ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
SS1 Digital Tech 3rd Test/Third Term
Contributed by: College
  • 1. Human thinking is base on .............
A) Binary
B) Decimal
C) Hexadecimal
D) Octal
  • 2. Computer thinking is base on
A) Decimal
B) Hexadecimal
C) Binary
D) Number
  • 3. In number system the conversion of decimal number of 12 to binary number is .........
A) 1110
B) 0101
C) 1100
D) 1011
  • 4. If 4-bit Binary = 1011, the hexadecimal is ........
A) B
B) D
C) E
D) A
  • 5. Which pf the following ís core component of the computer?
A) VGA
B) Speaker
C) RAM
D) Mouse
  • 6. Which of the following represents a strong, safe password practice?
A) A combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
B) Sharing the password with all class members 
C) Using your first name and birth year
D) Using "12345678" for easy memory
  • 7. What is the main function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
A) Regulating the system clock
B) Storing temporary boot instructions
C) Performing calculations and comparisons
D) Managing power distribution
  • 8. Why is RAM referred to as "volatile" memory?
A) It is highly susceptible to physical damage.
B) It can only be read from, not written to.
C) It holds data permanently.
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 RAM slots
B) The DVD drive
C) PSU
D) The system cooling fan 
  • 10. What type of software should be constantly updated to protect a computer system against malware, trojans, and worms?
A) Media player software 
B) Presentation software
C) Spreadsheet software
D) Antivirus 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) CPU
B) CMOS Battery
C) ROM Chip
D) Heat sink
  • 13. Which port allows for high-speed, hot-swappable connections for mice, keyboards, and flash drives?
A) Serial Port
B) Parallel port
C) USB Port
D) VGA port
  • 14. What is the function of the PSU?
A) It increases the voltage to speed up the CPU.
B) It stores structural system files. [1]
C) It generates electricity using a backup battery.
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) Surge protector
C) Transistor array
D) Heat sink and cooling fan
  • 16. What is the main printed circuit board (PCB) that houses the CPU, memory, and expansion cards?
A) Power Supply Unit
B) Sound card
C) Motherboard
D) Hard drive controller
  • 17. Which category of software acts as an interface between the computer hardware and the user application programs?
A) System software
B) Open-source software
C) Utility 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) Shell
C) Karnel
D) Register
  • 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) Device driver
C) Firmware
D) Utility program
E) Compiler
  • 20. Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system?
A) To manage computer hardware and software resources
B) To protect the computer from physical theft
C) To design websites
D) To create spreadsheets
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A) Oracle
B) Linux
C) Windoww
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) Menu Driven Interface (MDI)
D) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
  • 23. Which software would be most suitable for creating a business presentation?
A) Spreadsheet
B) CorelDRAW
C) Notepad
D) Microsoft PowerPoint
  • 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) Web browser
C) Operating system
D) Utility program
  • 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 Word
B) Microsoft Excel
C) Microsoft Access
D) Microsoft PowerPoint
  • 28. What is the most effective way to protect important data against hardware destruction or fire disasters?
A) Creating regular data backups on external drives or cloud storage
B) Shutting down the computer properly
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) File compression utility
B) Firewall
C) Disk formatting tool
D) Encryption software
  • 30. Which type of maintenance involves taking proactive measures to prevent hardware failure and extend computer lifespan?
A) Reactive maintenance
B) Corrective 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 hair dryer and blower
B) ' A can of compressed air
C) A household vacuum cleaner
D) A damp cloth
  • 32. Overheating in a central processing unit (CPU) is most frequently caused by a failure in which component?
A) Cooling fan and heat sink
B) CMOS battery
C) Hadr drive
D) RAM modules
  • 33. Which device provides temporary battery backup power to a computer when the main electricity fails?
A) Voltage stabilizer
B) Uninterruptible Power Supply
C) Step-down transformer 
D) Surge protector
  • 34. What is the primary function of a surge protector?
A) To protect sensitive electronics from sudden voltage spikes
B) To convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)
C) To keep the computer running for 2 hours during power outages
D) To increase the processing speed of the CPU
  • 35. What can happen if you overload an electrical extension outlet in a computer laboratory?
A) The monitor resolution will increase
B) The RAM capacity will double
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) Ergonomics
B) Cartography
C) Ecology
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) On the floor beside the desk
C) Tilted at a 90-degree angle to the ceiling
D) At or slightly below eye level, about an arm's length away
  • 38. Why is eating and drinking strictly prohibited inside a computer laboratory?
A) Food smell damages the monitor screen
B) Spills can cause short circuits, equipment damage, or attract pests
C) Computers cannot process data while people eat 
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) Wireless mice
B) Neatly bundled cables using zip ties
C) Loose cables running across walking pathways
D) Under-desk cable trays
Created with That Quiz — the math test generation site with resources for other subject areas.