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