SS1 Digital Tech 3rd Test/Third Term
  • 1. Human thinking is base on .............
A) Octal
B) Decimal
C) Hexadecimal
D) Binary
  • 2. Computer thinking is base on
A) Binary
B) Number
C) Hexadecimal
D) Decimal
  • 3. In number system the conversion of decimal number of 12 to binary number is .........
A) 1011
B) 0101
C) 1110
D) 1100
  • 4. If 4-bit Binary = 1011, the hexadecimal is ........
A) B
B) A
C) E
D) D
  • 5. Which pf the following ís core component of the computer?
A) Speaker
B) VGA
C) RAM
D) Mouse
  • 6. Which of the following represents a strong, safe password practice?
A) Using "12345678" for easy memory
B) A combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
C) Sharing the password with all class members 
D) Using your first name and birth year
  • 7. What is the main function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
A) Regulating the system clock
B) Managing power distribution
C) Storing temporary boot instructions
D) Performing calculations and comparisons
  • 8. Why is RAM referred to as "volatile" memory?
A) It can only be read from, not written to.
B) It is highly susceptible to physical damage.
C) It loses its data when the power is turned off.
D) It holds data permanently.
  • 9. What component should you never open or attempt to repair yourself due to dangerously high stored electrical voltage?
A) PSU
B) The RAM slots
C) The system cooling fan 
D) The DVD drive
  • 10. What type of software should be constantly updated to protect a computer system against malware, trojans, and worms?
A) Presentation software
B) Media player software 
C) Antivirus software
D) Spreadsheet software
  • 11. Which of the following storage devices has no moving mechanical parts?
A) DVD-RW Drive 
B) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
C) Floppy Disk
D) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  • 12. Which motherboard component retains the system's time, date, and hardware settings when the computer is completely unplugged?
A) ROM Chip
B) CMOS Battery
C) CPU
D) Heat sink
  • 13. Which port allows for high-speed, hot-swappable connections for mice, keyboards, and flash drives?
A) Parallel port
B) USB Port
C) Serial Port
D) VGA port
  • 14. What is the function of the PSU?
A) It increases the voltage to speed up the CPU.
B) It generates electricity using a backup battery.
C) It converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC).
D) It stores structural system files. [1]
  • 15. Which internal hardware assembly protects the processor from overheating by dispersing thermal energy?
A) Transistor array
B) Surge protector
C) Heat sink and cooling fan
D) CMOS battery
  • 16. What is the main printed circuit board (PCB) that houses the CPU, memory, and expansion cards?
A) Motherboard
B) Power Supply Unit
C) Hard drive controller
D) Sound card
  • 17. Which category of software acts as an interface between the computer hardware and the user application programs?
A) Open-source software
B) Application software
C) System software
D) Utility Software
  • 18. Which of the following is the primary core component of an Operating System that manages system resources and hardware communication?
A) Shell
B) Karnel
C) Register
D) Device driver
  • 19. What type of software is required to tell the operating system how to communicate with a newly installed hardware device like a printer?
A) Utility program
B) Compiler
C) Utility program
D) Firmware
E) Device driver
  • 20. Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system?
A) To create spreadsheets
B) To design websites
C) To protect the computer from physical theft
D) To manage computer hardware and software resources
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A) Linux
B) Android
C) Windoww
D) Oracle
  • 22. A user interface that relies on icons, windows, and menus is known as what?
A) Touch User Interface (TUI)
B) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
C) Menu Driven Interface (MDI)
D) Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • 23. Which software would be most suitable for creating a business presentation?
A) Microsoft PowerPoint
B) Notepad
C) CorelDRAW
D) Spreadsheet
  • 24. Which of the following is a database management system (DBMS)?
A) VLC Media Player
B) Adobe Reader
C) MySQL
D) WinRAR
  • 25. What type of software application is Google Chrome?
A) Word processor
B) Operating system
C) Utility program
D) Web browser
  • 26. What is the primary function of an antivirus software?
A) To compress large files
B) To speed up internet connection
C) To detect, prevent, and remove malicious software
D) To recover deleted files
  • 27. Which of the following is an example of a spreadsheet application?
A) Microsoft Excel
B) Microsoft PowerPoint
C) Microsoft Access
D) Microsoft Word
  • 28. What is the most effective way to protect important data against hardware destruction or fire disasters?
A) Shutting down the computer properly
B) Locking the computer room doors
C) Creating regular data backups on external drives or cloud storage
D) Changing the desktop wallpaper weekly
  • 29. Which utility software reduces the size of a file so it takes up less storage space?
A) Encryption software
B) File compression utility
C) Disk formatting tool
D) Firewall
  • 30. Which type of maintenance involves taking proactive measures to prevent hardware failure and extend computer lifespan?
A) Preventive maintenance
B) Corrective maintenance
C) Predictive maintenance
D) Reactive maintenance
  • 31. What is the most safe and effective tool for blowing dust out of a computer system unit case?
A) A hair dryer and blower
B) A damp cloth
C) A household vacuum cleaner
D) ' A can of compressed air
  • 32. Overheating in a central processing unit (CPU) is most frequently caused by a failure in which component?
A) CMOS battery
B) Hadr drive
C) RAM modules
D) Cooling fan and heat sink
  • 33. Which device provides temporary battery backup power to a computer when the main electricity fails?
A) Step-down transformer 
B) Surge protector
C) Uninterruptible Power Supply
D) Voltage stabilizer
  • 34. What is the primary function of a surge protector?
A) To increase the processing speed of the CPU
B) To keep the computer running for 2 hours during power outages
C) To protect sensitive electronics from sudden voltage spikes
D) To convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)
  • 35. What can happen if you overload an electrical extension outlet in a computer laboratory?
A) The RAM capacity will double
B) The monitor resolution will increase
C) It can cause overheating and electrical fire hazards
D) The computer will download data quicker
  • 36. What is the study of designing equipment and workspaces to fit the human body for comfort and safety?
A) Economy
B) Ergonomics
C) Ecology
D) Cartography
  • 37. To prevent neck strain, how should a computer monitor be positioned relative to the user?
A) High above the head level
B) Tilted at a 90-degree angle to the ceiling
C) At or slightly below eye level, about an arm's length away
D) On the floor beside the desk
  • 38. Why is eating and drinking strictly prohibited inside a computer laboratory?
A) Food smell damages the monitor screen
B) Spills can cause short circuits, equipment damage, or attract pests
C) It reduces the brightness of the room lamps
D) Computers cannot process data while people eat 
  • 39. To avoid eye strain (Computer Vision Syndrome), what rule suggests looking away from the screen every 20 minutes?
A) The 10-10-10 Rule
B) The Golden Rule
C) The 20-20-20 Rule
D) The 50-50 Rule
  • 40. Which of the following poses a trip-and-fall hazard in a digital technology lab?
A) Wireless mice
B) Under-desk cable trays
C) Neatly bundled cables using zip ties
D) Loose cables running across walking pathways
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