Question 1 of 15 IT Concepts and Terminology
Which unit is the standard measure of digital storage capacity?
A Bytes B Hertz C Volts D Pixels
Question 2 of 15 IT Concepts and Terminology
Which numbering system, using only the digits 0 and 1, is the fundamental language of computers?
A Decimal B Binary C Hexadecimal D Octal
Question 3 of 15 Software Development Concepts
A programmer wants to store a value that may change while a program runs. What should they use?
A A constant B A comment C A function name D A variable
Question 4 of 15 Software Development Concepts
Which programming construct repeats a block of code while a condition remains true?
A A branch B A variable C A loop D A comment
Question 5 of 15 Security
Which characteristic best describes a strong password?
A It is a common dictionary word for easy recall B It is long and mixes upper and lower case, numbers, and symbols C It is your birthday so you never forget it D It is reused across every account for consistency
Question 6 of 15 Security
A pop-up claims your computer is infected and urges you to call a phone number immediately. What is this most likely?
A A social engineering scam B A legitimate antivirus alert C A Windows update notice D A hardware failure warning
Question 7 of 15 Infrastructure
Which type of storage retains its contents after the computer is powered off?
A RAM B A solid-state drive C CPU cache D Registers
Question 8 of 15 Infrastructure
Which device assigns IP addresses automatically to devices joining a network?
A A DNS server B A DHCP server C A print server D A web server
Question 9 of 15 Applications and Software
In a spreadsheet, which element is used to perform a calculation on cell values?
A A macro shortcut B A cell border C A page footer D A formula
Question 10 of 15 Applications and Software
Which database structure organizes data into tables of rows and columns with relationships between them?
A A flat text file B A word processing document C A relational database D A slide presentation
Question 11 of 15 IT Concepts and Terminology
A user reports their computer is running slowly. What is the correct first step in troubleshooting?
A Identify the problem by gathering information B Reinstall the operating system C Replace the hard drive D Buy a new computer
Question 12 of 15 Infrastructure
What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
A To browse the internet only B To store documents in the cloud C To manage hardware resources and provide a platform for applications D To design graphics
Question 13 of 15 Security
Which practice most reliably protects important files against loss from hardware failure?
A Keeping the only copy on the desktop B Renaming files frequently C Emptying the recycle bin often D Maintaining regular backups, ideally with an offsite copy
Question 14 of 15 Infrastructure
Which connection type generally provides the fastest and most stable network connection for a desktop?
A Public Wi-Fi at a coffee shop B A cellular hotspot C A wired Ethernet connection D Bluetooth
Question 15 of 15 IT Concepts and Terminology
What does the acronym GUI stand for?
A Graphical User Interface B General Utility Interface C Guided User Installation D Global Update Indicator
