Jss1 first term basic Technology past questions and answers

Jss1 first term basic Technology past questions and answers

Here are 20 basic technology questions with multiple-choice options and answers:

What does CPU stand for?

a) Central Processing Unit (Answer)

b) Computer Power Unit

c) Central Power Unit

d) Control Processing Unit

Which programming language is often used for web development?

a) C++

b) Java

c) Python

d) HTML/CSS (Answer)

What does RAM stand for?

a) Random Access Memory (Answer)

b) Read-Only Memory

c) Real-time Access Module

d) Random Algorithm Mechanism

Which of the following is not a web browser?

a) Firefox

b) Excel

c) Chrome

d) Safari (Answer)

What is the main function of an operating system?

a) Word processing

b) Managing hardware and software resources (Answer)

c) Playing games

d) Sending emails

What is the most common method of input for mobile devices?

a) Mouse

b) Keyboard

c) Touchscreen (Answer)

d) Stylus

Which company developed the Windows operating system?

a) Apple

b) Microsoft (Answer)

c) IBM

d) Google

What is a firewall in the context of computer security?

a) A device that keeps your computer warm

b) A software or hardware system that protects a network from unauthorized access (Answer)

c) A program for designing graphics

d) A storage device for files

Which of the following is a popular cloud storage service?

a) Facebook

b) Google Drive (Answer)

c) Netflix

d) Instagram

What does HTML stand for?

a) Hyper Text Markup Language (Answer)

b) High Technology Modern Language

c) Hyper Transfer Machine Language

d) Human Task Management Language

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

a) Print documents

b) Connect devices to the internet and direct data traffic (Answer)

c) Make phone calls

d) Cook food

Which programming language is often used for data analysis and scientific computing?

a) JavaScript

b) Ruby

c) R (Answer)

d) PHP

What does URL stand for?

a) Universal Resource Locator (Answer)

b) Uniform Retrieval Link

c) Unique Reference Language

d) Unified Resource Locator

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

a) Monitor

b) Printer

c) Keyboard (Answer)

d) Speaker

What is the main purpose of an antivirus software?

a) Enhance computer performance

b) Prevent malware and viruses from infecting a computer (Answer)

c) Create backup copies of files

d) Improve internet speed

What type of file format is typically used for images with a transparent background?

a) GIF

b) JPG

c) PNG (Answer)

d) BMP

What does IoT stand for?

a) Internet of Things (Answer)

b) Internet of Technology

c) Intranet of Things

d) Input-Output Technology

Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

a) Windows

b) MacOS

c) Linux (Answer)

d) Android

What does the acronym VPN stand for?

a) Virtual Personal Network

b) Very Private Network

c) Virtual Private Network (Answer)

d) Visual Presentation Network

What is the purpose of a cache in a computer system?

a) Store long-term data

b) Temporarily store frequently accessed data to improve performance (Answer)

c) Display ads on web pages

d) Securely delete files.