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ICT Competition Questions

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of using passwords?

a)

To allow easy access

b)

To secure accounts from unauthorized users

c)

To share with others

d)

To speed up login

2.

What does two-factor authentication require?

a)

Two passwords

b)

A password plus another verification method

c)

Using two devices

d)

Changing passwords twice a week

3.

Which is a common online threat?

a)

Firewall

b)

Phishing

c)

Antivirus

d)

Encryption

4.

What is phishing?

a)

Sending fraudulent emails to steal information

b)

A type of antivirus software

c)

A secure encryption method

d)

A network firewall

5.

Which practice helps protect your digital identity?

a)

Using the same password everywhere

b)

Sharing passwords

c)

Regular password updates

d)

Ignoring security updates

6.

What is a firewall?

a)

A physical fire-resistant wall

b)

A software/hardware that blocks unauthorized access

c)

A type of virus

d)

A password manager

7.

Why should software be updated regularly?

a)

To add new features only

b)

To fix security vulnerabilities

c)

To change the interface

d)

To install games

8.

What can social engineering attacks exploit?

a)

Software bugs

b)

Human trust

c)

Hardware failure

d)

Encryption

9.

Which of the following is a strong password?

a)

password123

b)

P@55w0rd!A9

c)

123456

d)

qwerty

10.

What is a brute force attack?

a)

Infecting a device with malware

b)

Trying many passwords quickly to guess the right one

c)

Sending spam emails

d)

Hacking through a firewall

11.

What does AI stand for?

a)

Automatic Interface

b)

Artificial Intelligence

c)

Advanced Internet

d)

Automated Input

12.

What is a key feature of AI?

a)

Cannot learn

b)

Uses patterns in data to learn

c)

Always requires human input

d)

Only performs one task

13.

Which technology is an example of AI?

a)

Calculator

b)

Self-driving cars

c)

Television

d)

Bicycle

14.

AI works by analyzing:

a)

Static rules only

b)

Large amounts of data

c)

Random guesses

d)

User commands

15.

Which of these is NOT a use of AI?

a)

Voice assistants

b)

Spam filters

c)

Printing documents

d)

Image recognition

16.

Machine learning is a subset of:

a)

Quantum computing

b)

Artificial Intelligence

c)

Robotics

d)

Internet

17.

What is the main difference between AI and traditional programming?

a)

AI adapts and learns; traditional programming does not

b)

AI is slower

c)

Traditional programs don't follow rules

d)

Traditional programs use less data

18.

What is a neural network inspired by?

a)

Computer processors

b)

Human brain

c)

Software algorithms

d)

Hardware circuits

19.

What type of AI can beat human players in chess?

a)

Weak AI

b)

Strong AI

c)

Artificial general intelligence

d)

Quantum AI

20.

Which area is AI commonly applied?

a)

Customer service chatbots

b)

Cooking recipes

c)

Offline games only

d)

Manual data entry

21.

What is digital transformation?

a)

Using computers instead of paper only

b)

Integration of digital technology into all business areas

c)

Turning off computers regularly

d)

Learning programming

22.

What is one benefit of digital transformation?

a)

Increased manual effort

b)

Improved efficiency and innovation

c)

Eliminating technology

d)

Reducing online presence

23.

Which career is part of IT?

a)

Software developer

b)

Electrician

c)

Chef

d)

Mechanic

24.

Which skill is important for IT careers?

a)

Programming

b)

Painting

c)

Cooking

d)

Driving

25.

What is ethical behavior in IT?

a)

Following laws and respecting privacy

b)

Sharing passwords

c)

Ignoring data security

d)

Hacking systems

26.

What does IT ethics promote?

a)

Unauthorized data access

b)

Respect for user data and privacy

c)

Data theft

d)

Spreading malware

27.

Which factor impacts IT decision-making from an ethical standpoint?

a)

Cost only

b)

User privacy and fairness

c)

Speed only

d)

Popularity

28.

What is a digital footprint?

a)

Web browser

b)

The trail of data you leave online

c)

Number of apps installed

d)

Device memory

29.

Why is protecting data important?

a)

To increase storage usage

b)

To prevent unauthorized access and misuse

c)

To slow down devices

d)

To share with everyone

30.

What is a primary ethical concern in AI?

a)

Making devices slower

b)

AI bias and fairness

c)

Number of servers

d)

Programming language used

31.

What is the Internet?

a)

A single computer

b)

A global network connecting computers

c)

Software installed on a PC

d)

A type of phone

32.

Which protocol is commonly used to access websites?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP/HTTPS

c)

SMTP

d)

IP

33.

What is a domain name?

a)

Physical address of a server

b)

The human-readable address of a website

c)

Internet speed

d)

Network hardware

34.

What is the purpose of an IP address?

a)

Identifies a device on a network

b)

Encrypts data

c)

Controls data traffic

d)

Protects against malware

35.

Why is safe internet use important?

a)

To protect devices and data from harm

b)

To download anything anywhere

c)

To make devices faster

d)

To avoid using usernames

36.

Which activity is safest on the internet?

a)

Clicking suspicious links

b)

Using strong passwords and VPNs

c)

Sharing passwords online

d)

Ignoring software updates

37.

What is the main function of a router?

a)

Prints documents

b)

Directs data between networks

c)

Stores data offline

d)

Scans for viruses

38.

What is Wi-Fi?

a)

Wired connection

b)

Wireless network technology

c)

A type of hardware

d)

An internet provider

39.

Why is networking important in IT?

a)

Allows communication and resource sharing

b)

Increases hard drive size

c)

Deletes files remotely

d)

Protects software licenses

40.

What is a local area network (LAN)?

a)

A network covering a small area like a home or office

b)

World wide network

c)

Type of computer virus

d)

A website

41.

Which of these is a common IT productivity tool?

a)

Word processor

b)

Hammer

c)

Paintbrush (physical)

d)

Notebook

42.

What is cloud computing?

a)

Running programs on local machines only

b)

Providing computing services over the internet

c)

Type of antivirus

d)

Weather prediction software

43.

What is an advantage of cloud computing?

a)

Requires no internet

b)

Access data from anywhere

c)

Only stores data on physical drives

d)

Makes computers slower

44.

Which is an emerging technology?

a)

Artificial Intelligence

b)

Typewriters

c)

Fax machines

d)

Landline telephones

45.

What is an emerging technology?

a)

Artificial Intelligence

b)

Typewriters

c)

Fax machines

d)

Landline telephones

46.

What is virtual reality?

a)

A technology that creates immersive computer-generated environments

b)

Watching TV

c)

Using the internet

d)

Video calling

47.

Which tool would help with online collaboration?

a)

Google Docs

b)

Printed paper

c)

Physical mail

d)

Traditional whiteboard

48.

What is a main feature of cloud storage?

a)

Data is stored locally only

b)

Data is stored remotely and accessed online

c)

Requires no user permissions

d)

Works without internet

49.

Which of these is NOT a cloud computing service?

a)

Software as a Service (SaaS)

b)

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

c)

Desktop Computers

d)

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

50.

What is automation in IT?

a)

Doing manual repetitive work

b)

Using technology to perform tasks automatically

c)

Ignoring tasks

d)

Turning off computers

51.

Emerging technologies help businesses by:

a)

Increasing costs only

b)

Improving efficiency and innovation

c)

Eliminating jobs completely

d)

Removing all human workers

52.

What is the main benefit of using multi-factor authentication (MFA) over two-factor authentication (2FA)?

a)

MFA requires only passwords

b)

MFA can include more than two verification methods improving security

c)

MFA is faster to set up

d)

There is no difference

53.

What is the primary function of a SIEM system (Security Information and Event Management)?

a)

Encrypts emails

b)

Collects and analyzes security data to detect threats in real time

c)

Creates backup copies

d)

Manages passwords

54.

In AI, what is transfer learning?

a)

Using a pre-trained model on a new but related problem to improve learning efficiency

b)

Copying data from one place to another

c)

Transferring files between computers

d)

Training a model without data

55.

In data ethics, what does the concept of 'informed consent' mean?

a)

Data is collected without informing users

b)

Users must be informed and agree to how their data is collected and used

c)

Data can be shared freely without permission

d)

Consent is not required for public data

56.

How does an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) differ from an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)?

a)

IDS monitors and alerts, IPS also blocks threats automatically

b)

IDS blocks threats, IPS ignores threats

c)

IDS scans files only, IPS scans networks only

d)

They are the same

57.

What is the role of hashing in data security?

a)

Encrypting data with a key

b)

Creating a fixed-length output from data for integrity verification

c)

Compressing files

d)

Backing up data

58.

How can adversarial attacks affect AI models?

a)

They improve AI accuracy

b)

By subtly altering input data to fool AI into making wrong predictions

c)

They speed up training

d)

They secure AI systems

59.

Which networking device is responsible for filtering and forwarding packets based on MAC addresses?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Modem

d)

Firewall

60.

How does cloud orchestration improve IT service delivery?

a)

Automates deployment, scaling, and management of cloud resources

b)

Slows down network traffic

c)

Blocks user access

d)

Encrypts emails

61.

Which of the following is a potential drawback of virtualization?

a)

Higher hardware costs

b)

Performance overhead due to resource sharing

c)

Eliminates security risks

d)

Cannot host multiple OS

62.

What is the primary purpose of data encryption at rest?

a)

To speed up data retrieval

b)

To protect stored data from unauthorized access

c)

To reduce data size

d)

To backup data

63.

What is feature engineering in machine learning?

a)

Building physical hardware components

b)

Creating meaningful input variables to improve model performance

c)

Writing user manuals

d)

Deleting irrelevant data

64.

What does GDPR aim to regulate?

a)

Internet speeds worldwide

b)

Protection and privacy of EU citizens' personal data

c)

Prices of software licenses

d)

Cloud computing services

65.

How does packet switching improve network communication?

a)

Sends packets sequentially with reserved paths

b)

Data is broken into packets sent independently, improving efficiency and reliability

c)

Uses physical cables only

d)

Slows down traffic

66.

What is containerization in software development?

a)

Packaging software with all dependencies to run consistently across environments

b)

Physical storage of software installation files

c)

Manual installation of programs

d)

Writing code inside containers

67.

How do AI chatbots typically handle ambiguous user requests?

a)

Ignore them

b)

Request clarification or provide general answers using NLP techniques

c)

Always give incorrect answers

d)

Shut down

68.

Why is data anonymization important in AI and data science?

a)

To speed data processing

b)

To protect individual privacy by removing identifiable information

c)

To delete data entirely

d)

To copy data quickly

69.

Which of the following best describes blockchain consensus mechanisms?

a)

Trading cryptocurrencies only

b)

Methods used by nodes to agree on the validity of transactions

c)

Encrypting blocks

d)

Physical storage locks

70.

What is the main difference between SaaS and IaaS cloud service models?

a)

SaaS provides software applications, IaaS provides virtualized computing infrastructure

b)

SaaS requires no internet

c)

IaaS provides baked goods

d)

Both are identical

71.

How do emerging technologies influence digital divide?

a)

They always reduce it

b)

Can both reduce and widen digital access gaps depending on implementation

c)

Eliminate internet access

d)

Are unrelated

72.

What is the principle of 'explainability' in AI?

a)

AI decisions should be understandable to humans

b)

AI should hide decision processes

c)

AI should work only in background

d)

AI only explains programming languages

73.

What is the difference between a virus and a worm in cybersecurity?

a)

Viruses require user action to spread; worms self-replicate automatically

b)

Worms need user action

c)

Both are the same

d)

Virus repairs data

74.

What is the role of a sandbox in cybersecurity?

a)

A testing environment to isolate and analyze untrusted code safely

b)

A physical play area

c)

A software updater

d)

To store passwords

75.

Which of the following best describes quantum computing's impact on cybersecurity?

a)

No impact

b)

Potential to break widely-used cryptographic algorithms, necessitating quantum-safe encryption

c)

Slows encryption

d)

Only affects hardware

76.

What is the advantage of edge AI over cloud AI?

a)

Lower latency and reduced bandwidth usage by processing data locally

b)

Requires stronger internet

c)

Less secure

d)

Used only for gaming