ILEARN Technology Literacy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student wants to share a large video file with a classmate. Which method is MOST efficient?
- Email attachment
- Cloud storage link (Correct answer)
- Printed transcript
- USB mailed by post
Correct answer: Cloud storage link
Cloud storage links allow large files to be shared instantly without size limitations common in email.
Question 2: Which practice BEST protects your personal data when using public Wi-Fi?
- Use HTTP websites only
- Share your password with a trusted friend
- Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) (Correct answer)
- Disable your firewall for faster speeds
Correct answer: Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, protecting personal data from eavesdroppers on public networks.
Question 3: What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in networking?
- The physical width of a network cable
- The amount of data transmitted over a connection per second (Correct answer)
- The number of devices on a network
- The cost of an internet plan
Correct answer: The amount of data transmitted over a connection per second
Bandwidth measures how much data can be transferred over a network connection in a given time, usually in Mbps.
Question 4: A spreadsheet formula reads =SUM(B2:B10). What does this formula do?
- Multiplies all values from B2 to B10
- Adds all values in cells B2 through B10 (Correct answer)
- Counts the number of cells from B2 to B10
- Finds the average of B2 and B10 only
Correct answer: Adds all values in cells B2 through B10
The SUM function adds together all numeric values within the specified cell range.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of INPUT to a computer?
- Printed document
- Sound from speakers
- Typing on a keyboard (Correct answer)
- Image displayed on monitor
Correct answer: Typing on a keyboard
Input devices send data into the computer; a keyboard is a classic input device.
Question 6: What is the purpose of an operating system?
- To browse the internet
- To manage hardware and software resources on a computer (Correct answer)
- To store files permanently
- To create spreadsheets and documents
Correct answer: To manage hardware and software resources on a computer
An operating system (like Windows or macOS) manages hardware resources and provides services for application software.
Question 7: Which file extension typically indicates a compressed archive?
- .docx
- .mp3
- .zip (Correct answer)
- .jpg
Correct answer: .zip
The .zip extension identifies a compressed archive file that bundles and reduces the size of multiple files.
ILEARN Technology Literacy 2
A student wants to share a large video file with a classmate.
Which method is MOST efficient?