ICT Fundamentals 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the term for software designed to harm or exploit a computer system?
- Firmware
- Middleware
- Malware (Correct answer)
- Freeware
Correct answer: Malware
Malware is malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
Question 2: Which storage medium uses flash memory and has no moving parts?
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Compact Disc (CD)
- Solid State Drive (SSD) (Correct answer)
- Floppy Disk
Correct answer: Solid State Drive (SSD)
Solid State Drives (SSDs) use flash memory and contain no mechanical moving parts, making them faster and more durable than HDDs.
Question 3: What is the function of a router in a network?
- Convert analog signals to digital
- Store website data
- Direct data packets between networks (Correct answer)
- Amplify Wi-Fi signals
Correct answer: Direct data packets between networks
A router directs data packets between different networks, determining the best path for data to travel.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes 'cloud computing'?
- Storing data only on local hard drives
- Using weather satellite data for computing
- Delivering computing services over the internet (Correct answer)
- Running software without an operating system
Correct answer: Delivering computing services over the internet
Cloud computing refers to delivering computing services—including servers, storage, and software—over the internet.
Question 5: What does 'GUI' stand for in computing?
- General User Interface
- Graphical User Interface (Correct answer)
- Global Utility Integration
- Graphical Utility Input
Correct answer: Graphical User Interface
GUI stands for Graphical User Interface, which allows users to interact with devices using visual elements like icons and menus.
Question 6: Which protocol assigns IP addresses automatically to devices on a network?
- DNS
- FTP
- DHCP (Correct answer)
- SMTP
Correct answer: DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network settings to devices.
Question 7: What is the purpose of antivirus software?
- Speed up internet connection
- Detect and remove malicious software (Correct answer)
- Manage network traffic
- Compress files for storage
Correct answer: Detect and remove malicious software
Antivirus software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from computers.
ICT Fundamentals 3
What is the term for software designed to harm or exploit a computer system?