
Music
Textile
9. Which of the following is an example of a business process?
Developing software
Maintaining hardware
E-ticketing
Purchasing a new printer
10. Which element of a business process involves transforming inputs into outputs?
Inputs
Resources
Outputs
Data items
11. Which shape is typically used to indicate decisions in process diagrams?
Rectangle
Oval
Diamond
Circle
12. An Information System (IS) helps in executing business processes by:
Capturing and storing process data
Informing people when it is time to complete a task
Providing the necessary data to complete tasks
All of the above
13. What type of data does an IS capture during a business process?
User data
Process data
Analytical data
Customer feedback
14. RFID tags in a business process are used for:
Manual data entry
Automated data capture
Data processing
Data storage
15. Monitoring process performance in an IS helps to:
Increase product sales
Evaluate how well a process is executing
Reduce the number of employees
Expand the business
16. Which of the following is an example of knowledge?
Raw sales data
Organized and analyzed sales trends
Monthly sales reports
Customer feedback
17. A key benefit of IT in organizations is:
Increasing manual labor
Decreasing efficiency
Reducing errors
Reducing decision-making capacity
18. What is the purpose of an Information System (IS)?
To store large amounts of data without processing
To collect, process, store, analyze, and disseminate information
To replace all human activities in an organization
To increase the complexity of business processes
19. Which of the following is NOT a process activity in e-ticketing?
Searching for flights
Reserving a seat
Printing a paper ticket
Issuing an e-ticket
20. The average time to process a customer order is an example of monitoring at the:
Instance level
Process level
Organizational level
Executive level
21. IT provides opportunities for people with disabilities by:
Replacing them with automated systems
Providing specialized tools to assist them
Excluding them from the workforce
Making all processes manual
22. Which of the following is an example of how IT changes the manager’s job?
Reduces the volume of information managers must deal with
Increases the need for middle managers
Provides tools like dashboards for better decision-making
Decreases the amount of information available
23. Information Systems (IS) help organizations by providing:
Only hardware solutions
A way to increase the complexity of tasks
Immediate feedback and process data
A method to eliminate all employees
24. (a) refers to an ongoing collection of related activities that create a product or service of value to the organization.
25. A (a) is a collection of related files or tables containing data.
26. Which component is primarily responsible for converting input into meaningful output?
RAM
ROM
CPU
Hard Drive
27. Data travels in and out of the CPU through a:
Cache
Bus
Register
ALU
28. What type of memory is volatile and temporarily holds data being processed by the CPU?
ROM
Flash Memory
RAM
Hard Drive
29. Which memory type is non-volatile and cannot be modified easily?
RAM
ROM
SSD
Cache
30. Which device allows you to enter data by pressing keys?
Mouse
Touchpad
Keyboard
Joystick
31. What is the primary function of a pointing device like a mouse or touchpad?
Inputting text
Selecting text, graphics, and other objects
Outputting audio
Scanning images
32. A touch-sensitive display is known as a:
Monitor
Touchpad
Touch screen
Graphics tablet
33. Which input device uses a stylus or digital pen to interact with a computer?
Mouse
Keyboard
Pen Input
Touch screen
34. What type of input involves guiding on-screen elements through air gestures?
Voice Input
Motion Input
Video Input
Pen Input
35. Which input method is used when you speak into a microphone to enter data?
Motion Input
Pen Input
Voice Input
Video Input
36. Which device captures full-motion images for storage on a storage medium?
Scanner
Webcam
Microphone
Printer
37. RFID technology uses what type of signals to communicate with tags?
Infrared
Radio
Bluetooth
Ultrasonic
38. What is output?
Data that has been processed into a useful form
Raw data entered into the computer
Data stored for later use
Instructions given to the computer
39. Which device is an example of an output device?
Laser Printer
Ink-Jet Printer
Dot Matrix Printer
Thermal Printer
40. Which device is an example of an output device?
Keyboard
Monitor
Scanner
Mouse
40. What do surround sound speakers primarily generate?
Graphics
Video
Audio
Text
42. Which device is a touch-sensitive output device resembling a dry-erase board?
Monitor
Interactive Whiteboard
Touchpad
Printer
43. What is the primary function of storage in a computer?
Inputting data
Processing data
Holding data permanently
Displaying data
44. Which of the following is a storage device?
RAM
CPU
Hard Drive
Touchpad
45. What type of storage device is also known as a thumb drive
SSD
USB Flash Drive
CD-ROM
Memory Card
46. Which storage medium uses a laser to read and write data?
SSD
Hard Drive
Optical Disc
USB Flash Drive
47. Which optical disc format allows data to be written only once?
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-ROM
48. Storing electronic files on the Internet is known as:
Hard Drive Storage
SSD Storage
Cloud Storage
USB Storage
49. The (a) is responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information).
50. (a) is a type of non-volatile memory that stores data permanently and cannot be modified easily.
51. Which type of software is designed to help users perform specific tasks on their computers?
System software
Application software
Utility software
Firmware
52. Which type of app is used to create documents for business and personal use?
Graphics and media apps
Productivity apps
Communications apps
Device management apps
53. What type of app allows you to interact with digital media?
Productivity apps
Graphics and media apps
Personal interest apps
Communications apps
54. Which type of app provides tools for maintaining a computer or device?
Productivity apps
Communications apps
Device management apps
Personal interest apps
55. Where are local applications typically installed?
On a cloud server
On the computer’s hard drive
On a mobile device
On a USB drive
56. Which apps run from removable storage such as an external hard drive?
Mobile apps
Web apps
Portable apps
Local applications
57. Which type of app is accessed over the Internet through a browser?
Web apps
Portable apps
Local applications
Native apps
58. Which type of app is accessed on a smartphone or tablet?
Web apps
Portable apps
Mobile apps
Local applications
59. What is a common feature of both web apps and mobile apps?
They are installed on the computer’s hard drive
They require an external hard drive to run
They can synchronize data
They are only available on desktop computers
60. What is the purpose of an app store on mobile devices?
To manage device settings
To find and download apps
To run system updates
To organize files
61. Which of the following is a feature of native apps?
Written for a specific operating system
Accessed through a web browser
Compatible with all devices
Do not require an Internet connection
62. Which type of app often has a responsive design?
Native apps
Web apps
Local applications
Portable apps
63. What is the primary benefit of cross-platform development tools?
A) They reduce the cost of app development
They allow apps to run on multiple operating systems
They improve app security
They require no internet connection
64. Which productivity suite is commonly used on MacOS?
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
iWork
OpenOffice
65. What key feature of word processing software allows for changing font type, size, and color?
Document management tools
Formatting tools
Cloud storage
Data analysis
66. In spreadsheet software, what does a cell represent?
A row
A column
The intersection of a row and a column
A formula
67. What is a predefined calculation in a spreadsheet known as?
Formula
Function
Argument
Reference
68. Which software allows users to create digital slide shows?
Spreadsheet software
Database software
Presentation software
Graphics software
69. What is a query in a database used for?
To create charts
To store data
To extract data based on specific criteria
To design layouts
70. What format are digital images stored in when based on pixels?
Vector
Bitmap
SVG
Raster
71. Which system software is responsible for coordinating the activities of a computer’s hardware?
Application software
Operating system
Utility program
Firmware
72. What type of operating system allows multiple programs to reside in memory at the same time?
Single-tasking OS
Multitasking OS
Real-time OS
Distributed OS
73. Which utility program is used to reorganize files on a hard disk?
Disk Cleanup
Disk Defragmenter
File Compression
Backup and Restore
74. A (a) is a type of software that provides tools for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
75. A (a) allows users to copy, or back up, selected files to another storage location, such as a USB flash drive or cloud storage.
76. Which device transfers all data to all devices on a network?
Switch
Hub
Router
Modem
77. What type of device connects two or more networks together?
Switch
Hub
Router
Modem
78. Which of the following is a network that connects computers within a limited area, like a home or office?
WAN
LAN
MAN
PAN
79. In which topology are all devices connected to a central cable called a bus?
Bus topology
Ring topology
Star topology
Mesh topology
80. Which topology allows data to travel from one device to the next in a sequential manner?
Bus topology
Ring topology
Star topology
Mesh topology
81. In which topology are all devices interconnected with each other, allowing communication to continue even if one device fails?
Bus topology
Ring topology
Star topology
Mesh topology
82. Which type of network connects devices over a large geographic region, such as multiple cities?
LAN
WAN
MAN
PAN
83. Which network type is designed to connect personal digital devices within a range of 30 feet?
LAN
WAN
PAN
BAN
84. Which device is essential for a computer to connect to a network?
Modem
Switch
NIC (Network Interface Card)
Hub
85. What is the main difference between a wired network and a wireless network?
Wired networks are slower than wireless networks.
Wired networks use cables, while wireless networks use airwaves.
Wired networks are less secure than wireless networks.
Wireless networks use cables, while wired networks use airwaves.
86. Which network is a private network that allows authorized users to access it via a web browser?
VPN
Intranet
Extranet
WAN
87. What is a VPN?
A public, unsecured network
A private, secure path across a public network
A local network connection
A wide area network
88. What does the process of encryption involve?
Converting data so it is unrecognizable to unauthorized users
Allowing free access to network data
Physically connecting devices with cables
Monitoring data for security threats
89. What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?
To physically connect all devices
To allow unrestricted access to all users
To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
To store data
90. What kind of attack occurs when an attacker sets up a fake Wi-Fi access point?
Phishing attack
Evil twin attack
DDoS attack
Social engineering attack
91. Which network protocol is primarily used in wired networks for most data transmission?
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Ethernet
NFC
92. Which network protocol is used in devices communicating over short distances, typically less than 30 feet?
a) Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
NFC
Ethernet
93. Which device is commonly used to connect a network to the Internet through an ISP?
Router
Modem
Switch
Hub
94. Which of the following is a benefit of using a connected network?
Easier communication and resource sharing
Increased risk of hacking
Greater likelihood of malware infection
Difficulty in data transmission
95. What is a DDoS attack?
A single hacker attacking one computer
Multiple systems overwhelming a target with a flood of internet traffic
A phishing scam
An encrypted data transfer
96. Which technology is commonly used in credit cards and smartphones for close-range communication?
RFID
Bluetooth
NFC
Wi-Fi
97. Which network architecture type involves a central server providing resources and services to multiple clients?
Peer-to-peer
Client/server
Cloud computing
LAN
98. Which of the following is true about a star topology?
All devices are connected directly to each other.
All devices are connected to a central device
Data travels sequentially from one device to the next.
All devices are connected to a single cab
99. A (a) is required for a computer to connect to a network.
A (a) attack occurs when an attacker sets up a fake Wi-Fi access point to trick users into connecting to it.
