Jss1 first term Basic Technology past questions and answers

Question: What is the function of an input device?

 

A) Display information

B) Enter data into the computer

C) Store data

D) Process data

Answer: B) Enter data into the computer

Question: Which component of a computer is responsible for executing instructions?

 

A) RAM

B) CPU

C) Hard Drive

D) Monitor

Answer: B) CPU

Question: What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

 

A) Run applications

B) Store data

C) Control hardware and software resources

D) Create documents

Answer: C) Control hardware and software resources

Question: Which of the following is an output device?

 

A) Keyboard

B) Printer

C) Mouse

D) Scanner

Answer: B) Printer

Question: What does CPU stand for?

 

A) Central Processing Unit

B) Computer Processing Unit

C) Central Program Unit

D) Computer Program Unit

Answer: A) Central Processing Unit

Question: Which type of software helps in protecting a computer against viruses?

 

A) Word processor

B) Antivirus

C) Spreadsheet

D) Database

Answer: B) Antivirus

Question: What is the purpose of an output device?

 

A) Enter data into the computer

B) Display information to the user

C) Process data

D) Store data

Answer: B) Display information to the user

Question: Which component stores data permanently on a computer?

 

A) RAM

B) CPU

C) Hard Drive

D) Monitor

Answer: C) Hard Drive

Question: What is the function of a modem?

 

A) Connects to the internet

B) Stores files

C) Processes data

D) Displays images

Answer: A) Connects to the internet

Question: Which programming language is commonly used for web development?

 

A) Java

B) Python

C) HTML

D) C++

Answer: C) HTML

Question: What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?

A) Long-term storage of data

B) Temporary storage of data for quick access

C) Processing instructions

D) Connecting to the internet

Answer: B) Temporary storage of data for quick access

Question: What does USB stand for?

A) Universal Serial Bus

B) United States of America

C) Universal Storage Block

D) Underlying System Backup

Answer: A) Universal Serial Bus

Question: Which device allows a computer to connect to a wireless network?

A) Modem

B) Router

C) Ethernet cable

D) Switch

Answer: B) Router

Question: What is the purpose of a firewall in computer security?

A) Display images

B) Prevent unauthorized access

C) Enter data into the computer

D) Store files

Answer: B) Prevent unauthorized access

Question: Which file extension is commonly associated with a video file?

A) .txt

B) .mp3

C) .avi

D) .docx

Answer: C) .avi

Question: What is the role of an input device in a computer system?

A) Display information

B) Store data permanently

C) Enter data into the computer

D) Process data

Answer: C) Enter data into the computer

Question: Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

A) RAM

B) Hard Drive

C) CPU

D) Monitor

Answer: B) Hard Drive

Question: What is the purpose of an antivirus program?

A) Create documents

B) Protect against computer viruses

C) Connect to the internet

D) Process data

Answer: B) Protect against computer viruses

Question: What is the function of a spreadsheet software?

A) Connect to the internet

B) Create documents

C) Perform calculations and data analysis

D) Store files

Answer: C) Perform calculations and data analysis

Question: Which o

f the following is an example of volatile memory?

A) Hard Drive

B) RAM

C) CPU

D) Printer

Answer: B) RAM