Jss2 First Term Basic Technology Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 basic technology-related questions for JSS2 students, each with options and answers

What does CPU stand for?

A) Central Processing Unit

B) Computer Processing Unit

C) Central Processor Unit

D) Computer Processor Unit

Answer: A) Central Processing Unit

Which of the following is a storage device?

 

A) RAM

B) CPU

C) Hard Disk Drive

D) Monitor

Answer: C) Hard Disk Drive

What is the purpose of an operating system?

 

A) Manage hardware resources

B) Display graphics

C) Run applications

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Which programming language is known for its simplicity and readability?

 

A) Java

B) Python

C) C++

D) JavaScript

Answer: B) Python

What is the function of a router in a computer network?

 

A) Connects devices within a local network

B) Connects different networks

C) Filters network traffic

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Which component is responsible for temporarily storing data in a computer?

 

A) Hard Disk Drive

B) RAM

C) CPU

D) Motherboard

Answer: B) RAM

What does the acronym HTML stand for?

 

A) HyperText Markup Language

B) High-Level Text Language

C) Hyperlink and Text Markup Language

D) HyperText and Multimedia Language

Answer: A) HyperText Markup Language

Which of the following is an input device?

 

A) Printer

B) Scanner

C) Speaker

D) Monitor

Answer: B) Scanner

What is the primary purpose of an antivirus program?

 

A) Speed up the computer

B) Protect against malware

C) Manage files and folders

D) Enhance internet speed

Answer: B) Protect against malware

Which type of software helps manage and organize data in a tabular form?

 

A) Spreadsheet software

B) Graphic design software

C) Database software

D) Word processing software

Answer: A) Spreadsheet software

What is the role of a firewall in computer security?

 

A) Protects against physical damage

B) Monitors and controls network traffic

C) Improves computer performance

D) Manages file storage

Answer: B) Monitors and controls network traffic

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

 

A) Keyboard

B) Mouse

C) Printer

D) Scanner

Answer: C) Printer

What is the purpose of a URL in web browsing?

 

A) Identifies the user

B) Locates and identifies resources on the internet

C) Manages browser settings

D) Encrypts internet communication

Answer: B) Locates and identifies resources on the internet

Which programming language is commonly used for web development?

 

A) Java

B) C++

C) HTML

D) Swift

Answer: C) HTML

What is the function of an input device?

 

A) Displays information

B) Enters data into the computer

C) Stores data permanently

D) Processes calculations

Answer: B) Enters data into the computer

Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing and coordinating all other components?

 

A) RAM

B) CPU

C) Motherboard

D) Hard Disk Drive

Answer: C) Motherboard

What does the acronym USB stand for?

 

A) Universal Serial Bus

B) Unified System Block

C) Ultra Speed Bandwidth

D) United System Backup

Answer: A) Universal Serial Bus

What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer?

 

A) Stores data permanently

B) Speeds up data access by storing frequently used information

C) Executes program instructions

D) Manages network connections

Answer: B) Speeds up data access by storing frequently used information

Which file format is commonly used for storing compressed files?

 

A) TXT

B) ZIP

C) EXE

D) DOCX

Answer: B) ZIP

What is the function of the BIOS in a computer?

 

A) Manages internet connections

B) Controls the boot process and hardware initialization

C) Organizes files and folders

D) Enhances graphics performance

Answer: B) Controls the boot process and hardware initialization

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