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Computer II

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What feature allows a printer to scan or copy a stack of documents automatically?

a)

USB

b)

OCR

c)

Ethernet

d)

ADF

2.

What technology allows some printers to scan an image and turn it into an editable document?

a)

OCR

b)

Wi-Fi

c)

USB

d)

ADF

3.

What does the Modify permission allow a user to do?

a)

Read and write files, and delete folders

b)

Only read files

c)

Only execute files

d)


Only list file contents

4.

What is an escape character used for in a string?

a)

To end a string


b)

To include special characters in the output

c)

To start a string

d)

To delete a character

5.

What is one advantage of interpreted languages?

a)

They are platform-independent.

b)

They turn source code into binary ahead of time.


c)

They have limited access to system resources.

d)

They are faster than compiled languages.

6.

What can cause a network's throughput to slow down?

a)

Fast network cables

b)

Retransmissions due to errors

c)

High bandwidth

d)

Low latency

7.

What is a key benefit of using offline databases?

a)

They are accessible from anywhere.


b)

They are managed by cloud providers.

c)

They offer 99.9% availability.

d)

They reduce the risk of cyber attacks

8.

What is data integrity?

a)

The process of backing up data to prevent loss


b)

The process of encrypting data for security


c)


The idea that data sent over the Internet is accurate when it arrives

d)

The process of compressing data to save space

9.

What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows and the Trash in macOS?

a)

To temporarily store deleted files before they are permanently removed

b)

To organize files into folders

c)

To permanent delete files immediately

d)

To store system files

10.

Which of the following is a common type of archived file?

a)

html

b)

pdf

c)


zip

d)

jpg

11.

What unit is used to measure a computer's processing speed?

a)

Bytes

b)

Watts

c)

Pixels

d)

Hertz

12.

How does the file system keep track of permissions?

a)

By using a barcode

b)

By using an Access Control List (ACL)

c)


By using a password

d)

By using a file name

13.

Which is the term for different versions of Linux?

a)

Variants

b)


Package

c)

Editions

d)

Distributions

14.

If your theory is not confirmed, what is the next step?

a)

Start over by interviewing the user again

b)


Replace the computer

c)


Ignore the problem

d)

Come up with a new idea

15.

What type of connection do most wired NICs use?

a)


RJ-45

b)


HDMI

c)

USB

d)

VGA

16.

What is one advantage of using virtual machines for training?

a)

It enables the computer to run faster.

b)

It allows students to practice using a live operating system without impacting the production environment.

c)

It reduces the cost of physical hardware.


d)

It allows the computer to connect to more networks.

17.

What is the primary reason ISPs provide a greater download speed than upload speed?

a)

Upload speed does not affect internet performance.

b)

It is cheaper to provide more upload speed.

c)

Downloading is more common than uploading.

d)

Uploading is more important than downloading.

18.

What feature allows switches to send electricity through Ethernet cables?

a)


VLAN

b)

ISP

c)

PoE

d)

WAN

19.

What is different between bits and qubits?

a)

Bits can handle more data than qubits

b)

Bits can be either 1 or 0, while qubits can be both 1 and 0 at the same time

c)

Bits are more powerful than qubits

d)

Bits are used in quantum computers, while qubits are used in regular computers

20.

What can companies offer if their data gets breached?

a)

Free software

b)

Free internet

c)

Free year of credit monitoring

d)

Free products

21.

What search engine focuses on user privacy and does not collect or store your personal information?

a)

DuckDuckGo

b)

Yahoo

c)


Bing

d)

Google

22.

What is the definition of network media?

a)

The software that manages network connections

b)

The pathways that connect computers together to share information

c)

The hardware that connects computers to a network

d)

The rules that govern data exchange over a network

23.

What is one of the best parts of small wireless networks?

a)

They are very expensive.

b)

They require a lot of cables.

c)


They make it simple to share an internet connection.

d)

They are difficult to set up.

24.

What features of the software tools really help collaboration?

a)

Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing

b)

Online Shopping and Music Streaming

c)

File Deletion and System Backup

d)

Personal Blogs and Social Media Integration

25.

What is the main purpose of query languages?

a)

To get information from databases

b)

To create websites

c)

To design computer games

d)

To write stories

26.

What is a Kensington lock used for?

a)

Monitoring network traffic

b)

Locking a lap top


to prevent theft

c)

Encrypting data


d)

Installing software updates

27.

Where can you view device drivers in Windows?

a)

Control Panel

b)

Device Manager

c)

File Explorer

d)

Task Manager

28.

What does "Availability" in the CIA Triad ensure?

a)

Information is readily available to authorized users

b)

Information is stored and transferred as intended

c)

Information cannot be denied by its creator

d)

Information is only accessible to authorized users

29.

What is a "sandbox" in the context of virtual servers?

a)

A place to trap viruses on the network.

b)

A virtual environment for testing new apps and programs safely.

c)

The term to describe the hypervisor host machine.

d)


A firewall to protect virtual machines.

30.

What is another term for rows in a database?

a)

Tables

b)

Columns

c)

Records

d)

Fields

31.

What are the two main types of printers?

a)

Thermal and Dot Matrix

b)


Laser and Inkjet

c)

Laser and Dot Matrix

d)

Inkjet and Thermal

32.

What happens to your purchased apps if you delete them from your device?

a)

They are gone forever

b)

You can re-download them without paying again

c)

They get transferred to another device automatically

d)


You have to buy them again

33.

What is one way cloud storage can help with collaboration?

a)

It is less secure so anyone can access the files.

b)

It makes files impossible to share.

c)

It only allows viewing of files.

d)

It allows you to share files and set permissions.

34.

Which of the following correctly defines a database record?

a)

A single piece of information in a database

b)

A column in a table

c)


A summary of data

d)


A collection of related fields in a row

35.

What is a service in Windows?

a)


A menu option in Settings

b)

A program that runs in the background without user interaction

c)

Software to control a specific hardware component

d)

An administrator script

36.

Which of the following is true about computer storage units?

a)

A petabyte (PB) is smaller than a terabyte (TB).

b)

A kilobyte (KB) is larger than a megabyte (MB).

c)

A terabyte (TB) is larger than a gigabyte (GB).


d)

A gigabyte (GB) is smaller than a megabyte (MB).

37.

What is a lunchtime attack?

a)

A type of cyber attack that targets lunch delivery services

b)


A type of cyber attack that occurs at noon

c)

A method of hacking into food-ordering apps

Correct Answer:


d)

An attack that happens during lunch breaks when devices are left unattended

38.

Which type of memory is non-volatile?

a)

ROM

b)

Neither RAM nor ROM

c)

Neither RAM nor ROM

d)

RAM

39.

Which permission allows a user to run a program or script from a file?

a)

Delete

b)

Write

c)

Read

d)

Execute

40.


Which of the following is a common protocol for encrypting data in transit?

a)

HIPAA

b)

FTP

c)


HTTPS

d)


HTTP

41.

What technology is used to transmit data in fiber optic cables?

a)

Light

b)

Radio waves

c)

Electrical signals

d)

Sound waves

42.

What is the main benefit of using HTTPS over HTTP?

a)


Less advertisements

b)

Improved website design

c)

Encrypted and secure data transmission

d)

Faster loading times

43.

Who created the first computer program?

a)

Bill Gates

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

Ada Lovelace

d)

Alan Turing

44.

What type of hypervisor is needed to use virtualization on an existing OS?

a)

Cloud hypervisor

b)

Type II hypervisor

c)

Type I hypervisor

d)


Network hypervisor

45.

What is a DIMM?

a)

A type of memory module

b)

A type of motherboard

c)

A type of storage drive

d)

A type of processor

46.

How is cable Internet different from other internet connections?

a)

It requires a phone line for connectivity.

b)

It is the slowest type of internet connection available.

c)

It is the only one that uses copper.

d)

It shares the connection with other users in the neighborhood.

47.

What is a search engine?

a)


An antivirus program that searches for viruses

b)

A program that lets web servers find clients

c)

A tool that helps you find information on the Internet

d)


A feature that speeds up internet searches

48.

What is the Internet?

a)

A local network used in schools and offices

b)

A system of computer networks all over the world talking to each other

c)


A type of software used to browse websites

d)


A collection of websites stored on a single server

49.

What format uses four sets of numbers with periods between them to represent an IP address?

a)

Binary notation

b)

Hexadecimal notation

c)

Octal notation

d)

Dotted decimal notation

50.

What is one of the first things you should do if your browser is behaving strangely?

a)


Install a new antivirus program

b)

Check your internet connection

c)

Clear your browser's cache

d)

Delete all your bookmarks

51.

Why is it important to back up personal data files?

a)

They are not important

b)

hey take up too much space on the computer

c)

They can be easily downloaded again

d)

They are difficult or impossible to recreate

52.

Which security measure tracks assets using a virtual boundary?

a)

VPN

b)

Encryption

c)

Geofencing

d)

Antivirus software

53.

What is a VLAN?

a)

A type of modem

b)

A type of firewall

c)


A secure tunnel for data

d)

A logical network segment within a larger network

54.

What is an integer in programming?

a)

A sequence of characters, like words or sentences.

b)

A variable that only stores one of two logical values: True or False

c)

A number that can have a decimal place or fractional part.

d)

A whole number, either positive or negative, without a decimal or fraction.

55.

Why are databases important for businesses?

a)

They allow businesses to make smart choices and plan for the future.

b)


They help in organizing physical files.

c)

They provide a list of all installed software.

d)

They only work in the cloud.

56.

What should you include in your documentation?

a)

Only the final solution

b)


Only the steps that didn't work

c)

Every step you took, including unsuccessful attempts

d)

Only the steps that worked

57.

What feature allows you to open several websites in one browser window?

a)

Navigation buttons

b)

Browser tabs

c)

Address bar

d)

Bookmarks

58.

Which of the following BEST describes smart lights?

a)

They learn when people are indoors and what temperatures are comfortable to them.

b)

They are voice-controlled devices that allow you to control other devices in your home.

Correct Answer:


c)

They allow you to set a lighting schedule and power them on and off when you are away from home.

d)

They allow you to stream video and audio, play games, and browse the Internet.

59.

Which of the following BEST describes smart speakers?

a)

They are voice-controlled devices that allow you control over other devices in your home.

b)

They allow users to make and receive calls, monitor heart rates, and keep track of fitness goals.

c)

They learn when people are indoors and what temperatures are comfortable to them.

d)

They allow you to stream video and audio, play games, and browse the Internet.

60.

What is the purpose of a file extension?

a)

To increase the file size

b)

To make the file look better

c)

To protect the file from viruses

d)


To determine the default application to open the file

61.

What is a potential risk of using remote assistance software?

a)

It can slow down your computer.


b)

It can delete all your files automatically.

Correct Answer:


c)

It can be used by threat actors to trick people.

d)

It can only be used during the daytime.

62.

What does RDBMS stand for?

a)

Real-time Database Management System

b)

Relational Database Management System

c)

Random Data Management System

63.

What is an interpreted language?

a)

A language that is only used for web development

b)


A language that runs instructions in the source code whenever you run the application

c)

A language that cannot be used on multiple platforms

d)

A language that converts source code into binary ahead of time

64.

What is the role of algorithms in targeted advertising?

a)

To analyze data and select relevant ads for users.

b)

To randomly select ads to show users.

c)

To make the Internet slower.

d)

To delete user data.

65.

What is a potential risk of downloading software from the Internet?

a)

The software might be too expensive.

b)

The software might be too large to download.

c)

The software might contain a virus.

d)


The software might be outdated.

66.

What is the main difference between memory and storage drives?

a)

Memory is non-persistent, while storage drives are persistent.

b)

Memory is faster than storage drives.


c)


Storage drives are used only for temporary files.

d)

Memory is used to store the operating system.

67.

What is the maximum number a single byte can hold?

a)

128

b)

255

c)

100

d)

1024

68.

What should you be cautious about when using browser extensions?

a)

Hackers could trick you into spoofed websites.

b)


They force you to use a different browser.

c)

Hackers might change your cache.

d)

They may cost a lot of money.

69.

What is the main purpose of a physical data model?

a)

To manage software updates

b)

To design user interfaces

c)

To show how to set up a database using a specific database management system

d)

To create a high-level view of data

70.

What is data in transit?

a)

Data that is being edited in a document

b)

Data that is stored on a hard drive

c)

Data that is being transferred over a network

d)

Data that is displayed on a monitor

71.

Which of the following correctly defines a field?

a)

A request for data from the database

b)

A summary of data

c)

A collection of related fields in a row

d)


A single piece of information in a database

72.

What does a byte represent in computing?

a)

A group of 4 bits

b)

A single value

c)


A group of 16 bits

d)

A group of 8 bits

73.

How will automation affect the restaurant industry?

a)

It will increase the number of chefs needed.

b)

It will make food taste better.

c)

t will reduce wait times and lower labor costs.

d)


It will eliminate the need for menus.

74.

What is latency in the context of internet speed?

a)

The amount of data that can be transmitted in one second

b)

The strength of the Wi-Fi signal

c)

The delay that occurs when data packets travel over the internet

d)

The speed at which data is downloaded

75.

Which storage unit is the largest?

a)

Petabyte (PB)

b)


Gigabyte (GB)

c)

Megabyte (MB)

d)

Terabyte (TB)