No.

 Question Answer Explanation/Primary Source

People are one of the five basic
(Information System
1 components of an information True
Components)
system.
Random Access Memory
2 (RAM) is an example of False It is primary/volatile memory.
secondary storage.
Browsers are programs that
3 provide users with access to True (Web Software)
Web resources.
A byte is a collection of 8 bits,
4 and it is the smallest storage False A bit is the smallest unit (0 or 1).
unit in a computer.
You can protect your computer
5 security by using encryption True (Computer Security)
technology for messages.
A Virus is a physical device
A virus is malicious software
6 (Hardware) that causes the False
(Software).
computer to slow down.
Fiber-optic cables are faster
7 True (Communication Channels)
and lighter than coaxial cables.
Infrared and microwave are They are examples of wireless
8 examples of wired False (unguided) communication
communication channels. channels.
The Operating System is the
System Software is another
9 True most crucial part of System
name for the operating system.
Software.
Supercomputers are the fastest
10 and most powerful among True (Types of Computers)
computer types.
Data is facts that have been
This is the definition of
11 processed and organized for a False
Information.
specific purpose.
WANs (Wide Area Networks)
are used to connect devices in LANs (Local Area Networks) are
12 False
a small geographic area such used for small areas.
as a single office.
Secondary Storage is
13 True It retains data when power is off.
considered non-volatile storage.
Device Drivers are considered a They are a type of System
14 False
type of Application Software. Software (Utilities).
An Intranet is a global public This is the definition of the
15 network connecting millions of False Internet; an Intranet is a
users. company's private network.
16 Keyboards and mice are False They are Input Devices.
 essential output devices.
A Firewall is only a software
A firewall can be hardware or
17 security system and cannot be False
software.
hardware.
The binary digit (1) in the
binary number system
18 True (Data Representation)
represents the electronic pulse
being on.
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is
The HDD is non-volatile
19 an example of volatile storage False
(permanent) storage.
memory.
The role of the Arithmetic Logic
Unit (ALU) is to perform
20 True (CPU Components)
comparisons and arithmetic
operations.
When a program is closed, its Data is erased from RAM when
21 stored data remains in RAM False the program is closed (as it is
until the computer is restarted. volatile).
Structured Query Language
(SQL) is a programming
22 True (Databases and Programming)
language primarily used for
database management.
Computer literacy simply
It involves a deeper
means being able to use two
23 False understanding of concepts,
applications like Word and
technology, and applications.
Excel.
A URL is a unique address that
24 identifies a specific web page True (Internet and Web)
on the Internet.
A flat-panel monitor is
25 False It is an output device.
considered an input device.
Devices connected to the
system unit to increase its
26 True (Hardware Components)
functionality are called
Peripheral Devices.
Assembly Language is
27 considered a low-level True (Programming Languages)
programming language.
Phishing is used as a security
28 False Phishing is a security threat.
measure to protect information.
A Metropolitan Area Network
29 (MAN) covers a geographic True (Network Types)
area on the scale of a city.
The Linux system is an Linux is an Open Source
30 False
example of a proprietary operating system.
 (closed-source) operating
system.
Cloud Storage is a type of Cloud storage is a type of
31 False
primary storage. secondary storage (online).
A Client is a node that requests
32 and uses resources from a True (Networking Concepts)
Server in the network.
An Application Suite includes
An Application Suite is defined
general-purpose applications like
33 as a collection of utility False
word processors and
programs only.
spreadsheets.
The Windows operating system
34 is an example of System True (System Software)
Software.
Biometrics technology is used
to verify a user's identity based
35 True (Computer Security)
on unique attributes like
fingerprints.
The first phase in the System
It starts with problem definition
36 Development Life Cycle (SDLC) True
and needs assessment.
is "System Analysis."
A Mechanical Hard Disk Drive
(HDD) is faster in accessing
37 False SSD is much faster.
data than a Solid State Drive
(SSD).
Utility programs are designed
to perform specific tasks
38 True (Such as backup and antivirus).
related to managing computer
resources.
A virus can destroy computer
data and programs, but it A virus cannot typically damage
39 True
cannot destroy the physical hardware.
hardware itself.
Distinguishing between
customer data and customer
40 True (Privacy and Ethics)
information is one of the key
principles in computer ethics.
No. Question Options Correct Answer
The process of sharing
data, programs, and A. Information, B.
1 information between Communication, C. B. Communication
two or more computers Software, D. Hardware
is:
Which of the following
A. Mainframe computers, B.
computer types is the
Supercomputers, C.
2 least powerful, yet the C. Microcomputers
Microcomputers, D.
most widely used and
Minicomputers
fastest-growing?
A. Read All Memory, B. Read
Any Memory, C. Random C. Random Access
3 RAM is an acronym for:
Access Memory, D. Random Memory
Area Memory
A ____ program provides
A. Protocol, B. ISP, C.
4 access to Web C. Browser
Browser, D. URL
resources.
A network of devices in
close physical
A. WAN, B. LAN, C. PAN, D.
5 proximity, such as B. LAN
MAN
inside an office or lab, is
called a:
A collection of
A. Application Suite, B.
application programs
6 Operating System, C. System A. Application Suite
bundled and sold as a
File, D. Utility Program
group is called a(n):
The component that
holds data and
A. Hard Disk, B. RAM, C. ALU,
7 instructions for the B. RAM
D. Coprocessor
Central Processing Unit
(CPU) for fast access is:
Which of the following
A. Monitor, B. Speaker, C.
8 devices is an example C. Scanner
Scanner, D. Printer
of an input device?
Which type of software
manages the basic A. Application Software, B.
operations of a System Software, C.
9 B. System Software
computer system and Application Suite, D.
supports application Processing Software
programs?
The largest network in
the world, connecting A. Intranet, B. WAN, C. MAN,
10 D. Internet
millions of smaller D. Internet
networks, is the:
 A peripheral device that
translates computer
A. Keyboard, B. Hard Drive, C.
11 information into a form C. Printer
Printer, D. Scanner
the user can understand
and read is a:
What component is
A. RAM, B. CPU, C. Hard Disk
12 often referred to as the B. CPU
Drive, D. Motherboard
"brain" of the computer?
A network that spans
A. LAN, B. WAN, C. MAN, D.
13 across many countries B. WAN
PAN
or continents is called a:
What tool protects a A. Antivirus Software, B.
14 computer network from Firewall, C. Encryption, D. B. Firewall
unauthorized access? Biometrics
The smallest unit of
A. Byte, B. Kilobyte, C. Bit, D.
15 data storage in a C. Bit
Megabyte
computer is the:
One of the five
components of an
information system that A. Data, B. Software, C.
16 C. Procedures
represents the rules and Procedures, D. Hardware
guidelines to be
followed is:
A. Fourth-Generation
Which type of
Languages, B. Assembly
programming language B. Assembly
17 Language, C. Object-Oriented
is considered closest to Language
Languages, D. Web
machine language?
Languages
What is the security
threat that involves
A. Debugging, B. Phishing, C.
18 impersonating a trusted B. Phishing
Fragmentation, D. Archiving
entity to steal
information?
A. Creating text documents,
Database Management
B. Managing and storing
System (DBMS) B. Managing and
19 data, C. Creating
software is primarily storing data
presentations, D. Browsing
used for:
the web
In a URL, the last part, A. Protocol, B. Domain
20 such as .com or .edu, Name, C. Operating System, B. Domain Name
represents the: D. ISP
Programs you use to A. System Programs, B.
perform tasks like Application Programs, C.
21 C. Utility Programs
backing up files or Utility Programs, D. Compiler
compressing data are Programs
 called:
Which input device
converts images and
A. Printer, B. Scanner, C.
22 paper documents into a B. Scanner
Monitor, D. Joystick
digital format that the
computer can process?
A. RAM, B. Hard Disk Drive,
An example of non-
23 C. Cache Memory, D. B. Hard Disk Drive
volatile storage is:
Processor Registers
Which programming
language is used to A. JavaScript, B. Python, C.
24 C. HTML
define the structure of HTML, D. Java
web pages:
Wi-Fi technology is
A. Guided Wired, B. Unguided
considered a D. Unguided
25 Wired, C. Guided Wireless, D.
communication Wireless
Unguided Wireless
channel that is:
A. Performing arithmetic
operations, B. Temporarily C. Directing and
What is the main
storing data, C. Directing and coordinating
26 function of the Control
coordinating computer computer
Unit in the CPU?
operations, D. Outputting operations
data to the screen
A type of network that
connects LANs in a A. MAN, B. PAN, C. WAN, D.
27 A. MAN
geographic area on the BAN
scale of a city:
Programs specifically A. Compiler Programs, B.
designed to perform Web-Based Applications, C. B. Web-Based
28
computing tasks on the System Software, D. Applications
web are called: Operating Systems
A dedicated registration
A. Operating System, B.
system for locating
29 Search Engine, C. Firewall, D. B. Search Engine
resources on the
Modem
Internet:
Which of the five
components of an
A. Procedures, B. Hardware,
30 information system B. Hardware
C. People, D. Data
represents the physical
element:
The Cache Memory is
used to store frequently
A. Hard Disk, B. RAM, C.
31 accessed CPU C. Cache Memory
Cache Memory, D. ROM
instructions and data to
increase processing
 speed.
A. Microsoft Excel, B.
An example of "Word
32 Microsoft Word, C. Adobe B. Microsoft Word
Processing" software is:
Photoshop, D. MySQL
What is the name given
to the process of
A. Compiling, B. Debugging,
33 identifying and B. Debugging
C. Encryption, D. Analysis
removing errors from a
computer program?
The standard query
A. HTML, B. JavaScript, C.
34 language used in C. SQL
SQL, D. C++
relational databases is:
A smartphone is
A. Mainframe computer, B.
considered a type of
35 Microcomputer, C. Tablet B. Microcomputer
computer in the
computer, D. Supercomputer
category of:
Which of the following
A. Keyboard, B. Microphone,
36 is a type of output C. Speaker
C. Speaker, D. Web Camera
device:
The phase in the
A. System Design, B. System
System Development
Analysis, C. System
37 Life Cycle where B. System Analysis
Implementation, D. System
problems and needs are
Maintenance
identified:
An operating system A. Proprietary system, B.
whose source code Commercial system, C. Open C. Open Source
38
users can view and Source system, D. Protected system
modify is called: system
To measure the
processor speed like A. Byte, B. Hertz (GHz), C.
39 B. Hertz (GHz)
Core i5 3.33 GHZ, the Bits per second, D. Megabyte
unit used is:
A storage system that
A. HDD, B. Optical Disk, C.
records data using a
40 Flash Memory, D. Cloud B. Optical Disk
laser on a rigid plastic
Memory
disc:
No. Question Answer
Mention 3 types of wired Wired: (1) Twisted Pair, (2) Coaxial Cable, (3)
1 and 3 types of wireless Fiber-optic Cable. Wireless: (1) Radio Waves, (2)
communication channels. Microwave, (3) Infrared.
What are the four methods
that help restrict access to (1) Passwords, (2) Encryption, (3) Biometrics,
2
computer resources (4) Firewalls.
(Security)?
Explain the difference Data: Raw, unprocessed facts. Information:
3 between Data and Data that has been processed and organized to
Information. be useful.
Enumerate the five
(1) People, (2) Procedures, (3) Software, (4)
4 components of an
Hardware, (5) Data.
Information System.
What is the difference Volatile: Loses content when power is
5 between Volatile and Non- interrupted (e.g., RAM). Non-Volatile: Retains
Volatile storage? content (e.g., Hard Disk).
Manages hardware resources, provides a user
What is the main function
6 interface, and supports the execution of
of the Operating System?
application software.
LAN: Connects devices in a small area. WAN:
What is the difference
7 Connects LANs over large geographical
between a LAN and a WAN?
distances.
Provides the infrastructure and access to the
What role does the Internet
8 Internet for individuals and organizations for a
Service Provider (ISP) play?
fee.
Mention three types of Microcomputers: (1) Desktop Computers, (2)
9 Microcomputers and three Laptops, (3) Tablets. Printers: (1) Laser, (2)
types of Printers. Inkjet, (3) Thermal.
A collection of application programs (e.g., Word,
10 What is a Software Suite?
Excel, PowerPoint) bundled and sold together.
Mention three examples of (1) Antivirus software, (2) File Compression
11
Utility Programs. tool, (3) Backup tool.
Clarify the difference Internet: A public global network. Intranet: A
12 between the Internet and an private network within an organization that
Intranet. uses web technologies.
What are the main
components that form the
13 (1) Control Unit, (2) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU).
structure of the Central
Processing Unit (CPU)?
What is the importance of To transform data into an unreadable
14 Encryption in computer (encrypted) code to prevent interception or
security? unauthorized access.
The process of discovering patterns,
15 Define Data Mining.
relationships, and useful information from large
 sets of data.
Mention four of the most
16 important concepts in Privacy, Accuracy, Property, Access.
Computer Ethics.
Mention three types of
Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner. Output:
17 Input Devices and three
Monitor, Printer, Speaker.
types of Output Devices.
What is the difference Bit: The smallest unit of data (0 or 1). Byte: A
18
between a Bit and a Byte? collection of 8 bits.
What is the name of the
security threat that involves
19 Phishing.
impersonating a trusted
entity to steal information?
How can users protect their (1) Install and update antivirus software. (2)
20 devices from viruses? Exercise caution when opening unknown email
Mention two ways. attachments.
What is meant by
The process of identifying and removing errors
21 "Debugging" in
(Bugs) from a computer program.
programming?
Briefly explain the "System The phase of acquiring new hardware and
22 Implementation" phase in software, training users, and converting data to
the SDLC. start using the new system.
What is the difference
Client: Requests and uses resources. Server:
23 between a Client and a
Provides and manages resources.
Server in a network?
What is the standard query
24 language used in relational Structured Query Language (SQL).
databases?
Give an example of a URL Example: [Link]
25 and explain its three main Parts: (1) http (Protocol), (2) [Link]
parts. (Domain Name), (3) /[Link] (File Path).
To ensure a copy of the data exists that can be
What is the importance of
26 restored in case of physical device failure or
Backup in data security?
malware infection.
What is the essential
Performing comparisons and arithmetic and
27 function of the Arithmetic
logical operations.
Logic Unit (ALU)?
What is the difference
Assembly: Low-level, uses mnemonics, close to
between Assembly
28 machine code. High-Level: Uses English-like
Language and High-Level
vocabulary, easier to write and understand.
Programming Languages?
What are the types of (1) Random Access Memory (RAM), (2) Read-
29
Primary Memory? Only Memory (ROM).
How does the concept of It goes beyond just using software to include
30
computer literacy differ understanding technology concepts,
 from traditional literacy? applications, and their social and ethical impact.
Mention two examples of
Search Engines: Google, Bing. Browsers:
31 Search Engines and two
Chrome, Firefox.
examples of Web Browsers.
What are "Processing Input" Devices that accept commands and data input
32
devices? by the user (e.g., keyboard and mouse).
What is the function of Storing frequently accessed instructions and
33
Cache Memory? data by the CPU to increase processing speed.
Copyrighted software distributed free of charge
What is meant by
34 to allow users to try it for a limited period before
"Shareware"?
requiring payment.
What are the four main
(1) Supercomputers, (2) Mainframes, (3)
35 types of computers (non-
Minicomputers, (4) Microcomputers.
portable)?
What is the name given to
the process of assembling
36 and organizing data and Modeling or Design.
information into a
database?
What is the difference System: Manages computer resources (e.g.,
37 between "System Software" OS). Application: Performs specific tasks for
and "Application Software"? the end-user (e.g., Word).
Using multiple layers of security protection
Explain the principle of (hardware, software, procedures) to ensure the
38
"Security Chains". system is not completely compromised if one
layer fails.
What are the components
Motherboard, CPU, Memory, and Expansion
39 that make up the "System
slots.
Unit"?
Mention two examples of
40 Microsoft Access and Oracle.
database software.
 Analysis/Proposed Solution
No. Title Scenario
(Covering Key Topics)
Analysis/Solution: (1) Install
A small company (5 a physical/software Firewall
employees) is tasked to protect the network from
with designing a new external access. (2) Use a
office network. They secure Wi-Fi protocol (e.g.,
Securing a New
have no experience in WPA3) and set a strong
Office Network
1 cybersecurity. Required: password. (3) Implement
(Security and
What are the key steps strong passwords for all
Networks)
to establish a secure devices and accounts
Local Area Network (Procedures and People). (4)
(LAN) and provide Install and update antivirus
Internet access? software on all computers
(System Software).
Causes and Solutions: (1)
A user complains that Insufficient RAM (Hardware):
their Windows PC is Solution: Increase primary
extremely slow and memory. (2) Malware/Virus
Computer
unresponsive. Required: presence (Software):
Slowness Problem
2 Mention 3 potential Solution: Run a full scan with
(Hardware and
causes related to antivirus software (Utility). (3)
System Software)
hardware or software, Full Storage (Storage):
and suggest a solution Solution: Use a disk
for each. defragmenter tool or increase
secondary storage space.
A university student
needs a backup storage
Proposed Solution: A
system for their
combination of (1) External
academic files and
Solid State Drive (SSD): for
Choosing a family photos. They
speed and local backup, plus
Backup Storage prioritize security and
3 (2) Cloud Storage: to ensure
System (Storage speed of recovery.
an offsite backup against
and Security) Required: What type of
disasters and ease of access
secondary storage do
from anywhere (Data
you recommend (HDD,
Security).
SSD, Cloud)? Justify
your choice.
The Sales Department Transformation: Data must
Transforming collected raw data (age, be processed using a
Data into product type purchased, Database Management
4 Information time spent) from a System (DBMS) or a
(Information study of 1000 Spreadsheet program
Systems) customers. Required: (Application Software). This
How can this "data" be generates information such
 as: identifying the most
converted into useful
purchased product by age
"information" for the
group and determining peak
store management?
online purchasing times.
A company installed
new accounting
Issue: The Application
software, but it doesn't
Software requires features/
work correctly with the
Application libraries not available in the
old operating system
Incompatibility System Software (old OS).
the company uses.
5 Problem (System Solution: The operating
Required: Explain the
and Application system must be upgraded, or
issue from the
Software) a compatible version of the
perspective of "System
application software must be
Software" and
sought.
"Application Software,"
and what is the solution.
An employee receives Practice: This is Phishing.
emails from unknown Advice: (1) Do not click on
sources asking them to suspicious links or open
Email Security update their bank attachments. (2)
6 (Security and details via a link. Independently verify the
Phishing) Required: What is this sender (the bank) by
practice, and what contacting them directly. (3)
security advice do you Report the attempt to the
give the employee? company's security manager.
A person lives in a rural
area where fiber-optic Two Options: (1) Satellite
cables or DSL are Internet, (2) Cellular Internet
Choosing a unavailable. Required: (4G/5G). More Practical:
Communication What is the best option Cellular Internet is often more
7 Channel (Networks for an Internet practical in terms of response
and communication time and speed for daily
Communication) channel in this case? tasks (assuming good
(Mention two options coverage) compared to
and explain which is traditional satellite Internet.
more practical).
A team is creating a Principles: (1) Consistency:
new application, Use the same icons and
Designing an focused on ease of use layout. (2) Clear Feedback:
Effective User for novice users. Inform the user of the
8 Interface Required: What are the system's status. (3)
(Procedures and key principles to Simplicity: Reduce options
People) consider in user and clearly display the most
interface design to important path (reducing the
make it easy for need for complex Procedures).
 beginners?
Components: (1) Data, (2)
The University Council
Hardware (Servers), (3)
decides to update the
Database Management
University student information
System (DBMS), (4) People
Database management system.
(Users). Main Benefit:
9 Development Required: What are the
Ensuring data accuracy and
Project main components of
consistency, enabling easy
(Databases) the database system,
sharing between
and what is its main
departments, and eliminating
benefit?
data redundancy.
A student downloaded
and distributed Concept: Software Piracy/
commercial graphic Copyright Infringement
design software among (Property). Consequences: (1)
Copyright
their colleagues without Legal penalties (fines or civil
Infringement
10 purchasing licenses. liability). (2) Financial loss for
Problem (Ethics
Required: What ethical the software developer. (3)
and Law)
and legal concept has Exposing computers to
been violated? And security risks from unofficial
what are the software.
consequences?
 Analysis/Proposed Solution
No. Title Scenario
(Covering Key Topics)
Analysis/Solution: (1) Install
A small company (5 a physical/software Firewall
employees) is tasked to protect the network from
with designing a new external access. (2) Use a
office network. They secure Wi-Fi protocol (e.g.,
Securing a New
have no experience in WPA3) and set a strong
Office Network
1 cybersecurity. Required: password. (3) Implement
(Security and
What are the key steps strong passwords for all
Networks)
to establish a secure devices and accounts
Local Area Network (Procedures and People). (4)
(LAN) and provide Install and update antivirus
Internet access? software on all computers
(System Software).
Causes and Solutions: (1)
A user complains that Insufficient RAM (Hardware):
their Windows PC is Solution: Increase primary
extremely slow and memory. (2) Malware/Virus
Computer
unresponsive. Required: presence (Software):
Slowness Problem
2 Mention 3 potential Solution: Run a full scan with
(Hardware and
causes related to antivirus software (Utility). (3)
System Software)
hardware or software, Full Storage (Storage):
and suggest a solution Solution: Use a disk
for each. defragmenter tool or increase
secondary storage space.
A university student
needs a backup storage
Proposed Solution: A
system for their
combination of (1) External
academic files and
Solid State Drive (SSD): for
Choosing a family photos. They
speed and local backup, plus
Backup Storage prioritize security and
3 (2) Cloud Storage: to ensure
System (Storage speed of recovery.
an offsite backup against
and Security) Required: What type of
disasters and ease of access
secondary storage do
from anywhere (Data
you recommend (HDD,
Security).
SSD, Cloud)? Justify
your choice.
The Sales Department Transformation: Data must
Transforming collected raw data (age, be processed using a
Data into product type purchased, Database Management
4 Information time spent) from a System (DBMS) or a
(Information study of 1000 Spreadsheet program
Systems) customers. Required: (Application Software). This
How can this "data" be generates information such
 as: identifying the most
converted into useful
purchased product by age
"information" for the
group and determining peak
store management?
online purchasing times.
A company installed
new accounting
Issue: The Application
software, but it doesn't
Software requires features/
work correctly with the
Application libraries not available in the
old operating system
Incompatibility System Software (old OS).
the company uses.
5 Problem (System Solution: The operating
Required: Explain the
and Application system must be upgraded, or
issue from the
Software) a compatible version of the
perspective of "System
application software must be
Software" and
sought.
"Application Software,"
and what is the solution.
An employee receives Practice: This is Phishing.
emails from unknown Advice: (1) Do not click on
sources asking them to suspicious links or open
Email Security update their bank attachments. (2)
6 (Security and details via a link. Independently verify the
Phishing) Required: What is this sender (the bank) by
practice, and what contacting them directly. (3)
security advice do you Report the attempt to the
give the employee? company's security manager.
A person lives in a rural
area where fiber-optic Two Options: (1) Satellite
cables or DSL are Internet, (2) Cellular Internet
Choosing a unavailable. Required: (4G/5G). More Practical:
Communication What is the best option Cellular Internet is often more
7 Channel (Networks for an Internet practical in terms of response
and communication time and speed for daily
Communication) channel in this case? tasks (assuming good
(Mention two options coverage) compared to
and explain which is traditional satellite Internet.
more practical).
A team is creating a Principles: (1) Consistency:
new application, Use the same icons and
Designing an focused on ease of use layout. (2) Clear Feedback:
Effective User for novice users. Inform the user of the
8 Interface Required: What are the system's status. (3)
(Procedures and key principles to Simplicity: Reduce options
People) consider in user and clearly display the most
interface design to important path (reducing the
make it easy for need for complex Procedures).
 beginners?
Components: (1) Data, (2)
The University Council
Hardware (Servers), (3)
decides to update the
Database Management
University student information
System (DBMS), (4) People
Database management system.
(Users). Main Benefit:
9 Development Required: What are the
Ensuring data accuracy and
Project main components of
consistency, enabling easy
(Databases) the database system,
sharing between
and what is its main
departments, and eliminating
benefit?
data redundancy.
A student downloaded
and distributed Concept: Software Piracy/
commercial graphic Copyright Infringement
design software among (Property). Consequences: (1)
Copyright
their colleagues without Legal penalties (fines or civil
Infringement
10 purchasing licenses. liability). (2) Financial loss for
Problem (Ethics
Required: What ethical the software developer. (3)
and Law)
and legal concept has Exposing computers to
been violated? And security risks from unofficial
what are the software.
consequences?