Jss1 third term Basic Technology past questions and answers

Question: Which programming language is commonly used for creating dynamic web pages?

A) Java

B) JavaScript

C) Python

D) C#

Answer: B) JavaScript

Question: What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

 

A) Connect to the internet

B) Create documents

C) Manage and organize data in databases

D) Display images

Answer: C) Manage and organize data in databases

Question: Which of the following is a function of the Random Access Memory (RAM)?

 

A) Permanent storage of data

B) Temporary storage for running programs

C) Connect to the internet

D) Display information

Answer: B) Temporary storage for running programs

Question: What is the primary purpose of a web server?

 

A) Connect to the internet

B) Store files

C) Host and serve web pages to users

D) Create documents

Answer: C) Host and serve web pages to users

Question: Which type of software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software?

 

A) Web browser

B) Operating system

C) Antivirus

D) Spreadsheet

Answer: C) Antivirus

Question: What does HTML stand for?

 

A) HyperText Markup Language

B) High-Level Text Language

C) Hyperlink and Text Management Language

D) HyperMedia Transfer Language

Answer: A) HyperText Markup Language

Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud computing?

 

A) Limited accessibility

B) Localized storage

C) On-demand access to computing resources over the internet

D) Physical software installation

Answer: C) On-demand access to computing resources over the internet

Question: What is the function of an application software?

 

A) Manage hardware resources

B) Connect to the internet

C) Perform specific tasks for the user

D) Display information

Answer: C) Perform specific tasks for the user

Question: Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing and retrieving data in the long term?

 

A) RAM

B) CPU

C) Hard Drive

D) Monitor

Answer: C) Hard Drive

Question: In networking, what does LAN stand for?

 

A) Local Area Network

B) Large Access Network

C) Linked Application Node

D) Longitudinal Area Node

Answer: A) Local Area Network

Question: What is the purpose of a sound card in a computer?

 

A) Connect to the internet

B) Display images

C) Process audio signals for output

D) Store files

Answer: C) Process audio signals for output

Question: Which programming paradigm is based on the concept of “objects” that can encapsulate data and behavior?

 

A) Procedural programming

B) Object-oriented programming (OOP)

C) Functional programming

D) Declarative programming

Answer: B) Object-oriented programming (OOP)

Question: What is the function of a CPU cache?

 

A) Long-term storage of data

B) Temporary storage for frequently accessed data

C) Connect to the internet

D) Display information

Answer: B) Temporary storage for frequently accessed data

Question: Which type of software is designed to create and edit images?

 

A) Spreadsheet software

B) Word processor

C) Graphics editor

D) Database software

Answer: C) Graphics editor

Question: What is the purpose of a GPS (Global Positioning System) in electronic devices?

 

A) Connect to the internet

B) Display images

C) Determine and track geographical location

D) Store files

Answer: C) Determine and track geographical location

Question: Which of the following is an example of a file compression format?

 

A) .txt

B) .zip

C) .jpg

D) .pdf

Answer: B) .zip

Question: What is the purpose of a stylus in computing devices?

 

A) Connect to the internet

B) Enter data by writing or drawing on a touchscreen

C) Display images

D) Store files

Answer: B) Enter data by writing or drawing on a touchscreen

Question: In the context of computer networks, what is a firewall used for?

 

A) Connect to the internet

B) Prevent unauthorized access and control data traffic

C) Display images

D) Store files

Answer: B) Prevent unauthorized access and control data traffic

Question: Which programming language is often used for data analysis and statistical computing?

 

A) Python

B) Java

C) R

D) C#

Answer: C) R

Question: What is the purpose of a barcode scanner?

 

A) Connect to the internet

B) Display imag

es

C) Read and decode information from barcodes

D) Store files

Answer: C) Read and decode information from barcodes