Jss3 second term Basic technology past questions and answers

basic technology questions for JSS3 with options and answers:

 

Question: Which component of a computer is responsible for managing and controlling all other components?

 

A) RAM

B) CPU

C) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

D) Graphics Card

Answer: B) CPU

Question: What is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer?

 

A) Manage network connections

B) Boot the operating system

C) Control the monitor display

D) Print documents

Answer: B) Boot the operating system

Question: In web development, what does CSS stand for?

 

A) Computer Style Sheet

B) Creative Style Syntax

C) Cascading Style Sheet

D) Code Style System

Answer: C) Cascading Style Sheet

Question: Which type of software is designed to detect and remove viruses from a computer?

 

A) Firewall

B) Antivirus

C) Operating System

D) Browser

Answer: B) Antivirus

Question: What is the purpose of a spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel?

 

A) Create and edit images

B) Manage email communication

C) Analyze and organize numerical data

D) Design web pages

Answer: C) Analyze and organize numerical data

Question: Which of the following is an example of an input device?

 

A) Printer

B) Monitor

C) Joystick

D) Speaker

Answer: C) Joystick

Question: What is the function of an email client?

 

A) Create and edit documents

B) Manage email communication

C) Edit images

D) Design websites

Answer: B) Manage email communication

Question: What is the purpose of a search engine on the internet?

 

A) Send emails

B) Create websites

C) Find and retrieve information

D) Play videos

Answer: C) Find and retrieve information

Question: Which programming language is commonly used for building mobile applications?

 

A) Java

B) Python

C) C#

D) HTML

Answer: C) C#

Question: What does the acronym “PDF” stand for in document formats?

 

A) Portable Document Format

B) Personal Data File

C) Print Document File

D) Program Data Folder

Answer: A) Portable Document Format

Question: What is the purpose of a cache in computer systems?

 

A) Store temporary data for quick access

B) Delete unnecessary files

C) Run antivirus scans

D) Connect to the internet

Answer: A) Store temporary data for quick access

Question: Which type of network allows communication within a limited geographic area, such as a single building?

 

A) LAN (Local Area Network)

B) WAN (Wide Area Network)

C) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

D) VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Answer: A) LAN (Local Area Network)

Question: What is the purpose of a DNS (Domain Name System) in networking?

 

A) Convert IP addresses to domain names

B) Block websites

C) Manage email communication

D) Design web pages

Answer: A) Convert IP addresses to domain names

Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid-state drive (SSD)?

 

A) Mechanical parts for data storage

B) Slower data access compared to HDD

C) Uses flash memory for data storage

D) Larger physical size

Answer: C) Uses flash memory for data storage

Question: What is the purpose of a QR code?

 

A) Play audio files

B) Store contact information

C) Connect to the internet

D) Manage network connections

Answer: B) Store contact information

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

 

A) Microphone

B) Scanner

C) Projector

D) USB Flash Drive

Answer: C) Projector

Question: What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

 

A) Connect to a local network

B) Securely connect to a remote network over the internet

C) Edit images

D) Manage email communication

Answer: B) Securely connect to a remote network over the internet

Question: In web development, what does HTML stand for?

 

A) HyperText Markup Language

B) High-Level Text Language

C) Home Tool for Multimedia Language

D) Human-readable Text Mode Language

Answer: A) HyperText Markup Language

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

 

A) Connect to the internet

B) Produce high-quality graphics

C) Output audio signals to speakers or headphones

D) Store large amounts of data

Answer: C) Output audio signals to speakers or headphones

Question: Which of the following is a commonly used cloud storage service?

 

A) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

B) Google Drive

C) Bluetooth

D) LAN (Local Area Network)

Answer: B) Google Drive