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GenSecQ1X

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

Identify the primary tool designed to safeguard computer components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) during handling.

a)

Wire cutter

b)

Antistatic wrist strap

c)

Crimper

d)

Flashlight

2.

Based on its function, which tool is the hexagonal equivalent of a screwdriver for fastening nuts and bolts?

a)

Torx driver

b)

Hex driver

c)

Philips driver

d)

Flat driver

3.

Examine the following list. Which item's primary function is for organization and management of cables, which is a form of preventative maintenance and cleaning?

a)

Crimper

b)

Cable ties

c)

Loopback adapter

d)

Needle-nose pliers

4.

You need to create a network cable by securing an RJ-45 connector onto a UTP cable. Which tool must you use to perform this task correctly?

a)

Punch-down tool

b)

Crimper

c)

Wire stripper

d)

Tweezers

5.

Name the tool specifically designed with a long, slender grip and a clasping mechanism to extract small components from confined areas within a computer case.

a)

Flashlight

b)

Part retriever

c)

Wire cutter

d)

Screwdriver

6.

While installing a jumper cap onto a set of motherboard pins, which tool would provide the precision needed to place it accurately?

a)

Tweezers

b)

Hex driver

c)

Crimper

d)

Loopback adapter

7.

What is the common name for a screwdriver designed to fit screws with a cross-shaped recess?

a)

Flat head

b)

Philips head

c)

Torx

d)

Hex

8.

State the full meaning of the acronym ICT in the context of modern business and communication.

a)

Information and Communications Technology

b)

Internet and Computer Techniques

c)

Integrated Communication Tools

d)

Information Control Terminology

9.

Review the following traits. Which one directly contradicts the core attributes of a successful entrepreneur and would be considered a deficiency rather than a competency?

a)

Risk-taker

b)

Persistent

c)

Lazy worker

d)

Goal-oriented

10.

"Entrepreneurs are primarily motivated by personal profit and contribute little to society." Critically evaluate this statement and select the description that best reflects their broader role.

a)

Agents of economic development

b)

Passive business observers

c)

Government-employed workers

d)

Community-based volunteers

11.

An entrepreneur actively seeks out online reviews and survey results to improve their product's user experience. Which PEC are they demonstrating?

a)

Responds to feedback

b)

Takes the initiative

c)

Builds on strengths

d)

Copes with failure

12.

After a product launch fails to meet sales expectations, an entrepreneur analyzes the mistakes, adjusts the strategy, and tries again. Which core entrepreneurial trait does this scenario exemplify?

a)

Self-confidence

b)

Persistence

c)

Profit-oriented

d)

Goal-oriented

13.

You need to write a business report, including formatting text, inserting images, and creating a table of contents. Which category of application software is most appropriate for this task?

a)

Word processor

b)

Media player

c)

File compressor

d)

Image viewer

14.

An entrepreneur creates a detailed five-year plan outlining business expansion goals and market share targets. This action is a clear example of being _________.

a)

Goal-oriented

b)

Risk-taker

c)

Committed

d)

Hardworking

15.

Which definition most accurately captures the essence of technology as a driver of human progress?

a)

Use of scientific knowledge

b)

Use of emotional instinct

c)

Use of traditional beliefs

d)

Use of magical thinking

16.

An entrepreneur invests a significant portion of capital into research for a new product after thorough market analysis, understanding both the potential reward and consequence. This demonstrates they are a _________.

a)

Risk-taker

b)

Committed

c)

Hardworking

d)

Self-confident

17.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which option is considered a psychological or self-fulfillment need rather than a fundamental physiological or safety requirement for survival?

a)

Food

b)

Shelter

c)

Recreation

d)

Clothing

18.

Explain the primary purpose of conducting a SWOT analysis for a new business venture.

a)

Hire staff

b)

Analyze strengths and weaknesses

c)

Sell products

d)

Register business

19.

A research institution needs to process quadrillions of calculations per second to simulate global climate patterns over the next century. Which class of computer is uniquely suited for this task?

a)

Minicomputer

b)

Supercomputer

c)

Microcomputer

d)

Server computer

20.

Compare a mouse, a touchpad, and a touchscreen. Which device allows for the most direct manipulation of on-screen elements without an intermediary pointing mechanism?

a)

Mouse

b)

Touchpad

c)

Touchscreen

d)

Light pen

21.

Often called the "brain" of the computer, what is the central processing unit's (CPU) fundamental role in the information processing cycle?

a)

Store data

b)

Display output

c)

Process instructions

d)

Connect peripherals

22.

Categorize the following components. Which one is an optional piece of hardware that connects to the system unit to provide input, output, or storage functions?

a)

RAM

b)

Motherboard

c)

Printer

d)

CPU

23.

Before entering a new market, a company researches demographic trends, local regulations, and competitor strategies. What is the term for this information-gathering process?

a)

To hire employees

b)

To gather and analyze business information

c)

To register a business

d)

To sell products

24.

Identify the traditional 15-pin analog video port that was standard for connecting monitors to desktop computers for many years.

a)

USB

b)

VGA

c)

PS/2

d)

Audio

25.

A company releases a new smartphone model that has a significantly longer battery life than its predecessor, addressing a major customer complaint. Is this an example of innovation or simply invention? Justify your choice.

a)

Creating a new product

b)

Improving an existing product

c)

Copying a competitor

d)

Selling raw materials

26.

Describe the relationship between hardware and software. What essential function does software provide to the physical components of a computer?

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27.

Classify the following devices. Which one allows data to be entered into the computer without the need for manual keystrokes, typically by pointing or drawing on a surface?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Monitor

d)

Speaker

28.

You are shopping for a computer for home use, such as browsing the internet, doing homework, and storing family photos. Which general category of computer (based on size and capability) are you most likely to purchase?

a)

Mainframe

b)

Server

c)

Microcomputer

d)

Supercomputer

29.

Name the hardware device that functions as an "input" device by digitally capturing images from physical documents or photographs.

a)

Microphone

b)

Mouse

c)

Image scanner

d)

Touchpad

30.

Explain why it is a critical safety practice to plug a computer system into a surge protector rather than directly into a wall outlet.

a)

Store data

b)

Display output

c)

Protect against voltage spikes

d)

Connect peripherals

31.

A computer's BIOS settings are stored on a chip and remain intact when the computer is turned off. However, an unsaved document in a word processor is lost during a power outage. Analyze the fundamental difference between RAM and ROM that explains this behavior.

a)

RAM is permanent, ROM is temporary

b)

RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile

c)

RAM stores programs, ROM stores files

d)

RAM is external, ROM is internal

32.

Beyond hardware and software, the "peopleware" component is crucial for a system's success. What is the role of people in a computer system?

a)

Store data

b)

Process instructions

c)

Operate and manage systems

d)

Connect devices

33.

Identify the older, bulkier display technology that used a cathode ray tube, in contrast to modern flat-panel LCD or LED displays.

a)

CRT

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

34.

Develop a logical sequence for launching a business. Which foundational step must occur before any resources are committed or plans are formalized?

a)

Hiring employees

b)

Identifying opportunities

c)

Buying equipment

d)

Registering the business

35.

Compare and contrast invention and innovation. Must innovation always involve a completely new creation?

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36.

List the four components of a SWOT analysis.

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37.

You are using a standard desktop computer. What is the most common pointing device for this setup?

(a)  

38.

A technician argues that a magnetized screwdriver is safe. Evaluate the risks associated with this practice.

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39.

What is the term for an individual who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a new business venture?

4 lines
40.

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

4 lines
41.

What is the acronym for the central component that carries out computer instructions?

(a)  

42.

Distinguish between invention and the process of enhancing something that already exists.

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43.

Which primary output device presents visual information from the computer?

(a)  

44.

The tangible, touchable components of a computer.

(a)  

45.

The most fundamental type of software that manages hardware resources.

(a)  

46.

Identify the peripheral that produces a permanent copy on paper.

(a)