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WorksheetsTech Bowl
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1) What does CPU stand for?
a)
Central Processing Unit
b)
Computer Program Utility
c)
Core Power User
d)
Central Print Unit
2.
2) Which device is used to measure electrical current?
a)
Voltmeter
b)
Ammeter
c)
Barometer
d)
Hygrometer
3.
3) The binary number 1010 equals what in decimal?
a)
8
b)
9
c)
10
d)
12
4.
4) In a computer network, what does LAN stand for?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Large Access Node
c)
Long Analog Network
d)
Linked Area Number
5.
5) Which of these is an output device?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Microphone
6.
6) What is the main purpose of a router?
a)
Store files
b)
Connect networks and direct traffic
c)
Display images
d)
Print documents
7.
7) In engineering design, the first step is usually to:
a)
Build a prototype
b)
Identify the problem/need
c)
Write a final report
d)
Market the product
8.
8) A kilobyte (KB) is closest to:
a)
10 bytes
b)
100 bytes
c)
1,000 bytes (about)
d)
1,000,000 bytes
9.
9) Which unit is used to measure voltage?
a)
Ampere
b)
Watt
c)
Ohm
d)
Volt
10.
10) What does CAD stand for?
a)
Computer Aided Design
b)
Computer Audio Device
c)
Calculated Art Drafting
d)
Circuit Analysis Data
11.
11) The type of energy stored in a stretched rubber band is:
a)
Chemical
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Kinetic
12.
12) Which is the best password?
a)
password123
b)
12345678
c)
TsaTechBowl!7G
d)
myname2026
13.
13) Which is an example of renewable energy?
a)
Coal
b)
Natural gas
c)
Solar
d)
Gasoline
14.
14) In robotics, a device that detects light, distance, or touch is called a:
a)
Sensor
b)
Motor
c)
Chassis
d)
Gearbox
15.
15) A phishing attempt is when someone:
a)
Fixes a bug in software
b)
Tries to trick you into giving personal information
c)
Encrypts your files for safety
d)
Tests a firewall
16.
16) The Internet is best described as:
a)
One large computer
b)
A global network of networks
c)
A type of programming language
d)
A video platform
17.
17) In a simple circuit, an open switch means the circuit is:
a)
Closed and working
b)
Open and not complete
c)
Overloaded
d)
Shorted
18.
18) A gigabyte (GB) is closest to:
a)
1,000 KB
b)
1,000 MB
c)
100 MB
d)
10,000 MB
19.
19) Which tool is safest for holding small objects while drilling?
a)
Your hand
b)
A clamp or vise
c)
A paperclip
d)
Tape only
20.
20) In computer files, .jpg is most commonly used for:
a)
Audio
b)
Spreadsheets
c)
Images/photos
d)
Programs
21.
21) In a gear system, a larger gear driving a smaller gear usually makes the output:
a)
Slower with more torque
b)
Faster with less torque
c)
No change
d)
Reverse direction only
22.
22) What does RAM do?
a)
Permanent storage
b)
Temporary working memory
c)
Controls the monitor
d)
Provides internet access
23.
23) A byte is made of how many bits?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
8
d)
16
24.
24) Which material is a good electrical conductor?
a)
Rubber
b)
Glass
c)
Copper
d)
Wood
25.
25) The “cloud†refers to:
a)
Weather data
b)
Online servers that store/process data
c)
A type of screen
d)
A Wi-Fi password
26.
26) In a bridge, the force that pulls materials apart is:
a)
Compression
b)
Tension
c)
Friction
d)
Gravity
27.
27) In coding, an if/then statement is an example of:
a)
Sequence
b)
Variable
c)
Selection (conditional)
d)
Comment
28.
28) Which is a common 3D printing material?
a)
PLA
b)
Sand
c)
Cotton
d)
Ice
29.
29) What does HTTPS indicate compared to HTTP?
a)
Slower internet
b)
Encrypted/secure communication
c)
Bigger websites
d)
Wireless only
30.
30) The symbol “Ω†represents:
a)
Voltage
b)
Resistance
c)
Current
d)
Power
31.
31) A prototype is best described as:
a)
A final product sold to customers
b)
A test model used to improve a design
c)
A marketing poster
d)
A blueprint only
32.
32) What is the main job of an operating system?
a)
Make phone calls
b)
Manage hardware and run programs
c)
Create passwords
d)
Design webpages only
33.
33) Which is an example of biometrics?
a)
PIN code
b)
Fingerprint scan
c)
Username
d)
Browser history
34.
34) The best way to stop malware from spreading is to:
a)
Click suspicious links quickly
b)
Use updates and antivirus; avoid unknown downloads
c)
Share your password with friends
d)
Disable security settings
35.
35) In a basic lever, the point it rotates around is called the:
a)
Fulcrum
b)
Gear
c)
Axle
d)
Linkage
36.
36) A short circuit happens when:
a)
Electricity takes an unintended low-resistance path
b)
A battery is fully charged
c)
A switch is open
d)
A motor is too slow
37.
37) Which is a safe lab practice?
a)
Wear goggles when needed
b)
Run with tools
c)
Eat near chemicals
d)
Touch exposed wires
38.
38) In data, a spreadsheet is mainly used to:
a)
Edit videos
b)
Store and calculate with rows/columns
c)
Paint pictures
d)
Browse websites
39.
39) What is bandwidth in networking?
a)
A type of cable plug
b)
How much data can be transmitted over a connection
c)
A computer brand
d)
A password strength score
40.
40) A series circuit has components:
a)
On separate paths
b)
On one path for current flow
c)
With no battery
d)
That can’t be switched off
41.
41) Which is the smallest unit of digital data?
a)
Byte
b)
Bit
c)
Kilobyte
d)
Megabyte
42.
42) A circuit component that limits current is a:
a)
Resistor
b)
Capacitor
c)
Speaker
d)
Antenna
43.
43) What does IoT stand for?
a)
Internet of Tools
b)
Input of Technology
c)
Internet of Things
d)
Inside of Transmission
44.
44) Which is an example of two-factor authentication?
a)
Password only
b)
Password + code sent to phone
c)
Username only
d)
Security question only
45.
45) In a technical drawing, scale refers to:
a)
The weight of an object
b)
The ratio of drawing size to real size
c)
The color of the drawing
d)
The number of parts
46.
46) In physics, speed is:
a)
Distance ÷ time
b)
Time ÷ distance
c)
Mass ÷ volume
d)
Force ÷ mass
47.
47) What is the purpose of a heat sink in electronics?
a)
Increase voltage
b)
Reduce friction
c)
Remove heat from components
d)
Store electricity
48.
48) Which is a strong, lightweight structure commonly used in towers/bridges?
a)
Triangle/truss
b)
Circle only
c)
Square only
d)
Random shape
49.
49) Which network device connects multiple devices within the same LAN?
a)
Switch
b)
Modem
c)
Satellite
d)
GPS
50.
50) What does open-source software usually mean?
a)
It is always free and cannot be edited
b)
Its source code is available to view/modify
c)
It only runs offline
d)
It only works on phones
51.
51) In a parallel circuit, if one bulb burns out, the other bulbs usually:
a)
Go out too
b)
Get brighter instantly
c)
Stay on
d)
Reverse direction
52.
52) A pH value below 7 indicates a substance is:
a)
Neutral
b)
Basic
c)
Acidic
d)
Metallic
53.
53) Which is an example of a logic gate?
a)
AND
b)
AMP
c)
RAM
d)
USB
54.
54) What does ASCII represent?
a)
A file compression tool
b)
A way to represent text using numbers
c)
A type of battery
d)
A 3D printer material
55.
55) A tolerance on a manufactured part describes:
a)
Its color
b)
Allowed variation in size/measurement
c)
The number of steps in assembly
d)
The cost of the part
56.
56) In simple machines, a pulley is mainly used to:
a)
Convert electrical energy to sound
b)
Change direction of force and/or reduce effort
c)
Store data
d)
Increase temperature
57.
57) Which is safest for a battery that looks swollen/leaking?
a)
Keep using it
b)
Throw it in regular trash
c)
Report it and dispose using proper battery recycling
d)
Poke it to release pressure
58.
58) The best definition of bandwidth is:
a)
A network password
b)
Maximum data capacity of a connection
c)
A type of computer virus
d)
A drawing tool
59.
59) In programming, a loop is used to:
a)
Store images
b)
Repeat instructions
c)
Delete files
d)
Increase internet speed
60.
60) Which is an example of personal data?
a)
Weather report
b)
Your home address
c)
A textbook title
d)
A school mascot name
61.
61) The unit of electric power is:
a)
Volt
b)
Ampere
c)
Watt
d)
Ohm
62.
62) Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical motion?
a)
Motor
b)
Resistor
c)
LED
d)
Fuse
63.
63) What does VPN help with most?
a)
Faster gaming only
b)
Securing/encrypting network traffic on untrusted networks
c)
Increasing screen brightness
d)
Charging a battery
64.
64) A strong password should usually include:
a)
Only letters
b)
Only numbers
c)
A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
d)
Your birthdate
65.
65) In CAD, an orthographic view shows:
a)
Only 3D perspective
b)
Multiple 2D views (front/top/side)
c)
Only a photo
d)
Only a parts list
66.
66) A sensor that detects distance in many student robots is:
a)
Ultrasonic sensor
b)
Speaker
c)
Battery
d)
Glue
67.
67) What does the “www†in a web address stand for?
a)
Web Wide World
b)
World Wide Web
c)
Wireless Web Works
d)
Wide World Wireless
68.
68) A fuse is designed to:
a)
Increase current
b)
Prevent overheating by breaking the circuit if current is too high
c)
Store electricity
d)
Boost Wi-Fi signal
69.
69) The main purpose of compression (like .zip) is to:
a)
Make files larger
b)
Reduce file size
c)
Delete files
d)
Encrypt automatically
70.
70) Which is an example of mechanical advantage?
a)
A longer lever makes lifting easier
b)
A smaller screen shows more pixels
c)
A warmer room uses less energy
d)
A router prints faster
71.
71) What is the best description of machine learning?
a)
Computers following only fixed rules
b)
A computer learns patterns from data to make predictions
c)
A type of keyboard
d)
A battery charger
72.
72) In engineering, constraints are:
a)
Unlimited choices
b)
Limits like time, cost, materials, or size
c)
The team’s favorite idea
d)
The final prototype
73.
73) Which is NOT a common cyber threat?
a)
Malware
b)
Ransomware
c)
Phishing
d)
Defragmentation
74.
74) “Latency†in a network refers to:
a)
Screen resolution
b)
Delay/time it takes data to travel
c)
The number of users on a website
d)
A type of file
75.
75) The main reason a breadboard is used is to:
a)
Bake circuits
b)
Build/test circuits without soldering
c)
Increase voltage
d)
Paint designs
76.
76) A gear ratio describes:
a)
The color of gears
b)
Relationship between gear sizes/teeth and speed/torque
c)
The brand of motor
d)
Battery capacity
77.
77) In a design brief, the criteria are:
a)
Rules for the competition only
b)
Standards the solution should meet (needs/wants)
c)
The cost of materials
d)
The tool list
78.
78) The safest way to carry scissors is:
a)
Point outward
b)
Point up
c)
With blades open
d)
Closed, pointed down, by the handle
79.
79) Which file type is most associated with spreadsheets?
a)
.mp3
b)
.xlsx
c)
.jpg
d)
.exe
80.
80) A boolean value is:
a)
A color
b)
True/False
c)
A decimal number
d)
A text paragraph
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