SS1 Digital Tech 3rd Test/Third Term
  • 1. Human thinking is base on .............
A) Octal
B) Decimal
C) Hexadecimal
D) Binary
  • 2. Computer thinking is base on
A) Number
B) Hexadecimal
C) Binary
D) Decimal
  • 3. In number system the conversion of decimal number of 12 to binary number is .........
A) 1100
B) 1011
C) 1110
D) 0101
  • 4. If 4-bit Binary = 1011, the hexadecimal is ........
A) E
B) B
C) A
D) D
  • 5. Which pf the following ís core component of the computer?
A) Mouse
B) VGA
C) Speaker
D) RAM
  • 6. Which of the following represents a strong, safe password practice?
A) Using "12345678" for easy memory
B) A combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
C) Sharing the password with all class members 
D) Using your first name and birth year
  • 7. What is the main function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
A) Performing calculations and comparisons
B) Regulating the system clock
C) Managing power distribution
D) Storing temporary boot instructions
  • 8. Why is RAM referred to as "volatile" memory?
A) It holds data permanently.
B) It can only be read from, not written to.
C) It is highly susceptible to physical damage.
D) It loses its data when the power is turned off.
  • 9. What component should you never open or attempt to repair yourself due to dangerously high stored electrical voltage?
A) The DVD drive
B) The RAM slots
C) The system cooling fan 
D) PSU
  • 10. What type of software should be constantly updated to protect a computer system against malware, trojans, and worms?
A) Spreadsheet software
B) Presentation software
C) Antivirus software
D) Media player software 
  • 11. Which of the following storage devices has no moving mechanical parts?
A) DVD-RW Drive 
B) Floppy Disk
C) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
D) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
  • 12. Which motherboard component retains the system's time, date, and hardware settings when the computer is completely unplugged?
A) Heat sink
B) CMOS Battery
C) CPU
D) ROM Chip
  • 13. Which port allows for high-speed, hot-swappable connections for mice, keyboards, and flash drives?
A) Serial Port
B) VGA port
C) USB Port
D) Parallel port
  • 14. What is the function of the PSU?
A) It generates electricity using a backup battery.
B) It converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC).
C) It stores structural system files. [1]
D) It increases the voltage to speed up the CPU.
  • 15. Which internal hardware assembly protects the processor from overheating by dispersing thermal energy?
A) CMOS battery
B) Transistor array
C) Heat sink and cooling fan
D) Surge protector
  • 16. What is the main printed circuit board (PCB) that houses the CPU, memory, and expansion cards?
A) Hard drive controller
B) Motherboard
C) Sound card
D) Power Supply Unit
  • 17. Which category of software acts as an interface between the computer hardware and the user application programs?
A) Utility Software
B) System software
C) Application software
D) Open-source software
  • 18. Which of the following is the primary core component of an Operating System that manages system resources and hardware communication?
A) Device driver
B) Shell
C) Register
D) Karnel
  • 19. What type of software is required to tell the operating system how to communicate with a newly installed hardware device like a printer?
A) Utility program
B) Utility program
C) Device driver
D) Compiler
E) Firmware
  • 20. Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system?
A) To design websites
B) To manage computer hardware and software resources
C) To protect the computer from physical theft
D) To create spreadsheets
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A) Oracle
B) Linux
C) Android
D) Windoww
  • 22. A user interface that relies on icons, windows, and menus is known as what?
A) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
B) Touch User Interface (TUI)
C) Command Line Interface (CLI)
D) Menu Driven Interface (MDI)
  • 23. Which software would be most suitable for creating a business presentation?
A) Notepad
B) Microsoft PowerPoint
C) CorelDRAW
D) Spreadsheet
  • 24. Which of the following is a database management system (DBMS)?
A) VLC Media Player
B) Adobe Reader
C) MySQL
D) WinRAR
  • 25. What type of software application is Google Chrome?
A) Web browser
B) Utility program
C) Operating system
D) Word processor
  • 26. What is the primary function of an antivirus software?
A) To compress large files
B) To speed up internet connection
C) To recover deleted files
D) To detect, prevent, and remove malicious software
  • 27. Which of the following is an example of a spreadsheet application?
A) Microsoft Word
B) Microsoft Excel
C) Microsoft PowerPoint
D) Microsoft Access
  • 28. What is the most effective way to protect important data against hardware destruction or fire disasters?
A) Shutting down the computer properly
B) Creating regular data backups on external drives or cloud storage
C) Locking the computer room doors
D) Changing the desktop wallpaper weekly
  • 29. Which utility software reduces the size of a file so it takes up less storage space?
A) Firewall
B) Encryption software
C) Disk formatting tool
D) File compression utility
  • 30. Which type of maintenance involves taking proactive measures to prevent hardware failure and extend computer lifespan?
A) Corrective maintenance
B) Predictive maintenance
C) Preventive maintenance
D) Reactive maintenance
  • 31. What is the most safe and effective tool for blowing dust out of a computer system unit case?
A) A hair dryer and blower
B) A damp cloth
C) A household vacuum cleaner
D) ' A can of compressed air
  • 32. Overheating in a central processing unit (CPU) is most frequently caused by a failure in which component?
A) Hadr drive
B) RAM modules
C) Cooling fan and heat sink
D) CMOS battery
  • 33. Which device provides temporary battery backup power to a computer when the main electricity fails?
A) Voltage stabilizer
B) Surge protector
C) Uninterruptible Power Supply
D) Step-down transformer 
  • 34. What is the primary function of a surge protector?
A) To increase the processing speed of the CPU
B) To protect sensitive electronics from sudden voltage spikes
C) To convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)
D) To keep the computer running for 2 hours during power outages
  • 35. What can happen if you overload an electrical extension outlet in a computer laboratory?
A) It can cause overheating and electrical fire hazards
B) The computer will download data quicker
C) The RAM capacity will double
D) The monitor resolution will increase
  • 36. What is the study of designing equipment and workspaces to fit the human body for comfort and safety?
A) Ecology
B) Ergonomics
C) Economy
D) Cartography
  • 37. To prevent neck strain, how should a computer monitor be positioned relative to the user?
A) On the floor beside the desk
B) At or slightly below eye level, about an arm's length away
C) High above the head level
D) Tilted at a 90-degree angle to the ceiling
  • 38. Why is eating and drinking strictly prohibited inside a computer laboratory?
A) Food smell damages the monitor screen
B) It reduces the brightness of the room lamps
C) Computers cannot process data while people eat 
D) Spills can cause short circuits, equipment damage, or attract pests
  • 39. To avoid eye strain (Computer Vision Syndrome), what rule suggests looking away from the screen every 20 minutes?
A) The 10-10-10 Rule
B) The 20-20-20 Rule
C) The 50-50 Rule
D) The Golden Rule
  • 40. Which of the following poses a trip-and-fall hazard in a digital technology lab?
A) Loose cables running across walking pathways
B) Wireless mice
C) Under-desk cable trays
D) Neatly bundled cables using zip ties
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