Elective ICT Test For W.A.S.S.C.E Candidates (40 Questions) Trials

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1. Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

A) Hard Disk Drive B) Solid State Drive C) RAM D) Flash Drive

2. The process of converting analog signals into digital signals is called:

A) Modulation B) Demodulation C) Encoding D) Analogization

3. Which programming language is often used for web development?

A) Java B) Python C) PHP D) C++

4. What does the acronym "URL" stand for?

A) Uniform Resource Locator B) Universal Record Locator C) Unified Resource Link D) Ultimate Reference Line

5. Which network topology provides the highest level of fault tolerance?

A) Bus B) Star C) Ring D) Mesh

6. Which of the following is NOT a type of firewall?

A) Hardware Firewall B) Software Firewall C) Cloud Firewall D) Physical Firewall

7. Which programming language is often used for developing mobile applications?

A) Java B) C# C) Ruby D) COBOL

8. What does the acronym "HTML" stand for?

A) Hyperlink Text Markup Language B) HyperText Transfer Protocol C) High-Level Text Modeling Language D) HyperText Markup Language

9. Which protocol is used for secure data transfer over the internet?

A) FTP B) HTTP C) SMTP D) HTTPS

10. What is the purpose of a DNS server?

A) Defending Network Systems B) Distributing Network Services C) Decoding Network Standards D) Resolving Domain Names

11. What does CPU stand for?

A) Central Processing Unit B) Computer Processing Unit C) Control Processing Unit D) Central Printed Unit

12. Which of the following is an example of a spreadsheet software?

A) Photoshop B) Excel C) PowerPoint D) Word

13. What is the role of an operating system?

A) Running computer hardware B) Running application software C) Managing network connections D) Designing user interfaces

14. In binary code, how many bits make up a byte?

A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 10

15. Which programming language is often used for artificial intelligence and machine learning?

A) Java B) Python C) C++ D) Ruby

16. What is the purpose of a router in a network?

A) Filter incoming emails B) Connect devices within a LAN C) Translate IP addresses to domain names D) Block malicious websites

17. Which of the following is a cloud storage service?

A) Notepad B) OneDrive C) Paint D) Calculator

18. Which component of a computer is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?

A) RAM B) Hard Drive C) CPU D) Monitor

19. Which protocol is used for sending emails?

A) FTP B) POP3 C) HTTP D) HTTPS

20. What does the acronym "LAN" stand for?

A) Local Area Network B) Large Area Network C) Longitudinal Access Node D) Low-bandwidth Application Network

21. What is the purpose of an SSD in a computer?

A) Display graphics B) Store data C) Manage network connections D) Process arithmetic operations

22. Which of the following is a programming paradigm that focuses on objects and classes?

A) Procedural B) Functional C) Object-Oriented D) Logical

23. What is the function of an input device in a computer system?

A) Display output B) Store data C) Convert data into digital form D) Process calculations

24. Which of the following is NOT a web browser?

A) Chrome B) Firefox C) Java D) Edge

25. What does the term "phishing" refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

A) Collecting digital signatures B) Sending unwanted emails C) Stealing sensitive information D) Running malicious code

26. Which of the following is a type of primary storage?

A) DVD B) Blu-ray Disc C) USB Flash Drive D) RAM

27. What is the purpose of an IP address?

A) Secure data transmission B) Translate URLs into binary code C) Identify devices on a network D) Control internet access

28. Which of the following is a database management system?

A) Microsoft Word B) Microsoft Excel C) Microsoft Access D) Microsoft PowerPoint

29. Which programming language is often used for developing video games?

A) C# B) Java C) Python D) Ruby

30. What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

A) Store data B) Block incoming and outgoing traffic C) Convert data into binary code D) Process arithmetic operations

31. What is the role of an output device in a computer system?

A) Process data B) Convert data into digital form C) Display results to the user D) Manage network connections

32. Which of the following is a programming language primarily used for statistical computing and data analysis?

A) Java B) C# C) R D) Python

33. Which of the following programming languages is often used for developing dynamic web pages?

A) Java B) PHP C) C++ D) Ruby

34. Which of the following is a commonly used database management system?

A) Oracle B) Visual Studio C) Eclipse D) Notepad++

35. What does the term "cybersecurity" refer to?

A) Designing user interfaces B) Protecting computer systems from digital attacks C) Creating artificial intelligence algorithms D) Developing web applications

36. What is the function of a graphics card in a computer system?

A) Manage network connections B) Process arithmetic operations C) Display graphics and videos D) Store files and documents

37. Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer's hardware?

A) CPU B) Monitor C) Software D) Keyboard

38. What does "HTTP" stand for in the context of web communication?

A) HyperText Transfer Protocol B) High-Level Text Modeling Language C) Hyperlink Text Markup Language D) High-Speed Transfer Protocol

39. Which of the following is a fundamental data structure in computer science used for organizing and storing data?

A) Function B) Variable C) Loop D) Array

40. What is the purpose of a software update in a computer system?

A) Display advertisements B) Add new hardware components C) Improve functionality and security D) Encrypt data