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PRELIMS ICT 1

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What has improved and evolved to facilitate our daily activities?

a)

Communication

b)

Transportation

c)

Education

d)

Entertainment

2.

What technology is required for information processing?

a)

ICT

b)

AI

c)

Robotics

d)

Biotechnology

3.

Why do we need information?

a)

To make decisions

b)

To waste time

c)

To confuse others

d)

To avoid learning

4.

What is communication?

a)

An act of transmitting messages

b)

A form of entertainment

c)

A type of technology

d)

A method of transportation

5.

What was developed by the Sumerians in 3500 BC?

a)

Cuneiform writing

b)

The telephone

c)

The internet

d)

Television

6.

Who invented paper making inspired by wasps and bees?

a)

Tsai Lun

b)

Johannes Gutenberg

c)

Alexander Graham Bell

d)

Samuel Morse

7.

What was invented by Samuel Morse in 1793?

a)

The telegraph

b)

The telephone

c)

The computer

d)

The photocopier

8.

What was introduced in 1969?

a)

The first Internet known as ARPANET

b)

The first telephone

c)

The first television

d)

The first computer

9.

What significant event occurred in 1983?

a)

The establishment of the Domain Name System (DNS)

b)

The launch of the first satellite

c)

The invention of the personal computer

d)

The introduction of the first mobile phone

10.

What is the primary purpose of data analysis?

a)

To extract meaningful insights

b)

To create confusion

c)

To entertain

d)

To complicate processes

11.

Who is credited with the invention of the abacus?

a)

Blaise Pascal

b)

Cheng Dawei

c)

John Napier

d)

Charles Babbage

12.

What was the primary function of Napier's bones?

a)

Counting large numbers

b)

Calculating roots

c)

Multiplication and division

d)

Addition and subtraction

13.

Which invention is considered the first automatic digital computer?

a)

Pascaline

b)

Analytical Engine

c)

Difference Engine

d)

Mark I

14.

What significant advancement characterized the second generation of computers?

a)

Use of vacuum tubes

b)

Introduction of transistors

c)

Development of microprocessors

d)

Invention of the abacus

15.

Which computer was built by Charles Babbage?

a)

Mark I

b)

ENIAC

c)

Difference Engine

d)

IBM 370

16.

What was a key feature of the third generation of computers?

a)

Use of vacuum tubes

b)

Use of punched cards

c)

Introduction of integrated circuits

d)

Development of the abacus

17.

Which of the following was a major development in the fourth generation of computers?

a)

Transistors

b)

Microprocessors

c)

Vacuum tubes

d)

Magnetic Core Memory

18.

What is a characteristic of fifth generation computers?

a)

They only perform basic calculations

b)

They are still being developed for efficiency

c)

They are based on vacuum tube technology

d)

They are larger than previous generations

19.

Who designed the Jacquard loom?

a)

John Napier

b)

Blaise Pascal

c)

Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz

d)

Joseph Marie Jacquard

20.

What was the primary purpose of the Mark I computer?

a)

To perform basic arithmetic

b)

To solve advanced mathematical physics problems

c)

To calculate mathematical tables

d)

To control weaving patterns

21.

What does ICT stand for?

a)

Information and Computer Technology

b)

Information and Communication Technology

c)

Information and Control Technology

d)

Internet and Communication Technology

22.

Which group benefits from ICT in education?

a)

Only teachers

b)

Only students

c)

Only researchers

d)

Both teachers and students

23.

How do researchers utilize ICT?

a)

By collecting and processing data

b)

By using social media

c)

By avoiding digital tools

d)

By attending physical conferences

24.

What is a key benefit of ICT in banking for customers?

a)

Mandatory in-person banking

b)

Limited access to account information

c)

Ability to perform transactions at any time

d)

Increased transaction fees

25.

How does ICT enhance productivity in the industry?

a)

By reducing the use of machines

b)

By facilitating production planning and control

c)

By increasing manual labor

d)

By eliminating the need for research

26.

What role does ICT play in e-commerce?

a)

Decreases transaction speed

b)

Facilitates buying and selling

c)

Requires physical stores

d)

Limits product availability

27.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of ICT for school administrators?

a)

Managing student records

b)

Using computers for administrative purposes

c)

Ensuring smooth operation of institutions

d)

Conducting physical meetings only

28.

What do employees in e-commerce use ICT for?

a)

To avoid customer communication

b)

To enhance customer service and satisfaction

c)

To limit inventory updates

d)

To reduce product information

29.

What is a primary function of bank administrators using ICT?

a)

Conducting customer service

b)

Overseeing personal transactions

c)

Limiting banking hours

d)

Managing reconciliations and inter-branch transactions

30.

How does ICT benefit businessmen in banking?

a)

By increasing paperwork

b)

By saving time with online services

c)

By complicating loan processes

d)

By restricting access to accounts

31.

What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?

a)

Converts AC to DC power

b)

Executes instructions from software

c)

Stores data permanently

d)

Displays visual information

32.

Which component is essential for visualizing digital art?

a)

Monitor

b)

Motherboard

c)

Power Supply Unit

d)

Optical Disk Drive

33.

What does RAM stand for?

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Access Memory

c)

Rapid Access Memory

d)

Readily Available Memory

34.

Which software is known for vector illustrations?

a)

Microsoft Paint

b)

Adobe Photoshop

c)

Draw

d)

Adobe Illustrator

35.

What is the purpose of an Optical Disk Drive (ODD)?

a)

To convert power supply

b)

To store data permanently

c)

To read/write data on optical discs

d)

To enhance graphic performance

36.

Which of the following is a user-friendly graphic design platform?

a)

Adobe Illustrator

b)

CorelDraw

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

CANVA

37.

What is the role of the Power Supply Unit (PSU)?

a)

To execute software instructions

b)

To convert AC to low-voltage DC power

c)

To store data temporarily

d)

To display visual information

38.

Which component houses the CPU and RAM?

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

Optical Mouse

c)

Expansion Card

d)

Motherboard

39.

What is a key feature of Adobe Photoshop?

a)

Supports only vector graphics

b)

Tools for creating banners and logos

c)

Requires extensive coding knowledge

d)

Only suitable for professional use

40.

Why is it important to know hardware specifications?

a)

To avoid using any software

b)

To limit the use of graphic software

c)

To increase the cost of the computer

d)

To ensure compatibility with software

41.

What is a computer?

a)

A mechanical device that performs calculations

b)

An electronic device that manipulates data

c)

A type of software application

d)

A network of interconnected devices

42.

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer mentioned?

a)

Desktop

b)

Laptop

c)

Mainframe

d)

Smartphone

43.

What is a characteristic of a laptop?

a)

It is larger than a desktop computer

b)

It is battery-powered and portable

c)

It has separate components like a monitor and keyboard

d)

It cannot be charged

44.

What does computer hardware refer to?

a)

The data stored on a computer

b)

Any physical part of your computer

c)

The software applications installed on a computer

d)

The internet connection of a computer

45.

Which of the following is an example of application software?

a)

Mac OS

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

Apple iOS

46.

What is the purpose of a surge protector?

a)

To improve internet connectivity

b)

To increase the computer's storage capacity

c)

To prevent damage from power surges

d)

To enhance the computer's processing speed

47.

Which operating system is commonly used on desktop computers?

a)

Google Android

b)

Linux Mint

c)

Microsoft Windows

d)

Apple iOS

48.

What is the function of a scanner?

a)

To print documents

b)

To record sound

c)

To copy a physical image or document

d)

To transfer images from a camera

49.

What is the main function of operating system software?

a)

To manage the computer's memory and processes

b)

To provide internet access

c)

To create documents and spreadsheets

d)

To enhance graphics performance

50.

Which of the following devices is considered a computer?

a)

Refrigerator

b)

Smartphone

c)

Microwave

d)

Television

51.

What is the first step to access applications on your computer?

a)

Click on the Desktop

b)

Click on the Scroll Bar

c)

Click on the Start Button

d)

Click on Microsoft Word

52.

How can you view all applications in Microsoft Office?

a)

By dragging the Scroll Bar

b)

By closing Microsoft Word

c)

By clicking the Start Button

d)

By clicking the Drop-Down Arrow

53.

What should you do to find Microsoft Word in the list of applications?

a)

Click and Drag the Scroll Bar

b)

Click on the Start Button

c)

Click on the Desktop

d)

Click the Drop-Down Arrow

54.

What action do you take to open Microsoft Word?

a)

Click on the Start Button

b)

Click on Microsoft Office

c)

Click on Microsoft Word

d)

Click on the Scroll Bar

55.

What do you click to close Microsoft Word?

a)

Click X

b)

Click the Start Button

c)

Click and Drag the Scroll Bar

d)

Click the Drop-Down Arrow

56.

it has advance features which allow you to format and edit your files

a)

EDITING APP

b)

MS WORD

c)

GOOGLE

d)

PDF

57.

This has option like font color, font style, font size, etc.

a)

HOME

b)

INSERT

c)

REVIEW

d)

PAGE

58.

8. What features of MS Word that corrects common spelling errors well as capitalization?

a)

Auto format

b)

Grammar check

c)

Auto checker

d)

Auto correct

59.

When you save a document for the first time, which tab displays in Backstage?

a)

Save As

b)

Save

c)

New

d)

Info

60.

WHAT PART OF MS WORD IS SHOWN?

a)

VIEW SHORTCUTS

b)

ZOOM CONTROL

c)

MINIMIZE, MAXIMIZE & CLOSE BUTTON

d)

STATUS BAR

61.

To apply bold style to font what icon should we click?

a)
b)
c)
62.

What icon is Right Alignment?

a)
b)
c)
d)
63.
a)

Clipboard Group

b)

Font Group

c)

Paragraph Group

64.

WHAT PART OF MS WORD IS SHOWN?

a)

VIEW SHORTCUTS

b)

ZOOM CONTROL

c)

MINIMIZE, MAXIMIZE & CLOSE BUTTON

d)

STATUS BAR