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