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Internet and Computer Basics Quiz

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which network, launched in 1969, is considered the origin of the Internet?

a)

World Wide Web

b)

ARPANET

c)

Google Network

d)

TCP/IP

2.

The World Wide Web (WWW), introduced in 1991, is best described as:

a)

A physical network of computers

b)

A multimedia interface to Internet resources

c)

A secure communication protocol

d)

A file transfer utility

3.

Web 2.0 is characterized by:

a)

Linking existing information with search engines

b)

Creating dynamic content and enabling social interaction

c)

Identifying relationships between data

d)

Multimedia streaming

4.

Which of the following is NOT a common use of the Internet?

a)

Communication

b)

Shopping

c)

Entertainment

d)

Farming

5.

Which of the following connection technologies is typically provided by Internet service providers (ISPs)?

a)

HTML

b)

DSL

c)

JavaScript

d)

PHP

6.

Which Internet technology executes code on the user's computer to trigger interactive features?

a)

CSS

b)

JavaScript

c)

PHP

d)

HTML

7.

A wiki is defined as:

a)

A personal online diary

b)

A media file that must be downloaded before use

c)

A website that allows visitors to add, edit, or delete content

d)

A live video conference tool

8.

Which type of e-commerce involves transactions between individuals, often through online auctions?

a)

Business-to-consumer (B2C)

b)

Consumer-to-consumer (C2C)

c)

Business-to-business (B2B)

d)

Peer-to-peer (P2P)

9.

Which of the following is a key component of cloud computing?

a)

Clients, Internet, and Service Providers

b)

Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts

c)

Spiders, Filters, and URLs

d)

Auctions, Credit Cards, and Bitcoins

10.

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to:

a)

Social networking and microblogging

b)

Everyday objects connected to the Internet and exchanging data

c)

The ability to shop online through secure payment methods

d)

The use of browsers to access multimedia content

11.

Which of the following is NOT a category of application software?

a)

General-purpose

b)

Specialized

c)

Mobile

d)

Operating System

12.

A graphical user interface (GUI) typically includes:

a)

Menus, toolbars, and dialog boxes

b)

Commands entered only by keyboard

c)

HTML and CSS editors

d)

Touchscreen apps only

13.

In a Ribbon GUI, what automatically appears when needed?

a)

Menus

b)

Toolbars

c)

Contextual Tabs

d)

Dialog Boxes

14.

Which of the following is a common feature in most application software?

a)

Search engines

b)

Character effects

c)

Operating system updates

d)

Network monitoring

15.

Which program is the most widely used word processor?

a)

Apple Pages

b)

OpenOffice Writer

c)

Google Docs

d)

Microsoft Word

16.

A spreadsheet is primarily used to:

a)

Create newsletters

b)

Organize, analyze, and graph numeric data

c)

Design websites

d)

Edit vector graphics

17.

Which of the following is NOT a presentation software program?

a)

Microsoft PowerPoint

b)

Google Slides

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

Prezi

18.

A DBMS (Database Management System) is mainly used to:

a)

Store, edit, and retrieve data

b)

Create video games

c)

Manage instant messages

d)

Edit raster images

19.

Which graphics program is used to edit digital photographs?

a)

Desktop publishing program

b)

Image editor

c)

Illustration program

d)

Video editor

20.

Which type of graphics software creates vector images using geometric shapes?

a)

Image editors

b)

Illustration programs

c)

Video editors

d)

Web authoring programs

21.

Which of the following is NOT an essential utility mentioned in the text?

a)

Troubleshooting (diagnostic)

b)

Antivirus

c)

File Sharing

d)

Backup

22.

What does the Windows utility File History primarily do?

a)

Deletes unnecessary files

b)

Makes a copy of important files for protection

c)

Removes viruses from the system

d)

Compresses large files

23.

Which Windows utility helps protect files from disk failure?

a)

Disk Cleanup

b)

Storage

c)

File History

d)

Antivirus

24.

The main function of Disk Cleanup is to:

a)

Identify and remove viruses

b)

Free up disk space and improve performance

c)

Make duplicate copies of files

d)

Eliminate unused applications

25.

Which Windows utility is responsible for eliminating unused files and applications?

a)

File History

b)

Disk Cleanup

c)

Storage

d)

Troubleshooting

26.

What is the purpose of troubleshooting (diagnostic) utilities?

a)

To compress files

b)

To identify and solve computer problems

c)

To create backups of files

d)

To store duplicate copies of documents

27.

Utility suites are designed to:

a)

Compress files only

b)

Provide antivirus protection only

c)

Combine several utility programs into one package

d)

Eliminate storage devices

28.

Which of the following best describes a computer virus?

a)

A backup utility

b)

A dangerous program that can harm a system

c)

A storage tool that eliminates files

d)

A diagnostic tool for troubleshooting

29.

Which Windows utility directly improves system performance by removing nonessential files?

a)

File History

b)

Disk Cleanup

c)

Utility Suites

d)

Antivirus

30.

The main advantage of using utility suites is that they:

a)

Allow users to delete files automatically

b)

Eliminate the need for operating systems

c)

Provide multiple utilities in a single package

d)

Protect against disk failure only

31.

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of personal computer system unit?

a)

Desktop

b)

Laptop

c)

Tablet

d)

Printer

32.

What type of desktop combines the system unit and the monitor into a single case?

a)

Tower computer

b)

All-in-one computer

c)

Mini notebook

d)

Gaming laptop

33.

Which specialty laptop is designed with high-end graphics and fast processors?

a)

Ultrabook

b)

Two-in-one laptop

c)

Gaming laptop

d)

Mini notebook

34.

Tablets typically use which type of input method?

a)

Mechanical keyboard

b)

Virtual keyboard

c)

Expansion slots

d)

Cache memory

35.

What is the most common type of wearable computer?

a)

Mini tablet

b)

Smartwatch

c)

Tower unit

d)

Ultrabook

36.

The system board is also known as the:

a)

CPU

b)

Microprocessor

c)

Motherboard

d)

Power supply

37.

Which component of the microprocessor performs arithmetic and logical operations?

a)

Control unit

b)

ALU

c)

Cache memory

d)

System bus

38.

Which type of memory is volatile and loses its contents when power is turned off?

a)

ROM

b)

Flash memory

c)

RAM

d)

Virtual memory

39.

Which expansion bus provides a single dedicated path for each connected device?

a)

USB

b)

FireWire

c)

PCI Express (PCIe)

d)

Ethernet

40.

Which character encoding standard is most widely used today?

a)

ASCII

b)

EBCDIC

41.

Which of the following is NOT a basic category of keyboards?

a)

Traditional keyboard

b)

Laptop keyboard

c)

Virtual keyboard

d)

Voice keyboard

42.

How many keys does a standard traditional keyboard usually have?

a)

80

b)

101

c)

120

d)

150

43.

Which type of key on a traditional keyboard is used to turn features on and off?

a)

Function keys

b)

Toggle keys

c)

Combination keys

d)

Navigation keys

44.

Laptop keyboards are generally different from traditional keyboards because they:

a)

Have more keys and numeric pads

b)

Are smaller and often lack numeric pads

c)

Use toggle keys instead of function keys

d)

Are virtual and appear on-screen

45.

Which type of keyboard is primarily used on mobile devices and tablets?

a)

Traditional keyboard

b)

Laptop keyboard

c)

Virtual keyboard

d)

Thumb keyboard

46.

The keyboard designed for smartphones and small devices, mainly for texting, is called:

a)

Gaming keyboard

b)

Thumb keyboard

c)

Numeric keyboard

d)

Mini keyboard

47.

Which pointing device is most commonly used as an alternative to a mouse in laptops?

a)

Joystick

b)

Touchpad

c)

Stylus

d)

Trackball

48.

Which type of scanner is most suitable for converting books or flat documents into machine-readable form?

a)

Document scanner

b)

Flatbed scanner

c)

Portable scanner

d)

3D scanner

49.

Which output device provides the highest clarity for displaying graphics and text?

a)

Inkjet printer

b)

Flat-panel monitor

c)

Thermal printer

d)

Bar code reader

50.

Which device combines both input and output functionalities?

a)

Stylus

b)

Headset

c)

Scanner

d)

Mouse

51.

Microsoft Word is an example of which type of application software?

a)

Spreadsheet software

b)

Word processor

c)

Database software

d)

Presentation software

52.

What is the default file extension of a Microsoft Word document (Word 2007 and later)?

a)

.doc

b)

.docx

c)

.txt

d)

.pdf

53.

Which feature in MS Word allows you to check spelling and grammar automatically?

a)

AutoCorrect

b)

Spell Check

c)

Grammar Wizard

d)

Proofing Tool

54.

In Microsoft Word, which shortcut is used to copy selected text?

a)

Ctrl + C

b)

Ctrl + X

c)

Ctrl + V

d)

Ctrl + P

55.

Which option allows you to see how your document will look when printed?

a)

Page Setup

b)

Print Preview

c)

Page Layout

d)

Save As

56.

Which MS Word feature helps you create consistent headers, footers, and page formatting across a document?

a)

Styles

b)

Themes

c)

Templates

d)

Sections

57.

The 'Track Changes' feature in MS Word is mainly used for:

a)

Designing templates

b)

Reviewing and editing documents

c)

Formatting fonts and colors

d)

Encrypting documents

58.

Which tab contains options for inserting tables, pictures, shapes, and charts?

a)

Home

b)

Insert

c)

Layout

d)

Design

59.

What is the purpose of the 'Mail Merge' feature in MS Word?

a)

Sending emails directly from Word

b)

Creating multiple documents with personalized details

c)

Designing web pages

d)

Encrypting files

60.

Which view in MS Word is best for reading documents without editing tools?

a)

Print Layout

b)

Web Layout

c)

Read Mode

d)

Outline View

61.

Microsoft PowerPoint is primarily used for:

a)

Word processing

b)

Creating presentations

c)

Data analysis

d)

Database management

62.

What is the default file extension of a PowerPoint presentation (PowerPoint 2007 and later)?

a)

.ppt

b)

.pptx

c)

.pps

d)

.ppx

63.

Which view is used to rearrange and sort slides easily?

a)

Slide Show View

b)

Normal View

c)

Slide Sorter View

d)

Reading View

64.

In PowerPoint, which tab contains tools to insert pictures, tables, charts, and SmartArt?

a)

Home

b)

Insert

c)

Design

d)

View

65.

What is a 'transition' in PowerPoint?

a)

Movement of text on a slide

b)

Animation applied to objects

c)

Effect applied when moving from one slide to another

d)

Saving a slide as a video

66.

Which shortcut starts a slide show from the beginning?

a)

F1

b)

F5

c)

Ctrl + S

d)

Esc

67.

The 'Slide Master' feature is mainly used to:

a)

Add speaker notes

b)

Apply consistent design and layout across slides

c)

Insert animations

d)

Record audio narration

68.

Which of the following is NOT an animation effect in PowerPoint?

a)

Entrance

b)

Emphasis

c)

Exit

d)

Merge

69.

Which file format allows you to save a PowerPoint presentation so that it automatically starts in Slide Show view?

a)

.pptx

b)

.ppsx

c)

.pdf

d)

.docx

70.

Which option in PowerPoint allows you to combine text, images, video, and sound in one presentation?

a)

Design Templates

b)

Multimedia Integration

c)

Slide Layout

d)

SmartArt

71.

Microsoft Excel is primarily used for:

a)

Word processing

b)

Creating presentations

c)

Spreadsheets and data analysis

d)

Database management

72.

What is the default file extension of an Excel workbook (Excel 2007 and later)?

a)

.xls

b)

.xlsx

c)

.xlsm

d)

.csv

73.

In Excel, a vertical collection of cells is called a:

a)

Row

b)

Column

c)

Range

d)

Table

74.

Which symbol is used to begin a formula in Excel?

a)

=

b)

+

c)

*

d)

#

75.

Which function is used to calculate the average of a range of numbers?

a)

=SUM()

b)

=COUNT()

c)

=AVERAGE()

d)

=MIN()

76.

What is the intersection of a row and a column in Excel called?

a)

Field

b)

Cell

c)

Box

d)

Table

77.

In Excel, which chart type is best used to show percentages of a whole?

a)

Line Chart

b)

Bar Chart

c)

Pie Chart

d)

Scatter Chart

78.

Which of the following is NOT a valid function in Excel?

a)

=MAX()

b)

=MIN()

c)

=TOTAL()

d)

=IF()

79.

What is the shortcut key to save an Excel workbook?

a)

Ctrl + N

b)

Ctrl + S

c)

Ctrl + P

d)

Ctrl + C

80.

Which feature in Excel allows you to quickly arrange data in ascending or descending order?

a)

Filter

b)

Sort

c)

PivotTable

d)

Conditional Formatting