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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) Communication
C) Wisdom
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) Data privacy
B) Network security
C) Information 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) Decoding
D) Encryption
  • 4. What does the term 'metadata' refer to in the context of information?
A) Real-time data
B) Data encryption
C) Data about data
D) Structured data
  • 5. What type of information describes the characteristics of data?
A) Metadata
B) Index
C) Content
D) Document
  • 6. Which term refers to the process of converting data into an understandable format?
A) Data transformation
B) Data visualization
C) Data encoding
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) Lack of information
B) Excessive amount of information
C) Disorganized information
D) Access to limited information
  • 9. What is the term used to describe the process of combining data from multiple sources?
A) Data analysis
B) Data aggregation
C) Data integration
D) Data consolidation
  • 10. Which term refers to the practice of ensuring that information is available when needed?
A) Information storage
B) Information retrieval
C) Information security
D) Information availability
  • 11. Which term refers to the process of identifying patterns and trends in data?
A) Data analysis
B) Data visualization
C) Data processing
D) Data mining
  • 12. Which term refers to the process of verifying the accuracy and reliability of data?
A) Data integration
B) Data mining
C) Data cleansing
D) Data validation
  • 13. Which term refers to the practice of protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access?
A) Data masking
B) Data encryption
C) Data security
D) Data breach
  • 14. What is the term used to describe the process of converting data into a standard format?
A) Data transformation
B) Data normalization
C) Data validation
D) Data aggregation
  • 15. Which term refers to the practice of ensuring data is consistent and accurate across systems?
A) Data integrity
B) Data encryption
C) Data cleaning
D) Data validation
  • 16. Which type of software analyzes and interprets data to uncover patterns and insights?
A) Word processing software
B) Business intelligence (BI) software
C) Graphic design software
D) Antivirus 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) Home Tool Management Language
B) Hypertext Markup Language
C) High-Tech Modern Link
D) Hyperlink Text Messaging Language
  • 19. What is an IP address?
A) A password for logging into a website
B) A type of computer virus
C) A unique numerical label assigned to a device connected to a computer network
D) An email address
  • 20. Which term describes the act of filtering or restricting access to certain information on the internet?
A) Firewall
B) Encryption
C) Censorship
D) Decryption
  • 21. What is the protocol used for transmitting web pages over the internet?
A) SMTP
B) TCP
C) FTP
D) HTTP
  • 22. What is the term used for a set of rules for exchanging electronic information?
A) Syntax
B) Hyperlink
C) Protocol
D) Algorithm
  • 23. Which of the following is an example of a social media platform?
A) Adobe Photoshop
B) Excel Spreadsheet
C) Facebook
D) Microsoft Word
  • 24. Which of the following is a method of authentication that requires users to provide two pieces of unique information?
A) Token authentication
B) Two-factor authentication
C) Biometric authentication
D) Single sign-on
  • 25. Which of the following is a characteristic of big data?
A) Security
B) Accessibility
C) Volume
D) Accuracy
  • 26. What is the main advantage of cloud computing in terms of storing and accessing information?
A) Slow access speed
B) High cost
C) Scalability and flexibility
D) Limited storage space
  • 27. What does the abbreviation URL stand for?
A) Underground Routing Link
B) User Registry Language
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) Web Warrior Workstation
D) We Will Win
  • 29. Which of the following is an example of unstructured data?
A) Email messages
B) Database records
C) Social media posts
D) Spreadsheets
  • 30. What is the term for software designed to block unauthorized access while permitting authorized communications?
A) Firewall
B) Malware
C) Phishing
D) Encryption
  • 31. What does the abbreviation 'LAN' stand for?
A) Large Access Network
B) Local Area Network
C) Long Antenna Network
D) Limited Access Node
  • 32. What technology is used to transmit data over telephone lines?
A) Wi-Fi
B) Ethernet
C) Modem
D) Bluetooth
  • 33. What does the abbreviation 'VPN' stand for?
A) Virtual Private Network
B) Very Personal Notebook
C) Visual Privacy Notification
D) Voice Programming Network
  • 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) Netflix
B) GoDaddy
C) Uber
D) Amazon
  • 36. What is the file format for an electronic document that can contain text, images, and hyperlinks?
A) ZIP
B) JPEG
C) PDF
D) MP3
  • 37. In the context of email, what does 'CC' stand for?
A) Copy Content
B) Carbon Copy
C) Computer Code
D) Contact Coordinator
  • 38. What is the term for a collection of related web pages typically identified with a common domain name?
A) Forum
B) Ebook
C) Blog
D) Website
  • 39. Which technology allows the transmission of data over long distances using cables or light pulses?
A) Fiber optics
B) Copper wires
C) Bluetooth
D) Wi-Fi
  • 40. Which of the following is an example of a database management system (DBMS)?
A) HTML
B) MySQL
C) Python
D) CSS
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