Jss3 first term basic Technology past questions and answers

Jss3 first term basic Technology past questions and answers

Here are 20 basic technology questions for JSS3 (Junior Secondary School 3) with options and answers:

Question: What does CPU stand for?

A) Central Processing Unit

B) Computer Programming Unit

C) Central Program Unit

D) Central Peripheral Unit

Answer: A) Central Processing Unit

Question: Which of the following is a volatile memory?

A) ROM

B) RAM

C) Hard Disk

D) Flash Drive

Answer: B) RAM

Question: What is the primary function of an input device?

A) Display information

B) Store data

C) Enter data into the computer

D) Process data

Answer: C) Enter data into the computer

Question: Which programming language is often used for web development?

A) Java

B) Python

C) HTML

D) C++

Answer: C) HTML

Question: What does the acronym URL stand for?

A) Universal Resource Locator

B) Uniform Resource Locator

C) Universal Reference Locator

D) Uniform Reference Locator

Answer: B) Uniform Resource Locator

Question: What is the purpose of an antivirus program?

A) Speed up the computer

B) Protect against computer viruses

C) Create new software

D) Improve internet connectivity

Answer: B) Protect against computer viruses

Question: Which of the following is a type of secondary storage?

A) RAM

B) Cache

C) Hard Disk

D) CPU

Answer: C) Hard Disk

Question: What is the function of an operating system?

A) Run applications

B) Manage hardware and software

C) Create documents

D) Connect to the internet

Answer: B) Manage hardware and software

Question: Which of the following is an example of an optical storage device?

A) Hard Disk

B) CD-ROM

C) Flash Drive

D) RAM

Answer: B) CD-ROM

Question: What does HTML stand for?

A) HyperText Markup Language

B) High-level Text Management Language

C) Hyper Transfer Markup Language

D) Home Tool Markup Language

Answer: A) HyperText Markup Language

Question: Which of the following is a network protocol used for transferring files?

A) HTTP

B) FTP

C) SMTP

D) TCP

Answer: B) FTP

Question: What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer system?

A) Increase internet speed

B) Protect against physical damage

C) Prevent unauthorized access

D) Enhance graphic performance

Answer: C) Prevent unauthorized access

Question: What is the role of a modem in computer networking?

A) Provide security

B) Connect devices within a network

C) Convert digital signals to analog signals

D) Manage files and folders

Answer: C) Convert digital signals to analog signals

Question: Which file format is commonly used for images?

A) MP3

B) GIF

C) PDF

D) TXT

Answer: B) GIF

Question: What does LAN stand for?

A) Local Area Network

B) Long-range Access Network

C) Large Array Network

D) Low-latency Action Network

Answer: A) Local Area Network

Question: Which of the following is an example of an application software?

A) Windows

B) Microsoft Word

C) BIOS

D) Linux

Answer: B) Microsoft Word

Question: What is the purpose of a cache memory in a computer?

A) Store permanent data

B) Speed up data access by storing frequently used programs and files

C) Manage input devices

D) Control the flow of data

Answer: B) Speed up data access by storing frequently used programs and files

Question: Which programming language is known for its simplicity and readability?

A) Java

B) C++

C) Python

D) Assembly Language

Answer: C) Python

Question: What is the function of a spreadsheet software?

A) Edit images

B) Create and analyze numerical data

C) Play multimedia files

D) Design web pages

Answer: B) Create and analyze numerical data

Question: What does IP address stand for?

A) Internet Protocol Address

B) Internal Processing Address

C) Internet Programming Address

D) Intranet Protocol Address

Answer: A) Internet Protocol Address