Jss1 third Term basic Technology past questions and answers

Jss1 third Term basic Technology past questions and answers

Basic technology questions for JSS1 students, along with options and answers:

What is the main function of a computer's keyboard?

a) Display images

b) Store files

c) Input text and commands

d) Play music

Answer: c) Input text and commands

What does GPU stand for?

a) General Processing Unit

b) Graphical Performance Unit

c) Graphics Processing Unit

d) Gaming Power Unit

Answer: c) Graphics Processing Unit

Which device is used for pointing and selecting items on a computer screen?

a) Keyboard

b) Mouse

c) Monitor

d) Hard Drive

Answer: b) Mouse

What is the purpose of a computer's sound card?

a) Display videos

b) Print documents

c) Control audio output and input

d) Store files

Answer: c) Control audio output and input

Which component of a computer displays information on the screen?

a) CPU

b) RAM

c) Graphics card

d) Motherboard

Answer: c) Graphics card

What does the acronym PDF stand for?

a) Personal Document Format

b) Portable Document Format

c) Public Data File

d) Printable Document File

Answer: b) Portable Document Format

What is the purpose of a computer's power supply unit (PSU)?

a) Store data

b) Provide electrical power to the computer components

c) Display images

d) Connect to the internet

Answer: b) Provide electrical power to the computer components

Which of the following is a type of computer software used for creating documents, such as essays and reports?

a) Spreadsheet software

b) Word processing software

c) Video editing software

d) Antivirus software

Answer: b) Word processing software

What does ISP stand for in the context of the internet?

a) Internet Service Provider

b) International Signal Protocol

c) Internet Security Program

d) Integrated Software Platform

Answer: a) Internet Service Provider

What does URL stand for?

a) Uniform Resource Locator

b) Universal Reference Language

c) User Requested Link

d) Uniform Retrieval Link

Answer: a) Uniform Resource Locator

What is the main function of a computer's operating system?

a) Create 3D graphics

b) Manage hardware and software resources

c) Store data permanently

d) Play games

Answer: b) Manage hardware and software resources

Which component of a computer is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU needs to process?

a) Monitor

b) Hard Drive

c) RAM

d) Keyboard

Answer: c) RAM

What is the main function of a computer's modem?

a) Control audio settings

b) Connect to a printer

c) Connect to the internet through a telephone line

d) Play videos

Answer: c) Connect to the internet through a telephone line

Which of the following is a programming language often used for web development?

a) Java

b) Microsoft Excel

c) Photoshop

d) C++

Answer: a) Java

What does BIOS stand for in the context of a computer?

a) Basic Input/Output System

b) Binary Operating System

c) Broadband Internet System

d) Best Input Output Software

Answer: a) Basic Input/Output System

What is the primary purpose of a computer's CD/DVD drive?

a) To read and write data on CDs and DVDs

b) To display images

c) To create spreadsheets

d) To store audio files

Answer: a) To read and write data on CDs and DVDs

What is the purpose of a computer's firewall software?

a) To display videos

b) To protect the computer from malware and unauthorized access

c) To create 3D models

d) To control the computer's power supply

Answer: b) To protect the computer from malware and unauthorized access

What is the primary function of a computer's webcam?

a) To play music

b) To display images

c) To capture video and images

d) To create documents

Answer: c) To capture video and images

What does LAN stand for?

a) Large Area Network

b) Local Area Network

c) Long Access Node

d) Laptop Application Network

Answer: b) Local Area Network

Which of the following is not a type of computer hardware?

a) Printer

b) Operating System

c) Monitor

d) Graphics Card

Answer: b) Operating System