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Information
Contributed by: Leonard
  • 1. Information is data that has been organized and structured to provide meaning and value. It plays a crucial role in decision-making, problem-solving, and knowledge-sharing. In today's digital world, information is abundant and easily accessible through various channels such as the internet, databases, and digital media. It can take many forms, including text, images, audio, and video. Effectively managing and utilizing information is essential for individuals, organizations, and society to stay informed, innovate, and thrive in a fast-paced and interconnected world.

    What is data that is organized and processed to have meaning?
A) Information
B) Wisdom
C) Knowledge
D) Communication
  • 2. What is the term used to describe the protection of information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction?
A) Cybersecurity
B) Information security
C) Network security
D) Data privacy
  • 3. Which term refers to the process of encoding information in a way that only authorized parties can access it?
A) Encryption
B) Decoding
C) Decryption
D) Encoding
  • 4. What does the term 'metadata' refer to in the context of information?
A) Real-time data
B) Data about data
C) Data encryption
D) Structured data
  • 5. What type of information describes the characteristics of data?
A) Content
B) Document
C) Index
D) Metadata
  • 6. Which term refers to the process of converting data into an understandable format?
A) Data transformation
B) Data encoding
C) Data visualization
D) Data extraction
  • 7. Which of the following is a common method for storing and organizing information?
A) Presentation slide
B) Spreadsheet
C) Database
D) Word document
  • 8. What does the term 'information overload' refer to?
A) Disorganized information
B) Access to limited information
C) Lack of information
D) Excessive amount of information
  • 9. What is the term used to describe the process of combining data from multiple sources?
A) Data aggregation
B) Data analysis
C) Data consolidation
D) Data integration
  • 10. Which term refers to the practice of ensuring that information is available when needed?
A) Information security
B) Information storage
C) Information availability
D) Information retrieval
  • 11. Which term refers to the process of identifying patterns and trends in data?
A) Data analysis
B) Data visualization
C) Data mining
D) Data processing
  • 12. Which term refers to the process of verifying the accuracy and reliability of data?
A) Data mining
B) Data validation
C) Data integration
D) Data cleansing
  • 13. Which term refers to the practice of protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access?
A) Data security
B) Data breach
C) Data masking
D) Data encryption
  • 14. What is the term used to describe the process of converting data into a standard format?
A) Data validation
B) Data transformation
C) Data aggregation
D) Data normalization
  • 15. Which term refers to the practice of ensuring data is consistent and accurate across systems?
A) Data validation
B) Data integrity
C) Data encryption
D) Data cleaning
  • 16. Which type of software analyzes and interprets data to uncover patterns and insights?
A) Graphic design software
B) Antivirus software
C) Word processing software
D) Business intelligence (BI) software
  • 17. Which type of data storage device has no moving parts and provides faster data access?
A) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
B) Floppy Disk
C) Solid State Drive (SSD)
D) CD-ROM
  • 18. What does HTML stand for?
A) Hyperlink Text Messaging Language
B) Home Tool Management Language
C) Hypertext Markup Language
D) High-Tech Modern Link
  • 19. What is an IP address?
A) An email address
B) A password for logging into a website
C) A type of computer virus
D) A unique numerical label assigned to a device connected to a computer network
  • 20. Which term describes the act of filtering or restricting access to certain information on the internet?
A) Censorship
B) Firewall
C) Encryption
D) Decryption
  • 21. What is the protocol used for transmitting web pages over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) TCP
  • 22. What is the term used for a set of rules for exchanging electronic information?
A) Protocol
B) Algorithm
C) Hyperlink
D) Syntax
  • 23. Which of the following is an example of a social media platform?
A) Adobe Photoshop
B) Facebook
C) Excel Spreadsheet
D) Microsoft Word
  • 24. Which of the following is a method of authentication that requires users to provide two pieces of unique information?
A) Biometric authentication
B) Two-factor authentication
C) Single sign-on
D) Token authentication
  • 25. Which of the following is a characteristic of big data?
A) Volume
B) Security
C) Accuracy
D) Accessibility
  • 26. What is the main advantage of cloud computing in terms of storing and accessing information?
A) Limited storage space
B) High cost
C) Scalability and flexibility
D) Slow access speed
  • 27. What does the abbreviation URL stand for?
A) User Registry Language
B) Underground Routing Link
C) United Resource Language
D) Uniform Resource Locator
  • 28. What does the acronym 'WWW' stand for?
A) World Wide Web
B) Wireless Web Watch
C) We Will Win
D) Web Warrior Workstation
  • 29. Which of the following is an example of unstructured data?
A) Spreadsheets
B) Email messages
C) Database records
D) Social media posts
  • 30. What is the term for software designed to block unauthorized access while permitting authorized communications?
A) Firewall
B) Phishing
C) Encryption
D) Malware
  • 31. What does the abbreviation 'LAN' stand for?
A) Limited Access Node
B) Large Access Network
C) Local Area Network
D) Long Antenna Network
  • 32. What technology is used to transmit data over telephone lines?
A) Modem
B) Ethernet
C) Bluetooth
D) Wi-Fi
  • 33. What does the abbreviation 'VPN' stand for?
A) Visual Privacy Notification
B) Virtual Private Network
C) Voice Programming Network
D) Very Personal Notebook
  • 34. Which of the following organizations is responsible for defining standards for the World Wide Web?
A) IEEE
B) IETF
C) W3C
D) ISO
  • 35. Which of the following is a popular web hosting service?
A) GoDaddy
B) Uber
C) Amazon
D) Netflix
  • 36. What is the file format for an electronic document that can contain text, images, and hyperlinks?
A) JPEG
B) MP3
C) PDF
D) ZIP
  • 37. In the context of email, what does 'CC' stand for?
A) Carbon Copy
B) Computer Code
C) Copy Content
D) Contact Coordinator
  • 38. What is the term for a collection of related web pages typically identified with a common domain name?
A) Ebook
B) Website
C) Forum
D) Blog
  • 39. Which technology allows the transmission of data over long distances using cables or light pulses?
A) Copper wires
B) Wi-Fi
C) Bluetooth
D) Fiber optics
  • 40. Which of the following is an example of a database management system (DBMS)?
A) Python
B) MySQL
C) CSS
D) HTML
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