Information and communication technology skills-I.
Introduction to ICT
Introduction to ICT
1. What does ICT stand for?
A. International Communication Technology
B. Information and Communication Technology
C. Internet and Computer Technology
D. Integrated Communication Tools
Answer: B. Information and Communication Technology
2. ICT refers to:
A. Only computers
B. All technologies used to handle information and aid communication
C. Only mobile phones
D. Only the internet
Answer: B. All technologies used to handle information and aid communication
3. Which of the following is an example of ICT?
A. Pen and paper
B. Email and video conferencing
C. Walking to deliver a message
D. Chalkboard only
Answer: B. Email and video conferencing
4. ICT is mainly used for:
A. Cooking food
B. Storing, processing, and transmitting information
C. Making furniture
D. Growing plants
Answer: B. Storing, processing, and transmitting information
5. Which of these is a hardware component of ICT?
A. MS Word
B. Keyboard
C. Google Docs
D. Email
Answer: B. Keyboard
6. Which of these is NOT a part of ICT?
A. Internet
B. Telecommunication devices
C. Manual typewriter
D. Computer networks
Answer: C. Manual typewriter
7. A major benefit of ICT in education is:
A. Limiting access to resources
B. Interactive and flexible learning
C. Increasing paperwork
D. Avoiding online resources
Answer: B. Interactive and flexible learning
8. Which technology is used in ICT for remote communication?
A. Cooking stove
B. Video conferencing
C. Bicycle
D. Blackboards
Answer: B. Video conferencing
9. The role of ICT in business includes:
A. Slowing down processes
B. Improving efficiency and communication
C. Reducing automation
D. Avoiding customer contact
Answer: B. Improving efficiency and communication
10. Which of these is an ICT service?
A. Cloud storage
B. Handwritten letters only
C. Candle lighting
D. Manual filing
Answer: A. Cloud storage
11. One example of ICT in healthcare is:
A. Telemedicine
B. Planting trees
C. Road construction
D. Gym equipment
Answer: A. Telemedicine
12. Which is an example of ICT software?
A. Printer
B. Web browser
C. Mouse
D. Monitor
Answer: B. Web browser
13. ICT helps in governance through:
A. e-Governance services
B. Postal delays
C. Manual paperwork
D. Eliminating digital records
Answer: A. e-Governance services
14. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of ICT?
A. Fast communication
B. Easy access to information
C. Improved data storage
D. Increased manual labor
Answer: D. Increased manual labor
15. Which is a risk of ICT?
A. Cybersecurity threats
B. Faster data access
C. Better decision-making
D. Global connectivity
Answer: A. Cybersecurity threats
16. In ICT, “Data Processing” means:
A. Reading books
B. Collecting, analyzing, and organizing information
C. Playing games only
D. Printing photos
Answer: B. Collecting, analyzing, and organizing information
17. Which device is used in ICT for data input?
A. Monitor
B. Scanner
C. Printer
D. Speaker
Answer: B. Scanner
18. Which communication method is a part of ICT?
A. Face-to-face talk only
B. SMS and email
C. Smoke signals
D. Pigeon post
Answer: B. SMS and email
19. ICT improves productivity by:
A. Reducing automation
B. Allowing quick access to resources and tools
C. Avoiding technology use
D. Increasing errors
Answer: B. Allowing quick access to resources and tools
20. ICT in entertainment includes:
A. Online streaming services
B. Traditional puppetry only
C. Candlelight storytelling
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Online streaming services
21. Which is NOT an ICT device?
A. Smartphone
B. Tablet
C. Chalkboard
D. Laptop
Answer: C. Chalkboard
22. The Internet is important in ICT because it:
A. Restricts global communication
B. Enables information sharing worldwide
C. Works only offline
D. Eliminates technology
Answer: B. Enables information sharing worldwide
23. A disadvantage of ICT is:
A. Dependence on technology
B. Increased collaboration
C. Improved data accuracy
D. Faster communication
Answer: A. Dependence on technology
24. ICT skills are important in the workplace because:
A. They slow down work
B. They help employees use modern tools and software
C. They remove the need for teamwork
D. They prevent digital communication
Answer: B. They help employees use modern tools and software
25. Which of the following is a correct statement about ICT?
A. ICT is only for computer engineers
B. ICT can be used in all sectors including education, healthcare, and business
C. ICT is not useful for communication
D. ICT only stores data and cannot share it
Answer: B. ICT can be used in all sectors including education, healthcare, and business
Components of a Computer System
Components of a Computer System
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Humanware
D. Brickware
Answer: D. Brickware
2. Which part of a computer system can be physically touched?
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Operating system
D. Application program
Answer: A. Hardware
3. Which of these is NOT an example of hardware?
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Monitor
D. MS Word
Answer: D. MS Word
4. Which of these is an example of system software?
A. MS Excel
B. Antivirus
C. Operating System
D. Tally
Answer: C. Operating System
5. Which of these is an example of application software?
A. Windows 10
B. Linux
C. MS PowerPoint
D. BIOS
Answer: C. MS PowerPoint
6. The brain of the computer is:
A. RAM
B. CPU
C. Hard disk
D. GPU
Answer: B. CPU
7. Which component stores data temporarily?
A. ROM
B. Hard drive
C. RAM
D. Pen drive
Answer: C. RAM
8. The main storage inside the computer is called:
A. Primary storage
B. Secondary storage
C. Backup storage
D. Cache memory
Answer: A. Primary storage
9. Which device is used to get data into the computer?
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Storage device
D. Processing device
Answer: A. Input device
10. Which is an output device?
A. Keyboard
B. Scanner
C. Printer
D. Joystick
Answer: C. Printer
11. The full form of CPU is:
A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Processing Utility
C. Central Program Unit
D. Control Program Utility
Answer: A. Central Processing Unit
12. Which part of the CPU performs all arithmetic and logic operations?
A. CU
B. ALU
C. Registers
D. ROM
Answer: B. ALU
13. Which unit controls the flow of data in the CPU?
A. ALU
B. Control Unit
C. Memory Unit
D. Cache
Answer: B. Control Unit
14. ROM stands for:
A. Random Operating Memory
B. Read Only Memory
C. Read On Memory
D. Run On Machine
Answer: B. Read Only Memory
15. Which of the following is NOT a storage device?
A. SSD
B. USB drive
C. Projector
D. Hard disk
Answer: C. Projector
16. Which of these is an example of secondary storage?
A. RAM
B. Hard disk
C. Cache memory
D. Registers
Answer: B. Hard disk
17. Which of these devices is both input and output?
A. Touchscreen
B. Monitor
C. Microphone
D. Printer
Answer: A. Touchscreen
18. The temporary memory in the CPU that stores frequently used data is called:
A. ROM
B. Cache memory
C. Hard disk
D. Flash drive
Answer: B. Cache memory
19. Which software acts as a bridge between hardware and user?
A. Application software
B. Operating system
C. Compiler
D. Browser
Answer: B. Operating system
20. BIOS in a computer is stored in:
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Hard drive
D. USB drive
Answer: B. ROM
21. Which of these is an example of peripheral device?
A. Motherboard
B. Keyboard
C. CPU
D. RAM
Answer: B. Keyboard
22. The physical components of a computer are called:
A. Software
B. Hardware
C. Programs
D. Applications
Answer: B. Hardware
23. Which of these is NOT an example of software?
A. Google Chrome
B. Windows 11
C. MS Paint
D. Webcam
Answer: D. Webcam
24. Which type of software is designed to perform a specific task for users?
A. System software
B. Application software
C. Utility software
D. Firmware
Answer: B. Application software
25. Which of these is the correct hierarchy of computer components?
A. Input → Process → Output → Storage
B. Output → Input → Process → Storage
C. Process → Output → Input → Storage
D. Storage → Input → Output → Process
Answer: A. Input → Process → Output → Storage
Peripheral Devices
Peripheral Devices
1. What are peripheral devices?
A. Devices inside the CPU
B. External devices connected to a computer
C. Only storage devices
D. Only display devices
Answer: B. External devices connected to a computer
2. Which of the following is an input peripheral device?
A. Monitor
B. Keyboard
C. Printer
D. Speaker
Answer: B. Keyboard
3. Which of the following is an output peripheral device?
A. Mouse
B. Monitor
C. Scanner
D. Webcam
Answer: B. Monitor
4. Which device is both input and output?
A. Printer
B. Touchscreen
C. Projector
D. Keyboard
Answer: B. Touchscreen
5. A printer is classified as:
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Storage device
D. Processing device
Answer: B. Output device
6. Which of these is a pointing device?
A. Scanner
B. Joystick
C. Projector
D. Printer
Answer: B. Joystick
7. A device used to convert hard copy to soft copy is:
A. Printer
B. Scanner
C. Monitor
D. Speaker
Answer: B. Scanner
8. Which of these is an audio input device?
A. Microphone
B. Speaker
C. Headphone
D. Projector
Answer: A. Microphone
9. Which peripheral is used for video input?
A. Speaker
B. Webcam
C. Printer
D. Monitor
Answer: B. Webcam
10. Which device produces sound output from a computer?
A. Microphone
B. Speaker
C. Scanner
D. Keyboard
Answer: B. Speaker
11. Which of the following is NOT an example of peripheral device?
A. Mouse
B. Monitor
C. RAM
D. Printer
Answer: C. RAM
12. A device that reads barcodes is called:
A. Scanner
B. Barcode reader
C. OCR
D. RFID
Answer: B. Barcode reader
13. Which device allows playing games with realistic movement control?
A. Joystick
B. Mouse
C. Keyboard
D. Printer
Answer: A. Joystick
14. Which of these is an example of storage peripheral?
A. Pen drive
B. Monitor
C. Speaker
D. Microphone
Answer: A. Pen drive
15. A projector is used for:
A. Input
B. Output
C. Storage
D. Processing
Answer: B. Output
16. Which device converts digital signals into printed text or images?
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Scanner
D. Projector
Answer: B. Printer
17. OCR stands for:
A. Optical Code Reader
B. Optical Character Recognition
C. Output Character Reader
D. Output Code Recognition
Answer: B. Optical Character Recognition
18. Which device is used to input handwritten signatures electronically?
A. Webcam
B. Digitizer
C. Printer
D. Projector
Answer: B. Digitizer
19. Which device is used for reading smart cards?
A. Smart card reader
B. OCR
C. Joystick
D. Webcam
Answer: A. Smart card reader
20. Which of these is NOT an input device?
A. Keyboard
B. Scanner
C. Printer
D. Mouse
Answer: C. Printer
21. Which peripheral device stores data permanently?
A. RAM
B. Hard disk
C. Cache
D. Registers
Answer: B. Hard disk
22. A touchscreen works as:
A. Only input device
B. Only output device
C. Both input and output device
D. Storage device
Answer: C. Both input and output device
23. Which device can capture motion for animation or gaming?
A. Webcam
B. Motion sensor
C. Printer
D. Projector
Answer: B. Motion sensor
24. A microphone converts:
A. Text into audio
B. Audio into digital signals
C. Digital signals into audio
D. Images into text
Answer: B. Audio into digital signals
25. Which of these peripherals is used for 3D printing?
A. Inkjet printer
B. 3D printer
C. Dot matrix printer
D. Laser printer
Answer: B. 3D printer
Basic Computer Skills
Basic Computer Skills
1. What is the full form of GUI?
A. Graphical User Interface
B. General User Interaction
C. Graphical Utility Integration
D. General Utility Interface
Answer: A. Graphical User Interface
2. Which key is used to delete text to the right of the cursor?
A. Backspace
B. Delete
C. End
D. Esc
Answer: B. Delete
3. Which shortcut key is used to copy selected text in most applications?
A. Ctrl + V
B. Ctrl + X
C. Ctrl + C
D. Ctrl + A
Answer: C. Ctrl + C
4. What does Ctrl + Z do in most programs?
A. Redo
B. Save
C. Undo
D. Paste
Answer: C. Undo
5. The process of starting a computer is called:
A. Booting
B. Installing
C. Processing
D. Formatting
Answer: A. Booting
6. Which file extension is used for Microsoft Word documents?
A. .xls
B. .docx
C. .ppt
D. .txt
Answer: B. .docx
7. Which of these is an example of an operating system?
A. Microsoft Word
B. Windows 10
C. Chrome Browser
D. Adobe Reader
Answer: B. Windows 10
8. Which of the following is NOT an input device?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Monitor
D. Scanner
Answer: C. Monitor
9. Which command is used to save a file in most programs?
A. Ctrl + S
B. Ctrl + P
C. Ctrl + O
D. Ctrl + C
Answer: A. Ctrl + S
10. Which of the following storage devices is portable?
A. Hard Disk Drive
B. Pen Drive
C. RAM
D. Motherboard
Answer: B. Pen Drive
11. Which software is used to browse the internet?
A. MS Paint
B. MS Excel
C. Google Chrome
D. VLC Media Player
Answer: C. Google Chrome
12. What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Kilobyte
D. Megabyte
Answer: B. Bit
13. Which option is used to print a document?
A. Ctrl + S
B. Ctrl + P
C. Ctrl + O
D. Ctrl + C
Answer: B. Ctrl + P
14. Which of these is NOT an example of application software?
A. MS PowerPoint
B. MS Word
C. Windows
D. MS Excel
Answer: C. Windows
15. Which of these is a cloud storage service?
A. Dropbox
B. MS Word
C. VLC Player
D. Adobe Photoshop
Answer: A. Dropbox
16. The Recycle Bin in a computer is used for:
A. Storing deleted files temporarily
B. Storing programs
C. Saving documents permanently
D. Removing viruses
Answer: A. Storing deleted files temporarily
17. Which shortcut key is used to paste copied content?
A. Ctrl + P
B. Ctrl + X
C. Ctrl + V
D. Ctrl + Z
Answer: C. Ctrl + V
18. What is the default file extension for Excel files in recent versions?
A. .docx
B. .xlsx
C. .pptx
D. .txt
Answer: B. .xlsx
19. Which of these is used for video conferencing?
A. MS Paint
B. Zoom
C. Notepad
D. WinRAR
Answer: B. Zoom
20. Which device is used to project computer output onto a large screen?
A. Printer
B. Projector
C. Scanner
D. Webcam
Answer: B. Projector
21. Which of these is NOT a type of computer network?
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. MAN
D. PAN
Answer: D. PAN
22. Which key is used to refresh a webpage in most browsers?
A. F1
B. F2
C. F5
D. F12
Answer: C. F5
23. The taskbar in Windows is usually located:
A. At the top of the screen
B. At the bottom of the screen
C. Inside the Control Panel
D. On the desktop wallpaper
Answer: B. At the bottom of the screen
24. Which is the default web browser for Windows 10?
A. Chrome
B. Firefox
C. Edge
D. Opera
Answer: C. Edge
25. Which device is used to store large amounts of data permanently inside the computer?
A. RAM
B. Hard Disk Drive
C. Cache Memory
D. GPU
Answer: B. Hard Disk Drive