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SS1 Digital Tech 3rd Test/Third Term
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  • 1. Human thinking is base on .............
A) Binary
B) Decimal
C) Hexadecimal
D) Octal
  • 2. Computer thinking is base on
A) Binary
B) Decimal
C) Hexadecimal
D) Number
  • 3. In number system the conversion of decimal number of 12 to binary number is .........
A) 1011
B) 1110
C) 1100
D) 0101
  • 4. If 4-bit Binary = 1011, the hexadecimal is ........
A) E
B) A
C) B
D) D
  • 5. Which pf the following ís core component of the computer?
A) VGA
B) Mouse
C) RAM
D) Speaker
  • 6. Which of the following represents a strong, safe password practice?
A) A combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
B) Using "12345678" for easy memory
C) Using your first name and birth year
D) Sharing the password with all class members 
  • 7. What is the main function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
A) Storing temporary boot instructions
B) Performing calculations and comparisons
C) Regulating the system clock
D) Managing power distribution
  • 8. Why is RAM referred to as "volatile" memory?
A) It holds data permanently.
B) It loses its data when the power is turned off.
C) It is highly susceptible to physical damage.
D) It can only be read from, not written to.
  • 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 system cooling fan 
C) PSU
D) The RAM slots
  • 10. What type of software should be constantly updated to protect a computer system against malware, trojans, and worms?
A) Spreadsheet software
B) Media player software 
C) Antivirus software
D) Presentation software
  • 11. Which of the following storage devices has no moving mechanical parts?
A) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
B) DVD-RW Drive 
C) Floppy Disk
D) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  • 12. Which motherboard component retains the system's time, date, and hardware settings when the computer is completely unplugged?
A) CPU
B) ROM Chip
C) Heat sink
D) CMOS Battery
  • 13. Which port allows for high-speed, hot-swappable connections for mice, keyboards, and flash drives?
A) Parallel port
B) VGA port
C) Serial Port
D) USB Port
  • 14. What is the function of the PSU?
A) It stores structural system files. [1]
B) It increases the voltage to speed up the CPU.
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) Transistor array
B) Surge protector
C) CMOS battery
D) Heat sink and cooling fan
  • 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) Open-source software
B) Application software
C) Utility Software
D) System 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) Device driver
C) Compiler
D) Utility program
E) Firmware
  • 20. Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system?
A) To create spreadsheets
B) To manage computer hardware and software resources
C) To protect the computer from physical theft
D) To design websites
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A) Windoww
B) Android
C) Oracle
D) Linux
  • 22. A user interface that relies on icons, windows, and menus is known as what?
A) Menu Driven Interface (MDI)
B) Touch User Interface (TUI)
C) Command Line Interface (CLI)
D) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
  • 23. Which software would be most suitable for creating a business presentation?
A) Microsoft PowerPoint
B) CorelDRAW
C) Spreadsheet
D) Notepad
  • 24. Which of the following is a database management system (DBMS)?
A) Adobe Reader
B) VLC Media Player
C) WinRAR
D) MySQL
  • 25. What type of software application is Google Chrome?
A) Operating system
B) Web browser
C) Word processor
D) Utility program
  • 26. What is the primary function of an antivirus software?
A) To speed up internet connection
B) To compress large files
C) To detect, prevent, and remove malicious software
D) To recover deleted files
  • 27. Which of the following is an example of a spreadsheet application?
A) Microsoft Access
B) Microsoft Excel
C) Microsoft Word
D) Microsoft PowerPoint
  • 28. What is the most effective way to protect important data against hardware destruction or fire disasters?
A) Changing the desktop wallpaper weekly
B) Locking the computer room doors
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) Encryption software
B) File compression utility
C) Disk formatting tool
D) Firewall
  • 30. Which type of maintenance involves taking proactive measures to prevent hardware failure and extend computer lifespan?
A) Reactive maintenance
B) Preventive maintenance
C) Predictive maintenance
D) Corrective maintenance
  • 31. What is the most safe and effective tool for blowing dust out of a computer system unit case?
A) A damp cloth
B) A hair dryer and blower
C) ' A can of compressed air
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) RAM modules
C) CMOS battery
D) Cooling fan and heat sink
  • 33. Which device provides temporary battery backup power to a computer when the main electricity fails?
A) Surge protector
B) Voltage stabilizer
C) Step-down transformer 
D) Uninterruptible Power Supply
  • 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 RAM capacity will double
B) It can cause overheating and electrical fire hazards
C) The computer will download data quicker
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) Cartography
B) Ecology
C) Economy
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) Tilted at a 90-degree angle to the ceiling
C) On the floor beside the desk
D) High above the head level
  • 38. Why is eating and drinking strictly prohibited inside a computer laboratory?
A) Spills can cause short circuits, equipment damage, or attract pests
B) It reduces the brightness of the room lamps
C) Computers cannot process data while people eat 
D) Food smell damages the monitor screen
  • 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 50-50 Rule
C) The 20-20-20 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) Under-desk cable trays
D) Loose cables running across walking pathways
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