Technical Proficiency Practice Test! Trivia Quiz

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1.

IP Address is:
- A.
  
  A unique number which identifies a computer and its location on the internet
- B.
  
  Computer language that is used to connect to the internet
- C.
  
  Programming Language
- D.
  
  None of the Above
2.

MAC Address is:
- A.
  
  A series of several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc
- B.
  
  Where MACINTOSH computers are located
- C.
  
  Another term for Apple Computers
- D.
  
  A unique serial number burned into hardware adapters
3.

DSL stands for:
- A.
  
  Direct Status Line
- B.
  
  Dual Sim Line
- C.
  
  Digital Subscriber Line
- D.
  
  Dynamic Standalone Line
4.

ADSL has
- A.
  
  Higher downstream speed (into the end user) than upstream speed (away from the end user).
- B.
  
  Lower downstream speed (into the end user) than upstream speed (away from the end user).
- C.
  
  Dial Up connection speed
- D.
  
  Equal Downstream speed and upstream Speed
5.

Broadband is defined as
- A.
  
  A network with high bandwidth (greater than 256 bps)
- B.
  
  Any kind of fast Internet access
- C.
  
  A very high speed 'always-on' service connection allowing large amounts of information to be conveyed quickly, such as data, graphics files or video
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

POTS stands for
- A.
  
  Plant Of Telecommunication Service
- B.
  
  Plain Old Telephone Service
- C.
  
  Philippine Owned Telecommunication System
- D.
  
  Public Office Telephony System
7.

MODEM can be defined as
- A.
  
  A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa and allows computers to communicate over a phone line
- B.
  
  Modulator - Demodulator
- C.
  
  Allows the transmission of data between computers (digital devices) over analog lines.
- D.
  
  All of the Above
8.

USB is an abbreviation for
- A.
  
  Unused Security Bus
- B.
  
  Universal Serial Bus
- C.
  
  Unconventional Statement Bylaw
- D.
  
  Unidentified Space Bus
9.

Ethernet is the same as Telephone cable
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Maybe
- D.
  
  None of the above
10.

One way of connecting multiple computers in a DSL service is to use.
- A.
  
  Octopus Cables
- B.
  
  Splitters
- C.
  
  Router
- D.
  
  Dial Up
11.

In a DSL environment, Hub is
- A.
  
  The source signal for DSL
- B.
  
  Technician
- C.
  
  Device that can be used to connect multiple computers
- D.
  
  Telescope
12.

ISP is an abbreviation for
- A.
  
  Internet Service Provider
- B.
  
  Intranet Special Provider
- C.
  
  Inhuman Super Power
- D.
  
  Internet SPeed
13.

To transfer digital data or computer software from a computer or other digital device to a server or another device is called
- A.
  
  Download
- B.
  
  Upload
- C.
  
  Reload
- D.
  
  Unload
14.

Transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location.
- A.
  
  Download
- B.
  
  Upload
- C.
  
  Reload
- D.
  
  Unload
15.

1 MB is equivalent to 1000 KB.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Maybe
- D.
  
  Neither
16.

Electromagnetic Interfence or Radio Frequency Interference from electronic device can disrupt DSL service.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Maybe
- D.
  
  Neither
17.

Wireless internet connection means
- A.
  
  Connect to the internet with Dial Up connection
- B.
  
  Connect to the internet thru Ethernet
- C.
  
  Connect to the internet thru USB
- D.
  
  Connect to the internet without using wire
18.

In order to connect wirelessly, your computer should have
- A.
  
  Ethernet Card
- B.
  
  Dial-Up Card
- C.
  
  NIC Card
- D.
  
  Wireless Card
19.

A __________ is a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting authorized communications. It is a device or set of devices that is configured to permit or deny network transmissions based upon a set of rules and other criteria.
- A.
  
  Firefox
- B.
  
  Firewire
- C.
  
  Firewall
- D.
  
  Firefly
20.

__________ is a computer software that can be installed on computers and collect little bits of information at a time about users without their knowledge or consent.
- A.
  
  Warfare
- B.
  
  Spyware
- C.
  
  Aware
- D.
  
  Googleware
21.

A computer program that is designed to replicate itself by copying itself into the other programs stored in a computer. It may be benign or have a negative effect, such as causing a program to operate incorrectly or corrupting a computer's memory.
- A.
  
  Java
- B.
  
  Addons
- C.
  
  Python
- D.
  
  Virus
22.

Example of an antivirus program is
- A.
  
  SPybot Search and Destroy
- B.
  
  Symantec
- C.
  
  Windows Vista
- D.
  
  Windows 7
23.

Wireless internet is not the same as WiFi.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Maybe
- D.
  
  Neither
24.

WiFi Hotspot refers to
- A.
  
  Wireless Access Point
- B.
  
  Home Internet Connection
- C.
  
  Wired Connection
- D.
  
  Gaming Station
25.

In computers, WLAN can be located under network connections, what does WLAN refers to
- A.
  
  Wired Local Area Connection
- B.
  
  Wireless Local Area Connection
- C.
  
  Wide Local Area Network
- D.
  
  None of the Above