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SS1 Digital Tech 3rd Test/Third Term
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  • 1. Human thinking is base on .............
A) Decimal
B) Binary
C) Hexadecimal
D) Octal
  • 2. Computer thinking is base on
A) Decimal
B) Number
C) Hexadecimal
D) Binary
  • 3. In number system the conversion of decimal number of 12 to binary number is .........
A) 1100
B) 0101
C) 1011
D) 1110
  • 4. If 4-bit Binary = 1011, the hexadecimal is ........
A) E
B) D
C) B
D) A
  • 5. Which pf the following ís core component of the computer?
A) VGA
B) Mouse
C) Speaker
D) RAM
  • 6. Which of the following represents a strong, safe password practice?
A) A combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
B) Using your first name and birth year
C) Using "12345678" for easy memory
D) Sharing the password with all class members 
  • 7. What is the main function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
A) Performing calculations and comparisons
B) Regulating the system clock
C) Storing temporary boot instructions
D) Managing power distribution
  • 8. Why is RAM referred to as "volatile" memory?
A) It is highly susceptible to physical damage.
B) It loses its data when the power is turned off.
C) It can only be read from, not written to.
D) It holds data permanently.
  • 9. What component should you never open or attempt to repair yourself due to dangerously high stored electrical voltage?
A) The system cooling fan 
B) PSU
C) The RAM slots
D) The DVD drive
  • 10. What type of software should be constantly updated to protect a computer system against malware, trojans, and worms?
A) Presentation software
B) Spreadsheet 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) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
C) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
D) Floppy Disk
  • 12. Which motherboard component retains the system's time, date, and hardware settings when the computer is completely unplugged?
A) Heat sink
B) ROM Chip
C) CPU
D) CMOS Battery
  • 13. Which port allows for high-speed, hot-swappable connections for mice, keyboards, and flash drives?
A) USB Port
B) VGA port
C) Serial Port
D) Parallel port
  • 14. What is the function of the PSU?
A) It generates electricity using a backup battery.
B) It increases the voltage to speed up the CPU.
C) It stores structural system files. [1]
D) It converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC).
  • 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) Sound card
C) Motherboard
D) Power Supply Unit
  • 17. Which category of software acts as an interface between the computer hardware and the user application programs?
A) System software
B) Utility Software
C) Open-source software
D) Application 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) Register
C) Shell
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) Compiler
D) Device driver
E) Firmware
  • 20. Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system?
A) To manage computer hardware and software resources
B) To create spreadsheets
C) To design websites
D) To protect the computer from physical theft
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A) Linux
B) Android
C) Oracle
D) Windoww
  • 22. A user interface that relies on icons, windows, and menus is known as what?
A) Command Line Interface (CLI)
B) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
C) Touch User Interface (TUI)
D) Menu Driven Interface (MDI)
  • 23. Which software would be most suitable for creating a business presentation?
A) CorelDRAW
B) Spreadsheet
C) Notepad
D) Microsoft PowerPoint
  • 24. Which of the following is a database management system (DBMS)?
A) VLC Media Player
B) MySQL
C) Adobe Reader
D) WinRAR
  • 25. What type of software application is Google Chrome?
A) Operating system
B) Web browser
C) Utility program
D) Word processor
  • 26. What is the primary function of an antivirus software?
A) To compress large files
B) To detect, prevent, and remove malicious software
C) To speed up internet connection
D) To recover deleted files
  • 27. Which of the following is an example of a spreadsheet application?
A) Microsoft Access
B) Microsoft Word
C) Microsoft PowerPoint
D) Microsoft Excel
  • 28. What is the most effective way to protect important data against hardware destruction or fire disasters?
A) Locking the computer room doors
B) Changing the desktop wallpaper weekly
C) Shutting down the computer properly
D) Creating regular data backups on external drives or cloud storage
  • 29. Which utility software reduces the size of a file so it takes up less storage space?
A) Firewall
B) Disk formatting tool
C) File compression utility
D) Encryption software
  • 30. Which type of maintenance involves taking proactive measures to prevent hardware failure and extend computer lifespan?
A) Corrective maintenance
B) Reactive maintenance
C) Predictive maintenance
D) Preventive maintenance
  • 31. What is the most safe and effective tool for blowing dust out of a computer system unit case?
A) ' A can of compressed air
B) A hair dryer and blower
C) A damp cloth
D) A household vacuum cleaner
  • 32. Overheating in a central processing unit (CPU) is most frequently caused by a failure in which component?
A) Hadr drive
B) Cooling fan and heat sink
C) CMOS battery
D) RAM modules
  • 33. Which device provides temporary battery backup power to a computer when the main electricity fails?
A) Surge protector
B) Uninterruptible Power Supply
C) Step-down transformer 
D) Voltage stabilizer
  • 34. What is the primary function of a surge protector?
A) To convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)
B) To increase the processing speed of the CPU
C) To protect sensitive electronics from sudden voltage spikes
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) The RAM capacity will double
B) The monitor resolution will increase
C) The computer will download data quicker
D) It can cause overheating and electrical fire hazards
  • 36. What is the study of designing equipment and workspaces to fit the human body for comfort and safety?
A) Ecology
B) Cartography
C) Ergonomics
D) Economy
  • 37. To prevent neck strain, how should a computer monitor be positioned relative to the user?
A) High above the head level
B) Tilted at a 90-degree angle to the ceiling
C) At or slightly below eye level, about an arm's length away
D) On the floor beside the desk
  • 38. Why is eating and drinking strictly prohibited inside a computer laboratory?
A) Spills can cause short circuits, equipment damage, or attract pests
B) Computers cannot process data while people eat 
C) Food smell damages the monitor screen
D) It reduces the brightness of the room lamps
  • 39. To avoid eye strain (Computer Vision Syndrome), what rule suggests looking away from the screen every 20 minutes?
A) The 20-20-20 Rule
B) The 50-50 Rule
C) The 10-10-10 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) Neatly bundled cables using zip ties
C) Wireless mice
D) Under-desk cable trays
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