Interactive Technology Quiz on Computers

For a computer to be connected to a network it must have:
1. A USB Card
2. A LAN Card
3. A CPU Card
4. A PCI Card
5. A NET Card
Which of the following would be best to enable the downloading and storage of picture files from a digital camera to a computer hard disk?
1. A GDirect Card
2. A Radeon card
3. A Firewire card
4. An APG card
What is the range of clock speeds for the Pentium IV processor by today's standards (2005)?
1. 1.4 - 2.4Gz
2. 2.8 - 3.4Mhz
3. 1.8 - 2.4Mhz
4. 2.8 - 3.4Ghz
Which of the following would be regarded as the appropriate range for memory (RAM) for a home/office computer?
1. 64Gb - 128Gb
2. 256Kb - 512Kb
3. 256Mb - 512Mb
4. 64Kb - 128Kb
5. 64Mb - 128Mb
Which of the following would be the best option to increase your computer's ability to handle more complex tasks such as 3D games and animation, and watching DVD's.
1. Install a faster hard drive
2. Install a USB card
3. Purchase a LCD monitor
4. Install a graphics card
What is Front Side Bus (FSB)?
1. It refers to an area of the motherboard that houses the memory.
2. It refers to the capability of a hard drive to store information when power is disconnected.
3. It is the part of the motherboard that is dedicated to producing video images.
4. It is the speed at which the CPU can communicate with the memory.
Which of the following would be regarded as the appropriate range for the capacity of a Hard Drive for the home/office computer by today's standards (2005).
1. 800Mb - 1200Mb
2. 80Mb - 120Mb
3. 800Gb - 1200Gb
4. 80Gb - 120Gb
5. 500Mb - 1Gb
6. 10Gb - 20Gb
Which of the following is the best option for backing up 4Gb of data on a personal computer, on a regular basis.
1. A USB Flash Drive
2. An External Hard Drive
3. A Tape Drive
4. A DVD Burner
Which of the following would be the best explanation of the phrase "on board sound"?
1. The computer has an extra card fitted for sound.
2. The computer has a capability to produce high quality sound.
3. The computer has software on board to capture and play sound.
4. The computer system is sold with speakers.
5. The computer has capability for sound built into the motherboard.
The term "Pentium" specifically refers to:
1. The type of CPU in a computer
2. The type of computer
3. The type of hard drive
4. The type of motherboard in a computer
Which of the following is the peripheral equipment needed for a computer to connect to the internet.
1. An Input/Output Controller Card
2. Modem
3. Firewire Card
4. A USB Port
The reason why motherboards have PCI expansion slots is:
1. To add additional components to your computer such as hard disk drives and CD / DVD drives.
2. To enable peripheral devices such as keyboards and mouses to be attached to your computer.
3. To allow heat to escape
4. To add additional components to your computer such LAN cards, video cards and sound cards.
The purpose of the RAM modules in a computer is to:
1. Control input / output from the hard disk drive.
2. Provide short-term memory
3. Enable sound to be processed
4. Accelerate the graphics on the video
The actual machinery that makes up a computer system is known as:
1. The central processing unit (CPU)
2. Peripheral Equipment
3. Software
4. Hardware
What is a CRT monitor?
1. A monitor that has a screen like laptops and notebook computers.
2. A standard monitor that has a tube like a television.
3. A monitor that is flat, thin and easier to move
4. A monitor that can be used to project an image on to a screen
Which of the following is the best explanation of "BlueTooth" in a computing context?
1. It is technology that allows peripheral equipment to be connected to a computer without a cable.
2. It is technology that enables data to be compressed to make internet communications more efficient.
3. It is technology that increases the amount of data that can be stored on a hard disk.
4. It is technology that makes video communication possible using telephone lines.
Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to BROADBAND?
1. You can access Broadband via the telephone network.
2. You must have an ISP account to gain access to Broadband.
3. You can access Broadband with a mobile phone.
4. You cannot access Broadband unless you have broadband cable.
WINZIP is software that:
1. Checks the integrity of a computers hard disk
2. Compresses and uncompresses files
3. Can be used to backup data on a computer
4. Converts scanned documents into editable text.
An electronic file with an extension of .EXE is:
1. An executable file
2. A file that is a virus
3. An extract file
4. A MS Excel file
What software would be most suitable to open and read a PDF file?
1. Macromedia Dreamweaver
2. WinZip
3. Microsoft Publisher
4. Adobe Acrobat
Which of the following software can be used to build a website?
1. Caere Omnipage
2. Macromedia Dreamweaver
3. Ulead Media Studio
4. Novell Netware
A file with an extension of .DOT is:
1. A document template file
2. A document file from an earlier generation of MS Word
3. A document file that is not Windows compatible
4. A compressed document file
Files with an extension of .SCR are often:
1. Picture Files
2. Drivers
3. Compressed files
4. Scanned files
5. Viruses
A file with the extension .MPG is:
1. A motion picture file
2. A multiple page file
3. A multi-tasking program file
4. A multiple progression file
An HTML file is:
1. Software used by Windows to run hardware
2. A file created by compression software
3. A file infected with a virus
4. A file format used to convey information via the Internet.
"Try before you buy" policy refers to what type of licence?
1. Malware
2. Tryware
3. Shareware
4. Adware
Which of the following is the most correct description of Windows XP?
1. Application Software
2. Computer Management Software
3. Operating System Software
4. Utility Office Software
What type of software is MYOB?
1. Drawing Software
2. Computer Maintenance Software
3. Event Planning Software
4. Accounting Software
Which of the following is database software
1. Microsoft Access
2. Corel Quatro Pro
3. Quark Express
4. Adobe Acrobat
Which of the following software would you need to create a PDF (Portable Document Format) File?
1. Microsoft Outlook
2. Adobe Acrobat
3. Microsoft Powerpoint
4. Macromedia Fireworks
Which is the popular website that dispenses advice about little-known software?
1. Tucows
2. Twopigs
3. Toodogs
4. Tucans
Which of the following is the most correct explanation of "spyware"?
1. Spyware is software that is utilised to listen in and record a computer user's email and messaging communications with other internet users.
2. Spyware is software that enables another the user to gain access to information on hard drives of other computer users on the internet.
3. Spyware is software that is loaded to a computer, usually unconsciously, that enables an external person to remotely control a computer via the internet.
4. Spyware is any software that gathers information about a computer users internet surfing habits without his or her knowledge.
Which of the following is the best explanation of the term "Internet Protocol"?
1. It is the manner in which a computer user can establish an Internet address (domain name).
2. Is the method by which data is sent from one computer to another computer on the Internet in "packets".
3. It is the system used by Internet search engines to find web pages on the Internet.
4. It is the manner by which data is encrypted when being transmitted from one computer to another computer on the internet.
Encryption is:
1. A system for detecting computer viruses.
2. A system for compressing data, so that files sizes are smaller.
3. A system for encoding data to make it only accessible to authorised users.
4. A method for protecting computers against electrical surges.
What is "Phishing"?
1. A fraudulent attempt to sell you bogus goods and services via the internet.
2. A fraudulent intrusion into your computer via the internet.
3. An illegal monitoring of your internet usage to again information about you for marketing companies.
4. A fraudulent request by email to supply your bank details and passwords.
Kazaa and Grokster are examples of:
1. Dynamic Link Networking
2. Virtual Private Networking
3. Peer-to-Peer Networking
4. Open Source Networking
Which of the following is probably the most common cause of complete loss of data in a computer? (If you have no back up data that is).
1. A computer virus
2. The CPU chip burns out.
3. Being illegally hacked.
4. A hard disk crash
What is a worm in the context of computing?
1. A worm is a program that makes copies of itself over and over on a network of computers, thus consuming computing resources.
2. A worm is system fault in a computer that constantly causes computer dropouts.
3. A worm is an executable program delivered to a computer usually in email that erases the hard drive.
4. A worm is a self-replicating program that infects a computer or network of computers and does malicious damage.
Which of the following is the most correct explanation of "Trojan"?
1. A Trojan is a malicious program that when deliberately installed on your computer enables other computers users to link with you and form a peer-to-peer network.
2. A Trojan is a malicious program that when accidentally installed on your computer allows another user on the internet to gain access to your computer.
3. A Trojan is a malicious program that when accidentally installed on your computer replicates itself to any other computer that connect to your computer.
4. A Trojan is a malicious program that when accidentally installed on your computer prevents your computer from accessing the Internet.
Back Orifice, Netbus and SubSeven are all types of:
1. Software that protects computers from viruses.
2. Software that prevents computers from intrusion via the internet
3. Software that enables a computer to share files with other computers on a network
4. Software that can be used to gain access to and control a computer via the internet
Which of the following is the best strategy for protecting your computer from all hazards that may arise as a result of using the internet?
1. Update your operating system (OS) by downloading "patches" from the site of the manufacturer of your OS.
2. Disconnect your computer from the internet when not in use.
3. Password protect important files.
4. Run scandisk and ensure that your hard disk does not have errors in files and folders.
Which of the following is an IP address?
1. 210.193.68.4
2. www.leoisaac.com
3. 21.01.93.684
4. http://leoisaac.com
What is a Firewall in the context of computing?
1. A firewall enable a computer to access another computer via an "internet tunnel".
2. A firewall helps to prevent computers from virus attacks.
3. A firewall protects a computer or network of computers from unauthorised access via the internet.
4. A firewall prevents damage to the computer by electrical storms.
Melissa, Chernobyl and Nimda are all examples of:
1. Computer Viruses
2. Operating Software for Palmtop Computers
3. Software that restricts access to the internet for children
4. Software that prevents intrusion via the internet.
Where does the greatest risk to information stored on a network of computers lie?
1. Theft, fire or physical damage to computers.
2. The employees using the computers
3. An electrical storm.
4. The internet
Which of the following strategies affords greatest protection to data stored on a computer?
1. Install, and keep up-to-date, firewall software
2. Install, and keep up-to-date, antivirus software
3. Update your operating system (OS) by downloading "patches" from the site of the manufacturer of your OS.
4. Backup the data on the computer daily.
The buying and selling of products across the internet is now as:
1. Peer-to-Peer Networking
2. E-Commerce
3. Web-Trading
4. Online Purchasing
A POS system is:
1. A Password-of-Software System
2. A Purchase-on-Select system
3. A Price-on-Sight system
4. A Point-of-Sale system
VOIP enables you to:
1. Connect to your work computer to your home computer via virtual private networking.
2. Prevent computer viruses from erasing your hard drive.
3. Speed up the data flow of your computer while it is connected to the Internet.
4. Communicate by voice of the Internet
Which of the following is the best definition WiFi?
1. WiFi refers to connectivity of computers via radio waves.
2. WiFi refers to the utilisation of infrared light to transmit data.
3. WiFi refers to the accessing of broadband by satellite dish.
4. WiFi refers to the enhancement of sound output of computers.
Which of the following statements is FALSE
1. Information technology enables organisations to gather and exchange limitless quantities of information about their customers.
2. Employees with high levels of information technology capability are a risk to the organisation.
3. Information technology is of great importance in developing overseas markets.
4. The majority of business-to-business contact is electronic.
Which of the following is the best explanation of "Hub"?
1. A networking component that acts as a convergence point of a network allowing the transfer of data.
2. A computer's main storage area for programs and data.
3. It is the port where printers are located (attached to your computer).
4. An interface that enables devices to be attached your computer without adding an adapter card.
Which of the following statements is TRUE:
1. Megahertz is a measure of the computer's speed. One Megahertz is approximately one million Hertz
2. Megahertz is a measure of the computer's speed. One Megahertz is approximately one thousand Hertz
3. Megahertz is a measure of the computer's speed. One Megahertz is approximately one hundred thousand Hertz
4. Megahertz is NOT a measure of the computer's speed. It is in fact a measure of the computer's storage capacity.
The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet is:
1. ISP
2. FTP
3. Netbios
4. TCP/IP
What does the tip of the yellow arrow point towards?
1. The fan on top of the CPU
2. The printer port
3. The connector socket for th hard disk drive cable
4. The slot for the Random Access Memory
What does the tip of the yellow arrow point towards?
1. The fan on top of the CPU
2. The fan on top of the chipset
3. The connector socket for th hard disk drive cable
4. The slot for the Random Access Memory
What does the tip of the yellow arrow point towards?
1. The connector for the cable to the hard disk
2. The vacant socket for the CPU
3. The vacant socket for the graphics accelerator card
4. The connector for the modem
What does the tip of the yellow arrow point towards?
1. The slots for expansion cards such as modems, graphics cards, sound cards.
2. The connectors for the cable to the hard disk
3. The connectors for the floppy disk drive
4. The slots where the memory modules are housed
What does the tip of the yellow arrow point towards?
1. The slots for expansion cards such as modems, graphics cards, sound cards.
2. The slots for expansion cards such as modems, graphics cards, sound cards.
3. The connectors for the floppy disk drive
4. The slots where the memory modules are housed.
What does the tip of the yellow arrow point towards?
1. The slots for expansion cards such as modems, graphics cards, sound cards.
2. The connectors for the cable to the hard disk
3. The connectors for the floppy disk drive
4. The slots where the memory modules are housed
What does the tip of the yellow arrow point towards?
1. The slots for expansion cards such as modems, graphics cards, sound cards.
2. The connectors for the cable to the hard disk
3. The connectors for the floppy disk drive
4. The slots where the memory modules are housed
What lead connects into the socket at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. The joystick cable
2. The monitor cable
3. The printer cable
4. The mouse cable
What lead connects into the socket at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. The joystick cable
2. The monitor cable
3. The printer cable
4. The mouse cable
What lead connects into the socket at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. The joystick cable
2. The monitor cable
3. The printer cable
4. The mouse cable
What lead connects into the socket at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. The joystick cable
2. The monitor cable
3. The printer cable
4. The mouse cable
What type of connector is shown at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. Connector for a dial up modem
2. Connector for a cable modem
3. Connector for a microphone
4. Connector for a keyboard
What type of socket shown at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse socket
3. Network socket
4. USB socket
What connects into the socket shown at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. USB Devices
2. Mouse
3. Keyboard
4. Monitor
What connects into the socket shown at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. Network cable
2. USB Devices
3. Mouse
4. Keyboard
What connects into the socket at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. Speaker cable
2. Line-in from camera
3. Microphone cable
4. Line in from MP3 player
What connects into the socket at the tip of the yellow arrow?
1. The cable for a microphone
2. The cable for an auxillary music device
3. The cable for a camera
4. The cable for speakers
When a person uses personal information belonging to someone else e.g. their name, address, date of birth, bank account numbers and passwords, it is called:
1. Impersonation
2. A sting
3. Inside job
4. Identity theft
In the future, you can expect to see less of keys and passwords to gain access to private information. Instead computers will identify you by your thumb print, or scanning the cornea of your eye. Which of the following is the correct name for this science?
1. Cryptography
2. Biometrics
3. Kinesiology
4. Endocrinology
An electronic file with the extension .JPG would be:
1. Picture
2. Adobe Acrobat File
3. Web Page
4. Spreadsheet
An electronic file with the extension .TMP would be:
1. Compressed File
2. Picture
3. Windows Address Book file
4. Temporary File
Which icon would you click on in Control Panel to change the number of colours in your screen output?
icon would you click on in Control Panel to change the number of colours in your screen output?
1. System
2. Internet Options
3. Accessibility Options
4. Display
Which of the following could you do if you click on this icon in Control Panel?
1. Change your home page in your Internet Explorer
2. Change your logon password
3. Change the name of your computer
4. Change your mouse click speed
What would you you do at the following location?
1. Install new application software
2. Add a logon for a new user
3. Turn on Windows Firewall
4. Install a printer
Which of the following could you do if you click on this icon in Control Panel?
1. Change your screen resolution
2. Check to see if any hardware is malfunctioning
3. Change your start menu
4. See what fonts you have installed in your computer
Which of the following could you do if you clicked on this icon in Control Panel?
1. Uninstall software
2. Change your start menu
3. Install fonts
4. Change the name of your computer
Which of the following would best describe the "Hard Disk Drive Rotation Speed"
1. 3.0 GHz
2. 56K
3. 80Gb
4. 7200 RPM
Which of the following best describes the CPU speed?
1. 3.0GHz
2. 56K
3. 80Gb
4. 7200 RPM
Which of the following would best describe the capacity of RAM?
1. 3.0 GHz
2. 256Mb
3. 80Gb
4. 17"

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