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Basic IT Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an example of an input device in a computer system?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Printer

d)

Speaker

2.

What does the acronym "RAM" stand for in computing?

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Readily Available Memory

c)

Rapid Application Module

d)

Remote Access Method

3.

Which protocol is commonly used to transfer files over the Internet?

a)

HTTP

b)

FTP

c)

SMTP

d)

POP3

4.

What is the primary function of an operating system?

a)

To manage hardware and software resources

b)

To create documents

c)

To connect to the Internet

d)

To print files

5.

Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

a)

Python

b)

Java

c)

HTML

d)

Excel

6.

Which device is used to store large amounts of data permanently?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Disk Drive

c)

CPU

d)

Cache

7.

Which of the following is a type of network topology?

a)

Star

b)

Circle

c)

Square

d)

Triangle

8.

Which command is used to display the contents of a directory in Windows?

a)

ls

b)

dir

c)

cd

d)

pwd

9.

Which of the following best describes a firewall?

a)

A device that stores data

b)

A software or hardware that protects a network from unauthorized access

c)

A program that creates documents

d)

A type of printer

10.

Which of the following is an example of open-source software?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Adobe Photoshop

c)

Linux

d)

CorelDRAW

11.

Given a list of numbers: [2, 4, 6, 8], which algorithm would you use to find if the number 6 exists in the list?

a)

Bubble Sort

b)

Linear Search

c)

Merge Sort

d)

Binary Search

12.

If you want to share a document with multiple users and allow them to edit it simultaneously, which type of software would you use?

a)

Spreadsheet software

b)

Collaborative cloud-based software

c)

Antivirus software

d)

Graphics editing software

13.

You are tasked with creating a backup of important files. Which storage medium would be most appropriate for long-term archival?

a)

USB flash drive

b)

External hard drive

c)

Cloud storage

d)

RAM

14.

A company wants to restrict access to certain websites for its employees. Which network device or software should be configured?

a)

Switch

b)

Firewall

c)

Router

d)

Modem

15.

You need to calculate the average of the following numbers using a spreadsheet: 10, 20, 30, 40. Which formula would you use?

a)

=SUM(A1:A4)

b)

=AVERAGE(A1:A4)

c)

=COUNT(A1:A4)

d)

=MAX(A1:A4)

16.

A user reports that their computer is running slowly. Which of the following steps would you take first to diagnose the issue?

a)

Reinstall the operating system

b)

Check the running processes and resource usage

c)

Replace the hard drive

d)

Upgrade the RAM

17.

You are designing a secure password policy for an organization. Which of the following requirements would best enhance security?

a)

Require passwords to be at least 8 characters and include numbers, symbols, and uppercase letters

b)

Allow passwords to be reused

c)

Require passwords to be only lowercase letters

d)

No password required

18.

A company wants to upgrade its network to improve data transfer speeds. What factors should be considered when selecting new network hardware?

a)

Only the color of the devices

b)

Data transfer rate, compatibility, and scalability

c)

The brand logo

d)

The number of USB ports

19.

You are tasked with planning a backup strategy for a small business. Which approach would best ensure data integrity and availability?

a)

Back up data once a year

b)

Use a combination of local and cloud backups with regular scheduling and verification

c)

Only use USB drives for backup

d)

Do not back up data

20.

A company is considering moving its services to the cloud. What are the key strategic considerations they should evaluate before making this decision?

a)

Cost, security, scalability, and compliance requirements

b)

The color of the cloud provider's logo

c)

The location of the company’s cafeteria

d)

The number of employees who like cloud computing