Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools MCQ Test
Questions: 40
Questions
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1. What does ICT stand for?
- a) Information and Communication Technologies
- b) Internet and Computing Technologies
- c) Information Communication Techniques
- d) Integrated Computing Tools
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2. Which of the following is an example of communication technology?
- a) Computer
- b) Telephone
- c) Printer
- d) Scanner
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3. What is the purpose of a router in networking?
- a) To store data
- b) To print documents
- c) To monitor network traffic
- d) To connect different networks and route data packets
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4. Which software is commonly used for word processing?
- a) Microsoft Excel
- b) Microsoft Word
- c) Adobe Photoshop
- d) VLC Media Player
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5. What is the main function of a spreadsheet application?
- a) To write and edit text
- b) To view and organize images
- c) To manage data in rows and columns
- d) To manage emails
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6. Which of the following is an example of cloud-based storage?
- a) Google Drive
- b) Hard Drive
- c) USB Flash Drive
- d) CD-ROM
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7. Which of the following ICT tools is used for creating and editing digital images?
- a) Microsoft Word
- b) VLC Media Player
- c) Adobe Photoshop
- d) Google Drive
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8. What is the function of a firewall in a computer network?
- a) To manage file permissions
- b) To block unauthorized access to or from a private network
- c) To store data in encrypted form
- d) To improve the speed of the network
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9. What does the term "email" stand for?
- a) Enhanced Media and Email
- b) Efficient Mobile Application
- c) Embedded Messaging and E-communication
- d) Electronic Mail
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10. Which of the following is used to create presentations?
- a) Microsoft Word
- b) Microsoft PowerPoint
- c) Adobe Illustrator
- d) Google Chrome
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11. What is the main function of an operating system in a computer system?
- a) To manage hardware and software resources
- b) To store data
- c) To create documents
- d) To browse the internet
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12. Which of the following tools is used for video conferencing?
- a) Microsoft Excel
- b) Zoom
- c) Adobe Acrobat
- d) Microsoft PowerPoint
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13. Which technology is used for wireless communication?
- a) Bluetooth
- b) Ethernet
- c) Fiber optics
- d) HDMI
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14. What is the primary function of a web browser?
- a) To view and interact with websites
- b) To manage email
- c) To create and edit documents
- d) To store files
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15. What does "URL" stand for in internet browsing?
- a) Universal Resource Locator
- b) Uniform Resource Locator
- c) Unified Remote Locator
- d) Universal Running Locator
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16. Which of the following is an example of a search engine?
- a) Microsoft Word
- b) Google
- c) Facebook
- d) Twitter
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17. What is the primary purpose of using a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
- a) To connect to a public network
- b) To increase internet speed
- c) To store data on a cloud server
- d) To encrypt internet traffic and ensure privacy
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18. What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS)?
- a) To send emails
- b) To store and manage data in an organized manner
- c) To browse the internet
- d) To edit digital images
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19. Which of the following is used to browse the web?
- a) Google Chrome
- b) Microsoft Office
- c) Adobe Reader
- d) VLC Media Player
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20. What does "HTML" stand for in web development?
- a) Hypertext Markup Language
- b) Hyperlink Media Language
- c) High-tech Multi-tasking Language
- d) Helpful Text for Markup Language
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21. What is the function of an antivirus software?
- a) To monitor network traffic
- b) To remove and protect against malicious software
- c) To compress files
- d) To browse the internet securely
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22. Which of the following is a type of input device?
- a) Monitor
- b) Keyboard
- c) Speaker
- d) Printer
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23. What does "Wi-Fi" stand for?
- a) Wireless Fidelity
- b) Wide Frequency
- c) Wireless Internet Facility
- d) Web Information Finder
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24. Which device is primarily used for storing and transferring data?
- a) CPU
- b) Hard Drive
- c) Monitor
- d) Keyboard
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25. What is the purpose of an IP address in networking?
- a) To identify a device on a network
- b) To store data in the cloud
- c) To secure files from unauthorized access
- d) To encode website URLs
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26. Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet?
- a) HTTP
- b) HTTPS
- c) FTP
- d) SMTP
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27. Which of the following is a cloud storage service?
- a) Dropbox
- b) USB Flash Drive
- c) Hard Disk Drive
- d) Optical Disc
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28. What is the purpose of social media platforms?
- a) To provide internet services
- b) To allow users to interact and share content
- c) To develop software applications
- d) To store data in a network
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29. Which of the following is an example of a mobile operating system?
- a) Windows 10
- b) macOS
- c) Android
- d) Linux
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30. What is the role of the cloud in ICT?
- a) To store and manage data over the internet
- b) To increase the speed of a computer
- c) To send emails faster
- d) To provide faster internet access
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31. Which of the following is an example of ICT used in education?
- a) Digital whiteboards
- b) Smartphones
- c) Learning management systems (LMS)
- d) All of the above
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32. What does "IoT" stand for?
- a) Internet of Tools
- b) Internet of Things
- c) Information of Technology
- d) Internet for Technology
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33. Which type of software is used to track and protect data in computer systems?
- a) Antivirus software
- b) Word processing software
- c) Spreadsheet software
- d) Web browsers
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34. What is the main function of a projector?
- a) To store documents
- b) To display content from a computer onto a larger screen
- c) To edit images and videos
- d) To print physical documents
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35. Which of the following is an example of a collaborative ICT tool?
- a) Google Drive
- b) Microsoft Word
- c) VLC Media Player
- d) Windows Media Player
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36. What does "Bluetooth" allow?
- a) To transmit data over long distances
- b) To send and receive files wirelessly over short distances
- c) To encrypt files stored on a device
- d) To display video content
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37. What does the term "online learning" refer to in ICT?
- a) Learning through physical books
- b) Learning through offline methods
- c) Learning with a personal tutor
- d) Learning through digital platforms and resources
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38. What is the function of an internet modem?
- a) To store data
- b) To connect to the internet and provide internet access
- c) To secure devices on a network
- d) To enhance system memory
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39. Which of the following is an example of a web development tool?
- a) Adobe Dreamweaver
- b) Microsoft PowerPoint
- c) Google Sheets
- d) VLC Media Player
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40. Which of the following is a key advantage of cloud computing in ICT?
- a) It provides unlimited storage space
- b) It allows access to data and applications from anywhere
- c) It is less secure than traditional storage methods
- d) It requires no internet connection
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