1) Digital technology represents data as…

A) Binary digits (0s and 1s)✔

B) Continuous waveforms only

C) Morse code signals

D) Mechanical pulses

2) An analog signal is best described as…

A) Discrete levels

B) Continuous and smoothly varying✔

C) Purely textual

D) Only on/off states

3) Which is generally less susceptible to noise?

A) Analog transmission

B) Digital transmission✔

C) Mechanical storage

D) Paper records

4) Editing and precise processing are easier with…

A) Digital data✔

B) Analog tapes

C) Photographic film

D) Mercury thermometers

5) A classic analog system example is…

A) AM/FM radio✔

B) Cloud database

C) JSON API

D) Email server

6) “Speed” as a key characteristic refers to…

A) Rapid processing/communication (e.g., online banking)✔

B) Bigger font sizes

C) Physical disk rotation only

D) Energy consumption

7) “Accuracy” in digital systems primarily means…

A) Minimal errors via validation/algorithms✔

B) Using more colors on screen

C) Heavier devices

D) Offline-only usage

8) “Connectivity” enables…

A) Isolated devices

B) Global access & remote learning✔

C) No data sharing

D) Removal of networks

9) “Automation” means…

A) Tasks run with minimal human input✔

B) Only manual entry allowed

C) Slower workflows

D) Paper-based processing

10) An example application area is…

A) E-learning platforms✔

B) Typewriters

C) Pigeon mail

D) Analog stopwatches

11) Digital transformation is best defined as…

A) Moving from traditional to cloud/AI/mobile solutions✔

B) Replacing emails with letters

C) Turning off the internet

D) Using only paper archives

12) A cost-saving advantage often comes from…

A) Replacing legacy hardware with cloud✔

B) Buying more on-prem servers

C) Manual data entry

D) Disabling updates

13) “Scalability” mainly enables…

A) Rapid expansion without big infrastructure purchases✔

B) Slower response

C) Fixed capacity only

D) No remote work

14) Better customer experience often includes…

A) 24/7 support & personalized services✔

B) Longer wait times

C) No self-service

D) Paper-only forms

15) A key challenge in digitization is…

A) Cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware)✔

B) Unlimited budgets

C) Zero privacy concerns

D) No training needed

16) Protecting privacy commonly involves…

A) Encryption & compliance (e.g., GDPR)✔

B) Publicly posting passwords

C) Ignoring data brokers

D) Disabling transparency

17) The “digital divide” refers to…

A) Unequal access to devices/internet✔

B) A Wi-Fi brand

C) Premium subscription tiers

D) A CPU feature

18) A risk of technological dependency is…

A) Outages disrupting services✔

B) Infinite uptime

C) No skill erosion

D) Guaranteed availability

19) The keyboard is mainly used for…

A) Typing text and commands✔

B) Printing colors

C) Amplifying sound

D) Cooling the CPU

20) The mouse lets you…

A) Move the pointer, click, drag, select✔

B) Store large files

C) Convert paper to PDF

D) Supply electrical power

21) A scanner is used to…

A) Digitize physical documents/images✔

B) Play audio

C) Render 3D scenes

D) Provide Wi-Fi

22) A webcam primarily…

A) Captures images/video✔

B) Prints receipts

C) Cools the case

D) Measures voltage

23) A microphone is for…

A) Recording sound/voice input✔

B) Showing graphics

C) Power conversion

D) Data storage

24) A monitor’s job is to…

A) Display text, images, video✔

B) Record audio

C) Scan paper

D) Encrypt disks

25) Speakers/headphones are…

A) Output devices for sound✔

B) Input devices for typing

C) Cooling peripherals

D) Motherboard chipsets

26) The CPU is commonly called the…

A) “Brain” of the computer✔

B) Power supply

C) External storage

D) Network cable

27) The GPU is optimized for…

A) Rendering graphics/video✔

B) Printing invoices

C) Email routing

D) BIOS updates

28) HDDs are known for…

A) Large capacity, slower speed (spinning disks)✔

B) No moving parts and fastest speeds

C) Temporary memory cleared on power-off

D) Acting as the CPU

29) SSDs are typically…

A) Faster & more durable (no moving parts)✔

B) Slower than tapes

C) Used for audio only

D) For power conversion

30) RAM serves as…

A) Temporary fast workspace for active apps✔

B) Permanent archive

C) A cooling system

D) A battery backup

31) The motherboard…

A) Connects all components and lets them communicate✔

B) Stores only movies

C) Is a type of printer

D) Filters audio noise only

32) The PSU mainly…

A) Converts wall power to stable voltages✔

B) Renders 3D scenes

C) Encrypts emails

D) Hosts websites

33) Software components include…

A) OS, applications, utilities✔

B) CPU, RAM, PSU

C) Mouse, keyboard, scanner

D) Monitor, speakers

34) An Operating System is…

A) Core software managing hardware/resources✔

B) The case fan

C) A web browser only

D) The power cable

35) OS function: allocating RAM is called…

A) Memory management✔

B) Device cooling

C) Overclocking

D) Cable routing

36) Scheduling tasks and multitasking relates to…

A) Process management✔

B) Photo editing

C) Printing

D) Power delivery

37) Controlling storage and folders is…

A) File management✔

B) Heat management

C) Color management

D) Fan curves

38) Managing printers and USBs is…

A) Device management✔

B) DNS management

C) License management

D) Cache invalidation

39) GUIs and CLIs are both forms of…

A) User interface✔

B) Power supplies

C) Motherboards

D) Antivirus tools

40) Which OS is widely used in homes/businesses?

A) Windows✔

B) AmigaOS

C) DOS only

D) Palm OS

41) Which OS is exclusive to Apple desktops/laptops?

A) macOS✔

B) Android

C) FreeBSD

D) Haiku

42) Which OS is open-source and highly customizable?

A) Linux✔

B) iOS

C) macOS

D) Windows (retail)

43) Android is…

A) Linux-based, dominant on smartphones✔

B) Only for smart TVs

C) Apple-exclusive

D) A printer driver

44) iOS primarily runs on…

A) iPhones and iPads✔

B) Raspberry Pi

C) Enterprise servers

D) CRT monitors

45) Which desktop OS is typically free to use?

A) Linux distributions✔

B) macOS licenses

C) Windows retail

D) Commercial UNIX

46) Highest general third-party software support is on…

A) Windows✔

B) IRIX

C) Plan 9

D) BeOS

47) The OS most popular on servers is…

A) Linux✔

B) iOS

C) macOS

D) Palm OS

48) Real-time apps benefit most directly from which trait?

A) Speed (low latency)✔

B) Heavy casings

C) Analog dials

D) Paper forms

49) Which practice raises “accuracy” of data handling?

A) Validation and algorithmic checks✔

B) Guessing values

C) Removing backups

D) Disabling logs

50) Which set lists hardware components only?

A) CPU, RAM, motherboard, PSU✔

B) Windows, macOS, Linux

C) Browser, word processor, antivirus

D) Cloud, Wi-Fi password, email