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MODULE 2 - ELECTIVE QUIZ

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These are devices used to put data into the computer.

a)

input devices

b)

output devices

c)

storage devices

2.

The numbers, letters, pictures, and symbols we put inside the computer are called_______________.

a)

data

b)

date

c)

anything

3.

This input device is used to record sound.

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

This is also used to take pictures especially when you travel or when there is special occasion.

a)

camera

b)

mouse

c)

scanner

5.

Which of the following is not an input device?

a)

scanner

b)

barcode reader

c)

stylus

d)

printer

6.
What type of device is this?
a)
Output
b)
Input
7.
What type of device is a monitor?
a)
Input
b)
Output
8.

What kind of devices is the projector ?

a)

input

b)

output

9.

Before actual processing start, data & instructions entered to the computer must be stored somewhere inside the computer

a)

Input Unit

b)

Control Unit

c)

Storage Unit

d)

Processing Unit

10.

By selecting, interning and seeing to the execution of the program the CU is able to maintain order and direct the operations of the entire system.

a)

Control Unit

b)

Input Unit

c)

Output Unit

d)

Storage Unit

11.

The acronym ALU stands for a computer's ___

a)

accepted language utility

b)

advanced logarithmic unit

c)

arithmetic and linguistic utility

d)

arithmetic and logic unit

12.

The CPU is....

a)

The part of a computer that inputs data

b)

The part of a computer that processes instructions

c)

The part of a computer that outputs data

d)

The part of a computer that permanently stores data

13.

What does CPU contains?

a)
  1. 1. CU
    2. AU
    3. Buffers

b)
  1. 1. CP
    2. ALU
    3. MDR

c)
  1. 1. PC
    2. ALU
    3. Buses

d)
  1. 1. CU
    2. ALU
    3. Registers and Buses

14.

Von Neumann architecture all modern computers are using

a)

True

b)

False

15.

It uses separate memory address for instructions and data

a)

Von Neumann Architecture

b)

Harvard Architecture

16.

Data transfers and instruction fetches cannot be performed simultaneously

a)

Von Neumann Architecture

b)

Harvard Architecture

17.

It uses the same physical memory address for instructions and data

a)

Von Neumann Architecture

b)

Harvard Architecture

18.

What is the main difference between Von Neuman and Harvard architecture in terms of memory?

a)

Harvard architecture uses the same bus for data and instructions

b)

Separate buses for data and instructions in Harvard architecture

c)

Von Neuman architecture has a single memory unit for data and instructions

d)

Von Neuman architecture uses separate buses for data and instructions

19.

How does the Harvard architecture improve the speed of data access?

a)

By combining data and instruction memory, reducing access time.

b)

By increasing the memory size, allowing more data to be stored.

c)

By using a single memory unit for both data and instructions.

d)

By separating data and instruction memory, allowing simultaneous access to both.

20.

Which of the following is a type of malicious software with the main goal of replicating and spreading itself?

a)

Worm

b)

Virus

c)

Spyware

d)

Trojan Horse

21.

A stranger online asks for your real life name, what do you do?

a)

Tell them your name

b)

Ask for their name first

c)

Give them your email address instead

d)

Do no answer at all

22.

Which of these is NOT safe to do online?

a)

chat to friends

b)

Share work with fellow classmates

c)

Arrange to meet a stranger

d)

Homework resource

23.

If a virus "Replicates" itself, what is it doing?

a)

Copying itself

b)

Deleting itself

c)

Changing itself

d)

Copying other data

24.
Which of the following can be used to protect a network?
a)
Firewall
b)
Blocker
c)
Server
d)
Client
25.

If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:


a)

Run a virus scan

b)

Reformat the hard drive

c)

Destroy the computer

d)

Do nothing

26.

The _____ type of malware collects personal information and sends it to a third party.

a)

Worm

b)

Toolbar

c)

Homepage hijacker

d)

Spyware


27.

Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:

a)

copyright infringement

b)

hacking

c)

virus attack

d)

data theft

28.

What is AntiVirus software?

a)

Software that blocks all unwanted ads.

b)

Software that keeps you from getting sick.

c)

Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.

29.

Which one of the following is NOT a security threat?

a)

Worms

b)

Hacking

c)

Anti-Virus

d)

Pharming

30.

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

a)

Kim12345

b)

mydogSpot

c)

JLP17#butterflies

d)

joesmithpelicanmiddleschool

31.

When visiting a website, you notice a lock icon in the lower-right corner of the browser window. What

does the lock represent?

a)

A link to open another site.

b)

A webpage that has a secure connection.

c)

A program that prevents you from leaving the page

d)

A warning that you are not allowed to view this webpage.

32.
Najmo created a password with her name and her favorite sport.  Her password is NajmoSoccer.  Why should Najmo choose a different password?
a)
It's too long.
b)
It uses her name.
c)
It uses her name and doesn't use symbols or numbers.
33.

Which of the following is an alternative name for malware?

a)

Computer bug

b)

Computer hack

c)

Malicious software

d)

Error code

34.

Trojan Viruses ...

a)

Trick people into downloading malicious software

b)

Put computers in a network to control

c)

Melt down the computer to a point of no function

d)

Spread other malicious programs

35.

What is a computer virus?

a)

Covid-19

b)

The flu

c)

An infection of a computer that spreads to other computers.

d)

A cold

36.

What does a computer virus do?

a)

Post on your instagram.

b)

Damage your computers data.

c)

Delete the internet.

d)

Give your computer a fever.

37.

What type of malware will lock your computer until you pay the hacker money?

a)

spyware

b)

trojan

c)

ransomware

d)

worm

38.

An antivirus program should run in the background at all times

a)

True

b)

False

39.
you receive an email from your bank,telling you that your account has been compromised and you need to validate your account details or else your account will be closed. you are supposed to click a link to validate your information. what is this an example of?
a)
a security breach at your bank that needs to be resolved
b)
spam
c)
ransomware
d)
Phishing
40.
Rose just installed a new search engine on her laptop.now whenever she searches the internet, she gets several pop-up windows directing her to buy products.what does rose have?
a)
ransomware
b)
spyware
c)
Adware
d)
trojan horse
41.

Which of these is an indicator that the website is secure.

a)

Bruce Lee photo

b)

The http://

c)

The https://

d)

The https:\\

42.

Which of the following options is the best for securing your router?

a)

Disable remote management on your router

b)

Once the router is configured, log out as the administrator.

c)

Change the router’s default name and password

d)

All of the above.

43.

Which of the following may result in a malware infection?

a)

Opening an email attachment

b)

Downloading a file from a website

c)

Clicking on an infected link

d)

All of the above

44.

True or False: You should not click links that are attached to emails without checking them first.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

During a Man-in-the middle attack what is the attacker doing?

a)

Reading communication between two parties

b)

Sending cryptocurrency to two parties

c)

Logging files from two parties

d)

Changing network protocols from two parties

46.
a)

Attack a perpetrator gets in the middle of communication to eavesdrop or impersonate

b)

Hacking refers to activities that seek to compromise digital devices, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and even entire networks.

c)

A computer worm is a type of malware whose primary function is to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems.

d)

White hat hackers are the good guys of the hacker world. These people use the same technique used by the black hat hackers.

47.

Which environment easily allows attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack?

a)

Protected home network

b)

Free Wi-Fi hotspots

c)

School network

d)

Work network

48.

Phishing attacks are mainly using links (shortened URLS) to get you to give them...

a)

money

b)

coffee

c)

personal information

49.

"Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you." is called...

a)

internet scam

b)

identity theft

c)

private information

d)

phishing

50.

What does CPU contains?

a)
  1. 1. CU
    2. AU
    3. Buffers

b)
  1. 1. CP
    2. ALU
    3. MDR

c)
  1. 1. PC
    2. ALU
    3. Buses

d)
  1. 1. CU
    2. ALU
    3. Registers and Buses