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Digital Literacy Exam

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a hyperlink?

a)

A document storage system

b)

A shortcut that connects to another section or webpage

c)

A type of programming language

d)

A computer virus

2.

Which of the following is NOT a function of a processor?

a)

Fetch

b)

Decode

c)

Execute

d)

Store files permanently

3.

Which of these storage types is volatile?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

HDD

d)

SSD

4.

The Control Unit (CU) is responsible for:

a)

Performing calculations

b)

Directing data flow between components

c)

Storing user files

d)

Running antivirus scans

5.

The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle refers to:

a)

A method of programming

b)

The process by which a processor runs instructions

c)

The movement of files in storage

d)

A computer virus removal technique

6.

What does ROM store?

a)

Temporary user files

b)

Instructions needed for booting the computer

c)

Data from the internet

d)

User passwords

7.

Why is RAM important for a computer’s performance?

a)

It permanently stores data

b)

It holds active tasks for quick access

c)

It prevents viruses

d)

It controls the internet speed

8.

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

d)

Registers

9.

A quad-core processor can handle:

a)

One task at a time

b)

Two tasks at the same time

c)

Four tasks simultaneously

d)

Unlimited tasks

10.

Which storage type uses magnetic disks to store data?

a)

SSD

b)

DVD

c)

HDD

d)

Cloud storage

11.

An example of optical storage is:

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

SSD

c)

DVD

d)

RAM

12.

Cache memory is used for:

a)

Storing user files permanently

b)

Storing frequently used data for quick access

c)

Protecting the processor from overheating

d)

Storing internet history

13.

A solid-state drive (SSD) is better than a hard disk drive (HDD) because it:

a)

Uses less electricity

b)

Has faster read and write speeds

c)

Stores more data

d)

Has moving parts

14.

The most common processor brands are:

a)

Microsoft and Google

b)

Intel and AMD

c)

Samsung and Apple

d)

Dell and HP

15.

A hyperlink can be added to:

a)

Only text

b)

Only images

c)

Both text and images

d)

Only web pages

16.

The (a)   is the brain of the computer.

17.

RAM stands for _______________________________________________________.

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18.

A processor with eight cores is called a(n) (a)   processor.

19.

(a)   is the type of memory that permanently stores the operating system.

20.

The two main components of the processor are the _________________ and the ________________.

a)

ALU

b)

CU

21.

The storage device that is the slowest among SSD, HDD, and RAM is (a)   .

22.

The full form of CPU is _____________________________.

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23.

Optical storage uses ___________________________________ to read and write data.

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24.

The speed of a processor is measured in (a)   .

25.

Hyperlinks allow users to (a)   between sections or web pages.

26.

Kwame is writing a research paper. He wants to add a clickable link to a website. What should he use?

a)

Bookmark

b)

Hyperlink

c)

Page Number

d)

Table

27.

Kofi notices that his computer is running slowly. What can he do to improve performance?

a)

Increase RAM

b)

Delete hyperlinks

c)

Change his wallpaper

d)

Turn off the processor

28.

Which storage option should Adwoa choose if she wants to save documents online for easy access from any device?

a)

USB Flash Drive

b)

Hard Disk Drive

c)

Cloud Storage

d)

CD