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SS1 Digital Tech 3rd Test/Third Term
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  • 1. Human thinking is base on .............
A) Octal
B) Decimal
C) Hexadecimal
D) Binary
  • 2. Computer thinking is base on
A) Binary
B) Number
C) Hexadecimal
D) Decimal
  • 3. In number system the conversion of decimal number of 12 to binary number is .........
A) 1011
B) 1100
C) 1110
D) 0101
  • 4. If 4-bit Binary = 1011, the hexadecimal is ........
A) D
B) A
C) B
D) E
  • 5. Which pf the following ís core component of the computer?
A) RAM
B) VGA
C) Speaker
D) Mouse
  • 6. Which of the following represents a strong, safe password practice?
A) Using "12345678" for easy memory
B) Sharing the password with all class members 
C) A combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
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) Managing power distribution
C) Storing temporary boot instructions
D) Regulating the system clock
  • 8. Why is RAM referred to as "volatile" memory?
A) It is highly susceptible to physical damage.
B) It holds data permanently.
C) It can only be read from, not written to.
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 system cooling fan 
B) The DVD drive
C) The RAM slots
D) PSU
  • 10. What type of software should be constantly updated to protect a computer system against malware, trojans, and worms?
A) Media player software 
B) Antivirus software
C) Presentation software
D) Spreadsheet software
  • 11. Which of the following storage devices has no moving mechanical parts?
A) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
B) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
C) DVD-RW Drive 
D) Floppy Disk
  • 12. Which motherboard component retains the system's time, date, and hardware settings when the computer is completely unplugged?
A) CMOS Battery
B) ROM Chip
C) CPU
D) Heat sink
  • 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 increases the voltage to speed up the CPU.
B) It generates electricity using a backup battery.
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) Heat sink and cooling fan
B) Surge protector
C) CMOS battery
D) Transistor array
  • 16. What is the main printed circuit board (PCB) that houses the CPU, memory, and expansion cards?
A) Motherboard
B) Sound card
C) Power Supply Unit
D) Hard drive controller
  • 17. Which category of software acts as an interface between the computer hardware and the user application programs?
A) Open-source software
B) Application software
C) System software
D) Utility Software
  • 18. Which of the following is the primary core component of an Operating System that manages system resources and hardware communication?
A) Shell
B) Register
C) Karnel
D) Device driver
  • 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) Firmware
B) Utility program
C) Utility program
D) Device driver
E) Compiler
  • 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) Windoww
B) Linux
C) Oracle
D) Android
  • 22. A user interface that relies on icons, windows, and menus is known as what?
A) Command Line Interface (CLI)
B) Touch User Interface (TUI)
C) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
D) Menu Driven Interface (MDI)
  • 23. Which software would be most suitable for creating a business presentation?
A) Microsoft PowerPoint
B) Notepad
C) Spreadsheet
D) CorelDRAW
  • 24. Which of the following is a database management system (DBMS)?
A) WinRAR
B) VLC Media Player
C) Adobe Reader
D) MySQL
  • 25. What type of software application is Google Chrome?
A) Word processor
B) Utility program
C) Operating system
D) Web browser
  • 26. What is the primary function of an antivirus software?
A) To speed up internet connection
B) To recover deleted files
C) To detect, prevent, and remove malicious software
D) To compress large files
  • 27. Which of the following is an example of a spreadsheet application?
A) Microsoft PowerPoint
B) Microsoft Access
C) Microsoft Word
D) Microsoft Excel
  • 28. What is the most effective way to protect important data against hardware destruction or fire disasters?
A) Shutting down the computer properly
B) Changing the desktop wallpaper weekly
C) Locking the computer room doors
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) Disk formatting tool
B) File compression utility
C) Firewall
D) Encryption software
  • 30. Which type of maintenance involves taking proactive measures to prevent hardware failure and extend computer lifespan?
A) Reactive maintenance
B) Preventive maintenance
C) Corrective maintenance
D) Predictive 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 damp cloth
C) A hair dryer and blower
D) A household vacuum cleaner
  • 32. Overheating in a central processing unit (CPU) is most frequently caused by a failure in which component?
A) RAM modules
B) Hadr drive
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 keep the computer running for 2 hours during power outages
B) To increase the processing speed of the CPU
C) To convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)
D) To protect sensitive electronics from sudden voltage spikes
  • 35. What can happen if you overload an electrical extension outlet in a computer laboratory?
A) The monitor resolution will increase
B) It can cause overheating and electrical fire hazards
C) The RAM capacity will double
D) The computer will download data quicker
  • 36. What is the study of designing equipment and workspaces to fit the human body for comfort and safety?
A) Economy
B) Ecology
C) Cartography
D) Ergonomics
  • 37. To prevent neck strain, how should a computer monitor be positioned relative to the user?
A) At or slightly below eye level, about an arm's length away
B) High above the head level
C) Tilted at a 90-degree angle to the ceiling
D) On the floor beside the desk
  • 38. Why is eating and drinking strictly prohibited inside a computer laboratory?
A) Computers cannot process data while people eat 
B) Spills can cause short circuits, equipment damage, or attract pests
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 Golden Rule
C) The 10-10-10 Rule
D) The 50-50 Rule
  • 40. Which of the following poses a trip-and-fall hazard in a digital technology lab?
A) Neatly bundled cables using zip ties
B) Under-desk cable trays
C) Loose cables running across walking pathways
D) Wireless mice
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