WorksheetsG10_ICT and Computer Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
A freelance graphic designer needs quick access to large project files while frequently working from various client locations. Which storage option is most appropriate?
External hard drive
Cloud storage
DVD
Flash drive
While entering customer data into a spreadsheet, Samantha typed "12345" instead of "13245." What kind of error is this?
Typographical
Syntax
Transpositional
Semantic
A rural health clinic wants to implement a cost-effective, fast internet solution with minimal wiring. Which medium is best?
Fibre optic
Ethernet
Coaxial cable
Wireless
Which of the following is NOT classified as system software?
Utility program
Device driver
Word processor
Operating system
An ATM must be easy to use by people of all ages. What user interface is most suitable?
Command-line
Natural language
Menu-driven
Form-based
If the ALU in a CPU is malfunctioning, which task will likely be affected?
Storing documents
Performing calculations
Displaying output
Loading software
Which control would you use in Word to allow users to choose a date from a calendar?
Check Box
Text Box
Drop-down list
Date Picker
A form requires users to input phone numbers in a 10-digit format. What is the best validation method?
Range check
Length check
Consistency check
Presence check
Which document type is printed and later scanned for automated input processing?
Human-readable
Machine-readable
Turnaround document
Hard copy
Which device is primarily used to direct data packets between different networks?
Switch
Hub
Router
Network Interface Card
An employee installs pirated software on company computers. What type of computer misuse does this represent?
Identity theft
Malware attack
Software piracy
Data theft
Which task is best accomplished using a table in MS Word?
Writing an essay
Creating a list of names with contact info
Inserting a watermark
Setting page margins
To prevent unauthorized access to a home Wi-Fi network, which of the following is most effective?
Use of an ad blocker
Installing a firewall
Setting a strong Wi-Fi password with WPA3
Disabling Bluetooth
A user notices their laptop slows down when running multiple programs. Which component likely needs upgrading?
Hard Drive
RAM
CPU
Monitor
A payroll system requires records to be accessed by employee ID. Which file organization method is best?
Sequential
Serial
Direct
Index-sequential
A video editor is selecting a computer. Which feature should be prioritized?
Lightweight build
Large screen
High RAM and GPU
Touchscreen
How has ICT positively impacted the field of medicine?
Eliminated the need for nurses
Improved access to patient records
Replaced doctors with AI
Reduced the cost of healthcare to zero
Which process checks that data entered into a form has been typed correctly, typically by reading it over?
Validation
Verification
Proofing
Compilation
Which MS Word feature would you use to create 500 personalized invitation letters?
Table
Mail Merge
Track Changes
Hyperlink
Which of the following best represents the transformation of data into information?
Numbers in a spreadsheet
"82, 79, 85" as raw scores
"Student average score: 82"
Names listed in a file
A teacher needs to ensure that lesson files are accessible from home and school. Which advantage of cloud storage supports this need?
Larger file size support
Offline access
Accessibility from multiple locations
Free antivirus protection
A news website allows readers to click on a word to jump to another article. What web feature is being used?
URL
FTP
Hyperlink
HTTP
Which computer is most suitable for controlling robotic arms in a manufacturing plant?
Desktop computer
Tablet
Embedded system
Supercomputer
Which network type is best for connecting devices in a small office?
WAN
MAN
LAN
PAN
What is a negative impact of ICT on employment?
Creation of IT jobs
Access to global markets
Reduction of manual jobs due to automation
Increased training opportunities
Which feature allows a document to print with one-inch space around the edges?
Line spacing
Page margin
Indentation
Header
John received an email asking him to confirm his bank details via a fake website. This is an example of:
Cyberbullying
Phishing
Identity theft
Copyright infringement
Which component temporarily stores data that the CPU is currently processing?
Hard Drive
RAM
ROM
Cache
What MS Word feature is used to make selected text slanted for emphasis?
Underline
Italics
Bold
Strikethrough
Which file organization method stores records in the order they arrive, with no sorting?
Serial
Sequential
Direct
Indexed
A supermarket self-checkout machine requires scanning and touch input. Which two input devices are most suitable?
Mouse and keyboard
Touchpad and barcode scanner
Barcode scanner and touchscreen
Microphone and scanner
Which protocol is commonly used to upload files from a computer to a web server?
HTTP
FTP
DNS
SMTP
A user mistakenly types "twenty" in a field meant for age. What kind of validation would detect this?
Length
Range
Data type
Presence
To prevent theft of laptops in a school lab, what is a suitable physical security measure?
Firewall
Password protection
Laptop lock
Antivirus software
Which of the following is an example of a turnaround document?
Printed report
Scannable utility bill
Digital invoice
Which feature lets a user replace a specific word throughout a Word document?
Format Painter
Spell Check
Find and Replace
Thesaurus
Which part of the IPOS cycle involves displaying results on a screen?
Input
Processing
Output
Storage
What type of attack overwhelms a server with requests to shut it down?
DOS attack
Data theft
Phishing
Propaganda
Which of the following best illustrates "information"?
100, 200, 300
A spreadsheet of sales figures
Total sales increased by 10% this month
Raw log entries
Which group is most negatively affected by software piracy?
Consumers
Internet providers
Software developers
Advertisers
A user wants to create a survey with options the user must choose from. Which control is best?
Check Box
Text Box
Drop-down list
Date Picker
Which occupation is most at risk from automation?
Software Engineer
Creative Director
Assembly line worker
Marketing Manager
Which medium is most vulnerable to signal interference?
Fibre optic
Coaxial cable
Twisted pair
Wireless
A form asks a user to enter their email address twice to ensure accuracy. This is:
Validation
Proofreading
Double-entry verification
Error trapping
Which unit represents the largest data size?
Kilobyte
Megabyte
Gigabyte
Petabyte
What role does the Network Interface Card (NIC) play in networking?
Assigns IP addresses
Stores cookies
Connects a computer to a network
Monitors data packets
How has ICT improved law enforcement?
Increased human error
Enabled cloud piracy
Facilitated real-time surveillance and tracking
Reduced access to evidence
A group of schools in one city shares resources. What type of network is most appropriate?
LAN
WAN
PAN
MAN
A student needs to back up large project files weekly. Which is most suitable?
CD-ROM
USB Flash Drive
External Hard Drive
RAM
At a weather station, data is rejected when temperatures entered are lower than -50°C or higher than 60°C. What type of validation is being used?
Presence check
Data type check
Range check
Format check
Miss Green wants her class newsletter to display content in two side-by-side sections on a single page. Which feature should she use?
Indentation
Columns
Page breaks
Line spacing
Terry is learning web design and is told to assign a unique identifier for each web page he creates so users can access them directly. What is this identifier called?
Hyperlink
IP address
Web server
URL
What is a URL?
Hyperlink
IP address
Web server
URL
A loan officer collects applicant income details from completed application forms. What is this type of data source?
Secondary source
Primary source
Inferred data
System-generated
During a group project, students want to see who made what changes to a shared Word document. What tool should they use?
Mail Merge
Comments
Track Changes
Find and Replace
While preparing for a major presentation, Diane loses access to her documents stored in the cloud due to an internet outage. This highlights a disadvantage of cloud storage, which is:
Excessive storage capacity
Automatic updates
Data sharing limitations
Dependence on internet access
Brian turns on his computer, but nothing appears on the monitor. Which step should he take first?
Reinstall the graphics driver
Open the CPU to check internal parts
Check that the monitor is plugged in and turned on
Replace the monitor
A company switches to automated inventory tracking, reducing the need for manual counting. What is one direct benefit of this change?
Lower bandwidth usage
Higher energy consumption
Faster and more accurate inventory updates
Increased printing costs
Which of the following best describes payroll software used by a company?
Specialized application software
General-purpose software
Utility software
System software
Amy uses a voice assistant to ask, "What's the weather like today?" and receives an audible reply. What type of user interface is being used?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Natural Language Interface (NLI)
Menu-Driven Interface
Command-Line Interface
A university research lab needs to run complex simulations and data analysis for climate modeling. Which type of computer is most appropriate?
Desktop
Tablet
Supercomputer
Laptop
A small business wants to set up a network within one office building to share files and printers. Which type of network should they implement?
MAN
LAN
WAN
VPN
A company has replaced its customer service agents with AI chatbots. What is a likely impact of this change?
Increased employment in the IT department
Improved physical security
Decreased electricity costs
Reduced need for cybersecurity
A student is creating a resume and wants to neatly align their qualifications and dates. Which Word feature should they use?
Text Box
Page Break
Table
Column Break
A graphic designer is using Adobe Photoshop to edit images. What type of software is Photoshop?
Utility software
System software
Application software
Programming software
A school network connects all its computers and printers through a central device that directs data to the correct destination. Which device is this?
Modem
NIC
Switch
Access Point
An online store checks if an entered email address contains "@" before accepting it. What method is this?
Verification
Formatting validation
Reasonableness check
Length validation
A student wants to print their assignment with 1.5-inch margins on all sides. Which feature should they use?
Font settings
Page Layout > Margins
Paragraph spacing
Header and Footer
A car manufacturing company has automated 70% of its production line. What is a potential negative impact of this change?
Higher quality products
Increased employment
Job losses for manual workers
Decreased need for materials
An employee works from multiple locations and wants to access files on any device. What is an advantage of using cloud storage?
Files are more secure offline
Storage is tied to one computer
Files are accessible from anywhere
Access requires no internet
Which type of software directly communicates with the hardware and provides services for other software?
Utility software
Application software
System software
Web browser
Which of the following best defines the function of a router in a network?
Connects peripheral devices
Provides power to the network
Directs data between different networks
Encrypts data packets
Which unit of storage is larger than a terabyte?
Gigabyte
Petabyte
Exabyte
Megabyte
Which validation method would best prevent a user from entering "ABCD" in a numeric field?
Presence check
Format check
Range check
Data type check
Which type of document is intended to be read by machines rather than humans?
Letter
Invoice
Barcode
Receipt
Which of the following best differentiates between data and information?
Data is always useful; information is raw.
Data is structured, while information is not.
Data is raw facts; information is processed data.
Data cannot be stored; information can.
What kind of user interface allows interaction using graphical icons and visual indicators?
CLI
GUI
NUI
VUI
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud storage?
Unlimited access from anywhere
Automatic backups
Dependency on internet connection
Reduced storage costs
Which component temporarily holds instructions and data for processing?
Hard drive
ROM
RAM
NIC
Which of the following best describes phishing?
Cracking software
Sending deceptive emails to extract personal data
Unauthorized system scanning
Encrypting data to hold it for ransom
What type of input device is best suited for entering data on a digital signature form?
Mouse
Scanner
Touchscreen
Graphics tablet
Which of the following is a primary storage device?
SSD
RAM
CD-ROM
Flash Drive
Which network type would best suit a university campus connecting multiple buildings?
PAN
LAN
WAN
MAN
What is a significant advantage of using an intranet over the internet?
Lower maintenance costs
Higher accessibility worldwide
Improved internal data security
Greater access to public resources
What is the purpose of using proofreading as a verification method?
To ensure correct formatting
To check for viruses
To confirm accuracy by manually reviewing data
To remove duplicated entries
Which of the following is most likely a result of automation in the manufacturing industry?
Increase in manual labor
More paperwork
Job displacement
Network expansion
Which device is essential for connecting a computer to a wireless network?
Switch
Network interface card
Modem
Router
Which component in the IPOS cycle is responsible for transforming data into information?
Input
Processing
Output
Storage
Which type of error occurs when two adjacent letters are accidentally reversed (e.g., "ADN" instead of "AND")?
Typographical
Syntax
Transpositional
Logical
Which software would be best for budgeting and financial forecasting?
Database software
Spreadsheet software
Word processor
Presentation software
Which component is responsible for executing arithmetic and logic operations in a computer?
RAM
ALU
ROM
NIC
Which of the following is NOT an example of secondary storage?
SSD
USB flash drive
RAM
DVD
Which term refers to the address of a resource on the web?
HTTP
IP
DNS
URL
Which field would benefit most from real-time communication and remote diagnostics via ICT?
Construction
Medicine
Agriculture
Tourism
Which software type manages hardware and provides a platform for applications?
Utility
Application
Firmware
Operating System
Which of the following is a method used to ensure a field is not left blank in a form?
Format check
Range check
Presence check
Length check
Which cybercrime involves secretly listening to digital conversations?
Propaganda
Electronic eavesdropping
Identity theft
Software piracy
What does HTTP stand for?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Host Transfer Tracking Process
Hyper Terminal Text Port
High Transfer Type Protocol
Which method is best for securing physical access to a server room?
Strong password
Biometric scanner
Antivirus software
VPN encryption
What is the role of the control unit in the CPU?
Store instructions
Perform calculations
Coordinate and control operations
Output results
