11th Grade Information Technology Questions! Trivia Quiz

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Welcome to these 11th grade information technology questions! There is an increased importance in ensuring that people get introduced to technology at a younger age due to the fact that it is used in almost every fiend. The trivia quiz below will act as a perfect way to see if you know all the basics like the back of your hand. Be sure to check it out to refresh your memory!.

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1.

What is a computer?
- A.
  
  Dell
- B.
  
  Is made up of a combination of electronic and electromechanical components
- C.
  
  A device that manipulates data according to a set of instructions.
- D.
  
  Is also known as hardware devices and software to make the computer function
2.

A general-purpose computer system.
- A.
  
  An electronic machine that manipulates data according to a set of instructions.
- B.
  
  The input, processing, output, storage and communication devices that make up a computer.
- C.
  
  The use of hardware, software, data / information, procedures, people and communications to make the computer function.
- D.
  
  A computer that is not designed for specific purposes.
3.

Data
- A.
  
  Is the raw facts and figures that are processed into information.
- B.
  
  Is anything that comes out the computer.
- C.
  
  Are statements of facts and figures that explain a description.
- D.
  
  Is summarized data, data with meaning or otherwise manipulated (processed) data.
4.

Software is ...?
- A.
  
  The part of the computer that you cannot see or touch.
- B.
  
  Electronic instructions that tell hardware how to perform a task.
- C.
  
  A program that is acquired to perform general business functions.
- D.
  
  A program that runs the hardware and allows the computer to manage its resources.
5.

What component performs the calculations and logic instructions on a computer?
- A.
  
  Arithmetic and Logic Unit
- B.
  
  Control Unit
- C.
  
  Main Memory
- D.
  
  Central Processing Unit
6.

An example of multitasking is
- A.
  
  Doing a background save of a document while typing a document.
- B.
  
  Doing several computer tasks sequentially one after the other.
- C.
  
  Allowing one user to use one program
- D.
  
  Allowing many users to use the same program
7.

A _____________ is an electronic device that stores, retrieves and processes data.
8.

Which ONE of the following statements BEST describes the term 'information'?
- A.
  
  It is not the result of processing
- B.
  
  It is raw facts
- C.
  
  It is meaningful
- D.
  
  Has no value
9.

Which of the following is NOT a type of application software?
- A.
  
  Microsoft Windows 7
- B.
  
  Google Chrome
- C.
  
  Lazarus Pascal
- D.
  
  Microsoft Word 2007
10.

Which of the following technologies DOES facilitate the transferring of data between computers in adjacent buildings?
- A.
  
  Bluetooth
- B.
  
  Speakers
- C.
  
  RedBerry
- D.
  
  Infrared
11.

Which of the following storage media uses laser technology?
- A.
  
  Hard disk
- B.
  
  Magnetic tape
- C.
  
  CDROM
- D.
  
  USB Thumb Drive
12.

Which of the following storage media provides sequential access only?
- A.
  
  USB Thumb Drive
- B.
  
  Magnetic disk
- C.
  
  Magnetic tape
- D.
  
  Optical Disk
13.

Which of the following precautions is NOT a physical restriction with respect to data security?
- A.
  
  Locking up the hardware
- B.
  
  Biometric systems
- C.
  
  Firewall
- D.
  
  Fireproof cabinets
14.

Which of the following pairs of items is used to create a web page?
- A.
  
  HTML and authoring tool
- B.
  
  Homepage and Website
- C.
  
  ISP and web browser
- D.
  
  Internet and URL
15.

Which of the following output is an example of a hardcopy?
- A.
  
  Anoral speech delivered by a speaker
- B.
  
  A picture on a wall produced from a multimedia projector
- C.
  
  A bill produced from a printer
- D.
  
  The display on a monitor
16.

Which of the following items CANNOT be sent via email?
- A.
  
  Graphics
- B.
  
  Sound
- C.
  
  Text
- D.
  
  Parcels
17.

Which of the following is NOT true of primary keys used in databases?
- A.
  
  They are unique identifiers
- B.
  
  They may be composed of one or more attributes
- C.
  
  They are always in text form
- D.
  
  They do not contain blank values
18.

Which of the following is NOT a software interface?
- A.
  
  Touch Screen
- B.
  
  Graphical User Interface
- C.
  
  Command-driven
- D.
  
  Men-driven
19.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the control unit?
- A.
  
  Interprete instructions
- B.
  
  Direct operations
- C.
  
  Read instructions
- D.
  
  Execute instructions
20.

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
- A.
  
  Perform calculations
- B.
  
  Control input/output operations
- C.
  
  Provides a friendly interface
- D.
  
  Provides security
21.

Which of the following is a type of transmission medium?
- A.
  
  Coaxial
- B.
  
  Baud
- C.
  
  NIC
- D.
  
  Modem
22.

Which of the following formatting features is unique to numbers in spreadsheets?
- A.
  
  Indent
- B.
  
  Italics
- C.
  
  Custom
- D.
  
  Bold
23.

Which of the following duties is NOT expected of a database administrator?
- A.
  
  Writing programs
- B.
  
  Maintaining performance
- C.
  
  Managing security
- D.
  
  Creating and maintaining data dictionary
24.

Which of the following actions is NOT considered to be a computer crime?
- A.
  
  Hacking
- B.
  
  Piracy
- C.
  
  Industrial Espionage
- D.
  
  Encryption
25.

Which component of the computer storages programs and data that are currently being used by the CPU?
- A.
  
  Main Memory
- B.
  
  Secondary Storage
- C.
  
  Input
- D.
  
  Output